Pit Babe (2023)

Rouler des mécaniques… Mmh, presque !

Honnêtement, le début ne m'a pas emballé, mais quelque chose me disait de ne pas m'arrêter tout de suite. Vous savez cette intuition qui vous murmure de continuer, et vous ne savez pas comment ni pourquoi, mais vous le faites. Et bien, c'était ça ! Alors oui, Pavel et Garfield étaient deux bonnes motivations. Cela dit, aussi cool que soit Pavel et aussi charmant que soit Garfield dans ses tenues noires, leurs beaux yeux n'auraient pas suffit. Entre-temps, l'épisode 07 (ou 08 ?) est arrivé, et c'est à ce moment que j'ai réellement trouvé de l'intérêt à l'histoire.

Pour moi, Pit Babe est scindée en deux parties. La première se concentre sur la course automobile, qui permet également de mettre les couples et la majorité des personnages en place. La seconde partie est lorsqu'on sort la tête du garage. À partir de celle-ci, j'ai vraiment aimé la tournure de l'histoire.

Tout d'abord, la première partie.
À mes yeux, c'est trop lisse. Et cela vient d'une fille ayant grandi avec un grand-père et un père qui travaillent dans un garage rempli de voitures et de motos en tous genres. Si les écuries professionnelles sont d'une qualité irréprochable, dans un drame comme celui-ci on s'attend à un peu plus de cambouis sur les mains.
De même pour les courses. On sent les limites du budget dans les arrières plans. Pas de foule, pas de spectateurs, pas d'acclamations. C'est vide. Tout est trop propre alors qu'on parle de bagnoles et qu'un peu de cambouis sur la joue peut faire la différence.
De ce fait, j'ai tendance à penser que cette partie avait pour but de rendre les personnages « cool », tout en plaçant les antagonistes et les problèmes à venir.

Ensuite, la seconde partie.
Depuis le début, la plupart des personnages sont là, mais ils n'apportent pas forcément grand chose. Certains peuvent même passer pour des figurants. Tandis que les autres sont présents, ils disparaissent quelques épisodes puis reviennent d'on ne sait où… Malgré tout, j'ai adoré le virage dans cette seconde partie. Elle apporte de l'action avec un solide bagage émotionnel. D'accord, c'est parfois tiré par les cheveux avec des plans foireux et où les gentils sont stupides, mais ça reste rythmé et entraînant pour qu'on reste accroché jusqu'au bout.
Cette seconde partie offre un bon mélange de romance, action et émotion.

Côté casting et pour aller à l'essentiel, Pavel (Babe) était bon. Cela faisait longtemps que je ne l'avais pas vu, c'était plaisant. Son jeu s'est considérablement amélioré depuis 2 Moons et son charme s'est accentué de la meilleure des façons. Pooh (Charlie) m'a parfois donné l'impression de surjouer (et parfois d'être un peu psycho), mais il est resté assez sympathique.
C'était agréable de revoir Nut (Way) et comme pour Pavel, son jeu a beaucoup évolué depuis Oxygen. Pop (Winner) et S (Tony) étaient des raclures que j'ai adoré détester. Sailub (Alan) et Pon (Jeff) sont un petit bonbon qui, si on n'y fait pas attention, pourrait voler la vedette sans problème.
Pour finir, Ping (Pete) est clairement sous exploité, tout comme Garfield (Kenta). D'ailleurs, puis-je mentionner à quel point ma frustration est immense vis-à-vis d'eux ? Sérieusement ? Rien de plus ? Aucun regard, aucun échange, pas même un petit signe ? Humpf !

Pour résumé, la première partie a rencontré un fort succès. Il est inutile de faire un dessin sur les raisons principales de son succès. Cependant, Pit Babe révèle tout son potentiel grâce à sa seconde partie et nous dévoile un univers entraînant, jonglant entre romance, action et émotion, le tout avec une belle photographie.

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I really enjoyed Pit Babe up until episode 10, from there it was okay. I was unsure of how I’d feel when I first started it. I thought it would be cringe like most BL’s I've watched recently (in my subjective opinion). I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was a drama with an actual good plot, romance, and most of all good acting.

