#love sea ep 7

[b-elle1928]

Every time Tongrak makes that lil 😠 face in Episode 7 (yes I will be doing all eps ) 🩵🌊

[ichigokeks]

Mahasamut being the greenest flag

[optimistwithdepressivetendencies]

Mahasamut better than me cause i would have thrown that key baseball style right at her face

[halliescomut]

Love-Sea ep 7 semi watch-along

Okay, we're back on schedule, but I think I'm gonna kind of do a combo of my watch-along procedure and my Post-watch Thoughts. Doing the watch alongs is fun, but I'm pausing every couple minutes if not more often to type and it's kind of ruining the flow of the show. The post-watch posts, while sadly not as funny (I think probably) let me actively enjoy the ep, but I will also forget things or fuckup timelines since the parts that stick out to me the most are gonna be more memorable. So instead I'm gonna watch, and like following a scene or when there's like a solid break in the action (what feels kinda like a commercial break) I'll pause and write some thoughts.

-Starting with the cold open (Which if you've never heard, that term, is just the scene that plays at the opening of an episode before the title screen/intro)- I thought this was cute. We have Mut being allowed to stay in Rak's bed. Their conversation kind of reiterates what I talked about in my post watch of the last episode only verbally which I think is good. What we're picking up as viewers isn't necessarily what the characters would be picking up in the situation so having that explicit discussion about the reason why Mut is willing to take on the responsibility of picking up Meena, I remembered her name now, is important to ensure Rak has a full understanding that he is important to Mut. I like that Mut also offers his help with the Father situation, but takes Rak's assertion that he can handle it (and I hope he holds to that). The physical acting of Peat is also really good in this scene. There's a lot of small movements and touches that really sell the performance. In particular one I noticed was that once Mut wraps himself arms around Rak, Rak places his hand over Mut's and kind of glanced at their hands together with a small little small. It's very tiny, but reinforces that Rak's emotional walls are chipping away bit by bit and he truly is coming to care for Mut and enjoying his presence.

-I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it kind of wasn't that. Rak has consistently appeared confident about handling his father, to Mut, to Meena, and I assume probably to his mother and sister also, so I was kind of taking him at face value there. But we see that his still very much experiencing very real and difficult trauma around his father. While the captions for my viewing didn't fully translate the conversations on the hidden phone, it was clear that every year or so his father starts seeking out and bugging Rak, his sister, his mother, and now Meena, and he sends him money to get him to stop. It seems this phone is the only way for his father to directly contact him, so after he transfers the money and texts him to leave Meena be, he immediately becomes fearful that his father will call or text him back. This explains why he did this in the middle of the night, when it's likely that his father would be sleeping and slow to notice and respond to the text.

Rak coming back and seeking comfort from Mut is also both surprising and not. I think in a lot of ways Mut is one of few people who has never hurt Rak, and so is a safe emotional place for him. I think Mut's general calmness and steadfast personality is also kind of calming for him.

-I'm skipping the Mook and P'Vi stuff til later, I'll maybe do a wrap up of their scenes at the end.

- The book fair beginning I really like and enjoy, because we get to see Rak being appreciated for his work which is something that he really takes pride in. Seeing him smile when his fans come up to talk to him and specifically when they're telling him about how they like his work I think is really sweet and adds just another facet to the character. We also have the comment he makes to Mut about how he doesn't want to be there on stage with the actors. He's perfectly happy just to be doing the autograph sessions and getting to interact with his readers.

I feel like it's also clear to me, that he was expecting Prin to come into that VIP room and that's why he sent Mut away because he knew that she wouldn't speak freely in front of him, and also probably that he couldn't necessarily speak freely in front of him either. I do think it's weird that prin keeps talking about how terrible Rak's family is when she's part of his family, like bitch the call is coming from inside the house. I do also think it's weird that there is almost no clarity as to what her actual fucking problem is. Cuz I guess jealousy sure, but even that seems like a lot of time and effort for jealousy. Also, I guess throwing the water on herself could do something, but like....when everyone has only ever seen him being polite to her, and he's generally kind, I'm kinda iffy on people just flat out believing her. Like it just seems like a risky move with little potential payoff.

-I did very much enjoy her interactions with Mut though. Mostly because it's so clear how frustrating she finds him because she has made up her mind that he is just this stupid low-class gold digger with a hot body. Her rich, classist ass can't fathom that there would be more to Mut than that and it's really keeping her from being able to actively use him in any sort of way against Rak.

(I clicked play and had to immediately have my TV volume bc Prin is yelling so loud. Jesus.)

