Cutie Pie (2022)

CREEPS ME OUT!

I dont think I've HATED a drama this much in a long long time. I usually avoid dramas I suspect I would hate but this.... sweet gracious! I looked forward to this drama so much and was so HYPED at Episode 1. It went from 100 to 0 so fast!

The plot is very very weird. I don't mind age gap relationships because duh what do i care? As long as they're happy and in a healthy relationships! BUT BOTH MAIN RELATIONSHIPS ON HERE ARE TOXIC AS HECK!

OMG! Where do I even start from? They keep reffering to Kuea as a "naughty kid". Boi is 20 or 21 years old. And make the relationship between him and his FIANCÉ weird by potraying Lian as this "ALPHA MALE".
Now it looks like a romantic relationship between a father and son.

Lian mistreats his finace and makes him beg for his love? Send people to spy on his every move, treats him like a 5 year old, have no regards for him, flirts with others on their date and doesn't correct people when they refer to Kuea as his "little brother". Forces Kuea to move in with him and even has a spy cam in their house. Completely disregard Kueas opinion, doesn't care that Kuea wants to break off their engagement while still not wanting to work on the relationship. Kisses him without his consent!

With the way things are going so far I wouldn't be surprised if this takes a HISTORY: CTY (second couple story) route and they include a RP! So far they're glorifying an abusive relationship and seem to be happy because of the remarkable views they're getting and ofc the money they're making from it.

As much as this is just a Drama its still makes me sick watching something like this. Wouldn't wish this kinda relationship on anyone in the world. Dropped it!

And Lastly; for some reasons all the Actors suddenly look like they cant act on here. Its surprising because I've watched them act well in their previous projects.

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Enjoyable BL Rom-Com

Cutie Pie is a classic rom com drama in Bl Version.
And I personally like this series so much <3
With stressful irl problem right now, I need this kind of light hearted fluffy series with high quality production value.
Cutie Pie cinematography exceed my expectation (K-Drama level of cinematography) and the story is actually quite like het k drama trope but with two male leads.
The OST is all great and there are so many original OST for this drama which all sounds great. Especially with Nunew vocal ability <3
The Plot is pretty simple about engagement and miscommunication/ compromise in relationship. They also consistently advocating for marriage equality throughout the series even until the end.
The actors visual are all top tier and the acting is pretty good

There are some flaw for the plot/pacing on ep 10 & 11 but they wraps up nicely in eps 12. So Overall experience is still enjoyable. Especially if you binge watched it since you don't need to wait for one week on cliffhangers.

The aspect I love about Cutie Pie is it's sincerity in production we can feel all parties involved in the production (Crew, writerr and casts) put all their heart producing this. Especially when the production house is pretty small... Ofc there are many challenges especially on budget and all covid restriction when filming. And I would like to thank them for the dedication, for it resulting in my favorite BL series of all time.

Whatever people say, watching cutie pie brings me so much joy and it is the most important thing when enjoying entertainment content.

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High Production Value!

First of all, let me write this review as someone who already read and finished the novel. The plotline so far has been very good and is very consistent with the novel. Some might say, the actor looks too young, well they're supposed to represent a college student, of course, they have to be young. Need I remind you that the character here is of a college student and a young businessman?

In terms of acting, I was pleasantly surprised at one actor, in particular, Nunew's acting was very good and believable for a rookie actor, and no I don't mean the struggle acting that you usually find, he's actually decent (mind you I stan Nadao actors so yes I know what good acting looks like).
For other supporting actors I can't say the same, some are still stiff but I'm willing to see if they will improve.
The main actors have really good chemistry and I mean good chemistry because, in the novel, Lian's character IS SUPPOSED to act aloof in front of Nu Kuea at least for a while, that's the whole point of the story, why you ask? that will be revealed in the latter part.

Now moving on to the next part, the cinematography. So far I've only seen good shots. The color grading, camera angle and lighting are all well done. The interior design used in every place shown in the series is also so far so good.

I try to write this review as objectively as I can because i have no experience with these actors in the past. All in all, this is a feel-good series, one with a cliche plot, but is very excellently done. If you're looking for a light series to enjoy with good production value, this one is a good candidate!

p.s. The arranged marriage was never forced upon the main leads, they have actually been in a lot of situation where the family tell them that those aren't serious and they should do what they wanna do. Whether or not it is problematic is all up to individual interpretation.

