Bad Buddy (2021)

Based off my personal rating criteria specifically made for BLs

1. Characters 9/10
+ I cannot express how much I appreciate the narrative consistency of Pran and Pat as characters. It felt like all their actions were extremely true to themselves as characters and they always felt like real people
- The friends were very much put on the back burner making them extremely insignificant by the end
- I understand the need for flawed characters but I don't think I can ever get over Wai's actions (I also hate the absolute childishness of Pran-Pat's parents)
=> the main characters themselves were everything I could ever ask for

2. Shipability 10/10
+ Their competitive dynamic throughout the entire show made for some intense tension that not only made me love to see them together, but also always put a smile on my face because the show made sure to show how much they cared for each other
+ Ohm-Nanon literally creates fan wars for a reason. I think their chemistry is unrivaled (let's forget about First-Khao for a moment) and they really sold just how much they love and care for each other. Seeing how much Pran-Pat loved each other made it impossible to not love them as a pairing
=> I cannot imagine any aspect of their pairing being better than it already is

3. Plot 9/10
- I personally feel like the faculty feud was excessive bordering on unnecessary. I get that it was the conflict to push the story along but I personally felt like it overstayed its welcome
=> overall, this is one of the best portrayals of the Romeo-Juliet trope I've ever seen

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Good Buddy

Melhor casal, relacionamento saudável, um desenvolvimento emocionante que te leva por cada detalhe do que fez um se apaixonar pelo outro. O casal secundário das InkPaa também foi algo que eu não imaginava que aconteceria, e me fez amar essa série mais ainda. Acho que é a série que você pode recomendar pros seus amigos que estão querendo começar a ver bls thai, porque é não tem erro, bad buddy representa tudo o que a industria de bl tem de melhor. Foi a primeira série que acompanhei o lançamento religiosamente toda semana, e não me arrependo por nenhum segundo cada manhã que acordei cedo nas férias pra ver kkkkkkkkk O Ohm e o Nanon são os melhores atores tailandes na minha opinião, e isso pode ser visto não só em Bad Buddy como em todos os outros trabalhos deles. Os dois são atores desde criança e são ótimos amigos há muitos anos, então fazer eles atuarem juntos foi a melhor decisão que o P'Aof poderia ter feito. Eu comecei a ver porque apareceu nos meus recomendados do YT, e não tinha muitas expectativas. Eu achava que o Pat seria mais um protagonista clichê, levemente homofóbico, hétero top, mas foi o personagem que mais me surpreendeu. Um real Golden retriever, a bandeira mais verde. Não imaginava que ele fosse se tornar meu personagem conforto, porque comecei simpatizando tão profundamente com o Pran e não gostava tanto do Pat. Enfim, acho que esse foi o maior comentário que deixei aqui kkkkkkk parece uma carta de amor, e talvez seja mesmo

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I usually despise a time jump!…

All the rave reviews are not wrong. This is simply an outstanding BL, even if some storylines or plot points could be considered recycled from many used tropes. Who cares! Bad Buddy does it well!

From two people who can’t be friends, to people who can’t be just friends. Though that seems like just your ordinary enemies to lovers scenario. Bad Buddy is truly the definition of that comfort show you’re looking for that does it better than even the best. I watch this stuff because I like it, and Bad Buddy was done so well that it made me love it.

All of it, beautiful to watch. It check marks all those boxes. The acting from the MLs is truly spectacular, which definitely boosts the whole show. But you see, Bad Buddy has that little something extra. It has a beautiful and meaningful message. Even if you can’t change the world, that doesn’t mean that you should let the world change you. Live your life how you want to! Find what makes you happy and do your best to avoid what causes you unhappiness. Everyone else can either deal with it or suck it.

But to my “time jump” spoiler. I am frickin sick of a years long time jump gap that seems to be trending in shows. And yes, Bad Buddy once again was like, trope it up! But seriously, it’s done so well. Other shows should take note that this is how a time jump is done!

So yeah, I recommend this show and I dare you to let me know if you’re disappointed. There’s just no way. (P.S. if you find a way, that’s on you…)

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Defintley on my top 3

I watched Bad Buddy each Friday when a new episode would come out, but I decided after rewatching it a second time I would write a review.

The story was pretty unoriginal and has been done countless times. The enemies to lovers, rivalry, music, college. But Bad Buddy definitely did it right, and much better than a lot of BL's. I've watched this trope so many times and it usually felt boring and repetitive, but Bad Buddy did it so well, and made it unique in it's own way.

The BL wasn't too depressing and serious at times, though it was. There were also tons of humor and jokes that I actually laughed at! This is really uncommon since I almost always keep a straight face during "comedy" in BL. But when there were emotional moments like in episode five when Pran hears that Pat as a crush on ink broke my heart. Pran's tears and acting pulled my heartstrings, the acting was so amazing and I really felt the emotions of the characters.

The chemistry between the two was incredible, they picked the perfect actors since they were already friends, and it just made it not so awkward or tense feeling. The show had no cringey moments where I had to pause several times, or moments that were so awkward between the two. It was relieving.

