Bad Buddy (2021)

One of the best BL's I've seen

Bad Buddy is absolutely one my favorites. This series may have a silly production with a few funny sounds but it can get really deep with their dilema of being rivals or lovers and the mix of music. Ohm and Nanon were espectacular actors in this and the director made sure they had the best chemistry ever. Actually all the characters are very interesting and the secondary couple is so surprising and I love everything about it. ..................................................................................................................................................................

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A must watch! Let us all fall inlove again… :)

This series is so realistic, fun, and full of love… It will give you hope in love again… The actors gave us an outstanding performance - very genuine performance… Both of the leads portrayed the characters as if they are real people not just a fictional characters… The director is a very good story teller… The way how he maneuver the scene brings us a to roller coaster of emotions that made better understand the characters of the story… The script is very current and relatable, although this is a Y series but I believe anyone can relate to topics and issue presented…The side stories are very relevant and really add color and dynamics to the main plot… Kudos to the cast and crew of this series… a job well done… this series deserves to receive peer reviewed awards…

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The Ultimate Hate-to-Love Story

I absolutely loved this series. It's a classic story, almost a Romeo and Juliet (Or Julien in this sense). The family's hate each other, they live right next to each other, Pat and Pran from the moment they were kids were always competing with each other... until they weren't. I love how at the beginning they were technically already becoming friends, they just have to put on this façade for their parents.
Pat and Pran are now one of my forever stan couples of BL. Their chemistry of this entire series was one of the greatest I have seen, (and trust me I've seen a lot). I came into the series when episode 4 already aired and I'm glad I watched it. This was definitely the highlight of my Fridays.
And the song that goes with this series the one that Pran sings in episode 11, a masterpiece.

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Bad Buddy is the Best*

I almost didn't write a review for this show because it's the best one I've seen yet. All the other shows I've watched I had some sort of nitpick to record even though I liked them. While here's a show I had no lingering nitpicks for, and almost didn't share my thoughts.

The chemistry between the mains is top notch. It feels so real, and I loved watching them in every scene together. I was pleased with all the plot points and how they affected the ups and downs of the relationship.

The acting in this series is so on point that I could pick up on subtle hints at emotions that turned out to be true many episodes later. It was quite validating to know that I accurately read many things from the beginning, despite the language barrier and just reading subtitles.

There was also an adorable side couple that was too cute. It was a nice contrast to the occasional turbulence of the main couple.

I also really appreciate the interactions between the mains and their parents. I feel like the confrontations were good examples of teaching moments about what sort of parental behavior is unacceptable.

Product placement aside, I was actually mildly impressed how they managed to logically work some of the products into scenes that were meaningful. And hey, those products are what funded this wonderful series, so I can't hate them for it.

If you want a fluffy, cute, overall good drama, this is a great one to watch.

*This is the only series I was tempted to rewatch and it's just as good the second time through. Nothing is lost knowing what's going to happen. Top tier series.

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It Has Been My Pleasure.

Let me start by putting it very simply: - "Bad Buddy" is one of the best series I've watched since "I Told Sunset About You" (and ITSAY is one of the best series ever made, IMO). It's very difficult to separate and break down the various facets of the show because they all go so well together. The casting is sheer perfection. Nanon Korapat and Ohm Pawat complement each other in a manner that few actors can achieve. Their chemistry is off the charts. Not a single false step along the way. You watch the characters grow and mature – from secret tin-can-phone buddies to working adults who come to terms with their relationships with each other, their families, and their friends. BTW, kudos to Pattamawan Kaomulkadee who plays Pat’s mother. It’s one of those tricky parts that should be what I call a “non-part”, but in the final two episode she manages to pull the entire Pat’s Family storyline together without saying more than a dozen words. On the topic of the supporting cast, what can I say? It’s a two-man show, and the supporting actors hold their own against these two powerhouses.
Speaking of actors, let me just say, I’ve been following the careers of these two recently and Ohm Pawat never fails to impress. I’ve been a fan of his work ever since I saw him in “He’s Coming to Me” and I don’t think he knows how to give a bad performance. Nanon Korapat, on the other hand, wasn’t one of my favourites, having first seen him in “Blacklist” in which he barely changes expression from scene to scene, episode to episode. As a matter of fact, when I started watching “My Dear Loser: Edge of Seventeen” I remember thinking, “Not this guy again…” And he was wonderful in that! Now when I’m watching him in “Bad Buddy and “55:15 Never Too Late:” and I can hardly believe it’s the same actor from “Blacklist”. He is brilliant in both series while playing two completely different characters. Bravo!
As for the rest of BB: - the story and screenplay are a great reimagining of the “Romeo & Juliet” tale (with a happy – and a believable – ending) and the director Backaof Noppharnach Chaiwimol does an incredible job of bringing the whole thing to life. I waited over a year for “Bad Buddy” – occasionally thinking that it must have been postponed or cancelled due to all this COVID madness. To say it was worth the wait would be the understatement of 2022.
Hats off to everybody – and I do mean everybody – who brought the story of Pat and Pran to life. You guys should be very, very proud.

