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Call It What You Want: Season 1 (Thai Series)

A drama that explores the sinister and exploitative side of the acting industry , especially in the BL world. The drama sounds amazing on paper, but it is unbelievingly badly executed. The first 5 episodes are wasted in a wishy washy love story, whereas they could have easily gone to the main crux of the story. By the time the meat comes, the season one ends in a limbo and now we will have to wait to check what happens in season 2.

James is an upcoming director who gets hired to direct a new BL show starring Ait and Bas. Tee, an older guy runs the production company, who is a very unfriendly person and very strict rules on how the new BL couple should behave. His company was recently in news when the lead actor quit. During their introductions, James is surprised to learn that Ait has been forced to get a nosejob, while Bas is on a restrictive diet to maintain his physique. Ait develops a huge crush for James, who eventually reciprocates the feeling, despite repeated warnings form the producer. We also meet Marco, James' best friend who clearly also loves him. Meawhile Bas is getting unpredictable and one day he finally confides into Ait, how he had been sexually abused by Tee, the boss. The previous actor also comes out with allegations against the producer Tee. The show's last episode is all about Marco spending time with a very devastated and broken Bas trying to cheer him up and eventually leaving him at his brother's place. Clearly season 2 is in order.

As I have said before, for some odd reason the series wastes80% of its time in a love story that is not even appealing at any level. Ait's crush on James just happens randomly and even from James' reciprocation. It is totally unbelievable. We have seen this stuff so often in so many places, I wonder why the makers did not think about bringing Bas' story sooner. The series would have benefitted from a more focussed approach rather than a very incoherent screenplay and a wobbly packing. Ait and James have no chemistry. The last episode brings more focus on two interesting characters of Marco and bas but just when it starts getting a little interesting, it just ends. I understand the makers idea of keeping the audience engaged and wanting a second season but I really wonder when the first season is so underwhelming, can I expect anything better from the sequel? (3/10)

Comments

Sailor Maan said…
I have the exact same analysis as you : 3/4 of the show wasted on a dull relationship. And when things finally get really interresting, it's over...
I wanted to shake James who would take forever to answer everytime, that was horrible. And can we talk about those car scenes omg.
Thankfully, season 2 is a lot better imho. It's still flawed, but more Bas/Marco and less James/Ait is enough to make it worth it if you've already been through season 1.
Golu said…
I have just started to watch season 2, so keeping my fingers crossed.
And yes, th horrible car scenes. OMG!! It was like they were gonna run over by those really bad CGI traffic. lol

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