Story:
I've never enjoyed the Omegaverse concept before, so I went into this drama thinking it would be as disappointing as the Manhwa’s I have read, but dang this was addicting. Although I would hardly consider Pit Babe an Omegaverse drama. You kind of need Omegas and Betas for it to count as one.

I was expecting the main focus to be racing, so the whole child trafficking plot was unexpected. I didn't love it and I feel like the situation was resolved too easily and killing Way was unnecessary. Speaking of killing, I don't understand why Charlie faked his death. It was pointless and gave me trust issues when Way died. I had to look up for sure if he was actually dead. Also Babe’s reaction to finding out his lover faked his death was way more chilled than it should have been. Charlie lied to him on multiple occasions and not just white lies, like major lies that I can't believe anybody would forgive.

Way being the enigma was definitely shocking. I would have thought that after he found out just how evil Tony was, he would have stopped following Tony’s orders, but I guess not. They did his character kind of dirty but I also don’t condone attempting to rape someone. That's an unforgivable offense. I wish Way and Pete would’ve actually become a couple. I was hopeful that Way would fall for Pete and accept that his chances with Babe were never going to happen. But by the 7th episode I lost hope, they totally had chemistry nonetheless.

The racing part was an enjoyable and unique concept. I've never been interested in cars and as deadly as the sport is (which only after I watched this did I realize HOW deadly it is), I think it would be fun to watch. Honestly the story would have just been as good if the focus was on the sport and Babe teaching Charlie.

I know this might be wrong to say but even though he did try to kill Babe, I felt bad for Dean. They did not treat him like a valuable player and didn't even care if anything happened to him. I was not surprised he switched sides at all.

Couples + Main Characters:
Charlie x Pit Babe. Calling Charlie obsessive is an understatement. His character was so one-dimensional, his choices never made sense, and I always laughed anytime he interacted with any character besides Pit Babe. He would blatantly ignore them or walk away, and just overall did not care about anyone except Babe. Charlie and Jeff were supposed to be close like brothers, but they barely talked to each other throughout the drama. Jeff would go missing for long periods, so Alan would worry like crazy but Charlie remained unconcerned. Anyway, as somewhat toxic and crazy as Pit Babe and Charlie’s relationship was, it was quite cute. The NC scenes were not jaw-dropping but besides that, no complaints. I will also include that I did not like them calling each other “Mama” and “Papa.” It feeds into the harmful stereotype that there is always a “feminine” or “female” type in gay relationships.

Alan x Jeff. I loved them at first but later it got a little boring. I loved watching Jeff get jealous whenever Alan would talk to someone, you could feel his eyes on him. I liked the age gap trope but they really stretched it out. They made Jeff seem like he was a minor but they don't even look that far apart. That aside, their relationship was pretty wholesome.

Acting/Cast:
I can not stress how much I loved Pavel’s acting in this. He acted his heart out and he's definitely one of the best I've seen in Thailand. The cry scenes made me cringe a little but I'm usually squeamish about them in the first place. He definitely out-acted more than half the industry. I won't criticize Pooh too hard considering this was his first drama, but for the most part he did just okay. In some scenes it felt a bit stiff and forced, like he was reading the script but not putting much effort into the emotional part. Everybody else played their scenes well, I especially liked Sonic and Dean. They were more like background characters but they seemed very natural.

Although Pit Babe wasn’t top tier and the writing wasn't spectacular, it was enjoyable and addicting= watch.

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Well... I finished the series tonight and I have to say, if I had found a better series, I would have given up long ago.

First... Charlie, I have never seen a character so bland, so unlikeable, and so hollow. I can't stand his character, so if season 2 is just to watch him smile like an idiot or imply weird things like "Mom, Dad" when they are two men... really, what was his purpose?

Then Babe, let's skip over the incredibly stupid name... the actor plays well, especially the sadness. The character is full of himself. His "powers" are far from impressive... In fact, none of the powers in this series are really impressive...

Way is the best character in the series. And I would have really preferred that Babe realized he loved Way and not the other idiot. It must be said that Babe never stopped flirting with Way. He didn't stop, and once in a relationship, he treated him like dirt. So no, that doesn't excuse the assault, but damn, he was one of the only interesting characters. I'd like a season 2 without Charlie where Babe realizes that the one he loves is Way, but well.

