#GMMTV studio

[pharawee]

Studio Wabi Sabi announced today that they will close down their artist management department and from now on focus on production.

Artist management will continue as usual until the end of established contracts (and there's currently a lot of artists on Wabi Sabi's roster ... they haven't even updated their website yet).

Several artists have already terminated their contracts and jumped ship over to gmmtv:

I don't know what this means for... literally all of my faves (who are at this point still with Wabi Sabi) but I hope Bas, Earth, Benz, Art, Tor and Oat will quickly find new managements too. Bas doen't even have one (1) finished Wabi Sabi Project under his belt (the Fourever Project pilot trailer not counting). 😭

[manogirl]

If New Siwaj wants to keep remixing the same uni BL time and time again, that's fine by me, especially because he's working with actors worth watching. Pond Ponlawit and Earth Katsammonat as a couple of dudes who seem to have a love-hate relationship in a uni BL where two groups of friends fall in love with each other? SOLD. I don't care if We Are was the same thing. ForceBook, PerthSanta and JuniorMark in the same damn thing? YES, I WILL WATCH PERTH AND SANTA FALL IN LOVE AND YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO TWIST MY ARM.

As far as I'm concerned, if you keep getting this level of actor in your shows? I don't care if they all use the same damn script. (Okay I might get bored eventually.)(Then again, I've rewatched my comfort shows so many times...shrug.)

[bl-bam-beyond]

STUDIO WABI SABI has released several statements including the release of 5 of it's actors BOUN, PREM, SANTA, SOODYACHT, SAMMY and STAMP.

However GMMTV has snatched up BOUN, PREM AND SANTA. No word if the other 3 will join GMMTV. If so SOODYACHT would be with PERTH again (the two starred in LOVE BY CHANCE and lesser sequel LOVE BY CHANCE 2: A CHANCE TO LOVE)

In other news GMMTV is taking over STUDIO WABI SABI'S VAMPIRE PROJECT starring BOUNPREM

Also GMMTV and STUDIO WABI SABI will jointly manage BOUN'S 1st CONCERT. Originally managed alone by STUDIO WABI SABI.

@pose4photoml @lutawolf @absolutebl

[heretherebedork]

Sometimes, the connections you make are instantly online together. @absolutebl some changes happening.

[absolutebl]

I noticed your reblog of @tortibomb's post on the subtitle team at Viki for Until We Meet Again. I've watched Until We Meet Again on WabiSabi's YouTube channel twice. If I were to watch it again would it make sense to watch Viki's version so I get their subtitles? Would there be any advantage to get a different subtitle team's perspective?

For clarification, I use English subtitles, and I see it's still available on YouTube.

Yes! Definitely watch both versions!

Viki's subs using full teams (most of the time), because they are done by committee these tend to be slightly more correct and consistent (but not as elegant or poetical as a single translators POV). They are interesting because they come from a group think perspective. Even if they can be kind of... formal.

It's like the difference between accuracy and precision.

In house (like Wabi Sabi and GMMTV) and Gaga seem to be just one person (with maybe an editor or two).

With language (and linguistics) + translation there often is a lot of grey space to make judgement calls and no exact this = that, so it's really fun to see how a different voice or voices handles the same subject matter.

Also it'll give you a greater understanding of Thai, and perhaps the narrative, too. Or you'll learn your own biases about what you like translated and in what way. (Like I hate it when phi is translated as bro.)

I adore it when a Japanese and Taiwanese shows are airing on both Viki & Gaga in particular because the subs are so wildly varied. I like to watch both. Sometimes back to back.

I know I'm a monster.

But it's sooooo fascinating, especially considering the history of the relationship between the 2 countries, and the parent companies of the streaming platforms in play. (Gaga = Taiwan, Viki = Japan)

[chaos0pikachu]

I was gonna write a big essay on why the film making for a lot of gmmtv shows I've watched don't do it for me as a larger reflection on why I don't bother with the studio at large and how I think they do their fans/audiences dirty

but I'm really fucking lazy and also idk if I want that heat

[singto-prachaya]

So I got home and this is the first thing I am seeing when getting back. And this is like BOC all over again. Why hire new artists if in the end you are not going to manage them anymore.

Edit

GMMTV hiring more artists which they don't need. Make good quality series first and make use of what you already have.