- Well....that certainly backfired on Prin. I'm glad Rak was prepared and it certainly confirms my suspicion that he knew she would confront him and try to pull some bullshit.

-Boss and Noeul look very handsome. It's kind of fun to see them basically playing themselves. I'm hoping we do get to see a bit more or if them in this ep and the series in general, even if just in small parts. The man on stage with Boss, Noeul (I'm using their real names since we haven't been told any character names), and Rak is the actual director of Love Sea, which is a fun little cameo people might miss. He also directed LITA and was a co-director for Wedding Plan with Mame.

-Our final little scene is dinner with our two couples. It's all around kinda fun and cute. I like that P'Vi is kinda a savage person, so she reinforces for Rak that he shouldn't feel guilty for what Prin did. We see later with Rak and Mut going to bed that he's reading the comments and starting to feel guilty, so I think it's good he has people to remind him that Prin had every opportunity to just leave him alone. The leaking of the footage feels mean, but I don't truly think it is when it comes from years of her harassing Rak.

-I think the age discussion at the very end is a bit clunky as it's clearly intended to set up the product placement, but I do like having a clear understanding of ages when we know there's a significant gap. They talked in the lead up about how this story has a more similar gap to their real life ages. Peat is 27 and Fort is 23, and so I think they've perhaps aged Rak a year or so and brought Mut's age down a maybe the same amount. While I don't find it to be the most comfortable age gap, I'm always wary of stories going a bit too far. Mame's not known for age gaps, the vast majority of her couples are the same age or perhaps a couple years apart, so I wasn't assuming a 15 years gap by any means, but at the same time she dabbles in enough problematic tropes that I always have my guard up.

Our preview for next week shows Prin 'teaming up' with Rak's father so it's sure to be rage inducing for me I'm sure. Also perhaps another NC scene. I swear I'm not here for just the spicy stuff, but Fort and Peat do a good job of using them to help expand on their characters relationship really well, and they're fun to watch. (Plus I got more stuff to get on my bingo board.)

Here's my bingo board so far btw...only 3 eps left so I kinda don't think I'm gonna get bingo 🥺. Sailboats represent boxes being checked.

That's all for this ep. I don't have any meta ideas, so I'll probably just be back next week.

[fremontroll]

she’s just too cunty for me to hate tbh…. problematic icon

[alejunsu]

Last Twiligth EP 7

[negrowhat]

Personally I think Rak should allow Vivie to smack the taste outta ole girl's mouth the next time she come back around trying to start shit.

[scalproie]

[witchindisguiseofhuman]

LOVE SEA EP 7 REVIEW

Hey there !

I gotta start off with the beginning scenes , the hugs and small moments of p'rak and mut , I love how mut always comforts the elder , even though he is the young one , but he is always on the giving side when talking about love and affection , and no is to blame except tongrak 's family .

All this time his family did not seem to do anything for him . For sons , their dad's are everything , and there is 'his ' who always sucks on him , just goverment sucks on tax payers ! Oh well let's not go further .

Tbh boss neoul cameo , their outfit , makeup everything was top notch on point !! Breathtaking ! 🫶🏻 Made my day !

On the criticism side to the story I want to know more about mahasamut side !? How he feels when he is far from island , far from his nong ? Cause guys his daily live is changed a lot! What about him ? He left everything for tongrak .

He is sucha kind and sweet guy , a nice person who is always by tongrak side , which is fair because tongrak himself is so beautiful inside and outside .

Nevertheless they both love each , but I still hope , mahasamut is being himself. All this time, it seem that he is giving one - in love

And rak is the recieving one in love .

In case of money ? Well rak is mad rich I must say . But how long s he gonna pay his jerk so called 'father'?!

How long is he gonna suffer from panic attacks ??

[lostinadrama]

𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒛𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂 (2024)

[petrichoraline]

the slow dance scene in the latest episode is the most beautiful thing, it was beautifully scripted, shot and most importantly, acted out, im in awe

[piningintrovert]

Ancient acupuncture technique for headaches caused by prolonged exposure to BS

First Kanaphan as Sand in Only Friends (2023), Ep. 3 Meen Nichakoon as Ryu in The Rebound (2024), Ep. 5 Fort Thitipong as Mahasamut in Love Sea (2024), Ep. 7

[itsallaboutbl]

Boss Chaikamon Love Sea, ep. 7

[girlsloveupdates]

The Loyal Pin | EP.7

Please accept the caress of my lips on your left cheek, right cheek, and your forehead. Just like how we used to do. These kisses may be as faint as the breeze, for they have travelled a long way across the sea, but they are full of love and longing that I have for you in every breath that I take. I still miss you night and day, whether in my sleep or while I’m awake. I’m always looking forward to seeing you, even if it is only in my dreams.