Then there's Alan, he's nice...
Jeff is boring... the couple is completely stupid.

The two friends are a nice couple of friends.

Pete is interesting... if Babe stays with his idiot boyfriend... maybe I'll see a relationship with Way but just as a second option.

Kenta... well, I have no opinion...

Actually, it's a hollow series... we learn almost nothing about the powers... they are never put into action... they have extremely awkward scenes...

In short... meh...

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Where everything is beautiful but no one talks to each other

I'll be intentionally vague so as not to spoil anything but the upshot is: A little money smooths the rough edges. They clearly had a decent budget as the locations are gorgeous, the music is pretty good, and the racing action is filmed to feel properly heart pounding. Pavel as Babe really showcases his talent, and I hope season 2 has a bit less angst and gives him something to sink his teeth into. I'm ambivalent about omegaverse in general, but I think that aspect actually made real space for some great twists. I'd recommend this series, and I don't say that lightly.

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Pit Babe: A Riveting Dive into the World of Motorsports and Romance

Prepare to be swept away by the adrenaline-fueled drama and heartfelt romance of Thailand’s latest BL sensation, Pit Babe. Set against the high-octane backdrop of the motorsports world, this series delivers a thrilling ride that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

At its core, Pit Babe revolves around the budding relationship between two unlikely souls: the talented and ambitious racer, Babe, and the charming and up and coming racer, Charlie. As they navigate the competitive world of racing, their bond deepens, igniting a passionate romance that defies societal norms and expectations.

What sets Pit Babe apart is its masterful balance of pulse-pounding action and tender moments of intimacy. The adrenaline-pumping race sequences are impeccably choreographed, capturing the intensity and danger of the sport, while the tender moments between Tan and Pat are filled with genuine emotion and chemistry, pulling at the heartstrings of viewers.

But Pit Babe is more than just a love story; it’s a celebration of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery. The supporting cast, including Babe and Charlie’s friends and fellow racers, adds layers of depth and complexity to the narrative, each character grappling with their own dreams and demons.

Visually stunning and impeccably paced, Pit Babe keeps viewers hooked from start to finish, seamlessly blending heart-stopping racing action with poignant character development. The cinematography captures the vibrant energy of Thailand’s racing scene, while the evocative soundtrack enhances every emotional beat.

At its core, Pit Babe is a testament to the power of love and the courage to pursue one’s passions against all odds. With its captivating storyline, charismatic performances, and electrifying chemistry between the leads, Pit Babe cements its place as a must-watch addition to the BL genre. Whether you’re a fan of motorsports or romance, this series offers something for everyone, leaving a lasting impression that will linger long after the final lap.”

The Main Characters Review

Babe (played by Pavel):

Babe, the spirited and determined racer, steals the spotlight in Pit Babe with his fiery personality and unparalleled talent behind the wheel. Portrayed with charm and authenticity by Pavel, Babe commands the screen with his unwavering dedication to his craft and his unapologetic pursuit of his dreams. With his infectious energy and fierce determination, Babe emerges as a beacon of strength and resilience, proving that no obstacle is too great to overcome.

Charlie (played by Pooh):

As the charming and charismatic mechanic, Charlie brings warmth and depth to Pit Babe with his endearing personality and unwavering support for Babe. Portrayed with sincerity and heart by Pooh, Charlie’s journey from a humble mechanic to a steadfast ally and confidant is a testament to the power of friendship and loyalty. His unwavering belief in Babe’s abilities and his willingness to stand by his side through triumph and adversity make him a beloved character among fans. With his infectious optimism and genuine affection for Babe, Charlie adds an undeniable charm to the series, enriching the narrative with his heartfelt moments and genuine camaraderie.

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Too Much and Not Enough: The Goldilocks Syndrome of Pit Babe

I really wanted to like this series. I watched Boys Journey leading into it and absolutely fell in love with the cast.

And for the record, that is the one thing that has not changed. The cast is the only thing that makes this series work. Pavel is fantastic. Nut as well is a stand out performer for me. But all of the others are solid, well rounded performers as well.

