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janv. 31, 2024
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A RomCom with too much Com and not enough Rom

This is pretty much the tale of how two stalkers fell in love with each other. Pi stalked Mork's best friend and Mork stalked him back, so basically a kids' version of Lost in the Cloud (if you know you know lol).

I feel like this series had a few plot hooks that went nowhere, like that whole thing about Nan having problems at home or in the very last episode where he talks about having an impossible love. I saw in the comments on youtube that's a reference to the novel where Nan is in love with his step-brother or something... but if they weren't gonna develop into it, this should've never made it into the script in the first place. I guess they just didn't have enough budget for Mix to appear in every episode lol.

Now about Mork... this dude pissed me off so bad, he stepped all over Pi's boundaries over and over again. At some point he just found Pi's adress and started showing up at his door uninvited???? By the end of the series it was getting harder and harder to root for him. "You shouldn't care about what people say about you, just get off the internet for a while" idk man how about YOU stand up for the guy you promised to care for and protect??? GO KEEP YOUR CRAZY FANS IN CHECK!!!! he was so bold all the time, but bc he took pleasure in people calling them boyfriends, he allowed them to keep on with the craziness. I liked him way better at the beggining of the series bc i really enjoy the rivals to lovers trope where just one of them is the rival and the other is already a lover lol his teasing at the first few episodes was top tier.

Moving on... the secondary couple did the secondary couple's job PERFECTLY: distract the audience when the main couple was being insufferable (and in this show, that happened WAAAAY too often). I got so excited everytime i saw those two black bars showing up at the top/bottom of the screen bc it meant Dueanmeen moments were coming up!!! And btw Duean was a TOTAL SCENE STEALER in this series. He had the funniest lines and moments and his Duean vs. Narrator segments were HILARIOUS. Pi being in denial about liking Mork for 10 episodes meanwhile Duean quickly realizing he likes Meen bc Meen smiled so cutely it gave him a b0ner was PEAK secondary couple behavior LMAO. They always know how to get the show on the road and i don't think i'd be able to get through this whole series without them.

Even though this show relied a bit TOO MUCH on cringe humor and second-hand embarassment, it was really funny and it made me cackle more often than not. It's a solid watch if you want something you can just relax and enjoy mindlessly (and if you ignore the fact that Mork was only able to get together with Pi bc he wore him down like a 2010's sitcom protagonist. Ted Mosby and Leonard Hofstadter style lol.)

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Sweet & Hilarious

I had little to no expectations going into Fish Upon the Sky, as I found the trailer and concept pretty underwhelming and cliché.

Its one those dramas you can literally watch with your eyes closed, I found it really sweet and funny most of the times, and the characters worked well together. This is absolutely one of, if not, THE funniest GMMTV series I've seen. I find a lot of the delivery comedy wise in GMMTV series to be a little cringe and sometimes hard to find funny, but this series does not have that problem in the slightest. Although Pi and Mork have some really funny scenes, especially towards the beginning, the humor really shines in the "Story of a fifth-year student" scenes with Meen and Duen. Both of them have really perfect comedic timing, and the ridiculousness of their scenes are so fun to watch!

If you are looking to have a lot of fun, see one of the best sibling relationships I've seen on a drama in a while, and aren't looking for a cinematic masterpiece, this show might be for you. For all its faults I don't regret any time I've spent watching it.

Overall: It was a sweet and funny drama, that you could watch without any thought process to it.

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Captivating Characters Shine Despite Flawed Plot: A Review of Fish Upon The Sky

— This review will be detailed and comprehensive. It reflects my personal observations and interpretations. If you disagree with or do not enjoy my review, feel free to write your own. I also suggest reading this review after watching the show, as it may contain spoilers.


This series successfully pulled me out of a drama slump, for which I am grateful. However, as it reached its conclusion, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and as though something was missing. There was an expectation for something to occur or be resolved that ultimately did not happen, leaving me feeling somewhat robbed.

