Bad Buddy (2021)

Un pelo sopravvalutata, o forse sono sempre io (c’è anche un piccolo spoiler di The Eclipse)

Parto col dire che mi è piaciuta. La trama è carina, una moderna Romeo e Giulietta in chiave BL senza il funerale finale e devo dire che overall è piacevole da vedere, però da come me ne parlavano sembrava una di quelle serie che cambiano l’esistenza umana… e devo dire che non la ho trovata così. Ritengo che il miglior lavoro della GMMTV degli ultimi anni sia un altro (ma vi prego non guardate la mia lista, che se no si pensa sia ubriaca mentre scrivo questa recension). Ora serie carina, serie piacevole, si è anche approcciata a vari cliché che nei “vecchi” BL venivano sfruttati malamente cercando di risolverli. E devo darle atto, si è approcciata bene e le “critiche” fatte ci stavano. E qui finisce la parte positiva (poi, il cast è stato bravo, le musiche piacevoli, però ecco), perché cominciano le mie due grandi obiezioni alla serie che mi hanno fatto abbassare il voto: una è personale, una è più una riflessione sulla GMMTV. Quella personale è che, complice il fatto che alla fine non la ho vista “week by week”, ma tutta di fila non ho provato il “brivido” nel vederla puntata per puntata… quindi credo che mi sarebbe piaciuta di più se l’avessi vista seguendo l’uscita settimanale. Non so ho questa impressione. Seconda obiezione (che mi porterà a fare SPOILER anche di THE ECLIPSE, quindi se non lo avete visto, fermatevi alla prossima riga): la GMMTV è già la seconda volta che mi mette qualcuno che fa fare coming out a qualcun altro e che la passa liscia senza alcuna “ripercussione” per questo fatto. E seppur due situazioni differenti, comunque entrambi i personaggi (quindi Thua e Wai) sapevano quanto era difficile per i colleghi a cui hanno fatto outing dirlo e per di più uno dei due ha letteralmente tre secondi prima sentito Pran dire quanto per lui fosse difficile fare “outing” e l’altro ha passato lunga parte della sua permanenza in quella scuola bullizzato perché gay. E qui si conclude il paragone con The Eclipse, perché da Thua non te lo aspetti, alla fine era tipo un cucciolo di foca con gli occhioni, mentre da Wai sì, quindi il problema non si pone per l’outing forzato (che comunque è un problema), ma per il fatto che non solo Pran gli è dovuto correre dietro come si fa con un bambino, ma che nel giro di mezzo episodio abbia cambiato carattere dal giorno alla notte. Così, senza niente (anche se, un*, magari meno insensat* di me potrebbe dire che il fatto che a Pat gli abbiano sparato per colpa sua sia abbastanza per aprirgli gli occhi). E qui arriva la mia critica alla GMMTV, vi prego, migliorate questo vostro problema di scrittura, mi sarebbe bastato anche un “Sono stato io a farvi scoprire da tutti, mi spiace.”(non che sarebbe bastato, ma almeno), ma manco quello. E ha fatto pure sentire in colpa Pran, per una cosa che aveva tutto il diritto di tenere nascosta fino a quando voleva. Tutto ciò messo assieme, è comunque molto piacevole e merita una possibilità (tranne Wai, a lui ne hanno già date troppe).

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Aucune impartialité, mon BL préféré

J'étais réticente à l'idée de regarder Bad Buddy, l'affiche ne donnait pas envie, mais je n'avais pas vu le second trailer, le premier me laissait perplexe. Le dernier épisode a été diffusé, une amie me l'a vendu, alors je me lui laissais tenter. Il m'a même pas fallu un épisode pour tomber amoureuse de Ohm Pawat et de Nanon Korapat (que je n'avais jamais vu dans d'autres dramas à l'époque).
L'histoire n'est pas révolutionnaire, mais je suis fan des BL un peu "ennemies to lovers", surtout quand ils aiment un peu se pourrir la vie. L'alchimie du Ohm Nanon est incroyable, on sent qu'ils sont amis depuis longtemps, ça renforce encore plus la crédibilité du couple comme acteur.
Les autres personnages aussi sont géniaux, Drake, Jimmy, et leurs bandes d'amis. Même si le personnage de Wai (Jimmy) m'a un peu énervé, je trouve qu'ils sont tous géniaux et bien joués.

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From every BL I have watched and read so far, this is the best one and my number one favourite. I love pretty much everything about it, and the actors did an amazing job too. Most of the BL dramas are super awkward as for the acting and that makes it really awkward to watch too, but this, this one is everything that a BL drama needs, not just a story, because however good the story may be without the acting it's nothing, same goes for the opposite case. I hope I can see more good BL dramas like this, and I will definitely come back to rewatch this one in the future. And for those who just finished watching it, I recommend you to watch the anthology series that continues the story in "Our Skyy 2", episodes 13 to 16 are combined with the story of "1000 Stars".

