Until We Meet Again (2019)

So, it was good for the most part and I was into the couples especially Win Team and Korn Inn, mostly because I felt like the Dean Pharm storyline was a bit lacking. I felt like there was no proper build up for Pharm going crazy in the end, there were maybe two scenes that showed him properly getting freaked out but again there was no build up so the going crazy bit seemed rushed and just abrupt and I couldn't get into it. And then of course, there was SO MUCH ANNOYING PRODUCT PLACEMENT and other problematic stuff like fat shaming to an annoying level , etc. So it felt a bit immature overall. Even the ending conflict between Dean Pharm felt forced. And so much time they invested in the last episode to give a romantic interest to even poor Manaow who was basically their shaming vehicle until then and then omg God gave the fat girl a hot guy RIGHT TOWARD THE END because only super good looking and thin people deserve a complex and entertaining storyline, right? XD ugh okay. But I mean so much time and Win Team didn't even get proper conversation or skin ship ffs in the last episode. So, there you go. Not bad but could have been better and I STILL NEED THAT WINTEAM SERIES

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This drama stuck pretty close to the book, which I appreciated. One thing I think that came across a little better in the book was the character of Pharm. I know there have been some complaints that he cried a lot in the drama. But if you read the book you would read what he was thinking and feeling to cause so many emotions in him. He was remembering a lot of trauma from his past life, and confusing emotions that would be a lot for anyone to deal with. Especially someone who is sensitive like Pharm. As far as the actor that played Dean, he wasn’t the best of actors. But he represented the character from the book fairly well. The story is pretty tragic even though it has a good ending. I think that the drama did a good job of telling that story. I don’t agree with some people that say it was cringey. You have to remember that these characters are just out of high school and dealing with their first love. And on top of that two of the characters are dealing with their first love AND the first love from their past lives. It is going to have some awkward moments, and maybe some cute moments that cynical adults don’t always understand anymore. However, I do think there was a problem in editing. There were a lot of moments of silence or very drawn out scenes that really didn’t need to be edited that way. Plus there were some issues with the sound quality. Overall I really loved what the story represented and how lost love could get a second chance. It was a unique story line to me and I would watch it again.

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I love this series but I find the love story of Dean and Pharm lacking. Everything was centered about Intouch and Korn that their character development in their own relationship didn't prosper. They could've balanced the story and didn't decide on a time jump just to settle everything.

But what I can commend is Fluke and Ohm's acting. Man they know how to do drama! They have a switch that they can cry in an instant! And you can see that they have chemistry on screen. They're comfortable with each other that sometimes can make you giggle. ( *insert Pharm's voice* P'Deeeeeeaaaaan!)

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Story: I love the storyline. I especially like the fantasy aspect that two people found each other in another life. I know some people felt it was too long, but I liked it because I got to spend more time with the characters.

Acting/Cast: It was one of the most exceptional cast. Fluke Natouch Siripongthon is extremely talented, but I also thought Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert and the newest actor Nine Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun were so talented. My only problem is with the acting of Earth Katsamonnat Namwirote. He is so awful. He is the same in everything.

Music: I thought the music was great, but none of the songs had that I must have it on my playlist feeling.

Rewatch Value" I would definitely rewatch it. I just need time to prepare for more crying. I cried a lot. I felt in my soul.

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I just absolutely loved this drama. It was so refreshing to watch compared to the other BLs Ive seen so far and took me on an emotional rollercoaster. The concept of reincarnation has always intrigued me so this was right up my alley, and the way they incorporated other details like the red string of fate and birthmarks were really a nice touch!! The show itself had very little to no drama, which was a huge plus for me!! The only major conflict was internally between Dean x Pharm and their reincarnated souls.The red string of fate symbolically tied Dean & Pharm to the traumatic past of Korn & In. In the sense, it predetermined their fate long ago…as their whole relationship more or less centered around Korn & In where its brought into question is their love truly real? Or is it soley based on the attraction and the longing feelings of their reincarnated souls. Quite an interesting journey of Dean x Pharm unraveling the truth but also redefining themselves as individuals and their relationship. I really do believe the reincarnated souls only helped in guiding and allowing Dean and Pharm to find each other. To fill that missing void in their life. Even though their reincarnated souls lived a tragic past which in turn lead to some lingering trauma for Dean & Pharm in the present, it allowed them both to see the realities of what could happen...and to not take each other for granted and fight for their love. And although this story is mainly focused on fated love, it also shows the importance of friendship, family, and acceptance!!