This series dies by its writing. The problems start within the main couple- who somehow have no palpable chemistry, despite the fact that the actors who play them have chemistry in spades. They are written into an insta-love corner that the show never bothers to write its way out of. Eight episodes in, and the main couple is as hollow and vapid as they were in episode two.

There are too many characters. Many of whom serve no purpose to the plot, and ultimately serve as a pointless distraction away from the main story. There are too many ideas shoved into one show. Is this a racing show, is this an action show or is this a romance? Some series can pull together multiple genres to make a compelling series. The Sign, for example is a show that manages to balance several genres at once and still be coherent. But these writers are not up for that challenge. As they get completely lost up their own plotholes, it becomes increasingly clear over the course of this series that these writers don't have a clear direction for this show. And worse, it's become blatantly clear that they have no interest in writing a BL.

The one positive I will give the writers, is that they did manage to make compelling tension. I would always leave each episode feeling a desperate need to see the next one and find out what will happen next. Unfortunately, they are never able to pay off any of the tension they successfully build. Arguments are forgotten from one scene to the next, characters are constantly behaving in ways bizarrely devoid of emotion. These aren't characters. They're walking plot devices used to push the story around. And I do mean push the story around, because the story never seems to actually push forward in any kind of believable way.

So we're stuck with this Goldie Locks syndrome. Too many characters, too many ideas, too many pointless scenes where characters only exist to lob exposition at each other. Not enough character development, not enough time given to side couples, not enough emotional believability built up between the two main leads.

There's a good story buried somewhere in this. Unfortunately, it seems that these writers were unable to find that plot.

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Pit Babe (2023) Review! My thoughts on this drama

Overall I really enjoyed this series. Yes, the plot was a bit messy at times, however the cast overcame that and helped bring the series back on track.
The cast was the thing that brought the series to life, the acting was, at least in my opinion, really good. The actor that played Babe (Pavel) had a few emotional scenes and nailed them. He did a great job showing the emotions.
The chemistry was really good between the main cast both platonic relationship wise and romantic relationship wise.
This drama was a bit slow at times so I did skip some parts, but it balanced the slow scenes with faster scenes and I had to go back and rewatch some scenes to understand what was going on.

This is my first review, so if I missed any good points or could improve my reviews somehow or someway kindly let me know. Hope you learned a little from this review and hope you have a great day!

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EU DEFINITIVAMENTE ODEIO O CHARLIE E O WYN É INJUSTIÇADO

Essa é uma daquelas séries em que o roteiro é bom e ele agrada de uma forma geral mas um dos protagonistas me irritou ao extremo, o que acabou transformando a história em uma experiência ruim para mim.
Babe é um personagem impecável mas que se transformava em alguém totalmente sem personalidade toda vez que estava com o Charlie e por conta disso acabava negligenciando todo o resto (principalmente seu melhor amigo).
Eu não aguentava mais olhar pro Charlie, ouvir a voz do Charlie, ver as expressões do Charlie e ver as atitudes do Charlie. Ou seja, eu detesto o Charlie.
O casal coadjuvante é ok, não achei nada demais.
E principalmente, o Way é o personagem mais injustiçado dessa série, absolutamente nada funcionava pra ele e ninguém se esforçava para entender ou estar lá pra ele, e quando isso finalmente aconteceu tomamos um banho de água fria.
Enfim, não me agradou e não assistira de novo.