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Honest Opinions

Honestly I don't understand why everyone is being so harsh with the reviews.

I mean its not a perfect series but I feel like it fulfilled its purpose perfectly fine, I'll admit i did need to wait for episode 12 to come out before watchung episode 11 but thats just because I was scared it was gonna stop on a cliff hanger and wanted to avoid myself from thinking abouf it the whole time...
Zee's acting when I tell you that man conveyed every emotion perfectly and just made you feel everything as if you where his character, the depth of his acting skills go deeper than the ocean, Mans amazing, I was pleasantly surprised and just overall very impressed with Zee's acting skills. I give him a 10/10!

I feel like yous should give it a shot for yourselves and decide whether or not its a good show or not because if im being honest there are slow parts but they are worth the watch aswell they really help with getting you hyped for the next episode or scene.

Hope this helped a bit idk if it's a good review I don't do them often ? Lmk if theres anything yous would like me to add or remove ?

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Então

Não é ruim, e eu nunca entenderei o que vocês querem com essa história, tipo???? Um dos BLs menos clichê que eu assisti? 1. não se passa em uma faculdade de engenharia ( uau ), 2. Tem personagens que tem empregos ( uau 2), 3. Os atores da Domundi são espetaculares, logo ótima atuação,4. Vocês tão julgando a cultura de outro país quando falam mal de alguns aspectos sabiam? kkkkkkkkk
Finalizando, a história é boba, mas que história de drama de romance não é? é inovador e revolucionário? não, mas é muito bonito e da pra ver que eles gastaram rios com a série pra ela não parecer suja, o que é uma das maiores reclamações de fã de BL tailandês, as OSTs sendo feitas pelos próprios atores plmds, eles aprenderam a pilotar moto pra isso, um esforço tremendo. Por isso eu digo, se não gostou de Cutie Pie, é um dos 2, fã de BL *insira um país asiático q n seja a Tailândia* ou fã da historinha clichê de faculdade de engenharia, mano qual é, tem q aplaudir de pé as pautas abordadas aqui gente, ele falou pra parar de a comunidade queer como motivo de piada plmds, tem q da o seu valor aqui.

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Liked it but....

Both the main lead couple and second lead couple have a very immature relationship. Yi and lian both don't know how to respect their partner's boundaries. Both the couples are always hiding things from each other, it was quite frustrating to watch. Kuea and Diao's docile behaviour was also very irritating and unnatural. And was thinking of giving it a 4 rating.
Chemistry between the couple was good and that's why I am giving it a 8.5 rating and that's also one of the reason I could finish the series. Another reason is it's glamorous cinematography.
Storyline was good so it could have been better directed.
The series talk about gay marriage not being accepted by thai laws, and sends a strong message through the couple that all love has the equal right to dignity and freedom. This was my 1st bl drama where I came to know, like many societies, homosexuality is also not accepted in Thailand. As there are so many thai bl series, previously I used to think they have a very progressive society but later on I came to know that in award ceremonies, the gay couples are nominated under imaginary couple award, which is very disturbing as they are very much real couples.

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Surprisingly complex

This show surprised me. It's wonderfully heavy and complex, with many underlying themes and important messages. It's definitely a favorite. It's rare to find a bl series that explores the kinds of problems long-established and cohabitating couples face. It's even more rare to find a bl (or any show) that explores age-gaps seriously, and doesn't try to minimize the struggles couples face when they're at different stages of life. This show reflects the chaos of life in such a refreshing way, and does so with realistically unreliable narrators. I highly recommend watching it all the way through with an open mind, before coming to a conclusion (and remember it uses unreliable narrators, that's important!).

Essentially, this series starts with two established couples who are having serious issues. The series follows them as they try to figure out life, grow as people, and repair their relationships. It's heavy stuff. Both couples have a significant age-gap, so that's an overarching theme. But a lot of other issues are explored, too. The nature of marriage, love languages, maturity, coming-of-age, social hierarchies, economic hierarchies, discrimination, equal rights, respect, miscommunication, secrets, guilt...

I adore this show. I find the many layers fascinating. Essential parts of the story are told through expressions and body language, and it's hard to pick up on it all while reading subtitles, so I get more out of it every time I watch it.

After watching it so many times, there are a few things I thought it might be helpful for people to know going in, so they can make the most of this show.