And if nothing else is really catching your interest in the show…at least you’ll get some aesthetically beautiful thai dessert recipes out of this while jamming to some beautiful music!! THIS OST, specifically Luckiest Boy by Boy Sompob is my jam…such a beautiful song…I love singing along to it especially “You are my Sunshine, You are my Starlight at Night”

Korn x In were my favorite couple besides Win x Team in the story, and Im not entirely sure if it was the fact that it was because their story involved a “forbidden love” that resulted in a tragic ending where I so badly wanted them to have a happy ending….or if it was their acting itself; their expressions & contrasting personalities that sold it for me…Could be a combination of both LOL. I got so emotional every time they appeared on screen but I kept wanting more where I started realizing I was more invested in them than the main couple Dean x Pharm. Their parts sometimes were very slow and boring for me?? They seemed somewhat awkward with each other (not all the time, they def had their cute moments) where I wasn’t really convinced with their chemistry throughout the show but because of Korn x In, it made me care about Dean x Pharm. I wanted them to have a second chance/happy ending. However I will commend them because they had one of the healthiest relationships I have seen in BLs, I could clearly see by their actions how much they respected and wholeheartedly supported one another. And then we have Win x Team, which was a great balance between the other two couples as they were more humorous and fun LOL. The way Win always looked at Team…wow…he was smitten with him >< . Meanwhile Team only cared about his Lays Chips LOL JK. I cant wait for their spinoff Between Us!!!

Yes this drama was not perfect, it had its flaws, one being a decent amount of scenes were painfully slow…like I could be staring at the same scene for a good 5 mins..or what felt like 5 mins and nothing would be happening?? I could’ve probably fast forwarded and still not missed anything. Not sure if that was a decision made to built up emotions…but it didnt do anything for me. The transitions between the past and present day seemed choppy to me?? but that could be due to the episodes being in multiple parts, one part would end on Dean x Pharm and then the next part of the episode it would start as Korn x Ins story and vice versa….and some of the order of the flashbacks of Korn x In’s story seemed chronologically out of place with Dean x Pharm’s?? However that being said, these didn’t pose huge issues for me as I still overall enjoyed the drama!!

The ending wrapped up everybody’s stories really well. It demonstrated different perspectives of what people go through when losing a loved one due to suicide…it showed the regret and longing for their lost loved one…The pain and suffering of those who were left behind where they are endlessly left with questions that’ll never be answered. As well as the perspective of the person who committed suicide, which in reality we are never able to see…so it was nice to see that perspective interpreted too. If I had to sum up the ending in one word….it would be forgiveness….It was a truly beautiful and satisfying ending for me, considering how hesitant I originally was but all my concerns were put to rest!

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This is my first time watching a Thai Bl show so I can't compare it to others but I absolutely loved it! The first episode already started of with a bang (quite literally). I watched the whole drama in 4 days (cause I started watching late). I've seen a lot of people complain about the show being too long and that the story could be told in fewer episodes, but I personally like the amount of episodes. Whenever I'm done with an episode I always question if I really watched the whole episode cause time flies by when I watch.

You can really see the bond between the main characters strengthen every episode and I like how its not rushed. Fluke (Pharm) and Ohm (Dean) are both amazing actors. Every time Pharm cries in the show, I cry with him because it looks so natural. Ohm also does a great job portraying Dean's 'cold' personality.
(The other actors were also great, it's just that the story revolves around Pharm and Dean.)

I cried every episode (but that might be because I'm an emotional person). The relationship between Pharm and Dean is also really wholesome so it's cute to watch. All I can say is that the show had an interesing plot and I really like how the story is told.

I definitely recommend this series!

(Also, I can't really say anything about the music because that wasn't one of my priorities watching this series, but I do feel like the music chosen always fits the scene.)

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SLOW is probably the most appropriate word to describe it. Over stretched to 17 eps, this snooze fest would have been tons more watchable if it had the sense to realise that surviving beyond 15 eps would be a struggle for everyone, especially the audience.

What a waste though! The interesting themes of reincarnation, karma, redemption and 2nd chances, the could-have-been intriguing twists and turns, & a mostly competent cast.... all deeply compromised by unforgivably miscalculated pacing. Too often, the camera lingers on an expressionless actor for 2 seconds too long, more often than not, an actor takes 3 seconds too long to respond to something. The awkward pauses and unnecessary milking of a dry moment make it all pretty uncomfortable. The time wasted would have been enough for tons of souls to be reincarnated.

Thankfully, as mentioned, most actors look and “act” the part (with the exception of a few who tend to mistake overacting as emoting, and a scene stealing wig). Also, everyone looks like they have perfect skin, the songs are pleasing enough, the desserts look delish and.... and... ok, no more.