[live-from-flaturn]

and that's all I have to say about THAT 👀💅

(it is not)

[thebroccolination]

BOUN NOPPANUT LEAVES SWS (AND HAS BEEN SEEN AT THE GRAMMY BUILDING THREE TIMES IN RECENT WEEKS)

Studio Wabi Sabi just posted an official statement from their Twitter account that Boun is among five actors who’ve terminated their contracts.

Boun confirmed the news from his own account.

He’s also been seen at least three times recently at the Grammy building entering and exiting the GMMTV offices (twice on his own and most recently with Prem).

I think we should start preparing for ✨shocking✨ news from GMMTV.

I’m personally tentatively excited by the prospect of BounPrem joining GMMTV. My one concern is that GMMTV has a lot of pairs and I’m concerned BounPrem might be lost in the crowd, but if GMMTV treats them well, they’ll have a much bigger budget to work with, better promotional work, and Boun will become best friends with Krist as I’ve been manifesting for the past four years.

BounPrem + KristSingto series of my dreams, come to me.

[averygrace221]

Updated: Top 8 favorite bl’s!

[gl-lla-beyond]

SAMANTHA MELANIE COATES

[Nickname: SAMMY]

[the-bl-road]

Thai BL/GL Age Line

I decided (once again to put myself through this...) to put all the actors/actresses from Thai BLs/GLs and see who is older and younger.

You are very welcome.

And I shall thank the internet for all the hours I spent looking all this up, but please let me know if there are any mistakes, and if there is someone not on the list... send me just their name and I can put them on! 😁😁

‘86 Liner

Jennie Panhan (October 30, 1986)

‘87 Liner

Teng Kanist (April 3, 1987)

‘88 Liner

Na Thanaboon (November 28, 1988)

‘89 Liner

Pat Chatburirak (May 1, 1989)

Champ Nattharat (November 13, 1989)

‘90 Liner

Leo Saussay (January 15, 1990)

Nicky NaChat (March 25, 1990)

Kimmon Warodom (April 1, 1990)

Tod Panapong (May 16, 1990)

Tae Darvid (December 26, 1990)

‘91 Liner

Man Trisanu (January 11, 1991)

Off Jumpol (January 20, 1991)

Mew Suppasit (February 21, 1991)

Tay Tawan (July 20, 1991)

Dome Jaruwat (September 21, 1991)

Arm Weerayut (October 30, 1991)

‘92 Liner

Mile Phakphum (January 5, 1992)

Tong Thanayut (January 26, 1992)

Vin Theerameth (February 8, 1992)

Victor Chatchawit (March 22, 1992)

Nut Nutchapon (May 11, 1992)

Kun Kunchanuj (July 3, 1992)

Gun Korawit (August 6, 1992)

Guy Sivakorn (August 27, 1992)

Zee Pruk (September 10, 1992)

Tul Pakorn (October 8, 1992)

Job Krisz (December 7, 1992)

‘93 Liner

New Thitipoom (January 30, 1993)

Bruce Sirikorn (February 2, 1993)

Papang Phromphiriya (February 18, 1993)

Film Thanapat (April 20, 1993)

Nut Supanut (May 13, 1993)

Aob Tanadol (August 9, 1993)

Sailub Hemmawich (August 12, 1993)

Cookkai Pavadee (August 17, 1993)

Ping Orbnithi (October 3, 1993)

Gun Atthaphan (October 4, 1993)

Pod Suphakorn (October 23, 1993)

Max Kornthas (October 25, 1993)

Run Kantheephop (November 5, 1993)

Mild Jinna (November 12, 1993)

Oaujun Korn (November 13, 1993)

Mike Chinnarat (November 28, 1993)

Great Sapol (December 6, 1993)

Tum Warawut (December 14, 1993)

‘94 Liner

Bonus Tanadech (January 25, 1994)

Earth Pirapat (February 23, 1994)

Apo Nattawin (February 24, 1994)

Nammon Krittanai (February 25, 1994)

Boss Thanabat (March 22, 1994)

Poppy Ratchapong (March 26, 1994)

Gameplay Garnpaphon (March 26, 1994)

Yoon Phusanu (April 1, 1994)

Toptap Jirakit (May 1, 1994)

Petch Chanapoom (May 13, 1994)

Build Jakapan (June 4, 1994)

Max Nattapol (June 9, 1994)

Billy Patchanon (June 12, 1994)

War Wanarat (June 23, 1994)

Perth Nakhun (July 6, 1994)

Singto Prachaya (July 28, 1994)

Jimmy Jitaraphol (August 21, 1994)

Mek Jirakit (August 28, 1994)