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Sin da quando era uscito il trailer avevo sentito parlare tantissimo di questa serie e appena iniziata sono usciti tutti pazzi, dicevano fosse stupenda ma io sinceramente volevo aspettare che finisse per poi vederla. Il problema è che mi incominciarono a uscire tantissimi spoiler su instagram ed ero ossessionata da questi spoiler così tanto che ormai anche senza guardarla sapevo cosa succedeva ecc. Data questa situazione mi sono detta “a sto punto la inizio e basta” perchè mi stava stancando il fatto che tutti quegli spoiler mi avessero già detto un botto. Sapevo che andando avanti così finivo per guardarla senza provare nessun tipo di emozioni al riguardo, per questo motivo ho preferito iniziarla.
Sin dall’inizio questa serie mi ha conquistata il cuore, ero veramente curiosa su alcune cose e altre non le ho potute sperimentare perchè avevo già gli spoiler, per esempio il fatto che Jeff fosse il fratello di Charlie si è saputo soltanto dopo, all’inizio si potevano fare veramente tante supposizioni ma per colpa degli spoiler io già lo sapevo.
Nonostante questa prima fase, gli spoiler erano finiti quindi ho continuato a diventare molto curiosa su molte cose.
Riguardo Babe e Charlie devo essere sincera e dire che questo tipo di trama non mi ha veramente conquistata dal punto di vista del loro essere “friends with benefits”, a conquistarmi sono stati gli sguardi di Babe e il modo in cui lui si è gradualmente innamorato di Charlie.
Ho amato il tipo di relazione che hanno instaurato ma purtroppo almeno per i primi 7-8 episodi erano continue scoperte che portavano a litigi perché Charlie non diceva le cose a Babe e quando le scopriva ne era ferito però poi facevano pace ecc. Era tutto così e a una certa mi ero pure stancata però dai sono così carini che alla fine non conto tanto questa cosa.
Una delle cose che non ho mai capito è perchè Charlie pretendesse di fare questo piano di nascosto con Jeff e non dire nulla, alla fine se devo essere sincera neanche è servito a molto, soprattutto la sua finta morte, non è servita a nulla se non a far soffrire Babe.
Facendo un passo indietro a quando si sono fidanzati, quella scena è la seconda più bella della serie perchè la prima è quella in cui Babe è venuto a sapere della morte di Charlie, scena a dir poco emozionante che mi ha fatto piangere i fiumi, proprio quel “chiama il dottore, il suo corpo è ancora caldo” e il modo in cui l’ha baciato dolcemente…ho pianto troppo.
Purtroppo in quel periodo Babe ne ha subite tante, soprattutto per la batosta di Way.
Inutile fare, a me Way sta sul cazzo e ho un rancore nei suoi confronti assurdo.
Way sarà pure stato gravemente manipolato da Tony e di sè avrà pure amato Babe con tutto il suo cuore ma ricordiamoci che amore non è costrizione o manipolazione ignota, non so neanche se si dica così ma è orribile pensare a come Way abbia usato il suo potere su Babe per 10 anni consecutivi convincendolo di cose che non pensa veramente e quando poi tutto è stato scoperto ha pure usato il suo potere per farlo stare fermo mentre lui voleva praticamente stuprarlo. Veramente impensabile, di suo Way sarà pure stato una vittima ma il suo buttare merda è arrivato a livelli estremi, quindi per quanto mi riguarda non è cosa giusta perdonarlo, non riesco. Se sei vittima di una cosa non significa che puoi essere giustificato se butti merda. Non concepisco il perdonare Way, non lo faccio e basta.
Alla fine sarà pure morto ma sinceramente ho solo provato felicità in quel momento.
Durante la serie Way è sempre stato oggetto di nervosismo per me, non l’ho mai sopportato, in fondo avrà anche una buona anima ma le sue azioni dicono altro e per me contano più le azioni perché l’anima sarà pure buona ma se butti merda, fai diventare gli altri vittime delle tue stronzate…è impensabile per me fare finta che quello che ha fatto non esista.
