Not really worth it to watch if you're here for the plot

(Note: English isn't my native language so I'm really sorry for the grammatical errors!)

Short Version: So-so series, great cast, bad storyline.

Long version:
I have a love-hate relationship with this series. I love some of the cast but I hate the storyline so much. What's the whole purpose of this series? I hope they're just testing out what the viewers' reaction would be like on the new couples. Instead of giving the couples one episode each they should've gave them 3-4 eps like in En of Love (they have 3 or 4 eps per couple I guess, I didn't watch it). Overall, the cinematography is great but the thing I don't like is the filler scenes like ??? just go straight to the point instead of wasting time in staring at each other please.

Since this series have different couples per episode, I'll rate them individually yay!

Episode 1: Would You Be My Love?
I skipped most of the bullying scenes and I'm not a fan of cliffhangers so ending for me is a big nope. No hate but I'm tired of seeing Earth cry in every series he's in, please give him a lighter role next time. They should've paired Santa and Earth with someone near to their age.
Story: 6/10
Acting/Cast: 8/10

Episode 2: Rhythm's Heart
Um no. I was supposed to skip this and the other straight couples but I decided to watched this out of curiosity. There was no chemistry between the couples, I'm really sorry. The only good thing from this episode is the conversation between Pimdao and her father regarding same-sex relationship. I also liked the way Rhythm's watch (or whatever device it is) beeps everytime he's nervous, nice detail though. Stop villainizing queer women please.
Story: 4/10
Acting/Cast: 6/10

Episode 3: Remember
I'm kind of disappointed. This is the episode I anticipated the most since the day they released the 7 Project teaser last year. I'm a big fan of Sammy and Pineare since Lovesick days so it was really interesting to see them together in a series as a couple. Words couldn't explain how frustrated am I on how the way this episode ended please I wish they'll have a new gl series together in the future (haha ManaowDel in Between Us/Hemp Rope pls,,,,). Anyways, Sammy and Pineare did well since it's their first time to potray a character that is waaaaay too different to their real personality (I guess?).

Now let's talk about the plot, the whole episode is good but everything went downhill for the last 20 minutes. I skipped some of Tac's scenes. His narrative changes in every scene he's in, gosh he's so inconsistent. Jaidee's facial expression after THAT scene broke me please she doesn't deserve this :( They should've used Tac's screentime for Jaidee and Proud's reconcilement instead of ending this episode with an open ending. Speaking of the ending, she's about to answer Jaidee's call PLEASE DID THEY END UP TOGETHER OR NOT? I'm not creative enough to imagine what happens next please. They should've aired this episode first before Rhythm's Heart (Episode 2), I don't know if it is just me or not but I waited for Jaidee to appear on the later episodes.

The message? Yes love is just a part of life but haha,,,, please let my girls be happy.

Story: 8/10
Acting/Cast: 10/10

Episode 4: Once Upon A Time
I'll make this short, another disappointing story. Whoever is the writer for this series please stop making confusing and unresolved endings. Boun and Prem did well, I love their chemistry so much. This episode didn't make me cry if that's their goal. Also good thing we got the answer on what happened to Sun and Ozone after the events in episode 1.
Story: 7/10
Acting/Cast: 10/10

Episode 5: Breakup Zone
The episode is so boring, I love friends to lovers trope so much but Ryu and Jinny's development seems rushed for me, well maybe because of the time constraint. Plan and Nink's kissing scene looks awkward as hell please. No offense but I'll just pretend that this episode doesn't exist.
Story: 2/10
Acting/Cast: 4/10

Episode 6: VS Love
FINALLY SOME GOOD STUFF. I thought this episode will be like those common enemies to lovers trope in bls but oh god this episode has exceeded my expectations. The whole episode gives off The Gifted and Blacklist vibes though. I love Tonnam and Tonkhao's sibling dynamics. The only thing I don't like in this episode is that they added the romance last minute, I want to see more Phupha and Tonnam moments. They should make this a stand-alone series. There's no kissing scene BUT THAT'S OKAY you don't need a kissing scene to make this episode perfect.
Story: 9/10
Acting/Cast: 10/10

Episode 7: 50% My Puppy Love
There's nothing special in this episode though, it looks like those typical high school love stories but thank fucking god they ended this series with a lighthearted story. This episode made me miss my school life before the pandemic.
Story: 7/10
Acting/Cast: 9/10

Music: 7/10
The OSTs are good especially the ones sung by SantaEarth, Boun and Sammy. The background music matches the mood of the scene perfectly as well. (Edit: nevermind ... they just recycled the bgms from Until We Meet Again)

Rewatch Value: 3/10
I'll probably rewatch some of the episodes especially episode 3 and 6 but not the whole series idk?