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Simple Predictable Bl

**Brief Synopsis**
B (Student): Pran
T ( Student): Pat

Beginning: B and T are rivals because their parents are rivals as well. However one day they decide to stop fighting and exchanges numbers, starting a friendship. The more time they spend together they more they start to see each other's good points. Even if at the beginning B is not all that enthusiastic about spending a lot of time with T even if they called a truce but T is insistent, always there. They start thinking about each other when they are apart. Despite this their relationship is slow because T still seem to like girls, talking to different girls. There is also a girl he likes. B is obviously not too happy about it but still doesn't know why he's feeling that way. But before he confess to the girl, he realizes he likes B and goes to find him. Because he doesn't know what to say and is confused about his feelings, they kiss but the whole exchange ends up on a sad note with B leaving.

Middle: Despite having not confirmed their relationship, something has changed. They stated flirting more, getting more intimate and even made a bet that whoever first falls in love loses. But B soon gives in, using the excuse that he needs Ts help on a play. They start officially dating at that point but in secret.

End: Before they could have their happy ending, they are discovered by their parents and they have a big fight. B and T run away together, not wanting to break up. When they come back however, the parents obviously softened so in order to give them some time, B and T pretend to break up until graduation. Eventually the parents finally gave in and they became lovers again. The series ends with a few years after graduation showing B and T's life. Although they are still together, they aren't always together as they have to go on business trips. This is a realistic ending that gives us hope they will stay together for the rest of their life.

**My Opinion**

WHAT I LIKED ABOUT IT
- I really like their cute little interactions. Even if they cant be obvious about their relationship but they still finds ways to show affection. I loved the scene B gives T his shirt.
- Although the ending is bittersweet in some sense but I like how realistic it is. And since they are still together and their parents have accepted them in some way, I count this as a happy ending.
- I like how the girl T used to like for her own happy ending. The show didn't treat her as a simple tool.
- I like the efforts they go through to convince everyone they have given up. Although it's sad they have to do this but the boys actually seem to enjoy their situation.
- I really enjoy the fact that these boys actually communicate and solve problems together as a couple. I'm happy to see two lovers despite their parents refusal still finds a way to be together while finding ways to get their parents to accept them. They don't give up for one of them doesn't run away. I'm glad the angst don't make them break up.
- The leads really did have great chemistry together. They do a great job in making the affection between B and T realistic and believable. Although there aren't many intimates scenes, we can still feel their love.

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT IT
- The plot is very predictable and cliche. Everything revolves around their relationship. If you aren't interested in that them the plot is very thin and boring.
- The family drama is also predictable. I actually liked the part where they try to find out what made their parents fight but unfortunately nothing came out of it.

**Conclusion**
A simple relatively angst free BL.

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Not Your Average Romeo & Juliet Story!

The story of Pran and Pat is not just about the struggles two people from rival families face when forming a relationship, but also about the strength the relationship gives them to face the challenges life throws at them.

In my opinion, this series has set a remarkable standard for BL Dramas. Everything, from the compelling plot and outstanding acting to the talented cast and captivating OST, comes together to create one of the most amazing stories I've ever seen. It made me laugh, cry, and moved me in various ways. I'm uncertain if anything else I watch from this day forward will be able to compare to the brilliance of Bad Buddy.

The story begins with a classic enemies-to-lovers trope, providing the audience with a backstory of the two main characters. Initially, I expected the series to revolve around the same narrative, but I was pleasantly surprised. By the third episode, I found myself sitting in my room, giggling at my phone like a teenage girl, rooting for Pran and Pan to hurry up and get together.

Although there is a lack of physically intimate scenes compared to other BL series, Bad Buddy compensates for it tenfold by utilizing emotional intimacy to keep us engrossed.

One crucial aspect for me when watching a series is the acting, as some performances can be poor, lacking life and making it seem as if the actors are merely reading the script. However, Bad Buddy immerses me in its world, making me feel like I'm there with them, experiencing all the emotions that Pran and Pat undergo throughout the entire series.

I definitely recommend this series to anyone!

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Si GMM sigue por este camino...