Though the two had a bit of a toxic rivalry at first, once they started developing feelings and understanding their difference their relationship was so adorable, and not TOO unrealistic. There were no rapey or non-consensual acts, so I didn't feel grossed out. It made it so much better since there was no stereotypical bottom/top thing, they were both equal in the relationship and were both presented as masculine guys, which is hard to come across since there is almost always one that is more feminine than the other.

I also loved Ink and Pa's relationship, I really want a season two just with them because they deserved so much more deep dive into their relationship. They are so adorable, and I usually don't seek out GL since I am a gay guy, but they had so much chemistry and I had to keep watching for them since I loved them so much.

I didn't skip any moments in this BL, it didn't get boring, and I enjoyed all of the characters In this show. Except Pat's parents and the actor who played the rival rugby team player, who shot Pat which was so sad. (Of course, I mean their characters, the actors are incredible and did such a good job.)

The music was so good, that I literally searched up the names of the songs just to listen to them on their own that is how much I liked them. The music was spot on and fit perfectly, especially Pran's and Pat's song that they made in high school, it was so good I couldn't help but keep replaying it.

It was so good, 9.5/10 for sure, and I recommend it to anybody that loves this kind of trope.

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Lost count of the number of times I have re watched this

Definitely goes to the top of my favourite bl series list...Hats off to Ohm Nanon for bring Pat Parn to life,their chemistry set the screen on fire. P' Aoff just continues to impress us with master pieces like this one . All the actors played their role in making this series a success. Bad Buddy never fails to lighten my mood and make my day with the amount of life like scenes. i'm especially a sucker for when Pat Parn act so domesticated . The ongoing light banter and fights between the two will always be something I look forward to while re watching. Also as a person who loves angst the forbidden love troupe is just soo....

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First Episodes Worth Watching. Good Scenes and Distracting Elements

After the 6th episode, the series acted as if it was the 2nd season, but this is not the main problem. In the second half of the series, it started to repeat every event and scene that was beautiful in the first half in a more mediocre way. If I had to, I would only watch the first 1-6 episodes because they are worth watching. There are some very beautiful scenes that stay in my mind, I love this series for those scenes (room fight and lift etc.).


Since I watched less scenes of Pat's retarded, unevolved friends, whom I hated and fast-forwarded their scenes, I am examining the series from the more BL part. Again, these unnecessary people were tolerable in the first episodes, hated in the middle, and towards the end it seemed that normalisation had begun. I didn't watch the continuation anyway

Tavsiyeye gerek yok, BL dünyasında zaten bu puanı almış bir yapımı izleyin. Herkesin bildiğini bilmemek ayıp olur.

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The most healthy relationship ever!!!!!!!

I’ve been watching BL’s a little while now and this is the first time i’ve seen such a good and healthy relationship between the main couple. It’s sincerely and honestly one of the best dramas i’ve watched. The friends to lovers story is hilarious and cute and sweet and so so so healthy. The characters development, the way the always talk and try to work things out in the most respectful way possible is sincerely amazing. Their friends are so damn supportive and they stay with them until the end, without ever questioning anything, without being such asssh8les. Pat’s sister is the most adorable person ever, the friendship between Wai and Pran is so supportive, so important, so beautiful. Koran’s character surprised me soooo much, he really is the best friend Pat could ever ask for, just like Wai is for Pran. Ink’s character is so important and amazing too, I loved and admired her so much. Overall everyone should watch Bad Buddies Series because is honestly one of the best BL’S out there. The actors who played the main couple have such a cute chemistry and they are frankly adorable. Everyone one in this show is cute tbh. LOVED IT.

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stupenda

Ho amato e continuo ad amare infinitamente questa serie, ha un posto particolare nel mio cuore.
Questa serie merita tanto, è assolutamente da vedere.
Ora che l’ho rivista ci sono delle cose che ho capito meglio e ciò mi ha dato la possibilità di capire al meglio la serie in sé e per sé.
Tra Ohm e Nanon c’è una chimica pazzesca, il ruolo principale in sta serie è dato dagli sguardi, i loro occhi parlano al posto delle loro bocche e devo dire che sta funzionalità non l’ho mai vista così forte e chiara così come in bad bunny.
Adoro la loro storia anche se complicata e adoro il loro modo di amare l’altro così sinceramente e carinamente, amo soprattutto il loro modo di “litigare” continuamente, sembrano cane e gatto.
Inutile dire che questa è una delle migliori serie che abbia mai visto, fantastica, i loro problemi sono così realistici e trattati in modo stupendo.
Infine devo dire che adoro come hanno deciso di fare all’ultimo ep., tutti avrebbero pensato che si fossero lasciati ma nulla, non l’hanno fatto e io adoro quando non ci sono rotture del genere.
Alla fine non ho scritto molto ma seriamente c’è tanto da dire al riguardo, in ogni caso consiglio fermamente questa serie.

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