Firstly, it's important to know that a lot of the story is told through expressions and body language, so it's hard to understand what's really going on unless you can read micro-expressions and subtitles at the same time. I can't, so I have to pause A LOT. But it's worth it. I love that it's done this way. The acting is phenomenal and adds so much richness to the story.

Second, even though the show seems simple, the heavy issues the couples face are not being minimized or romanticized. There are layers. Some layers are told slowly, some are only told through facial expressions... it takes time to piece the story together, and while I absolutely love that method of story telling, it can be risky (particularly in bl, where it's not done often so can surprise people). But I promise you, when the whole story is pieced together, it's a really beautiful and inspiring story, and it's beautifully told.

Lastly, it's important to know both couples have a significant age-gap, and that plays a central role in the story. The MCs are in very different stages of life, and that makes things very complicated. And society is super judgey. But I promise, all romantic relationships are between consenting adults. And the exploration of the complicated nature of age-gaps is actually really sensitively and wonderfully done.

Honestly, though, in hindsight I think the beginning actually does a pretty good job of warning the audience that this story isn't a simple fairytale. The couples have to fight really hard to stay together. The characters are flawed. They make mistakes. Their relationships are messy. But the important thing is that they know what they want, and they put in the work to achieve it, and that's super admirable. The character growth in this show is impressive. The ending is beautiful. And I do really think the show conveys an important message.

Anyway, I know I've focused on the heavy stuff, but I really find this show very heartwarming and lovely. The characters are wonderful and adorable. The music is great. The ending is happy. And seriously, the acting is phenomenal (particularly Zee. But everyone else too).

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Worth the watch.

I hesitated to start this one due to many negative comments.But iam a brave girl(lol) so said to give it a try after has ended.And i did very well i must say.I really dont get all the hate comments and the bad reviews.Ive read about toxicity and silly script and even bad acting.I guess ive watched another series then.I respect all opinions obviously but i have my own too.I didnt see any toxicity,any bad acting either.Of course the story is not flawless but i found it rather unique.I was a bit confused about the story of the secondary couple but oh well,wasnt a bummer after all.
I agree about the non communication between the main couple but cmon!whos relationship in RL is perfect?Many said Lian was a manipulator and kinda abusive!Really???i saw a man inlove,caring and over protecting.Yes in his own way but still!
And a funny comment to end this review.I found Lian more h*rny than Fiat(Don't Say No) :-)

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One of the best BL's I've watched!

I've watched many BL shows and I've got to say that this one is by far the best! True, the plot occasionally dragged on but apart from that it was amazing! The characters fit the roles and the music and scenery was always on point. I think what was so good about this shows was that it had a range of emotions and types of scenes involved. These ranged from love to distress, from happiness and excitement to sadness. I didn't get bored once while watching this show!

I wouldn't recommend watching this show if you're under 17-18 years of age because it does have some 'adult' type scenes and quite a lot of kissing.

I wasn't disappointed once while watching Cutie Pie and will definitely rewatch it :)

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Not as bad as some reviews make you believe...

After two years I watched the series again to review my initial rating and it's better than I had in my recollection.

First of all the master question: Are they all in a toxic relationship. The answer is no. It's not a toxic relationsship for both couples. In the beginning it's controlling and harsh but not toxic. You may feel that way, but they are not constantly fighting, there is no abuse besides some harsh words in the beginning. The big problem for them is communication and insecurity. All of them are insecure of themselves.

While they dragged the story out a bit and they resolve their issues close to the end, this story is better than most crap we get nowadays. The story has a logic to itself, it goes not out of bounds with silly things which would not fit, and even the ads are not that much in the face as nowadays. Yes they do a lot of fan-service but in a sensual way and not just for doing it, it fit's in the narrative. They also did not overdo the comedy bits, so the series has a good flow. I only feel sad, that the third couple did not get enough screen-time. Many say there was no character development, but I would disagree. The conclusion of the show is to be yourself, to not hide yourself from yourself or others and they just accomplished it. It's a very positive note for me.

The story itself is not stellar, but again compared what we get in 2024 especially from Thailand, the production quality is stellar, the music is great, Nunew's singing is exceptional. All in all an entertaining show, which does not try to give you only good vibes. I was surprised, that I find this show now much better compared when it released, but that's ok for me :)

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