[absolutebl]

This Week(s) in BL - yes yes I KNOW

Organized, in each category, with ones I'm enjoying most at the top.

Dec 2024 Week 1 & 2

Ongoing Series - Thai

Your Sky (Sun iQIYI) ep 3-4 of 12 - Them on the rooftop together (and cooking) learning how to flirt and be comfortable in each other’s space was so damn darling. Fah is so gentle and so enamored. its just endlessly soft. I love the nickname negotiation. And then next we got an illegally cute date!!!!! Yes this is slow but I don't care.

Love Sick 2024 (Sun iQIYI) ep 12-13 of 15 - I like we get more Phun/Dad conflict backstory in this new version. I'm chronicling my experience with 2024 as compared to 2014 here. (hasn't been updated, I'm struggling here)

Caged Again (Fri Gaga) ep 5-6 of 10 - Family (elder gays) to the rescue is a wonderful trope to see! So rare.

Also a v well done first kiss. 

Not gonna lie, I found the second episode overly weird and rather slow and drawn out. Did not need all the cartoon stuff. Also not really into the penguin outfit thing either. Not cute.

ThamePo Heart that Skips a Beat (Fri YT) ep 1 of 12 - Oh I absolutely adore it but...... it’s slow. But I don’t care because everyone’s so pretty. Po is a bit too much of a pushover for me and his sister (or whatever) is a bit too much of a sasang. So I don’t like that part. Hopefully these flaws will get rectified. But my oh my are they PRETTY.

Did I mention the pretty?

Fourever You (Thurs YT) ep 10-11 of 16 - These episodes were a bit better and I am warming Johan (if not to North). I think my issue with this story arc is I never love a tsundere seme. North's hair was epically bad, like 2008 Japan level terrible.

Hill & Ter’s make out and discovery scene was truly spectacular and very tense.

In ep 11 I got very confused because I thought we already saw the rescue from rape in the street scene? Or am I hallucinating? Anygay, most awkward kabedon ever in a BL.

Good kiss though.

And now we are in a very working girl a relationship. Cool if that's your thing, I guess.

The Heart Killers (Weds Gaga) ep 3 of 12 - I like the Khun Mehhh Boss lady character. I cannot stand the music in this show! Fake metal, fake tattoos, I'm getting Hollyoaks flashbacks. Lap sitting was cute and kink was a nice touch. Not sure about the dance tho. Fight scene was much better. Lots of action this ep. ALL the action really.  

Episode 4, however, I inexplicably couldn’t find. I clearly have to use my old-fashioned VPN work-around. And I don’t have access to that computer right now.

Perfect 10 Liners (Sun YT?) ep 6 of 24 - I did really enjoy the twist that the uke character (who is not in love) was more into having sex than seme character (who is in love). That was fun. And quite modern.

I do love them casually just walking around campus in waffle robes. For those who don’t know this is another dig at a BL trope. Frankly, now that there’s a lot more communication (and intentions have been made clear) between the two of them, I’m enjoying their relationship more. I still don't LIKE it. Also the ever present language play is making me happy. For those of you who missed it, the nuance of that krap from a prior perennially rude Arc is basically the equivalent of a semi-sarcastic but also kind of sweet “yes, dear.”

Meanwhile, Sea just popping up out of nowhere made me entirely too happy. I hooted with laughter, it was so ridiculous. Episode 7 I didn't pay much attention because the sound effects were particularly egregious - or was it just me? 

Spare Me Your Mercy (Thurs iQIYI) ep 2-4 of 8 - I went on a journey with this one this week. Ready?

2 - Ooo its very good. I like it a lot. The doc is soooo awkward it's almost believable and yet still sus. Such a great actor. I do keep wondering if they’ve already slept together at some point though. Like they once had a one night stand in college or something.  3 - I did not call the pharmacist and the hospital head kink. Nice twist. I do enjoy how very adult the relationship is between these leads, but I don't get a ton of chemistry. 4 - Well this show turned into something I was not expecting. I thought it was gonna be a sort of mystery but it’s not. It’s more crime thriller is he a serial killer thing. sorry all, but this is too dark for me rn. So I’m giving it a pass until it’s over and others have deemed it safe. 

Ongoing Series - Not Thai

Our Youth AKA Miseinen: Mijukuna Oretachi wa Bukiyo ni Shinkochu (Japan Tues Gaga) ep 5-6 of 11 - Oh it’s the classic flip halfway through so we get the other perspective. I forgot that was coming. Silly me. Anther one for the 2024 sniff test list list. Oh they gave such an achingly sweet sex scene Triggers are rough with this one. We are in for a world of pain. Why am I still watching?

