Not Me (2021)

They really set up the standards, we know abouy everything that thailand been passing theses years, they show us a point of view who any series have the courage to show us, I will miss not me so much. The story has some bad points, like the connection between the white and black It's weird. But the rest of the story is good and exciting, the chemistry of Gun and Off It's strong, I want more. The others actors show us a hidden skills that we usually don't see and I love this. the soundtrack was good too. This series make me do a new tradition in my routine week, in the first episode I used to eat pasta with red sauce and in the first episodes I was embarrassed with the story, like mannnn what are they doing. In the middle they totally catch me and I start to eat pasta with chicken, as the pasta gets better as the series episodes get better too, I will miss my pasta sunday.

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Couldn't stop watching

This is now my favorite bl series. I liked that it had more of an interesting plot to it. It wasn't just about two guys falling in love; it adressed poltical interests and human rights. It talks about standing up for your beliefs but doing it in a smart way rather than being chaotic about it. The chemistry between the two male leads was electric. And both of their acting skills were phenomenal!! I especially liked Off's portrayal of the character Sean. This is is the first series I watched of Off and Gun. After seeing this I plan on watching all of their works. I watched it all in one day I couldn't stop watching it.

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I want to like it more, because I know it's good

I want to like it more, because it's finally a BL which is different, where the BL aspect isn't in the center. But my attention span wasn't long enough,(don't binge-watch it like me) to enjoy it properly. It's art, the scenes are beautiful, but it's like watching art for hours, it isn't too exciting you know? And I felt like the pacing is too slow, even though stuff happened all the time. It just didn't made me want to necessarily continue watching, like not in the staying-up-all-night-to-finish-it way. And the ending could be better done, it needs a season 2 but I think that they are trying to keep it open. But the quality and the acting were sooo good, so give it a shot!

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cannot simply be put into the "BL" box

This series is so much more than that.

I didn't start watching it right from the day it started airing. Heck, I knew nothing about it and even ignored my mutual's tweets when they were talking about this series + all those edits being churned out on the tl. I was pretty slow in realizing the craze and the masterpiece that this show is. I started it when episode 8 had aired already. After seeing countless people praising it and having nothing new to watch, I HAD TO. So I turned on the first episode and..... BOY, WAS I MINDBLOWN

I went into it with the mindset of how I start other bl series, but it turned out to give me SO MUCH MORE than just that. Also, must mention here that I am pretty new to the world of bls, so offgun weren't a pairing familiar to me. I didn't know anything about them so gun's acting had me by the neck. I WAS SO IMPRESSED?? I was HOOKED and still am. Both of these people, gun and off, are phenomenal actors, especially in this series. The amount of effort everyone has put into this shows in the quality of the content we see.

I was also informed that the budget wasn't exactly the best and the promotion was even worse. Even after all the obstacles, this series turned out to be GORGEOUS. I can't wait to rewatch this in one sitting just to feel something. But nothing would compare to how I watched the last six episodes realtime with so many people who were equally mindblown by the concept and the story. I don't even have to talk much about the story because we all know how powerful the messages were. I am incredibly impressed by all the people involved in this, from the music team to the actors to the director to even the extras who played small roles. That guy leading the protest was POWERFUL, those protestors waving the pride flag were POWERFUL and impactful. I am glad to have come across and watched a series like this. I am grateful that offgun were the ones playing these roles because they did justice to their characters.

Rooting for a season 2 or a movie cause the loose ends weren't tied. When it comes to characters, although seanwhite were my fav in the beginning, Black turned out to be the most intriguing one. I really want more of him. Gun is impeccable in this role. Seriously, I am obsessed with offgun now and will probably check out more of them cause boy do I have a feast waiting for me with all that 6 years of content to catch up on.

(Have the biggest crush on Black though THAT'S MY HONEY IM GLAD HE'S ALIVE)

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I love it!

I watched this without any expectations. So far I wasn't a fan of OffGun, because i watched Theory of Love and I couldn't even finish it, but then I saw the rating of Not Me and gave it another chance.... all I can say is, that I'm damn stunned of this masterpiece!
Not only the story in general is good, I really like it that it's more brutal and that the acting of the gang really has a deep meaning, I also love the couples. I love the way Yok and Dan found each other.
This might be the only drama where I nearly shazamed every single song during the episodes. The music of this drama is so good! This is actually reason enough for me to rewatch it.
Every BL fan really has to watch this drama and I'm not even kidding!

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BL, but a focus on social economic issues

I wouldn't say that Not Me is a BL in its essence. Yes, the main characters fall in love, but there is more than that. The characters bond over their motivations to make Thailand (or the world in general) a better place by challenging its justice system and by exposing injustices performed by rich people in power specifically. OffGun as always have knocked it out of the park with this one. Their acting is so extremely believable and detailed, you forget they are acting at times. Every single character is given time to shine, and White is able to connect with many of them on a deeper level than Black was able to.

