You Are My Favorite (2023)

All'inizio era così carino... poi il crollo

Questo drama thai fino alla puntata 8 mi stava piacendo moltissimo: la chimica tra i protagonisti, le musiche, la trama (benchè molto semplice), il fatto che anche un personaggio femminile avesse un suo ruolo e una sua crescita, i dubbi ben rappresentati (solo in Pisaeng) di un coming out con genitori e amici... Mi facevano sorvolare su difetti come l'immaturità di Kawi che in teoria dovrebbe avere la mente di un trentenne o il ruolo di Not che sinceramente non ho mai capito. Insomma mi aveva acchiappato e veramente mi piaceva un sacco. Poi sono arrivate le puntate 9,10,11 e 12 e tutto è crollato. Non so se sia stato per problemi di produzione, budget o volontà di allungare forse un prodotto nato per 10 puntate a 12... Non lo so, ma la sceneggiatura da qui in poi è persino cringe a tratti e i dialoghi hanno delle pause di silenzio inspiegabili. Un personaggio per rispondere ad un altro deve pensarci minimo 10 secondi buoni, così a caso, giuro che l'ho cronometrato. La chimica tra i protagonisti scompare e Kawi diventa tipo verginella impaurita così all'improvviso senza un senso, perchè se si voleva rappresentare i suoi dubbi su un coming out certo non andava mostrato così. Non lo so, sono molto delusa proprio perchè mi pieceva tanto prima del crollo, e comuque 4 puntate orribili non possono cancellare 8 puntate belle del tutto. Da qui il mio 6. Ma è un vero peccato. Anche l'arco narrativo di Pear che per fortuna un po riguardo a sua madre ha una conclusione, poi viene spezzato e non sappiamo nulla di chi sposa, ma proprio nulla. Perchè? Era così inutile dirlo? Lei valeva così poco come personaggio? Magari invece della scena dove Kawi appena sopravvissuto a una malattia quasi mortale si specchia continuamente perchè si vede troppo pallido per essere presentabile per un matrimonio (scena veramente cringe) potevano almeno inserire un dialogo o un flash back dove ci dicono chi cavolo è James, cosa fa, come ha conosciuto Pear, almeno due cose! ! E invece no.

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One of my favorites

So I wanted to watch this series since I’ve watched «Dark Blue Kiss» and I fell for Gawin. And I have to say that even I liked the actors and the rating was good, I didn’t have so much expectations about this series. Yet, it didn’t disappoint at all.

This series was just AMAZING. The cast did so well. I feel bad whenever I watch a Thai series and I get surprised about the acting, but it’s just the truth. I loved that I loved all the characters (even if some were annoying, they were complete and with some characteristics. I loved the secondary characters, I loved Pear and Max so much. Pear’s dad was one of the best characters from the series for me. I loved all the talks he had with his daughter and how deep they were. I love when mature people give good advice in order to help their kids. Just amazing. I loved how Pear learned how to forgive her mother and how to grow with that knowledge and I love her maturity with Kawi and Pisaeng.

Max was one of my favourites too, since he was one of those friends that really does help the main character and is too wise for his age??? God, I love that. He’s so charming and the fact that his so mature and also friendly and easy approaching is amazing. I loved that he helped not only Kawi but also Pisaeng. He’s a master. I love people with a clear mind and understanding about themselves and the world.

About the main couple, I Loved Them. They were so suitable and good together. The way Pisaeng fell for Kawi was so cute and awesome. I still needed a bit more reason about why he liked Kawi, but just fine. I liked when they were finally together and got to live together??? OMG they are sooo good and natural.

The message this series brought was just amazing: Live The Present, live today, stop worrying about the future because not everything is under your control. You can only control today and enjoy the present. One of the best messages: live a life you won’t regret and you won’t want to go back and fix it.

I also loved one thing that I know not everyone valued. When Kawi was feeling down about what would happen in the future and Pisaeng told him to be positive and stop thinking that everything will go wrong in the future. What about if everyone makes the right choices and the appropriate decisions? What if everything goes well? I swear not everyone felt it like I did, but in this world, where everything is focused in the decadence of the planet, expecting a dark and broken future; these indeed made me feel that what I want was also desirable for more people. So it’s not impossible.

Thank you so much GMMTV for this amazing work of art. Love it.

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Truly became a favorite!