PI'S CHARACTERIZATION

— Pi's character is thoughtfully crafted and easily relatable, particularly for those who have experienced the difficulties of self-acceptance and navigating their sexuality. His backstory, characterized by low self-esteem and self-destructive tendencies, adds layers of complexity to his personality. Even as he undergoes a glow up, Pi continues to confront the lasting impact of his past. His path of self-discovery, marked by confusion, identity crisis, and shame, mirrors the real-life challenges that many individuals encounter while grappling with their sexual orientation.

— Pi's character embodies a constant battle between compassion and self-destruction. He cares for others but struggles to be kind to himself, evident in his relationship with Mork. His communication issues and tendency to isolate himself highlight his internal struggles. While his character development is commendable, the abrupt ending left me wanting more. Despite its flaws, Pi's captivating story resonates deeply, making him my favorite character in the series.

MORK'S CHARACTERIZATION

— Mork's charismatic presence immediately caught my attention, drawing me in with his effortless charm. Despite creating a fake social media account to interact with Pi, which could be seen as cowardly, it revealed Mork's strong desire to be close to Pi, even if it meant hiding his true identity. Throughout their relationship, Mork consistently showed genuine love and care for Pi, offering attention and emotional support.

— Despite Mork's sincere efforts, his persistent disregard for boundaries and refusal to accept rejection led to frustration and conflicts. While his determination to express his feelings is admirable, it often overlooks Pi's wishes and the consequences of his actions. Mork's relentless pursuit of Pi, although well-intentioned, can become overwhelming and pushy. It is important to prioritize Pi's autonomy and allow him the space to process his emotions and make his own decisions regarding their relationship. Ultimately, it is up to Pi to decide whether to reciprocate Mork's feelings, and Mork should respect whatever outcome unfolds.

— Mork's actions in Episode 8 displayed a lack of sensitivity and consideration. If he truly cares about Pi, he should prioritize Pi's comfort and well-being above everything else. Allowing their personal photos to be shared without their consent by their obsessed and toxic shippers shows a clear disregard for Pi's privacy and consent. This not only caused distress to Pi but also contributed to the spread of misinformation and misunderstandings about their relationship status. It is crucial for Mork to demonstrate respect for Pi and take responsibility for the consequences of his actions.

— Mork's active involvement with the shippers and his decision to participate in an exclusive interview with them can be interpreted as endorsing their actions. By providing them a platform, he unintentionally validates their intrusive behavior and neglects to safeguard Pi's privacy. Mork's actions send a message that the shippers' conduct is acceptable, potentially encouraging them to persist in their invasive practices.

— Mork's behavior in Episode 11 greatly upset me. Pi is still struggling with his sexuality, burdened by insecurities, self-doubt, and a sense of worthlessness due to the bullying and hatred he has endured. While Mork claims to care about Pi's decision and expresses willingness to be patient, his actions contradict his words. He indirectly pressures Pi to reveal their relationship to everyone, disregarding Pi's discomfort. Despite Pi consistently showing his unease, Mork consistently overlooks it. The advice Mork gave Pi when confronted with his feelings of unworthiness in their relationship felt shallow. Mork spoke without fully grasping Pi's situation. While it may be easy for Mork, it is not the same for Pi. Mork failed to demonstrate the patience necessary in their relationship with Pi.

— At times, Mork's inability to fully understand Pi's emotional struggles can be frustrating. Despite his good intentions, his actions often fail to address the underlying causes of Pi's insecurities and self-doubt. Mork's need for reassurance and validation can unintentionally create pressure on Pi, who is already navigating a complex journey of self-discovery.

— However, despite his flaws and occasional missteps, Mork's genuine love and care for Pi cannot be denied. He has shown his commitment to Pi by enduring challenges and standing by him during difficult times. Their relationship, although imperfect, has weathered storms and grown stronger. However, it is important to note that while many consider Mork a green flag, my perspective is that he falls more into the category of a yellow flag, neither fully positive nor negative.

— Furthermore, the portrayal of Mork's character in the series felt lacking. There was a noticeable absence of weaknesses and vulnerability in his persona. Mork consistently maintained a confident demeanor and personality throughout the entirety of the show. It would have been beneficial to witness more depth and complexity in his characterization, allowing him to feel more relatable and human.