Per quanto riguarda la questione Tony è stato tutto un casino e penso che ci siano alcune lacune nella storia perché alcune cose non le ho proprio capite. In ogni caso la situazione è stata presentata come qualcosa di grande ma alla fine il modo in cui è stata risolta poteva essere pure diverso o comunque fatto prima. Si sono trovati all’ultimo però dai capisco che la cosa principale era convincere Kenta ad aiutarli, cosa difficile dato che Kenta è sempre stato addestrato come un cane, fedele e serviente. Per questo ritengo che il passo in avanti di Kenta sia stato veramente importante.
Da un lato penso ci sia anche un pò di contraddizione perché volevano tanto sconfiggere Tony da un punto di vista legale ma alla fine si sono dati a una sparatoria con tanto di omicidi…top.
Altra cosa da sottolineare è il modo in cui sembra che non esistano delle porte in questa serie, vi giuro mi fa morire come quelli entrino ed escano da casa di Tony come se nulla fosse, pure in molte altre scene si vedono gente che entra in casa altrui per salvare un’altra persona e bho non si sa come siano entrate, per esempio quando Way ha portato Babe a casa sua e l’ha immobilizzato, Charlie è venuto a salvare Babe ma i dubbi sono due:
1. Come è entrato? Sta porta non ha serratura?
2. Come faceva a sapere che Babe stesse proprio là? E come poteva sapere dove abitasse Way?
Come detto i dubbi ci sono e sono pure tanti, in effetti un altro mio dubbio esistenziale è quello del perché Charlie cercasse proprio Babe e non altri.
MI spiego, in quella casa ci sarebbero dovuti essere una cinquantina di ragazzini, allora perchè Charlie quando è scappato ha cercato proprio Babe?
A un certo punto avevano pure fatto vedere la scena di Charlie che scappa ma incontra un bambino che però non mi pare venisse mostrato bene, a quel punto la mia ipotesi è che Charlie e Babe si fossero già conosciuti da bambini, ma dopo questa scena non è stato più detto nulla a riguardo e continuo a non capire. C’erano così tanti bambini e non li facevano neanche stare assieme, come poteva Charlie sapere di Babe? Anche se ragionandoci potrebbe essere che è perchè Babe è sempre stato il preferito e anche ”famoso” ma comunque non mi spiega perchè fare anche tutto quel piano solo per Babe.
Un’altra cosa negativa della serie è il modo in cui abbiano annunciato tantissime coppie ma ne sono state concretamente realizzate solo due.
Le coppie sarebbero dovute essere:
-Babe e Charlie, coppia principale sviluppata a dovere;
-Alan e Jeff, coppia secondaria sviluppata ma in ultra ritardo;
-Kim e Kenta, coppia che era stata data per possibile causa comportamento degli attori ma in realtà nella serie non esiste proprio;
-Kenta e Pete, di cui hanno fatto vedere solo come in passato si amassero ma dopo la separazione causata dalla differenza delle idee su Tony, è diventata un qualcosa di indescrivibile;
-Pete e Way, coppia di cui si è dato qualche accenno ma inesistente perchè alla fine Way è sempre stato innamorato di Babe e alla fine è pure morto;
-Kim e Winner, coppia inesistente, sola fantasia dei fan che ci vedevano un qualcosa come Enemies to lovers;
-North e Sonic, coppia che ho aspettato con tutta me stessa ma non è mai arrivata, sono veramente bellini e per questo mi dispiace che non abbiano approfondito la cosa.
Adesso pare evidente che su tutto sto casino è impensabile dare solo due coppie per bene, non mi puoi far pensare che ci saranno tante coppie e poi non fare nulla al riguardo.
Inutile fare, questa serie ha la base per diventare un’ottima serie ma anche un’infinità di lacune da colmare e anche di cose inutili alla trama ma presentate come utili.
Mi rattrista vedere come un tale potenziale sia stato sfruttato così, in ogni caso è assolutamente una bellissima serie e per me ne vale ugualmente la pena.

