Love Storm (2022)

Review from someone who just wanted to watch some BL to pass the time!

I'm going to write this review as a person who watched any BL with a very open mind, even if it is deemed bad to most people. However for this story, I will say it was a nice and also steamy so, if you prefer a more fluff story, this might not be for you. There are fluff moments of course!

What I like:
> Two different kind of relationship (although it's typical but hey, we can't all be original) - Shy but try to be dominant x Dominant mechanic and Tsundere boy (controlling the relationship lmao) x Smooth talker but cares for his partner a lot
> Yes there is a lot of X scenes but hey, it gets them famous. And I must say, out of all the thai I have watched, I am very surprise by how INTENSE they went for this. I even panicked when it appear hahah
> Surprisingly no enemy, or at least those typical character (aka a girl or ex girl, or a random dude that likes one of the ML. Unless there is one and I missed them or something oops). There is a bad person but it's more relating to the character's past or some asshole that was jealous of Payu lmao.

For what I don't like, uh, I'm not entirely sure? I really went into this story expecting to not watch it fully because I tend to not watch mature ones, but I was surprise how I was attracted to the storyline and the characters (although, again, they aren't that original, but maybe I just have a type of pairing is all lul)

I would recommend this to those who like to watch a more Mature BL and just something to pass the time with! The story is not that heavy and they resolve their problems in one episode every time which is a blessing in my opinion haha!

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A cute BL series with unexpected serious topics

Starting each of the series I watch I usually don't expect a lot, so I'm never really disappointed. I saw a lot of vids from Love in the Air and decided to watch, cause I liked the PayuRain scenes.

The plot is quite curious, I liked how they showed the students' life and the illegal motosport atmosphere. It could be better with the main love lines development: a little less hysterical things from Rain and more adequate behavior without the real stalkering from Pai. I also didn't like how they developed two couples' relationships one after another but not in parallel.

Payu and Rain are very cute together, their chemistry is quite soft but from time to time it is a real fire, not only in bed scenes (they're very good as I said above, both guys are quite involved).

Pai and Sky's line could me much more serious and powerful than the PayuRain's one but for me it looked a little weird.

In genereal it's a nice BL series to watch for relaxing, I don't think I will rewatch it but I understand why it's so popular.

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Bon...

J'avais vu quelques édits de cette série sur les RS et c'est ce qui m'avait autant donné envie de regarder. J'étais tellement impatiente qu'au final j'ai été extrêmement déçu. Je m'explique, dès le 1 er épisode on est dans le vif du sujet avec nos deux personnages. J'ai trouvé original le fait que ce soit coupé en deux parties, même si Rain et Payu me tapait sur le système lol, surtout Payu qui est persuadé que Rain a des vues sur lui alors que ce n'est pas le cas (au début)

Concernant le second couple Sky et Prapai… quand j'en ai eu tellement marre du couple principal que je ne regardais plus le développement de relation j'était bien contente de ce couple secondaire. Un ennemy to lover digne de ce nom (c'est ce que je pensais) mais comme pour le 1er couple une déception de plus, j'ai trouvé que tout est allé trop vite entre eux, entre Prapai qui est fou de Sky et le veut après qu'ils aient passé la nuit ensemble et Sky qui ne l'a vu que comme un coup d'un soir et qui ne voulait plus de lui après ça. J'ai trouvé ça cool de voir un peu Sky faire languir Prapai, mais seulement 1 épisode plus tard ils sont ensemble.

J'ai été vraiment déçue et je m'attendais à beaucoup mieux.

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Good, but lacked character development, plot development, and production quality

The 2 stories were quite different, I personally prefer Prapai and Sky's story as there was more plot

Payu & Rain story was kind of flat I watched it to burn time. Its just about a couple getting together with some comedic scenes. I personally didn't like the characters in the story (not the actors, the actors are fine and they did a good job in their roles). The character development for Rain was poorly done, we barely know anything about him, he was also way too innocent, to the point where it felt he was fake. Payu's character development was better, but I did not like Payu at the beginning because he was basically gaslighting Rain. Overall the story was okay for me. Not something that I would rewatch. There is too many cringe moment for me (i don't like it when characters are dumb to the point of no return)