SECOND LEAD COUPLE

— The relationship between Meen and Duean in the series is incredibly adorable. Meen's clingy and cute behavior around Duean, and Duean finding it hard to resist Meen's charm. Their relationship doesn't face many obstacles and progresses naturally. They embrace their emotions and live in the present moment. It was amusing to see Duean constantly deny his feelings for Meen, only to eventually fall for him in the end.

— Duean's character provided the most laughter with his natural humor, loudness, and unfiltered speech. He has a tendency to say whatever he wants without hesitation. Meen, on the other hand, is naturally cute and sometimes clueless, but his innocence doesn't become annoying. Throughout the series, Meen displays moments of maturity despite his childlike and naive demeanor. When Duean pressured him to drink and experience adulthood, Meen confidently refused to give in to the peer pressure. He knows himself well and stands up for what he believes is right. While Meen and Duean's relationship is undeniably cute, it feels somewhat disconnected from the main plot of the drama. Their storyline creates a separate universe that doesn't have much relevance to the overall plot. The only connection seems to be that Duean and Pi are brothers, while Mork and Meen are also brothers. This connection allows for some interaction between the characters, but beyond that, their storyline doesn't contribute significantly to the overall plot.

THE KITTY GANG

— The Kitty Gang, comprising Yok, Koh, James, and Jeans, truly brought comedy to the series. Their jokes and presence enhanced the scenes, making them more enjoyable and humorous. However, beyond their comedic roles, I genuinely appreciated their friendship. They never judged Pi and provided unwavering support during his glow up. Whether Pi or Duean needed assistance, the Kitty Gang was always there for them. Moreover, they offered meaningful advice to both Pi and Duean, adding depth to the story. The Kitty Gang not only fulfilled their comedic purposes but also contributed to the overall richness of the narrative.

OVERALL RATE: 6.5/10

This series is a hilarious and laughter-inducing watch. The chemistry between the main couples is fantastic and feels incredibly natural. Initially, the plot is easy to follow, but as the story progresses, it becomes repetitive with the recurring theme of Mork's unrequited love for Pi. This repetitive narrative continues until the final episode, which unnecessarily prolongs the plot and stretches it thin. The show also delves into the toxic culture of shipping, highlighting the wrongdoings of fans who stalk and misinterpret the relationship between Mork and Pi. It sheds light on how these fans glorify and romanticize situations that aren't based on genuine love. One particularly satisfying moment is when Pi confronts the shippers about their misconduct. It showcases his courage in setting boundaries and standing up for himself, as their actions make him feel uncomfortable and unsafe. The invasion of privacy, with pictures of him and Mork being posted all over social media, including his personal space, is a clear example of stalking and potentially criminal behavior.

Initially, I was impressed that this show addresses the issue of shipping culture, particularly within the BL actor community. It highlights the importance of respecting an individual's decision to keep their sexuality private, as Pi is not yet comfortable with publicly outing himself. However, towards the end, I was disappointed. I had hoped that the series would delve deeper into the discussion and confrontation heads on. Unfortunately, during Mork's birthday celebration, all the shippers gathered and turned the event into a fan gathering. They proceeded to display pictures of Mork and Pi, proudly claiming their contribution to the relationship. This undermined the show's attempt to address the issue of toxic shipping culture, rendering it somewhat pointless. The events at Mork's party were highly inappropriate and gave the shippers a false sense of importance in MorkPi's relationship. In reality, their actions only worsened the situation.

I strongly dislike the MorkBam ship as a way to conceal their actual relationship. It is a confusing and problematic approach to hide their true feelings. Bam's overly friendly, or rather, flirtatious behavior is often inappropriate and excessive. What bothers me even more is that Mork allows Bam to initiate these advances, seemingly accepting her flamboyant flirting, despite being in a committed relationship with Pi. I can understand Pi's frustration with their dynamic because whenever the three of them are together, it unintentionally makes Pi feel invisible and like a secondary character. Additionally, Bam's lack of a sincere apology for her actions adds to the unresolved nature of the storyline, making the ending poorly written. The way they simply pair Bam with another boy and move on with her life, as if she didn't do anything wrong, infuriates me. Moreover, the fact that shippers will likely continue to obsess over and invade the privacy of another couple is disheartening. I had hoped that the show was advocating for something meaningful, but it all seems to have been in vain.