+voglio sottolineare giusto una cosa sulla recitazione di Pavel e Pooh.
Penso che in generale Pavel abbia portato avanti tutte le emozioni perché entrambi sono bravi ma non mi convince più di tanto la recitazione di Pooh. In tutta la serie ha sempre fatto vedere il suo personaggio felice, anche nei momenti tristi era sempre fermo a sé. Secondo me non è tanto una cosa di parole ma di espressioni facciali, saper anche solo esprimere con gli occhi un'emozione ben precisa può permettere di far passare un messaggio, invece con lui mi è sempre sembrato fermo a sé, con un’unica espressione sul volto.
Al contrario Pavel è stato fenomenale e fortuna che lo è stato perché sennò non sarebbe passato nessun tipo di messaggio. Di base però ritengo che entrambi siano bravi, ripeto che secondo me Pavel è quel tantino in più, ma penso che Pooh abbia un buon margine di miglioramento, se si esercita tanto sulle emozioni può arrivare alle stelle.
Non vedo l’ora di vederli crescere in questo aspetto.

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A poorly “parked” relationship on the race track

Cinema and television, like all art that reflects the society in which they develop, have shown the trafficking of children through notable films, documentaries and television series. Numerous films and television programs expose this illegal practice and many of them are based and inspired by real-life cases.
Asian dramas are committed to bringing all genres to the public, including those in which their protagonists have a romantic bond combined with supernatural powers.
Has the fact that Thailand is a point of origin, destination and transit of human trafficking aroused the interest of Nopachai Jayanama (Peter), as director, and Kanokphan Ornrattanasakul and Issaraporn Kuntisuk, as scriptwriters, to tell us in 'Pit Babe' a story that mixes homosexual romance, sport, intrigue, action, human trafficking, fantasy and supernatural powers?
This drama, an adaptation of the web novel by _alittlebitch, winks at Thai reality: the value of child victims of human trafficking does not lie in using them as sexual slaves, in forced labor or to extract their organs for commercialization, but in possessing special powers.
Are we facing a social drama of denunciation of human commerce? I would like this to be its purpose, but consistent with its BL condition, 'Pit Babe' will enhance the romance. This arises between Babe (Naret Promphaophan-Pavel), the king of the racetrack, and Charlie (Krittin Kitjaruwannakul-Pooh), his supporter.
Will the series have a hidden message? How many of Tony's “sons” among the superpowered children are gay men today? Babe, Charlie, Jeff, Kenta, Pete, Way...? That is, the main characters with powers who were raised-educated by the person dedicated to human trafficking ended up being homosexuals. Is there a hidden message in this, simple coincidence or something of “destiny”?
Babe is a very popular racing driver and admired by everyone. His achievements in the sport have led him to be considered number one. Among his followers is Charlie, a young man who wants to be a racing driver like him. However, he does not have the money or the contacts necessary to achieve it. Therefore, he looks for an opportunity to get closer to the leader of X Hunter. When he succeeds, he asks for your help and to lend him a car so he can materialize his aspirations. The only solution he can think of is to reach a strange agreement with Babe. Against logic, he agrees to help Charlie realize his dream.
On this journey, will Babe be able to win Charlie's heart? Will he lose the race he most wants to win this time? Will Charlie be the one interested in captivating the racing driver? Will the relationship that began as a game triumphantly cross the finish line to become a real romance?
The most notable thing about the series is its exciting scenes and the attractiveness of the actors.
There is a secondary couple, made up of Alan and Jeff.
The cast also includes Supanut Lourhaphanich (Nut), as Way; Obrnithi Leelavetchabutr (Ping), as Pete; Natthapong Pathong (Benz), as Kim; Asre Wattanayakul (Lee), as Dean; Hemmawich Khwanamphaiphan (Sailub), as Alan; Thanapon Aiemkumchai (Pon), as Jeff; Michael Kiettisak (Michael), as North; Pataraphol Wanlopsiri (Pop), as Winner; Pantach Kankham (Garfield), as Kenta; Supakorn Saokhor (TopTen), as Sonic; and Vorarit Vaijairanai (S), as Tony
The chemistry between the protagonists and the bed scenes fail to lift a series whose characters are unrealistic and undeveloped. Pavel and Pooh have charisma and are attractive, but the script does not help their relationship connect with the viewer.
I must clarify that it is not that I find being 'passive' degrading. It's not that I assume that, in a relationship between two men, there is a "superiority" on the part of the one who is 'active' compared to the other who is 'passive', but the abrupt change in Babe's personality seems inconceivable to me. . This transformation comes at the same time as the loss of his powers, at the hands of Charlie.
Babe abandons his well-crafted playboy image for years. In all his previous relationships he played the role of seme or asset. In the words of the BL series themselves, he was, of the two, “the one on top.” He began his relationship with Charle by assuming this role in bed. Suddenly, without a convincing explanation, Babe becomes Charlie's uke. Babe swaps to play the role of the “bottom.” So, you would have to ask yourself: Did the loss of his precious powers lead him to be the passive one in their relationship? Didn't this move cause a loss in his character's potential?
Despite being in front of the cameras practically all the time, the actor who plays Charlie fails to connect with me emotionally. They are not facilitating emotions, but hindering emotions that are transmitted to me by a character who fails to sensitize me. By not feeling or understanding Charlie's emotions and feelings, I cannot essentially grasp whether it is love or just sex that drives him. Only his acting stands out in the sex scenes. Note that I do not say “when making love.”
The transformation of the character played by Nut, already in the final moments, is not logical either. About an obvious thing, the incurable remorse that must have accompanied Way throughout much of his life for betraying Babe for years, causing the rift between him and the man he loves, as well as many, if not all, of the problems that have hit to the positive characters by being infiltrated into their ranks, Way's evolution from evil to purity, from darkness to light is narratively constructed, sustained by the effort to achieve the viewer's identification with the traitor. It is necessary to save it, the creators thought.
Way drinks with Pete because “he wants to make the situation better.” He doesn't know “what to do next.” He does not know if “what I have always believed is the right thing.” He asks Pete why he decided to leave Dad, and Pete tells him, “Because the truth is not what I thought… I decided to leave to end the vicious cycle that Dad had created.” And he tells her that she still has the chance to choose what she wants to do. Way has been asked to show the despondency caused by guilt. Way has had the option all his life to choose the right path, but he has decided to be by Tony's side, even knowing what this means. But suddenly, some words from Pete whispered in his ear between sips of liquor and a few pats on the back invite him to “do the right thing.” And this would not be a problem if they had gotten rid of the rampant schematism in the character design and the all-too-evident desire to redeem him.
A story that fails to convince, clumsily designed characters, characters lacking development and therefore generating empathy, limitations in the explanation of the characters' decision making, poverty in the development of events and irregularities regarding changes of personality, are several of the main characteristics of the drama.
Peter throws together a few tropes and too many clichés. With fewer ambitions and fewer plot holes, perhaps the series would have become a full-throttle, full-speed car swallowing up the race track.

