#the middleman’s love the series

[7698]

[onlyrainbowshipstbh]

Yim via his Insta!

[thedooristhebluecushion]

The Middleman’s Love was like “you can have some Bed Friend level heat, ya know, as a treat.”

[loveable-sea-lemon]

BITING MY ARM OFF

[chibipandaao3]

Charlie

Charlie is easily my favorite character from Pit Babe — leaps and bounds above all the others. Behind him is Jeff, then Alan, and then Babe in that order (Sonic is after that followed by Kim probably, but I digress).

Charlie is so far ahead of the others because he’s everything I look for in a character; complex, damaged, loyal, and determined.

Fanfic fodder the character.

However, I do understand why some people dislike him you’re wrong lol but I get it

I just want all my favorite damaged boys to meet each other lol like can you imagine if Jade (Middleman’s Love) and Charlie (Pit Babe) met each other. The level of puppy dog crack insanity? Or what if my boy Team (Between Us) met Akk (The Eclipse) in university and they went to a race where they ran into Charlie? Or what if as part of his scholarship/degree, Team had to volunteer at the garage? I bet he’d befriend Jeff before Charlie haha. Sadly, my boy Vegas just, uh, I don’t think he could play nice with the majority of these characters haha

Though! In an alt reality where Gun adopted Akk, Charlie, or Team could be interesting — they’d all be younger than Macau so I think Vegas’s protective instincts would be on overdrive

[fuck-i-like-too-much-stuff]

15 Day BL Challenge- Day 5

Biggest Flop- I Actually Can't Decide

[Original Challenge Here]

In my definition of flop, it means that the show did not match, let alone exceed, the expectations I had set for it by a huge margin.

When it comes to what I watch, maybe its because I am pretty good at filtering out things that don't match my vibe or maybe I just haven't been here for all that long- but I haven't yet watched a show that hasn't given me what I expected from it by that much.

That being said, there have been shows that are so hyped by everyone, and i found myself never liking them as much as them.

That being said, i am not hating on these shows, and may change my opinion if feel like rewatching

Boss and A Babe: I love Force and Book as actors, and i do think they nailed their roles but the story was sooo weakly built and didn't know how to deal with the themes it touched on at all. The ASMR thing Cher did, which was the premise of this show in the first place wasn't touched beyond bringing them together in the beginning. Tyme's betrayal and the whole stealing of ideas wasn't given half the attention it should've gotten. The discussion of themes about depression, sexual abuse, and homophobia were touched upon in the most speed run way of things, giving nothing enough importance to actually become centric to the story. The couple themselves were okay, and the chemistry was there only because Force and Book had it, but honestly they became borderline weird. I didn't find this series worth remembering, but when i started it, i didn't think i would either.

Love In The Air (but only the PhayuRain episodes): Look. Before anybody comes for me, hear me out. These two have great irl chemistry, and im excited for Boy Next World... but Phayu and Rain are ragingggg red flags and its to the point where I do not care that they can cancel each other out. I just don't. You don't fuck with your crushes car just so they'll ask you for help when they get stuck in the rain. You don't play with consent like that unless you've both pre-agreed to it. Please do not pull the stunts these two decided were okay without a word with each other. Even if you're both into it. CONSENT MATTERS AND DO NOT DAMAGE OTHER PEOPLE'S POSSESSIONS JUST TO HAVE THEM PAY ATTENTION TO YOU. COMMUNICATION EXISTS FOR BOTH OF THOSE.

That being said, Prapai and Sky managed to make it through my criteria and I love them dearly. Just can't ever say the same for Phayu and Rain.

2gether (but not Still 2gether): I can hear my girlfriend fuming as I type this because this is one of her all time favourite shows. And I can agree with what she says, its about the nostalgia of early BL days and the sorta funny jokes that make you roll your eyes but still laugh. That being said, the first season is riddled with the fact that the premise makes zero sense, the bromantic chemistry is questionable at best and the raging question that how the fuck is Tine gonna become a lawyer when he can't even defend himself from a dude hitting on him??

This show definitely does not live up to the name it carries being the most popular Thai BL, but it is not the worst. It is what it is according to the time it was made in, and the second season is actually cute. And of it gave me Drake and Frank, with whom I'm obsessed despite the tragedy.

Middleman's Love: Respectfully- GET A FUCKING GRIP OVER REALITY AND A CONTROL OVER YOUR VOLUME. That's all I have to say here.