See Your Love (Taiwan Weds Gaga) ep 8 of 13 - gosh they are so sweet. The Daddy/idiot-brat side pairing is epic. Wish they got more screen time.

Teenager Judge (Vietnam Sat YT) ep 11 of ? - finally stuff happened. 

Love in the Air: Koi no Yokan (Japan Sat Gaga) ep 6-7 of 10 - ugh, they kept the violation of the journal reading bit in the JBL version. It’s really hard to watch no matter what. I actually think the Thai version of that scene was better acted. But ho boy how do I ever like that character?

Love is Like a Poison AKA Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru (Japan Tues ????) 11-12 end - Went pretty dark. Both psychologically, emotionally, and physically. I still like how the leads remained loyal and connected to each other though. Nice to see battle husbands again after so long. We don’t get them very often in BL these days. it’s just us against the world is always fun to watch. All that said  there’s quite a bit of chin stroking dialogue that was v on the nose and twee for JBL. Pleasure to see Haruto fight like a man who can actually fight, like the actor had some training or something (no idea if this is true). The final ep was satisfying and all in all, an enjoyable show.

A fun little JBL about a repressed lawyer who partners with (and then falls for) a beautiful street-savvy conman. Charmingly, they both come out the better and stronger for the relationship. The return of battle husbands, this time in the courtroom. Thank you, Japan, we appreciate a look in on an oft forgotten trope. 8/10

Be Moon - Falling for my enemy's son (China YT) movie from HBD Studio airing in short bits - this is another series of shorts that popped up on YouTube. It’s very pulp I not wild about it. Although I do like a lot of the tropes. 

Eyes on You (Hong Kong YT) - trailer, oh it’s mostly incomprehensible and really not good. I'd tell you what it’s about but I have no idea. There seems to be some sort of mystery and some violence and people fighting and a pair of lovers at the center of it who are being reunited. Or something.

It's airing but......

Winter Is Not The Death of Summer (Thai Weds YT) ?? eps - Criminals who meet in prison fall in love. I did find it on YouTube, initially un-subbed, then subs happened by which time I got distracted. The first episode seems to be only six minutes long. It is very pulp. But it is intriguing. For now it's to the wayside until someone tells me it landed safely. Occasionally Thai pulps want to be edgy and it's not a good look on them.

Secret Love (? YT?) 13-?? of 81 eps - I don't know what's going on either.

0.5D (Japan ????) 10 eps - Supposedly started 12/4 I couldn't find it though I'd like to watch. "Sales ace, Sada, has a secret that only his junior, Daiki, knows. He has pretended to have a gf for years, resulting in him being a virgin. But now Sada has fallen in love. Confused, Sada seeks advice from his junior." I sense another queer Cyrano De Bergerac. Info here.

Bad to Bed (Taiwan Sat YT) 10 eps - This is a little too low production value even for me + just very very odd. DNF

It Ended But?

Blue Canvas of Youthful Days (China Sun Viki) paused at eps 9-10 of 12 - I have been told the ending is OK if not great. I’m gonna hold off for a bit.

Bad Guy My Boss (Thai Sun Gaga) 10 eps - I DNF'd at ep 7, did anyone stick with this until the end? Thoughts?

Next Week Looks Like This:

No cal for you. Mine is borked. LIFE. Interfering with my BL. Again.

End of year drops:

12/14 & 12/21 The Renovation (Thai mini One31) 2 eps - Writer turns his blossoming romance with holiday resort owner into a novel.

12/20 Eternal Butler (Taiwan Viki?) 12 eps - When Ever 4, a sophisticated AI robot, becomes the personal butler to Luo Bu Shi, a spoiled yet lonely young heir, an unexpected love story unfolds. (Spin off from the first season, new cast.)

12/29 Sangmin Dinneaw (Thai ????) ??eps - trailer Childhood friends (Thai & Korean) reunite after being apart for ten years. As the boys reconnect, their bond matures and feelings of romance begin to develop, in Thai.

Impression of Youth (Taiwan ????) ??eps - rummors are thsi is supposed to start this month.

Upcoming BLs for 2024 are listed here. This list is not kept updated, so please leave a comment if you know something new or RP with additions.

THIS WEEK’S BEST MOMENTS

Peak humor. Very good.