Prapai & Sky story has a bit more plot and is touches on a darker topic. I honestly love Sky's character, though I did wish he'd stayed sassy in front of Prapai instead of always being pouty and shy in ep 9-11. As for Prapai's character, I didn't like him at the beginning when he first met Sky at the street race. But ep 9 and forward changed my mind, he was the sweetest and most caring person. One of the problem I have with this story is the ending. It was way too rushed. They should've added another episode for the recovery process (trying not to spoil the story). And also the sound quality of this story was poorly done. Did they run out of budget? lol

In conclusion all the actors did an amazing job in playing their character. The problems only lies in the character development, plot development, and production

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Finished with a "meh" but still got hooked

Hear me out. I know this makes no sense, but when I finished the series I was like "That was whack. Could have done so much better at many points." But I kept thinking about the characters and even more the chemistry the actors have that in the end I was hooked up on the material. Completely irrational, but I would rewatch the hell out of this show, pick out everything I hated, and still have a good time.

The plot is the getting together. For PhayuRain it's not that eventful, sometimes even borderline silly/dumb. Honestly, reads like a fanfiction. The leads have crazy chemistry, though, truly saving their story and my sanity.

PrapaiSky have a far heavier plotline that takes good writing and good acting to do properly. While I also adore the leads, I do believe they did not bring the necessary acting range to cover all of that. Pity, but I am rooting for them to approve over time. I would like to see them in another project with different dynamics.

Also the writing was Not Really Good.
Sexy scenes were enjoyable though.

Absolute worst was the audio. What the hell was wrong with the mics? They were so sensitive, you could always hear when two were hugging. Honestly, really annoying.

In conclusion: Do you know that fanfiction you know is kind of terribly written, but you keep on reading cause somehow it keeps hitting the right feelings? It's this but in a series format.

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Tudo oq eu penso sobre a série

Bom pra começar eu acho que eles deveriam ter mais tempo, deveriam melhorar a cena do sequestro (sobre a foto) e também a atuação do ex do Sky , tirando a série tem uma pegada boa e história é boa e tudo nela os atores tbm.
Eu não conseguia assistir antes porque eu tinha medo que fosse ruim mas depois que eu assisti eu simplesmente amei a série, uma coisa de deveriam ter melhorado era as cenas de sexo, deveriam ser mais realista tem a cena que o Rain está no Payu e da pra ver o shorts azul dele :/. Eu realmente amo essa série de coração mas algumas coisas deveriam ser melhores.

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It's not everyone's cup of tea, but for me it was

Now I can officially count myself as one of the few people who liked this bl.

Plot: In terms of the plot, it’s a really simple one, and even the racing doesn’t play a big part on it, besides their encounters and whatever. It basically follows the story of two couples falling in love and getting together, and then, of course, the usual conflicts added.

Editing/Music: The editing is good, apart from the terrible audio where the characters are making phone calls. It was a bit strange because you could clearly notice that it was a voice over, and that spoils it a bit. The songs are great as well, and I loved that song where Prapai and Sky were making out for the first time, it was really upbeat.

Acting: I really enjoyed, it wasn't cringe-worthy, the dialog was fluid and the actors did an excellent job. As for the intimate scenes, they were also executed very well, and quite frankly, so far, and of the bls I've seen, it's the one that was the most realistic. It didn't seem forced or exaggerated, and it was simple, not awkward to watch at all.

Rain/Payu: I liked both couples, including this one, however, I feel that their story wasn't as well developed? Of course, it didn't really have much to develop either, but I thought it could have been slowed down a bit, since by the end of episode 4 they're already kind of together. The promise to conquer one another isn't that important, even if it is the start, so to speak, of their relationship, but in the meantime it's a bit forgotten, and that's it, I don't even know. I feel that the bigger part of their plot was Rain having bad luck with cars, or finding out that Payu was the one who tampered with his car the second time. Overall, the chemistry was nice, and it was enjoyable and comical to watch their scenes, but their relationship was more based on tension and sex, I think. Because they have little to no emotional scenes, in my opinion.

Sky/Prapai: My loves, omg!!! Don’t even get me started on these two. I absolutely LOVED them, as individual characters and as a couple. Their chemistry was perfect, and unlike Rain and Payu, I feel that we had a much greater insight into their dynamic, especially because Prapai kept insisting on it every episode, and we see the development little by little.