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Finally a BL that doesn't follow the norms

Note: This review is a personal opinion it's still your choice to agree with this or not :) Also, English isn't my native language so I'm really sorry for the grammar errors!

I've been watching bls since 2019 that's why I can confidently say Bad Buddy is the best among the rest that I've watched. Bad Buddy isn't like the typical enemies to lovers series (like SOTUS). They've tackled some important issues like how toxic the asian household is and how we shouldn't bring the hetero norms in a same sex relationship. Even though there's some plot holes like ... does Pat's parents know that Pran saved Pa when they were younger? And does Pat know that Pran kept the old watch he gave to him? but the show is still a 10/10 :))

PatPran/OhmNanon
Please stop the top-bottom conversation :sob: This couple showed us that in a same-sex relationship, no one is wife or husband. They also have the healthiest relationship in BL. What's the secret? Communication :) Loved how they speak up what's on their mind instead of keeping it themselves. Thank you so much Ohm and Nanon for bringing Pat and Pran into life. This is what we get if we bring great actors in a series instead of just looking at visuals.

InkPa/MilkLove
THANK YOU SO MUCH P'AOF BUT GIVE US A SPIN-OFF. Usually in BLs, women are used to discover the male lead's feelings but that's not the case in Bad Buddy! Yes, Pat realized his feelings towards Pran after confessing to Ink but spoiler alert !!! She rejected Pat because she likes Pa since high school! At first, I doubted that they'll end up together because it seems like they just have a Junior-Senior relationship because of how the way Ink behaves with Pa during the first half of the series but something shifted after episode 8! I love this couple so much that I was looking forward to see them together again next episode (still mad with at that 7 sec screentime at ep 11 >:( ).

Ink is so matured, he didn't questioned Pat at all to keep the fact that Pat and Pran were classmates in high school and she just go along with it. For Pa, I thought she will be like those annoying sibling in other BLs but they proved me wrong! She helped Pat to discover his feelings using the 4 signs though it failed horribly to Ink but it worked to Pran! The confession scene is perfect, the way Pa's voice cracked the moment she spoke what's on her mind made me sad, Ink and Pa deserve everything what they have right now :( As far as I know Ink was supposed to be played by Love and Milk as Pa, thank god they switched their characters. I couldn't imagine Milk as Pa, though she's a good actress (same with Love!) Words couldn't explain how happy am I for them but I wish they'll have a spin-off or another MilkLove GL, they shed a light on how wlw couples should be instead of giving them tragic endings (7 Project Episode 3 I'm looking at you :/).

Pat and Pa
I love their sibling dynamics! Pat is a good brother, he let Pa to speak up first before him and let her decide whatever she does in life. Pa is a good younger sister as well, she guided Pat throughout his love journey.

WaiKorn/Jimmy and Drake
Fuck Wai and Korn, there I said it. Thank fucking god they didn't end up together. I don't care whether they had a redemption arc or not BECAUSE WHAT THEY DID WAS WRONG. Wai outed Pran and Pran doesn't know he was the one who did it. If I were Pran, I will cut off ties with him forever. Wai should respect Pran's choice to kept Pat and Pran's relationship a secret instead of dropping the damn curtains. Korn's behavior isn't excused as well even though he accepted his friend's relationship with Pran that quick. He bullied Wai just because he's from Architecture faculty. Is it because he likes Wai? What kind of love language was that? But I commend Jimmy and Drake's acting, they did well, their acting was convincing to the point I was annoyed of their characters everytime I see them on screen.

The other characters
Pat and Pran's other friends isn't that memorable to the point that I already forgot their names, I am sorry. Fuck Pat's dad for stealing Pran's mom's scholarship, but that doesn't excuse the fact she controlled Pran's life.

Music
The OSTs are perfect as well! They've matched what Pat and Pran felt throughout the series.

Rewatch Value
I'll probably rewatch this for InkPa! Sorry PatPran haha,,,,

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Underrated Series

Note: This review is a personal opinion it's still your choice to agree with this or not :) Also, English isn't my native language so I'm really sorry for the grammar errors!

Story
You may not appreciate this series today but you can the lesson of this series in the near future. Age doesn't stop you from doing new things! I like each of the characters' arc especially Jaruni's but I wished we can get more of them :( the last 4 episodes seemed rushed.

Cast/Acting
Nanon did well in his role again, View and Piploy shined throughout the series. For Khaotung and Kay, kind of mid but they did well! Their 55 year old counterparts and the rest did well too.

Music
The ost and scores were used in the right time. Please release Jaya's song (and the other versions)!

Rewatch Value
Will definitely rewatch this!

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