[hydrangeas-in-the-sun]

Unpopular opinion, but I unironically enjoyed The Middleman's Love.

Could Jade be more chill? Absolutely. Could the script be more cohesive? Absolutely. I also wish that we got more from Mai's pov, because that part when he thought Jett was Jade's boyfriend? That was hilarious; having both pov would have made the comedic punchlines more effective imho.

But, all of this aside, I binged it on Saturday almost until 3am because I wanted to know what happened next. The camera work and shooting style is so nice (I'm still trying to get used to how bright everything is in Thai series in comparison to western series, I love how everything is so bright and colorful, such a welcome change)

It won't become an absolute favorite, but it's a very chill series and I'm glad I watched it.

[jenyifer]

Alright so Middleman fastest show I’ve dropped? Possibly.

Serious question is this show supposed to be for toddlers? I can’t with the editing and sound effects. Also I get the sneaking suspicion Jade is supposed to be the Nerd happy character in the office which often describes myself. So I’m taking offense. Why is he a literal child? Yes there are smart people with whimsy but this is a bit much don’t you think? I wanted to stop 10 mins in but forced myself to go to the 20 min mark. Seems like a fundamental character flaw. You can’t tell me a character is lovable and quirky that needs to come from within not spit in the audience’s faces with sound effects. Really it was making me miss Toh from Secret Crush on You. A loveable quirky nerd stalker is beating jade into the ground because Toh was endearing and believable.

Then to my horror I see these two assholes again and it’s set in the bed friends universe?! I have tried watching bed friends twice because it is technically a spicy bl so of course I want to see it. But that show was HORRIFIC. The child abuse scenes made me fear for the child actor. There are ways to do sensitive scenes without triggering people or endangering the mental health of a kid and Bed Friends said nah fuck that. Ueua had no redeeming traits other than Pretty. King was like milk toast and he was supposed to be a programmer I fucking doubt that. He was so boring. Ugh. Yeah someone let me know if Middleman gets better cause I’m gonna drop it now at the 20 min mark.

[chibipandaao3]

This! This is why I think Win (Between Us) and Jade (Middleman’s Love) are so damn similar — see previous ramblings on Win and Jade as middle children

They have the same fears, it just bubbles to the surface differently.

“Thank you for your answer, hia.”

[isla24]

BL releasing schedules are so irregular, like... what do you mean I am bored to death for three days and then bombarded with shows about things like male escorts, omegaverse, 8 gays in a cabin (that are stupid), I take 7 episodes to realise someone likes me WHILE THEY HAVE BEEN TELLING YOU FOR 5, I can read minds because I'm a virgin, scam cooking course but I secretly like you, gay supernatural cops, and the absolute masterpiece that is Last Twilight???

[7698]

[onlyrainbowshipstbh]

Tutor via his Insta!

[chibipandaao3]

My heart! It grew 3 sizes!!

But really this adds so much depth to Jade’s character. He’s been overshadowed his whole life when it comes to affection - whether or not he actively tried to deflect it.

I recently said that Jade probably became Uea’s bright spot when he first went to University — Jade was one of the first truly good things in Uea’s life and a constant.

But that might have gone both ways just in different flavors.

scene number four! lunch at jade's parents' house

he gets upset and his sister comforts and reassures him. for anyone who's been watching the show wondering, "what is wrong with jade?" well. he's a middle child, that's what

[thedooristhebluecushion]

But also the casting of this family!

Jan looks like ma. Jet looks like pa.

& Jade looks like a mix between the two. 10/10 family genes dynamic unlocked.

[forcebook]

MAI and JADE boyfriends 🥺

[chibipandaao3]

Unpopular opinion

But not every show needs side couples — let alone developed or developing side couples. Full stop, check please.

Can it work? Sure! WinTeam (UWMA) had a total of 30 minutes screen time together in a 17 episode show. Roughly .4% of the show and arguably a perfect amount. Vegas and Pete worked well, and they were maybe a full hour if you include the torture/hostage situation — WHICH progressed the plot. Hell, UeaKing in Middleman’s Love was the perfect amount of established background relationship for a show not about them. Notice how I did not say anything about that other pair

Can it also be horrid… looking at you Prince… especially, when the side relationships don’t exist in the source material! Still looking at you Prince…

So, am I glad we are getting a little bit of JeffAlan? Sure, they’re cute — good chemistry.

Do we need five other pairs? No….no….in fact I think that would be a super bad decision with, what, 3 episodes left.