A Bad Buddy la agarré hace unos meses atrás ya cuando había terminado. Desde hacía como más de un año que no estaba en el "mundo BL" así que en realidad no tenía idea que existía hasta que me saltó en recomendados de YT un vídeo fanmade de la dinámica caótica entre Pat y Pran, lo cual me llevó a decir "aber de k va eto' ".
Viendo que era de GMMTV la verdad que tenía las expectativas a medias dado que los proyectos que venían sacando desde hacía tiempo eran malardos y medio que eso -sumado a que a veces tengo una vida- me llevó a perderle el hilo a las producciones que salieron de mitad del 2020 en adelante, a excepción de algunas que ya tenía vistas de antes.
PERO BUENO, caí a mirar el primer capítulo y este es lo suficientemente sólido como para atraparte. Típico conflicto shakespireano puesto desde el primer momento: las familias de Pat y Pran se odian y posaron todas sus frustraciones en sus dos hijos varones que en realidad siempre se amaron, uno sabiéndolo más conscientemente dado que siempre supo que es gay, y el otro de forma más confusa dado que nunca tuvo en claro -ni tampoco le interesó mucho- si era hetero o no.
Si bien los plots de shakespeare se han usado hasta el cansancio, es la manera en la que se emplea lo que te dice si algo puede resultar o muy bueno o muy lado. Y acá resulta muy bueno, porque durante toda la serie ver la evolución de la relación entre los dos es divertido de ver, porque logra balancear un poco de todo y no cae en simplismos: la pelotudez del hombre joven promedio en los momentos en los que se pelean en la facultad, la ternura que se demuestran cuando su relación comienza a avanzar pasito a pasito, la risa que genera verlos discutir por boludeses cuando ya se consolidaron, la tristeza que genera cuando ambos tienen que salir de su búrbuja cuidada y volver a la realidad y un final que plantea mi filosofía de vida de "tu vida es tuya y cada unx la construye en base a lo que le hace y CON quien le hace bien".
Y también aparecen las lesbianas; y yo quedé medio de cara porque la verdad que era la primera vez en una de estas series que veía que el o los personajes femeninos no estaban ahí para ser un mero vehículo de la relación masculina. (Y encima su historia es demasiado tierna e Ink me parece una de las mujeres mejor escritas dentro de una serie de esta compañía porque la verdad que la escena de la sala de revelado entre ella Y Pah....chef kiss).
Y si bien la serie tiene sus momentos medio ¿? (como el de cierto amigo de cierta persona que se manda cierta cagada por resentido), el guión, la forma en la que está filmada, el casting, todo funciona de manera tan...acorde y satisfactoria.
Al pasar el tiempo leí que el director de esta serie es gay y su plan era no sólo adaptar el género a los tiempos que corren sino que poder contar otra historia por fuera de lo acostumbrando hasta hacía medio año atrás y la verdad que Bad Buddy lo logra, y lo logra bien.
No voy a decir que es el mejor BL de la historia, pero se siente como una bocanada de aire fresco entre tanto pescado podrido que estuvo saliendo y, si te estás introduciendo al mundo de las series tailandesas de gays la verdad que la recomiendo, y mucho. Y si ya estás hace tiempo como yo por acá y todavía no te animaste a verla la verdad que qué carajos seguís haciendo acá leyendo esto y por qué no estás en YT buscandola porque si de algo no te vas a arrepentir en de dedicarle las horas que te lleve verla y vas a salir con una sonrisa cuando la termines.
Y si el rumbo que GMM piensa tomar va dirigido a esto digo que mejor le meta carbón a ese fuego porque no reinvertarse lleva a la muerte del artista (aunque viendo los últimos movimientos mmm...pero espero que el tiempo me demuestre lo contrario).

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One of the Best I've Seen...

Loved this series to the point I am watching it again - all the way through to catch more of the details. Well written. Well acted. Great cast. Found it disappointing that some viewers/reviewers are treating it as a Romeo and Juliet again type of thing. Who cares? If it is well done - enjoy it.

Loved the level of acting from the main two. You can see that they got along off screen as well - otherwise pulling off some of those very emotional moments would have been more difficult. And, as we all have seen - it is easy to over-act when it comes to emotionally charged scenes.

On those cliché notes from other reviewers - I disagree. The writers and director worked very hard to show you that there was something there between them that went back to when they were young children. For me - I can remember having the "more than friends" feeling for those around me back to an early age. Pran's longing for Pat went back years. Pat's connection only took more time because he hid behind a tough guy image.

Side characters are all believable. My only concern with GMMTV productions is when they feel they have to make everyone gay for the story to happen. All three children from the same family? Lazy writing? Loved that they showed that Pat's family still didn't get it. The "It's just a phase" reaction is telling. My guess is that until they get married - there will be a form of denial on both parent's parts. Pran's mother seems to just want to love her son - appreciated that.

Love the little details. My favorite scene is when Wai wants to meet/talk with Pa and while discussing this with Pran - we see Pa leaving school with Pat waiting. Understandable - Pat has the car and he is driving his sister home. While Wai is talking with Pran and getting up the courage to talk to Pa - you can hear and see in the background Pat and Pa having a brother sister conversation. When Pat explains that he got five mosquito bites while waiting for her and then shows her (while counting) - it made me laugh out loud.