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A pit chain of romance

Babe, as the main character, is a trash. The drama has a unique flow of story with its composition of humans gaining an extraordinary ability among average individuals. This is a nice foundation of the story and I love the fantasy incorporated in it. However, it is so hard for me to enjoy the drama to the fullest all because of how hateable Babe is.

Firstly, they did extremely badly during the pilot episode, take note that the touch of fantasy is not yet revealed here. But the way that Babe treated Charlie like a slave or worse was just cruel. I like Charlie’s character but only without linking him to Babe. The main character should lift the whole show but all I just remembered about him is being addicted to sex and toying with people with a character development that isn’t enough to change my view on him.

A cast with a visually stunning appearance but sometimes they just lack charms to hook me up. Uncle was indeed the best character here and the most loveable one. Throughout the show, there’s only one time that I was amazed by a certain scene. It was on EP11 of the confrontation scene of Uncle Alan and Dean. The acting is on point which even made me put in tears. I love the build of tension from rage to worriness. This specific scene emphasizes the importance of the storyline and building the relationship of everyone included in the drama.

It’s a real pity that I haven’t enjoyed the romance of any couple featured in this. Uncle Alan and Jeff got me at first but eventually vanished after a few episodes. Nevertheless, it wasn’t as bad as compared to some of the Thai BLs I watched yet still Pit Babe is a below-average kind of BL for me. Everyone is obsessed with Babe but I don’t see any distinct features from Babe that are too good for everyone to get obsessed with his personality and always have the attitude. Sometimes, I feel like the story is so focused on executing great sex scenes but loses the more important part of the show which is decency and rationality of how and why these things happened in their story.

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loses itself too much

although I love the cast, it’s the same issue again as far as writing goes: the story sucked.

chemistry is everywhere with everyone, but when the story just never really connects, it turns into a jumbled mess of bits and parts that never really give you the full picture.

the racing ends up being a background detail in general, which I was a little saddened about. we also never really get the full story on any of the characters, not even the main ones, so that was also just incredibly disorienting when trying to come up with theories (you can read the novel, I personally have zero interest in it). most of the characters were as complex as a cotton ball, so I wish the series would’ve changed that at the very least (north and sonic genuinely deserved better). there were a lot of unnecessary parts, but with the ending this series had, I don’t think im interested in a second season here. there’s not really anything left for them to do now, but I am still really impressed with a lot of the cast. Lee in specific I am really excited to see act in more series, he has one of the best scenes in the entire series and it left a huge impression on me.

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