Kao Noppakao (September 9, 1994)

Faye Peraya (October 14, 1994)

Up Poompat (December 4, 1994)

Tee Thanapon (December 5, 1994)

Mild Lapassalan (December 7, 1994)

‘95 Liner

Tae Chayapat (January 3, 1995)

Inn Sarin (January 4, 1995)

Jan Ployshompoo (January 5, 1995)

Gung Kunpong (January 6, 1995)

Jam Rachata (February 8, 1995)

Jeff Satur (March 6, 1995)

Inntouch Naphat (April 18, 1995)

Pon Thanapon (May 1, 1995)

Toey Puwanat (May 3, 1995)

Foei Patara (May 10, 1995)

White Nawat (June 2, 1995)

Natty Thanyanan (June 19, 1995)

Boun Noppanut (July 10, 1995)

Bom Tanawat (July 24, 1995)

Kokliang Parinya (August 3, 1995)

God Itthipat (August 4, 1995)

Junior Ronnakorn (August 7, 1995)

Lay Talay (September 9, 1995)

Tommy Sittichok (September 29, 1995)

Luke Ishikawa (September 13, 1995)

Krist Perawat (October 18, 1995)

Porsche Sitha (November 30, 1995)

‘96 Liner

Ployphach Phatchatorn (January 23, 1996)

Gunsmile Chanagun (March 3, 1996)

Boat Napat (April 29, 1996)

Plan Thanawat (May 1, 1996)

Bright Rapheephong (May 11, 1996)

Korn Kornnarat (May 18, 1996)

Toru Takizawa (May 24, 1996)

Michael Kiettisak (May 26, 1996)

Cheque Wacharawee (May 26, 1996)

Fluke Natouch (June 1, 1996)

Nonkul Chanon (June 6, 1996)

Pawin Thanik (June 19, 1996)

Namtan Tipnaree (July 1, 1996)

Milk Pansa (July 31, 1996)

Pepper Phanuroj (August 20, 1996)

Samantha Coates (August 30, 1996)

Tonnam Piamchon (October 2, 1996)

Fiat Patchata (October 22, 1996)

Junior Panachai (October 23, 1996)

Cooper Patpasit (October 23, 1996)

Book Kasidet (October 25, 1996)

Earth Katsamonnat (November 1, 1996)

Thor Thinnaphan (November 19, 1996)

Neen Suwanamas (November 23, 1996)

Gap Jakarin (December 8, 1996)

Fluke Chinnathan (December 10, 1996)

‘97 Liner

Green Phongsathorn (January 22, 1997)

Peat Wasuthorn (January 25, 1997)

Mond Tanutchai (January 25, 1997)

Benjamin Brasier (January 27, 1997)

Copter Panuwat (January 31, 1997)

Plan Rathavit (February 19, 1997)

Din Teerapat (March 7, 1997)

Sing Harit (March 8, 1997)

Force Jiratchapong (March 9, 1997)

Best Vittawin (March 22, 1997)

Ohm Thitiwat (March 26, 1997)

Soodyacht Patsit (March 28, 1997)

Bas Asavapatr (April 9, 1997)

Pavel Phoom/Naret (May 6, 1997)

Poom Phuripan (May 6, 1997)

Karn Kasidej (May 9, 1997)

Mawin Tanawin (June 3, 1997)

Mark Jiruntanin (June 15, 1997)

Nene Pornnappan (June 25, 1997)

Jame Phat (July 6, 1997)

Net Siraphop (July 8, 1997)

Pleum Pongpisal (July 19, 1997)

Heng Asavarid (July 23, 1997)

Shane Nutchapol (August 4, 1997)

Gawin Caskey (August 8, 1997)

Fluke Pusit (August 8, 1997)

Jame Kasama (October 13, 1997)

Tae Weerapat (October 18, 1997)

Nani Hirunkit (October 30, 1997)

May Yada (October 31, 1997)

Hiter Natthad (December 1, 1997)

Gulf Kanawut (December 4, 1997)

Jamie Juthapich (December 12, 1997)

Bible Wichapas (December 25, 1997)

Bright Vachirawit (December 26, 1997)

‘98 Liner

Gun Napat (January 12, 1998)

Daou PIttaya (January 14, 1998)

Lookjun Bhasidi (February 2, 1998)

Kaownah Kittipat (February 11, 1998)

Lookmhee Punyapat (February 18, 1999)

Pee Peerawich (February 21, 1998)

Tor Supakorn (February 26, 1998)