2nd Plot: This time, I feel like, even though the plot was also simple, it had a greater impact on the emotional side, and not just because of Sky. It was very enjoyable to watch their dynamic in every single scene, because they were funny, they had the right amount of tension and they fell in love just at the right time and at the right pace. If we take into account that their story starts more or less from episode 8, they had one episode less than the first couple, but their story seemed much longer and much more valued, if that makes sense. AND I LOVED THEM. That’s it, thank you.
Loved their intimate scenes but what GOT ME was their cute and caring scenes like Prapai taking care of Sky after he fainted. OR the best one in my opinion, where Sky told Prapai what his stupid shitty ex did to him, and they were just crying it out.

Prapai: He was really sweet, bubbly and funny (hot too), and obviously before and until a little after meeting Sky he led this lifestyle of one night stands all over the place. It was refreshing the way we got to watch him transition from that towards a loving and gentle boyfriend.

Sky: Now, Sky. I absolutely loved his character as well, from start to finish. His background played a big role on the second half of the bl, and I’ve seen a lot of people say that there’s been an infantilization of his behavior since he had started to fall in love with Prapai. And I can kinda understand why they would say that. In my opinion, it wasn’t about Sky turning childish or incapable, but more like earning for someone desperately. Sky had a really bad situation that caused him to have trauma, and we could interpret his, shall we say, “sassy” personality and more of a responder as a defense mechanism. He didn't want to give himself to anyone and pushed people away, but his personality doesn't change over the course of the story if you look closely. He just lets himself be more affectionate with Prapai because he shows him little by little that he’s serious about liking him. And when Sky sees this, he tries to trust him, even though he doesn't want to because he is afraid.

This was long, but I just had to save my opinion on this bl. I recommend to try it even just once.

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Drastically different quality from one story to the next.

I'm afraid Rain and Phayu set the bar too high for Sky and Prapai.

It's too bad, I really believe they had the material to make Sky and Prapai's story just as good. They even had the hype as it definitely seemed a lot of people were looking forward to them more than Rain and Phayu but the chemistry was nowhere near as good as BossNoeul and neither was the acting, though I was thankfully pleasantly surprised by Fort in some of the more emotional scenes in the last episode.
They kept all the interesting bits for the very end. I really don't get why you would want to do that. From their first to their penultimate episode, there's really not much happening... I don't think I could even tell you what happens besides Prapai is after Sky and Sky is resisting. Looking back, the way they meet is a pretty good indicator of how badly the rest of their story is going to be handled. Even without mentioning the acting, the whole thing didn't feel as polished as the first part. The phone calls alone were horrendous to listen to.

Let's not forget the good part, though. BossNoeul have insane chemistry. There's no awkwardness at all and the way they look at each other alone had me giggling like an idiot. Speaking of idiots, Rain is such a lovable dummy, I really love characters like that, but he's definitely one of the dumbest. I love him a lot ❤️ Thursdays were so much more fun with them.

I really went from such a high to a pretty low low... In my opinion, RainPhayu is 10/10; SkyPrapai is more of a 5/10. It's pretty jarring. It feels very strange to rate it so low after loving Rain and Phayu so much but at the end of the day, it wouldn't make sense to give higher than 7.5 to a show I wouldn't recommend you watch more than half.

Anyway, watch Rain and Phayu ❤️

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Sweet if a little short

Overall I'd give this an 8 because while it was sweet and a great addition to the story, there were some things I wasn't a fan of.

Story:
I gave the story for this 8.5 because it was a good idea, but it could have been executed better. I think Rain and Sky were being a little petty, and the reasons for which they ran away/went on a trip alone together were a bit confusing. For Sky, it made sense why he'd be a little upset but I don't understand why that would warrant completely running away. For Rain, it was just a misunderstanding that Rain was being fairly childish and had much better ways of solving his issue. I understand that not everyone is perfect and people make mistakes, but they could have come up with better motivation for Rain and Sky's impromptu trip. Overall, the inclusion of Rain's kink was amusing, and their interactions after the misunderstanding was cleared were very sweet and funny to watch. The intimate scenes were also very nice and would totally recommend watching the episode. Despite what I said before, it was very entertaining and very much satisfied my craving for more of Rain and Payu (I'm not as much a fan of Sky and Prapai's relationship, I ship them but I think they're given a bit too much time)

Acting/Cast:
I gave the acting a 9.5. Of course, the cast is the same as the show for the main characters and they are all handsome as ever. The acting felt very natural, so props to the actors for doing a great job. I'm afraid I don't have much to say for this section as I don't necessarily analyze the acting unless I notice that it feels awkward, which it did not at all.