Everything about this series is perfection!! I'm kind of mad I put off watching it for so long. The reason being the trailer that to me screamed "cringe" cause of the overuse of the crystal ball but boy was I wrong. The time travel aspect was present but it was placed very skillfully and only in early episodes. Now onto the drama itself.
I'm honestly surprised at how much I was able to feel for and relate to Kawi. From the get go I realized this is more about just regretting not hitting on an old crush. this series takes us through a journey of redemption and salvation. Kawi is the typical shy and timid that barely got just live and when he got a second chance to do things over, reality came crashing. The more he tries to correct his past mistakes the more he realizes that not just his circumstances but most importantly he and his way thinking was the real problem. He was truly on a journey of self discovery in every single aspect.
I loved how Piseang never judged Kawi for what he showed of him and just tried to make him see things differently and more positively. I think that was the catalysis to Kawi opening up and being himself without restraint. Piseang's character truly was one of my fav of the show. He was confident without being arrogant and was overall strong positive easygoing and stayed true to himself all throughout. He made his feelings come across when he realized them while still respecting the boundaries Kawi set and remained by his side as his friend. That's my man right there! Well I wish...
One thing I'd say is Kawi was a tad bit annoying at times when he didn't act like his real age but I put that in the "trying too hard to change things" section. Also Piseang at times was being a total pushover but I put that in the "being a fool for love" section.
The other characters ware also a real treat. And there was no real villain despite Knot acting like his trashy ass self. Only downside was not seeing more of Max story. Except that, every single character was complex and relatable in their own way, even the parents.
I applaud the writers and the ones who chose this cast cause all the members were absolutely AMAZING and the chemistry on point not to mention the story is hella original. Finally a series of year 2023 worthy of my time. And it will undoubtedly go on top of my list as one of my favorites.

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If I had the choice I'd do it all over again

My absolute favourite surprise hit of 2023.
This show could easily have used the time travel trope to tell another cliched love story, but what it did instead was combine genuinely charming and lovable characters with a compelling, character-driven plot which focuses not just on romance, but on more complex themes such as regret, loss and grief, the intricacies of friendship, the differences between the concept of an "ideal future" and one's actual, personal ideal future, and even alcoholism.
All of these topics are handled with sagacity and care and are woven seamlessly into the story.

The characters themselves are all flawed, yet sincerely likeable people who are allowed to evolve and grow not just within their romantic relationships, but outside of them as well. A perfect example of this is Pear who, rather than being sidelined as Kawi's perceived love interest and a simple obstacle on the path to "true love" between him and Pisaeng, is given a good amount of screen time which establishes her as an independent, multi-faceted character with her own motivations and idiosyncrasies.
Complex female characters who are central to the plot are still an incredible rarity in this genre, which makes Pear's addition to the show even more of a pleasant surprise.

Another thing the show does oh so wonderfully right is its approach to depicting queer characters. Not only does Pisaeng explore and question his sexuality outside of his attraction to Kawi, he also forms a bond which Max, who is not only a stellar supporting character, but also serves to offer a glimpse into the realities of being a young, openly queer person. The struggle of constantly having to fight for acceptance and equality, the internal battle for self-love, the fierce joy of being yourself, openly and unafraid.

All in all this is a truly wonderful show with a lot of heart, good music, and many interesting things to say. I'd recommend it to anyone who has ever struggled to find themselves, anyone who has ever wondered about the different roads their life could have gone down, or anyone who has ever had to fight to walk their own path.
I'd also recommend it to anyone who is simply looking for a good queer romcom.
Oh, just go watch it already, you won't regret it, I promise.

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The beauty of life

It started as a series with a premise I've already seen before: the main character finding out that they are able to go back in time and deciding that they'll change their life for the better. What I didn't expect was for this show to quickly become so charming and beautiful as it went on, with a finale that confirmed it as one of the best Thai series I've watched in my life.

The development of the story starts as quite simple and easy to follow, but it steadily grows and becomes more complex as the episodes go by. I was convinced that this series had the potential to be fun and cute, something that wouldn't captivate me all that much but still enjoyable. I was so wrong! Kawi's efforts to change his future for the better start because of his feelings for Pear, but his actions and words slowly influence more and more people in his life, all with their own struggles that need to be overcome. Just like that, the plot becomes less superficial and seeing its transformation is just marvelous. It might start as a simple series, but it involves many important themes that were explored with the right attention and care, so this might not be the right show if you're looking for something light-hearted!
Similarly to the plot, the characters develop and grow as well, showing more complexities and more nuances to their personalities and their individual lives, as well as the connections they have with each other and with the environment they live in. Kawi and Pisaeng are definitely the two characters that are shown the most in this sense, but also Pear, Mark, and even Not are portrayed as actual people rather than props for the plot and the protagonists. I don't believe there was a single role that could be considered simple and one-dimensional here; all the actors had a lot to work on and they did an amazing job.
I had already seen both Krist and Gawin in other series in the past and I was well aware of their acting skills, but I wasn't expecting them to complement each other so well as a fictional couple. They are a great fit for their respective roles and make a very tender couple with a great dynamic.

If you like series that put a lot of care and attention to the details and the character introspection, this might be for you. It's not really a slice-of-life, but its small universe gave me the same feeling as one, and the message it conveys is one that isn't found often in media. I absolutely recommend giving it a chance!

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Yes, it's my favorite.

I have so many things to say, I didn't think that this series, that I just started watching for funsies and because I was bored would be so beautiful and important to me. About the storyline: It's fucking perfect. Everything it's so well done, and it's one of the best screenplays that I ever watched, every single thing that was mentioned was developed, and nothing was mid.

The characters are so interesting, and I like how the second roles are not forgotten, they are developed too! It's amazing.

About Gawin and Krist: They are so fucking good. Really GREAT actors. And Kawi and Pisaeng were two incredible characters, I loved both of them.

Also, the OSTs and the photography were BEAUTIFUL. Really, this is a masterpiece. Thanks JittiRain for another incredible work.

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