Gun Thapanawat (March 2, 1998)

Garfield Pantach (March 3, 1998)

Mean Phiravich (March 5, 1998)

Prem Warut (March 8, 1998)

Title Kirati (March 26, 1998)

Ja Phachara (April 6, 1998)

First Chalongrat (April 9, 1998)

Dome Woranart (April 11, 1998)

Ken Prarunyu (April 16, 1998)

Saint Suppapong (April 17, 1998)

Mark Pakin (June 2, 1998)

Kad Ploysupa (June 20, 1998)

Au Nititorn (July 14, 1998)

Mix Sahaphap (July 22, 1998)

Freen Sarocha (August 8, 1998)

Dun Romchumpa (August 26, 1998)

First Kanaphan (September 3, 1998)

Jet Bundit (September 3, 1998)

Benz Atthanin (September 4, 1998)

Boom Tharatorn (September 28, 1998)

Yin Anan (October 1, 1998)

Babe Tanatat (October 8, 1998)

Khaotung Thanawat (October 13, 1998)

Surprise Pittikorn (October 15, 1998)

Ton Saran (October 22, 1998)

Bank Mondop (November 22, 1998)

Win Achawin (December 7, 1998)

Poon Mitpakdee (December 4, 1998)

‘99 Liner

James Supamongkon (February 11, 1999)

Win Metawin (February 21, 1999)

Meen Nichakoon (March 3, 1999)

Bas Hassanat (March 4, 1999)

Prom Ratchapat (March 12, 1999)

Poy Kritsanapong (March 16, 1999)

Kaprao Pongkorn (March 17, 1999)

Seng Wichai (March 27, 1999)

Sea Tawinan (April 13, 1999)

Sonya Saranphat (April 19, 1999)

PP Krit (April 30, 1999)

Noeul Nuttarat (May 18, 1999)

Phu Phubeth (June 3, 1999)

Ryan Peng (July 3, 1999)

Boss Chaikamon (July 6, 1999)

Nine Kornchid (July 11, 1999)

Fluke Nattanon (September 14, 1999)

Ciize Rutricha (September 23, 1999)

Billkin Putthipong (October 8, 1999)

Euro Thanaset (November 2, 1999)

Peak Peemapol (November 11, 1999)

Folk Thitiphat (December 8, 1999)

Sunny Wannarat (December 12, 1999)

‘00 Liner

Chap Suppacheep (January 7, 2000)

Aou Thanaboon (January 9, 2000)

Mix Wanut (January 12, 2000)

Chimon Wachirawit (January 15, 2000)

Offroad Kantapon (February 4, 2000)

Jimmy Karn (February 18, 2000)

Pop Pataraphol (March 21, 2000)

Ohm Pawat (March 22, 2000)

Aye Sarunchana (March 25, 2000)

Mark Siwat (March 30, 2000)

June Wanwimol (April 19, 2000)

Love Pattranite (May 23, 2000)

Shogun Paramee (June 13, 2000)

Yim Pharinyakorn (June 18, 2000)

Title Tanatorn (June 27, 2000)

Lee Long Shi (July 8, 2000)

Frank Thanatsaran (July 12, 2000)

Film Rachanun (July 14, 2000)

Topten Supakorn (July 24, 2000)

Jaab Phumisit (August 4, 2000)

Tutor Koraphat (September 4, 2000)

Drake Sattabut (October 1, 2000)

Dunk Natachai (October 1, 2000)

Dew Jirawat (October 30, 2000)

Tu Tontawan (November 7, 2000)

Winny Thanawin (November 12, 2000)

Fort Thitipong (November 29, 2000)

Fourwheels Chayanond (December 1, 2000)

Louis Thanawin (December 5, 2000)

Nanon Korapat (December 18, 2000)

‘01 Liner

Neo Trai (January 14, 2001)

Pond Naravit (February 1, 2001)

AJ Chayapol (March 9, 2001)

JJ Chayakorn (March 9, 2001)

Joong Archen (March 10, 2001)

Perth Tanapon (March 20, 2001)

Porsche Tanathorn (March 20, 2001)

Thomas Teetut (April 9, 2001)

Est Supha (May 19, 2001)

Yoko Apasra (July 19, 2001)

NuNew Chawarin (July 25, 2001)

Mos Panuwat (August 29, 2001)

Ben Bunyapol (September 7, 2001)

Lee Asre (October 10, 2001)

First Piyangkul (October 17, 2001)