Music:
I gave the music a 9; I didn't really pay much attention to the music either but it was a nice addition to the scenes and went well with whatever was happening.

Rewatch value: I gave the rewatch value a 5. I'm not one to rewatch any of the bl's I've seen so far, which applies to this as well so be warned. I think this is just too short with a lack of the multitude of sweet scenes needed for me to like it enough to rewatch it. That's not to say there are no fluffy scenes; there are plenty. It's only a 70-minute-long episode, and there's only so much you can do when you're splitting the time evenly between two couples and I only have a high interest in one of them. It's a nice episode but not really worth rewatching purely because of how short and simple it is.

Overall:
Overall I gave this an 8 due to the mix of answers for the different sections. Story matters to me much more than anything else unless the acting is absolutely horrid, so keep in mind I consider this to be a positive review. It's genuinely a cute episode that shows the growth of their relationships after some time, which is a very valuable addition to the LITA.

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The second part of the show is the far superior one

The first half of the show is fine. The acting is alright, the characters are entertaining, but it’s really not anything world-changing. The spicy scenes were well done though.
THE SECOND PART HOWEVER is a masterpiece. The chemistry of FortPeat is off the charts, the trauma plot has depth and is very moving. The spicy scenes are amazing. I watched the entire show for the second part and was not disappointed. The wait is so so worth it. If the entire show was just SkyPrapai/FortPeat, it would be a solid 100/10. Just amazing.
In summary: the first half is alright, and the second AMAZING.

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THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!

I don't know how to start. BUT THIS IS THE BEST SERIES I'VE EVER SEEN!! I don't know why people hate it but for me, the chemistry is just muah 💋. I know that Sky is scared to go into another relationship again JUST BECAUSE THANKS TO HIS EX. But I'm happy that Sky opens up to Pai and trusts him. Now let's talk about Payu and Rain:
Their story was so good. I love both of the couples! Payu is soooo protective of Rain. The scene where Payu goes to save his Rain without any hesitation. I'm not gonna say anything far cause it's gonna be spoilers🤫. Back to Sky and Pai:
When their story started it was soo spicy! Just like Payu and Rain. I don't even know if I would agree to that when I just met someone but I really loveee their chemistry!!
Rain and Payu are a couple with lots of love! (Don't get me wrong, Sky and Pai are the same!)
I really recommend this series if you want spicy, but at the same time lovely, story!

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delightful balance of sweet and spicy

Love in the Air is a delightful Thai BL drama that effectively balances two central romantic relationships. Unlike many multi-couple dramas that struggle with pacing or character development, Love in the Air seamlessly integrates the storylines of Rain/Payu and Pai/Sky, providing a satisfying narrative for both pairs.

The series boasts impressive cinematography and well-executed intimate scenes, particularly between Rain and Payu. It's refreshing to see a school-based drama that genuinely focuses on academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, rather than treating them as mere backdrops. Love in the Air blends the story of Pit Babe (with lesser make love scenes) with the competitive spirit of My School President.

While the drama excels in many areas, it does have a few minor flaws. The jealous tendencies of the couples, especially after their feelings are established, can sometimes feel repetitive. Additionally, the repeated initial scene could have been edited more effectively.

Of the two couples, Pai and Sky's storyline is particularly compelling, with Sky's sassy demeanor and Pai's emotional depth creating a captivating dynamic. The assault scene involving Sky could have been handled with more emotional impact, but the overall narrative remains engaging.

While some supporting characters, like the racing boss, could have been introduced more thoroughly, the kidnapping scene, though predictable, doesn't significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Pai and Payu's relationship offers valuable insights into the challenges of navigating a relationship with an overthinker and overly assuming partner.

Overall, Love in the Air is a well-crafted drama that effectively balances multiple storylines, offers engaging characters, and provides a satisfying viewing experience.

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