I would also like to mention Muang Nan's character, as I believe he had the potential to be so much more. He is charismatic and brings life to any scene he's in. However, it feels like his character was primarily used as a bridge between Mork and Pi. While I understand that this was his purpose in the plot, it seemed like that was his ONLY purpose. Once Mork and Pi started their relationship, Muang Nan was hardly seen throughout the series and only made a reappearance in the last episode. It felt like his character was discarded after serving his purpose, which is something I didn't appreciate. Muang Nan had the potential to be a well-developed character in his own right, but unfortunately, he wasn't given the opportunity to shine.

When it comes to the acting, the romantic moments were executed excellently, and the chemistry between the leads was evident even through their glances. However, in the heavier and sadder scenes, I didn't quite feel the emotions that were intended. While the actors are undoubtedly talented, I believe they could have given more and put in more effort, particularly in the scene where Mork embraces Pi in the rain. This scene was meant to be symbolic and climactic, but unfortunately, it didn't evoke the emotional resonance for me.

I absolutely adored the scene in which the title "Fish Upon The Sky" is mentioned and Pi affectionately refers to Meung Nan as his "Fish Upon the Sky." This reference beautifully captures Pi's feelings towards Meung Nan, as he sees their relationship as something unattainable. I was deeply moved by Mork's explanation of falling in love, using the metaphor of flowers. He eloquently stated that if you find the flowers beautiful and enjoy admiring them, it signifies an interest or liking. However, if you desire to possess the flowers, it becomes an obsession. True love, according to Mork, is when you want to nurture and care for the flower, allowing it to grow. This heartfelt moment melted my heart and added a poignant depth to the story.

This series is filled with humor and features endearing characters. Pi's struggles with communication, tendency to withdraw, and keeping one foot out the door, combined with Mork's lack of patience, understanding, and self-centered mindset, raise red flags in their relationship. However, despite these flaws, I cannot deny the undeniable chemistry between them that made me squeal with delight. I am pleased that each couple in the series ultimately found their happy ending, despite the numerous challenges they faced along the way. However, its major flaw lies in its poorly constructed plotline. While it starts off strong, it soon becomes repetitive and dragged out, leading to unresolved resolutions by the end. I would recommend this series primarily for beginners who are interested in exploring the romance BL genre. However, for those who have watched a substantial amount of BL series and have higher standards, this show may not meet their expectations.

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Very cute, funny, and sweet! A must re-watch!!!!

Love it!!! So cute, entertaining and funny! I was having a long depressive day (aka week, I mean month) and this was the cure!
As if the characters aren't already cute and the sweetness of the romance that gives you a toothache (Pi is a dentist so he can fix this for you!), the level of comedy makes it twice as entertaining. And I really really need a boyfriend irl like Mork, he's so perfect and a very good flirt, every time he teases Pi I get all kinds of butterflies and dragon flies in my stomach, I bet Pi's physical/shaking reaction to Mork's flirting isn't acting but real reactions lmaooooo bc I felt the same way from behind the screen

Anyways this is such a stress free drama that I'll definitely rewatch when I'm having a tough day (I mean week..), its one of my all time favorites now!

yes the title is kinda funny but it actually has a very sweet meaning that will be explained in the drama.

Just wanted to share the love I feel for this cuteness overload drama!

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This was an good series.

This series at times felt very long trying to tell the story. The character lead Pi was not at times not at all likable, but finally got better towards the end. I loved Mork and felt bad for him for all he was willing to do to be with Pi, who was just annoying towards him and never saw what was right in front of him. I wish they did a better job of telling this story. The side characters were fun to watch but there was too much comedy and felt like the actors were trying so hard to be funny at times. I would have loved to see more tender moments between them. I did like that they did start to show growth and development over time, but felt it dragged on a bit too long to get to the best parts of the series. In my opinion, the series was a bit rushed at some points and then got slow at others, wish they did a better job with the flow. It's horrible when you rush to give it an ending on the last episode. The balloon ending was a beautiful touch, I did like that they showed you what they were like 2 years later.