Satang Kittiphop (November 16, 2001)

Fay Kanyaphat (December 2, 2001)

Earn Preeyaphat (December 20, 2001)

‘02 Liner

Ohm Thipakorn (March 21, 2002)

Marc Natarit (March 27, 2002)

View Benyapa (June 4, 2002)

Nat Natasit (August 8, 2002)

Ford Allan (October 18, 2002)

Prigkhing Sureeyares (November 24, 2002)

Becky Armstrong (December 5, 2002)

’03 Liner

Aun Napat (January 6, 2003)

Pak Naphat (March 3, 2003)

Pooh Krittin (July 4, 2003)

Phuwin Tangsakyuen (July 5, 2003)

Poom Nuttapart (July 25, 2003)

Santa Pongsapak (November 5, 2003)

Jaonine Jiraphat (December 2, 2003)

Prom Teepakorn (December 7, 2003)

Tack Phongsakorn (December 8, 2003)

’04 Liner

Nokia Chinnawat (June 6, 2004)

Gemini Norawit (June 13, 2004)

Barcode Tinnasit (August 4, 2004)

Ping Krittanun (September 6, 2004)

Fourth Nattawat (October 18, 2004)

Tar Atiwat (November 17, 2004)

’05 Liner

Sea Dechchart (May 3, 2005)

Captain Passatorn (May 5, 2005)

Keen Suvijak (August 18, 2005)

Java Bhobdhama (September 28, 2005)

’06 Liner

Aungpao Ochiris (March 20, 2006)

[manogirl]

DID JOJO, FIRST AND KHAOTUNG GET MATCHING TATTOOS FROM GUNSMILE?

SORRY I'M YELLING BUT THE IDEA IS FUCKING INTOXICATING AND I DEMAND TO SEE THE TATTOOS NOW.

(This post brought to you by the Take a Tatt Studio story on Instagram I just saw, which is just a pic of the three of them in the studio.)

[bl-bam-beyond]

FOUREVER YOU (2024, THAILAND)

Episode 2 (Post 2 of 2)

Hill (PONLAWIT KETPRAPAKORN aka POND) hides nothing in the way he looks at his crush Easter aka Ter (KATSAMONNAT NAMWIROTE aka EARTH/COOHEART)

But their past is still a little murky. And who is Mild?

The way Hill gazes at Ter...it's love.

@pose4photoml @just-another-boyslove-blog

[guzhufuren]

the lesson we learned together this past year is no longer we can trust gmmtv

[absolutebl]

I'd like to specify a request for good Thai shows that just finished. They're my favorite for many reasons, and I also enjoy getting to learn more Thai words.

Good 2023 Thai BL That Recently Finished (to Binge!)

(I actually held off answering this one until a few had ended this week because I didn't have many for 2023. It's not been great year for Thai BL so far IMHO. Now South Korea is KILLING it. So is Japan.. in a different way.)

My School President

9/10

GMMTV gave us a classic high school set Thai BL with tropes like messy boys singing their feelings that made this one Love Sick for the modern age with all the gentle sweetness and pining ache, but none of the dated damaging tropes or issues.

Yes, we’ve seen it all before, but I still ADORED this. And there is a lot to be said for the classics being re-executed perfectly. Who let my BL be this wholesome and funny? This show was fantastic, it’s only flaw was the singing (and that’s my baggage).

My favourite GMMTV BL offering to date. And yes, I've watched them ALL. (YouTube)

Step By Step

9/10

This was Thailand’s answer to The New Employee, and everything I loved about that show I loved about this one.

This was an office romance between stern boss and sweet subordinate that felt more authentic to an office environment than previous Thai BLs of this ilk. And that authenticity added tension to the narrative and character development (how novel). Now that might be because it has western source material, or it might be because it is actually kind of old-fashioned (it’s been years since I worked as an office grunt). I also really enjoyed the brothers’ relationship, and kinda wished they hadn’t attempted (and failed) to give said brother his own side BL.

(Gaga & YouTube & Viki)

La Pluie

9/10

This BL takes to task the fated mates trope and what it means to have love chained intimately to predestination. It’s about how faith in destiny before choice diminishes the authenticity of emotion, relationships, and connection. This is a high concept to examine through the lens of a BL.

By activating + examining the soulmates trope this show is challenging a foundation of romance: the idea that there is one person meant to be your one romantic partner all your life. This means that we, as viewers, spend much of the show worried about it having a happy ending, and that’s the source of both its brilliance and tension: would the narrative have the strength to truly challenge its own romantic core?