There are parts in the series that show how Black acted towards the other members of the gang and the stark difference is incredible. You really believe that White and Black are completely different people, but they are performed by the same person! From the way he talks and his mannerisms, everything is different and you can feel the tension. I highly enjoyed the drama. I binged the last half of the show in two days because I just really wanted to see how it would develop and end. I even cried during the last episode with the crowd of supporters. I think this BL is not only good, but it is also important. This series is a statement, and I believe that there are some valuable lessons to be learned from this.

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I'm watching Not Me, it wasn't me.

I've been watching Bl since 2018. My first treatment is Bl Sotus. They will complete 90% of the productions in this sector. There were children I liked. However, I don't like that I like any of them as much as Nor Me. It was an incredible production as much as his acting, not me. In addition to the many productions where we watch too many rich lives and in many stories, things are easy for us, this series is one of the stories about the struggles with our characters that can be created real. There is not only Bl involved, this series is much more. Brotherly consciousness, the possibilities of being together, a counter-view against the present and the underappreciated. You are also a member of the gang. You get angry with Sean, you make sense with painting with Whitela, you make love with No and stay with a friend. I was very hesitant to update the series. Because it was incredibly difficult. One does not know how the other market will come. But all together for 14 weeks, this atmosphere would not be breathing and enjoying the new season. Thank you so much for this kind of production. Lots of love to everyone. You should definitely watch this series. Don't be unwatchable.

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Thai BL Series Are Stepping Up Their Game

This series is a giant leap forward from the plotless, misogynistic BL series that are a dime a dozen in the Thai BL industry. This is why, as a BL fan, I believe that it deserves a 10/10 rating for its unique storyline that stands out from almost any other BL.
The story distinguished itself with its social commentary and positive representation of women. The girls, Namo and Eugene, were independent, emotionally mature individuals and worthy representatives of the protest movement. Kudos to the scriptwriters for that.
Furthermore, Gun and First's acting was brilliant. Off also demonstrated a lot of improvement. The rest of the cast kept up. Sing deserves special praise for delivering a memorable performance despite his limited screentime. I want to see him in a main role in the future.

As an objective viewer, though, I have to acknowledge that Not Me could have been better both in terms of plot and characters.
1. Plot holes, plot holes, and more plot holes.
The plot broke this series as much as it made it because, despite being unique, interesting, and well-paced, it was riddled with plot holes both big and small.
Let's start with the less significant ones.
- White and Black live in the age of social media, but they somehow did not manage to get in touch with each other for years despite obviously being eager to reunite. How come? This should have been explained. If you want the viewers to take your script seriously, you should not rely on Wattpad logic.
- In the initial episodes, White's father plays an important role, but after White and he have an argument and White leaves home, he is not heard of again. His son disappeares with a trace, and he does not even call to ask where he is? They did not have a bad enough argument for this to be believable.
- When White tells Sean that Black and he share a special twin connection that makes one of them feel the pain that the other is experiencing, Sean just accepts it. His reaction makes no sense. The setting of the series is modern Thailand, and there are not any supernatural elements. It is not like Sean hears things that venture into the realm of the supernatural every day. He should have at least been surprised.
- What happened to White and Black's mom? White met with her, and then what? Nothing? It is also not revealed why Black and she fell out. Yes, it is probably because he joined the resistance, but this raises another question: what inspired Black, who could have led a life of privilege, to switch sides?
- We learn that there was no love lost between Sean and Black, but the reason remains unrevealed. Yes, Black abandoned Sean during a mission gone wrong. However, this does not seem to have been the root of their dislike for each other, which goes further back in time.
- Who is Gumpa? He owns a garage that serves as the gang's hideout and is in charge of the protesters' physical training. He knows how to shoot a gun and owns a pair of handcuffs. The most logical conclusion is that he is a former policeman. But who knows? Not me. Even one minute of this series is not dedicated to explaining this character’s backstory, although he is an important member of the gang, whom everyone treats with respect and thanks to whom White managed to fit in with the others.
Now let's move to the plot holes that are bigger than black holes.
- The extremely predictable twist revealed that Todd is the one who harmed Black. It became known that once upon a time the two of them were close, and that even now, when they stand on different sides of the social struggle, they cannot kill each other. This is all the information that the viewer gets. Why did Todd hurt Black so severely? What was their relationship prior to the split? Were they friends or lovers? Todd must have meant a lot to Black if Black cannot kill him even after Todd sent him to the hospital in a coma and deceived his twin brother. But who knows? Not me, which is pretty disappointing, considering that who hurt Black and why is the main mystery of the series.
- The gang spent the bulk of the episodes devising and executing missions to subvert Tawi's corrupt empire only for the series to get an open ending regarding this matter. We neither saw Tawi get overthrown nor stay in power. Unless the production team is aiming for a second season, this is a really underwhelming way to end the series.
2. Unnecessary relationships, onesided relationships, and confusing relationships.
- I believe that the GramEugene sub-plot was unnecessary. Not only did they have no chemistry, but also this turn of events did not do Eugene justice. She was an interesting character in her own right. I liked her quiet strength and her commitment to fighting social injustice through dance. The melodramatic love triangle only overshadowed her story.
- GramBlack was a hot mess. The initial episodes made it obvious that Gram cared for Black, and several of his interactions with White at the time hinted at a possible romantic attraction. Then, their relationship took an abrupt turn. I am not criticizing the production team's decision to make a change. However, they should have edited the script instead of patching things up along the way.
On a side note, I am actually glad that the GramBlack couple was dropped because I liked the enemies with benefits thing that Todd and Black have going on. I hope that it will be expanded on in a second season.
- Yok carried DanYok on his back from start to finish. I lost interest in this couple pretty quickly because they had almost no chemistry – I say almost because First managed to bring some passion to the romantic scenes – and I felt like Yok is the only one in love. Fluke did a great job in every scene but the romantic ones, though, so the problem is not his acting. The problem is the way in which the romantic scenes are written. Now that I am watching First's sizzling hot chemistry with Khaotung in The Eclipse, I realize that the script of Not Me did not do Fluke and him justice.