In short, if “until we meet again” ever gets the chance to be reincarnated , I hope it becomes more of a lean mean P’ Dean ... than a soppy, confused Pharm who overstretches his P’ Deeeeeeeaaaaaan

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STORY:
I thought the reincarnation concept was super interesting, which was why I started watching in the first place. However, by the halfway point, I really couldn't see what the driving conflict was other than that the characters don't know this big secret. The big problem with this is that the secret is revealed to us, the viewers, at the very beginning of episode 1 so there's no big reveal or anything like that. Of course, there are a handful of surprises that pop up throughout the story, but nothing that I thought was really of importance to the plot. A lot of new plot elements are introduced in the very least episode, which to me feels kind of rushed, especially since the story moves really slowly otherwise.
Another big thing to me was that there is little to no character development throughout the entirety of the series. The characters didn't seem to change at all despite what was happening to them. All the scenes moved so slowly, and each one is milked in a very similar way from the beginning of the series to the end.

ACTING:
I didn't really feel the chemistry between Dean and Pharm, and their relationship doesn't seem to develop very much throughout the series. They're kind of awkward for a lot of the scenes, save for the very end, although this might be more of a directing thing than acting.
Individually, though, the vast majority of the actors were great. Fluke, especially, does an amazing job portraying Pharm from the beginning to the very end. I also really loved Prem and Sammy, who did a phenomenal job playing Pharm's (very lovable) best friends. There were some moments where I felt like Ohm shows pretty much no emotions, but again I think this had more to do with the director than with the actor.

MUSIC:
For the most part, I thought the soundtrack was fantastic. There are a lot of a capella songs that are played at heart wrenching moments, and a humorous string track is used pretty often throughout lighthearted bits. All of the music is generally enjoyable on its own, but by the end they feel really old and overused.

REWATCH VALUE:
I might rewatch a handful of scenes, but personally I found myself skipping through a lot of slow-moving parts the first time I watched them. The complete lack of suspense also does not help.

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Most BL stories don't try to accomplish too much during their time on screen. Usually, there is a guy who likes another guy, but one has a girlfriend or he can't accept falling for a guy, but eventually he does, and then the show ends. Until We Meet Again is unique in how ambitious the storytelling is. The story itself spans generations, requires a lot of committed actors, and demands a lot of us as the audience. For all those things, this series will go down as one of the best BL series of all time. Some shows are great for the actors(Mew/Gulf), others might be great for the characters even if the story isn't that good (Korn/Knock) but this show has a wonderful and supremely romantic storyline. I don't think it is possible to surpass its story in terms of romance, whether gay or straight. That is what makes it great.
I truly admire the work done in this series and Wabi Sabi Studios is really showing they know how to make winning shows. The director truly knows what he is doing now, and so we are in for many years of enjoyment as series made by him get better and better. Until We Meet Again will be hard to top though. When watching this, sit back, relax, cry when you feel like it (that was often for me) and just let it in.

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I had such high expectations for this show. It was one of the most talked about and hyped up series of last year and I couldn't help but have expectations going into it. And this just met and exceeded my expectations. I feel in love with this series, it's story, and most of all it's characters. This story is original and unique one of the best in any bl series I've come across. It just hit so well, it's funny heart breaking, heart warming and charming all at the same time. The acting is incredible, everyone just embodies there role to perfection and you feel the pain al of these characters are going through. Special attention should be given to Fluke who's emotional scenes just kill me every time. Every In and Korn scene just breaks my heart. I adore the friendship between Pharm, team and Manow they are just the sweetest. Also, I now want a a series about Win and Team's relationship. I have nothing but good things to say about the acting in this show. The Ost is also great these songs have been on repeat on spotify since I first heard them. aThis show is a slow burn and is very character and emotion based, their isn't as much of a focus on plot. The real drama comes from these character coming to terms with their past and while come may find that a negative i think it's makes the show different and an interesting story

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Mmm this is my first time to post a review on series so it might be a bit clumsy.
I like it although I think it could have been better.

First :It focused most of time on the effects of Intouch suicide upon his family but it neglected the effect of Korn's suicide as if he is guilty and responsible for both suicides.
Second: too many crying scenes but I interpret it as producer wants to always remind the viewers that parents ' unyielding and violent oppose forced the lovers into a corner
Third :we only got few glimpses of Korn and In' s time which (in my opinion) weren't enough.
Fourth:Pharm and Dean's relationship was approved by those around them (which was too much of a fairy tale), I would understand if Dean's grandmother, mother, and pharm' s uncle, grandfather would be toleratent (they suffered loses already so it would soften them like how Dean's grandmother froze when he told her that his lover is a man, she recalled Intouch 's death and begged Dean to never hurt himself no matter what happen)
I interpreted this utopia as producer meant to show the contrasts and its consequences (The fierence opposition led to tragedy, approval and support led to strength)
Fifth:Although the series started with the tragedy as a start scene but it took us back and forth in a way that made my head spin a little.
During the series I blamed Korn for the tragedy but I understood what made him feel like there is no way out as his father practically threatened him to hurt his lover.After that I gradually started to understand better.
All in all it is a good series to watch especially to those who like decent romance without too much make out scenes

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