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Now l know..why it is different..

After watching this series I was really thinking of writing a review..among the bl series i have seen this seem different.

Story: even though the story and place were common, the way it was presented was different. The writer and director has done a good job in it. Normally, dialogues gets too cringey to the rate to puke in other bl series when the main leads start to be in a relationship but here it was not cringey as i thought . The story was not dramatic ( which i really hate ) and main leads maintained a healthy realtionship by understanding each other and solving the problems together(Which i really liked :).
As everyone discussed there was a sentence in other bl series like, ' i don't like men.,but i only like you' that is seen normally in bl series which i think is bulshit.I also i liked the way it was ridiculed.

Acting : the acting was good , especially nanon' s ,he acted well. The kiss scene in 5 the episode was really beautiful and intense at same the time. I could understand the feelings of the both main lead and how difficult is for them to be in a relation. The chemistry between the two was awesome ,it was too real. Ohm also acted well as usual...the cast was perfect and supporting cast have also done a good job in this series.

Music : i liked the way the music were connected to main leads. Music also played a role in developing their realtionship.

Overall : overall i could say it was a good series. For some it may be not . I hope this series may change the perspective of other bl series like making it too dramatic, cliche and cringey dialogues and also i hope i could see more series like this !

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Best BL Series Produced by GMMTV

Fresh concept, good looking cast, GREAT ACTING!, Highly relatable, TWISTS!

This is my favorite BL series from GMMTV so far. The story is familiar yet fresh at the same time. Ohm and Nanon are the best actors in the artist roster of GMMTV. Pairing them is the best decision that the production company has ever made. I love how the director maneuvers the story to directions that will make the audience want more. At first, I thought that the number of episodes are not enough to provide a sensible resolution to the conflicts in the story however, THE ENDING hit me like a hydrogen bomb! Amazing is an understatement as to how the story was delivered. I also love the OST of the series. Ohm and Nanon are really talented and they deserve to have another series together.

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My all time favorite and comfort BL

Bad Buddy is without a doubt one of the best BL I have ever watched. The chemistry between the characters, their acting, the story, the setting is just perfect.
The acting and character development of Ohm and Nanon is just flawless.
One thing I would like to suggest to people who are yet to watch this series is not to watch the teasers of the next episodes before watching them, especially the final episode.
I was able to predict the final episode just by looking at the teaser and was a bit disappointed when I watched it as I thought my prediction is just a part of the actual story.
I recently read the novel and found out that the story is quite different from the series, I find that the story is better in the series whereas the ending is better in the novel.
I think the novel's version can be presented as season 2, the timeline being before the final episode.

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Just a friend

I really love this drama...the most...its Nanon's 1st bl drama and he nailed it like a pro.....i would rewatch the whole drama for a thousand times.. Too...its sooooo good....i really want a special ep. ...as i want more..i will support both of them.in their other upcoming dramas.....their friendship is the best..too...susuna♡this drama had everything we required it had no toxic relationship ...it was a a pure bliss..their love was potrayed in the best way...ever.....P aof.....really did the best work ever....as it will always remain no. 1 for me...the memories will always stay with me....foreva

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Wow!

Let me just say I have never been so invested in a BL drama before. I don’t usually write reviews about shows but this one needs it!

I have enjoyed this show since episode 1. I knew in the first 10 minutes that this show was going to be something.

The story is very trope BL plot, but the writing helped the story so much. The writing was amazing. I also loved the dialogue about how there are certain topics in BLs that need to be squashed (husband/wife, top/bottom, “I’m only gay for this person.”). They also made everything so seem less when going from transitions.

The acting was amazing! I loved both of the acting of Ohm and Nanon. I had seen Nanon in some shows but haven’t really watched Ohm. Now I’m binging shows he’s in because I thought he did such a great job in this show.

The music is good and I like the songs.

Overall this is my favorite BL and it will be hard for something to top it.

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