Nevertheless, I would like to recommend Not Me to every BL series fan out there. The criticism aside, it is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you root for White, Sean, their love story, and the gang's mission.

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Should have I expected more?

Before watching this series, I had high expectations because of the overall very positive reviews and the interesting plot.
Was I disappointed? Not really, but I think this series could have been so much more.
It started pretty well, and I was getting really invested in the story... but then it slowly became less interesting, and the plot holes started to pile up.
The whole "social commentary" message this show tried to convey was executed beautifully, and the diversity of the different characters surprised me in a good way. Besides that, everything was mid.

The story was sometimes very messy, and other times it kept going in circles. At one point, White just stops looking for the people who beat up his brother and forgets that's the main reason he's there with his friends. Tot, who's supposed to be the hidden villain, disappears in the middle of the show, and honestly, I forgot about him until the plot twist came.

The whole Gram-Eugene-Black situation was messy, and the way they decided to go with it wasn't good enough for me. It left a sour taste in my mouth. Also, unpopular opinion, I wasn't a big fan of the second couple, Yok and Dan. I get what they tried to portray, but I wasn't feeling for them. Maybe they were not my cup of tea? Either way, some of the decisions they made seemed irrational, and I felt like they got back together way too fast, given the situation.

The ending was very rushed, and it didn't conclude anything. It left behind so many loose ends and could have been so much better. I think I would enjoy a second season where they wrap up some of the plot holes and give the characters a proper ending.

In conclusion, this drama wasn't perfect, but it had its good moments. It is not for everyone, and depending on your personal preference, you might like it or not. For me, despite the original plot and powerful message, this drama had forgettable couples that didn't add much to the story.
The series had its strengths in its thought-provoking social commentary, diverse characters, and original plot. Although it had some flaws with messy storytelling and unresolved plot holes, it remained an engaging watch with its strong messages and unique elements, and I appreciated the overall positive aspects it offered.

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My favorite BL drama

This drama is a gem. One actor (Gun) playing two roles and he nailed them both. Off is also brilliant actor. Story is amazing. They could have really got in trouble for addressing so many social and political issues in Thailand but it's an eye opening series and to top that they are adding so many interesting characters and BL love story. It's like the director decided to take all controversial sides of society and put it in one drama. Neverending battle between poor and rich. Those in power vs controlled ones. Yeah addressing those issues is interesting enough. Even without BL part it would be an awesome drama but the romance between Gun and Off is adding so much to it. Music is very pleasant and scenes are shoot beautifully. Story is a little bit inconsistent sometimes and some plots are not resolved but for limited screen time they did amazing job.

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What a surprise!

I put off watching this one when I saw it in my YT recommendations because it's not my favorite BL pairing and I'd gotten a little burned out on the usual gmmtv fare. But I read the synopsis and thought it might be sort of interesting.

But it's unusual to see such overt political themes in BLs so I wasn't expecting it at all, and through most of it I was expecting some sort of redemption arc for the system the story sets as the villain. But insisted they really handled a lot of difficult questions with nuance and care.

Overall it was a great story done really well, the whole cast did a great job. I was really gripped by the characters and plot all the way to the end.

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