But, ultimately, all this elevated complexity was executed in a somewhat shaky manner with the narrative derailing into some serious pacing issues and characters manipulated by miscommunication. However, with good chemistry and decent acting all around, plus some excellent high heat and representation of consent and a few other rare tropes, this one has to (like it’s sibling show My Ride) earn a 9/10.

I enjoyed it even as it made me think. (iQIYI)

Make a Wish

8/10

PNR (from Sammon: Manner of Death & Triage) about a doctor who can see the dead and strikes a bargain with a wish-granting irreverent tree angel - naturally they fall in love.

Stars Fluke Natouch opposite not-Ohm, but who cares bc Fluke has chemistry with everybody. Once again the Thai afterlife is incredibly bureaucratic but I enjoyed the premise and the unfolding of the story (it’s not predictable but still satisfying and with nice little twist). I like that the doctor is just gay af and has a fag hag bestie and everything.

The cast is excellent but the comedic stylings are too overblown and tonally off. It had sad parts and did make me cry but is ultimately happy with a great sex scene, good smiley kisses, and all the agency. (grey)

Moonlight Chicken

8/10

I enjoyed this complicated little show, even though it’s spectacularly messy gay with lots of shrapnel and authentic pain.

I thought EarthMix turned in their most compelling performance to date. But it was GeminiFourth who stole my heart.

That said, the most interesting central relationship was that of Jim & Li Ming, their father-son angst mixed with evident affection made me tear up.

This was more slice of life than it was BL, but it ended happily so I’m not mad at it. (YouTube)

Never Let Me Go

8/10

Bodyguard romance where poor boy must watch over rich boy for family obligation reasons. Simple premise well executed with a few bumps that made it feel like it was trying to tackle too much (when it wasn’t).

Still, an enjoyable show that benefited from being handed to PondPhuwin who did a stellar job with their roles and chemistry. Is it going into permanent rewatch rotation? No, but a solid GMMTV offering. Of GMMTV passing out new series to established pairs this has been the most successful IMHO. PondPhuwin were about 10000x better in this than FUTS (and that's FUTS's fault, not theirs).

It's typically Thai in that its a bit bloated and has a confusing plot, but at least it HAD a plot and the central relationship is solid and loyal. Their Our Skyy 2 follow up is great. And very much adds to the cannon in a fun way rather than feeling superfluous - making this show ultimately 14 eps rather than the usual 12. (YouTube)

Destiny Seeker

8/10

A darn near perfect pulp featuring 3 likable grumpy/sunshine pairings with uncomplicated iterations of enemies to lovers. At least one half of each does a decent amount of pining and there’s good chemistry, classic tropes, and communication rep. It’s fun and full of linguistic jokes.

Sublimely cheesy but a good rainy day offering with tons of rewatch potential. (WeTV)

Bed Friend

8/10 (Triggers include: child abuse, attempted rape, family abuse)

Office frienamies transition a flaming hot one night stand into a f-buddy relationship that is built on a puppy/cat dynamic (and kinks into it at one point). Our puppy is loyal, smitten, and protective with endlessly longing eyes, while our cat is snarky, prickly, and deeply damaged (ALL THE TRIGGERS).

NetJames give lovely high-heat with excellent chemistry and tuned-in performances of surprising depth, unfortunately the story ultimately failed them. Had the show had the strength of its convictions and kept to a tighter, darker, harsher 8 eps it would have been the first high heat to earn a 10/10 from me, but once they fussed with it, it dropped to a solid 8/10.

Could have been great but was overworked. Still if high heat is your thing, this one will not let you down. (YouTube)

Between Us

8/10

Featuring the hugely popular side characters from 2019′s Until We Meet Again, Win Team (played by Studio Wabi Sabi's most popular, and commercially viable, pair BounPrem - Long Khong, You Never Eat Alone, Seven Project, Even Sun), adaptation of the y-novel Hemp Rope.

It’s a serviceable series about hot swimmers flirting and dealing with family drama in a sweetly earnest manner, but ultimately it squanders the talent in play. I would’ve preferred a cleaner narrative arc, less angst and more plot, fewer couples, and a shorter series.

That said, there’s nothing objectively wrong, sub-standard, or off-putting about this show. And it has lots of consent and other good qualities.

It’s fine. Watch along here. (iQIYI)

This list dated July 16 2023, not responsible for anything that came after, that'll probably be in end of year wrap ups.