I will save this in my library to watch again when I want to watch something and can't immediately decide. Just like Tale of 1000 Stars - love that one too!

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Ma série préférée

Je ne sais même pas par quoi commencer tellement j'ai aimé cette série.
On commence cette histoire avec une rivalité familiale deux jeunes hommes qui ne s'aiment pas depuis plus jeunes. Je ne sais pas ce que j'ai le plus aimé dans cette série, leur rivalité qui déborde sur de l'amitié et l'amitié qui débouche sur une relation amoureuse. J'ai vraiment aimé voir leur relation évoluer progressivement, et les voir perdu à cause de tous ses sentiments qu'ils ne comprenaient pas.

Je vais commencer par Pat parce que c'est celui dont l'évolution est la plus importante ( selon moi). J'ai trouvé son personnage vraiment attachant et j'ai beaucoup aimé voir comment il est passé de "Pran est min ennemi" à "je veux être ami avec lui". J'ai beaucoup été touché quand il se rendait compte que ses sentiments qu'il avait pour Pran n'était pas que de l'amitié.

Quant à Pran j'ai aimé son côté réfléchi. J'ai aimé le voir évoluer avec Pat, même si à mon sens il était mal entouré. Je pense que ses amis (notamment UN en particulier) avait une influence néfaste et c'est à cause de cela qu'ils ont du garder leur idylle secrète aussi longtemps (je n'ai pas aimé non plus qu'il out les deux comme il l'a fait)

Quoi qu'il en soit Bad Buddy est une série que je recommande et que j'ai moi même revisionner plusieurs tant je l'apprécie.

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First Episodes Worth Watching. Good Scenes and Distracting Elements

After the 6th episode, the series acted as if it was the 2nd season, but this is not the main problem. In the second half of the series, it started to repeat every event and scene that was beautiful in the first half in a more mediocre way. If I had to, I would only watch the first 1-6 episodes because they are worth watching. There are some very beautiful scenes that stay in my mind, I love this series for those scenes (room fight and lift etc.).


Since I watched less scenes of Pat's retarded, unevolved friends, whom I hated and fast-forwarded their scenes, I am examining the series from the more BL part. Again, these unnecessary people were tolerable in the first episodes, hated in the middle, and towards the end it seemed that normalisation had begun. I didn't watch the continuation anyway

Tavsiyeye gerek yok, BL dünyasında zaten bu puanı almış bir yapımı izleyin. Herkesin bildiğini bilmemek ayıp olur.

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For all the hopeless romantics, this is an absolute treat.

For all the hopeless romantics, this series is an absolute treat, delivering a heartwarming experience.

In the beginning, I expected another cliche and not properly thought-out university drama. Been overdone now, but I carried on. While reading this review of Bad Buddy 2021, keep in mind that I started watching this movie expecting it to have a lot of NC scenes (No Children scenes).

Bad Buddy was a generally great series, the actors did a good job in bringing the characters to life. It has the power to make you burst into laughter, shed a few tears, and even feel like dancing around the room.

Firstly, the acting is truly commendable, with the cast delivering impressive performances. What sets it apart is how genuine the reactions and physical interactions feel; there's a naturalness to their chemistry that never comes across as awkward or forced. The relationship depicted in the series steers clear of toxic dynamics. Instead, it keeps you engaged and wanting more.

Pat brought sugar and fun to Pran's uptight character. Pat was the comedian of the duo. And I think they had one of the most beautiful kiss scenes I've seen in a Bl series(Pat and Pran's first kiss)

If you're like me who starts certain BL series with NC expectations, perish that thought because, on a scale of 5, this series is at 0.5 with the steamy content but is 4 out of 5 stars in general. This is a 4 because while it's an overall great performance, I refused to see the hype behind this Bl series and in my books, I've watched better like Kinnporshe, and even The Eclipse.

Maybe my opinion is biased because these series that I consider better than Bad Buddy are more recent and the industry has progressed.

Also, I still found bits of this series cringe, and the plot is not very new. It is still another university BL drama but was just executed better.

👉Read my full review through the link in the comment section.

All in all, I do recommend it.

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MAJESTIC. JUST MAJESTIC

One of those cliché stories where your initial expectation was it'll be bad. But because it was well-written, directed, acted and produced, you just see yourself, engrossed and smiling every segment of each episode. Never a dull moment. From the OST, Cinematography, Acting, etc. Everything...just beautiful. Amplified by the superb acting and chemistry of Ohm and Nanon, I’m just in love with this series. It keeps getting better each episode. Probably the only BL series I haven't had a complaint thus far. Brilliant<3 <3 <3 And I cant wait to get crushed and cry my heart out by ep 8-11 and be revived by it’s majestic ending. I’m sure Backaof won’t disappoint. But I maybe wrong.

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