STRAIGHT = wrong word

(All Perfect 10)

LOOK AT THAT FACE> GAH. (Fourever)

(2 weeks ago)

The tag BLigade: @doorajar @solitaryandwandering @my-rose-tinted-glasses @babymbbatinygirl @babymbbatinygirl @isisanna-blog @mmastertheone @pickletrip @aliceisathome @urikawa-miyuki @tokillamonger @sunflower-positiiivity @rocketturtle4 @blglplus @anythinggoesintheshire @everlightly @renafire @mestizashinrin @bl-bam-beyond @small-dark-and-delicious @saezurumurmurs

Don't complain you're lucky I got this done at all!

[babyangelsky]

My Favorite Expressions in Love Sea Ep. 7

On a personal level this week has been a very mixed bag but I know that if nothing else got me, this show got me. It's gonna come in clutch for me every time, spider bites and potential hauntings be damned.

I. Love. It. Here.

Will I ever not take psychic damage from the expression Tongrak makes when Mahasamut tells him that he cares about him? The answer is no. It's wonderful and devastating every time.

"How would you rate me out of 10?" Mahasamut asks while Tongrak's face plots teasing and mischief.

Opening a safe shouldn't look so much like staring down the gallows but here we are. Not being able to see how Tongrak's hands were shaking in a screenshot is a blessing.

The panic and terror on this man's face when he saw the read receipt on his phone is something I never want to see again. My hatred for Rak's piece of shit sperm donor is murderous and profound. How actually fucking dare he put this look on his child's face I'm going to kill him with my bare hands.

Peat's acting is so genuinely good that it hurts me. Tongrak was trembling so much that he was struggling to put the phone away and when he gets back to his room, he practically tries to crawl into Mahasamut's skin to hide and feel safe. Look at him, he looks so tiny and scared and I want to cry.

Let us take a break from the sad with this supremely horny shot of Mook unzipping Vivi's dress. Everyone say thank you.

And pour one out for our girl, as is now a weekly custom. Vivi my girly is dying CONFESS TO HER AND MAKE OUT ABOUT IT.

"I'm not going to the event! >:(" Yes you are, mi alma, look at your face when Mook threatens to quit.

Not pictured: One (1) resigned sigh

The grumpiest kitten in the whole venue.

Tongrak: *complaining* Mahasamut: *heart eyes*

My favorite moment of the face journey Tongrak goes on when he realizes just how good Mahasamut looks and that he will be Perceived and decides to mess up his hair about it. The grumpy kitten is a jealous jellyfish.

It's the fact that Tongrak looks surprised that his fans like his books and have consumed his entire body of work. I'M GOING TO SOB.

The smile is polite and professional but the eyes are sparkly. He genuinely enjoys interacting with his fans.

The proud husband smile means everything to me.

THE LOOK OF ABSOLUTE LOATHING AND DISGUST! INCREDIBLE PHENOMENAL OUTSTANDING.

IF YA'LL THINK I'M NOT GONNA MAKE A SEPARATE POST ABOUT HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS MAN YOU'RE SO FUCKING WRONG

If I have to have this demonic nasty hell witch on my screen, at least I get to watch her face make this expression after Tongrak calls her out for imitating him because he got it right on the money and she knows it.

Tongrak and the visceral hatred in his eyes said play me another waltz I'm tired of dancing to this one.

God love you, but you look so tired.

This entire scene was more brutal to watch than the fight outside of Tongrak's house. It was obvious that something more was going on from how calmly he was speaking and how non-responsive he became toward the end of it, but look at his hands. Look at how tightly they're clenched. Maintaining his composure while Prin stuck that knife in his wounds and twisted it as viciously as she could cost him, and it would be obvious even if we hadn't already seen them fight.

Tongrak, you're my fighter. He still looks tired because he is, but he also looks like the imperious ice prince he's had to be to survive. Then the utterly dismissive way he turns and walks out and cuts eye contact?

We can barely see Nouel's smile but it's so clearly saying "bruh that's cringe".

He's not just my fighter. He's Mahasamut's fighter, too.

Do ya'll remember how Tongrak was acting when he first brought Mahasamut to live with him and Vivi was teasing him?

Look how far they've come.

I can't quite articulate how, but the way they look at each other has changed, and I don't just mean because they're being lovey in front of Vivi and Mook. There's this undercurrent of sweetness that wasn't there before, even in private. That scene way back in episode 3 where Tongrak told Mahasamut to ask him to stay on the island which had so much softness and fondness to it did not have that same something that's now present.

I'm gonna leave ya'll with that and then go take more screenshots so I can properly scream about Mahasamut. And let me know if you wanna be tagged in these weekly writeups!