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Omg SO cute!~

This was SO cute mannn! I saw videos of people reviewing this series on YouTube and decided to check it out.

This series had such a 2ghether vibe. Reminded me SO much of 2gether. Mork being sarawat and Pi being tine. Mork was SO adorable and honestly at times I felt bad for him, cause Pi did treat him horribly in some episodes. I loved that he still chose to stay at Pi's side and never leave him. Pi was Tine x1000. He was much feistier and took a while to open up to Mork.

What urked me about Pi was that he never believed Mork at all. Anyone could see that Mork was the type of person that would never hurt or do things to hurt someone. ALSO I hated the two 2 people that would film Mork and Pi without their consent. it's wrong to do so and it's also a HUGE invasion of privacy.

Also! I loved that it focused solely on Mork and Pi. No irrelevant side couples to ruin the flow of the story. Pi's brother and Morks brother was a cute addition to the mix, BUT it wasn't wasted screen time.

I love this series so muches~

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Not bad for a GMM BL

My usual disclaimer would go here, but I am not putting it because I have an MDL friend who just loves to tease me about them (you know who you are)

If you are asking yourself...Should I watch this? The short answer from me would be yes. Between this and Tonhon Cholatee--another series from GMM, I will say that Fish Upon the Sky is 1000xs better and that's saying a lot. So if you watched that other drama, I don't see why you won't like this one. But we all have different tastes and likes.

What can I say...I have a love and hate relationship with GMM because they are notorious for having some excellent dramas but dropping the ball somewhere along the journey.

Fortunately, they have been doing relatively okay with the past release of A tale of 1000 stars and the follow-up with this drama. (Tonhon Cholatee do not exist in my mind)

Fish upon the sky is a very formulaic Romantic Comedy that is geared towards a younger crowd, so if you aren't into that sort of thing, this isn't going to be for you. I personally found that though the drama was lacking in many places, it was cute and fun to watch when I had nothing to do.

The characters are memorable, some in a good way others ...eh not so much. While many liked Mork, I personally found him to be way too pushy and kind of the opposite of what he was selling to Pi. His whole "caring for a plant" speech truly made me see him as being the one who was obsessive and not Pi with his crush on Nam. I still got to admit though that Mork had some really good moments, but he fu&&& up so many times too.

What I really liked about this drama was Pi and the social commentary on how social media, bullying, and invasion of privacy really affect the mental wellbeing of an individual. Pi struggled so much with low self-esteem, social anxiety, and distrust of others. Phuwin played him so well and though his crying face was too comical to be taken seriously, I still rooted for him from the get-go. He has so many character flaws that made him super relatable.

One of my gripes was with the fujoshi gang... especially in the last episode. Mork sort of forcing Pi to accept their relationship public to satisfy the Fujoshis was kind of voyeuristic in a sense. I couldn't help but feel kind of frustrated because a relationship between him and Pi has two people not the rest of their school body. There was no need to confirm anything with them. That was just so...I wanted to just scream at them "mind your FU*** business"

And again we villainized the female character for the sake of drama. Though her character in the novel does something similar, there was really no need to create such a conflict. The conflict of Pi's mistrust and unsureness of his relationships with Mork was more than enough and they could have expanded on that and worked on them getting over that hurtle.

Overall, it was a good fluffy drama. I am in the minority, but I actually liked Duen and Meen...and their friends were hilarious too.

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Funny and somewhat fresh

The show was very funny and refreshing the first half of the series but kinda strayed away a little bit when it got deeper into the relationships between the main couple and side couple. I really did like the concept of Pi and Morks story and as for Duean and Meen, just my honest opinion, some scenes i couldn't care less about. Their story is just ok for me. Though Mork and Pi really make it up because their chemistry is strong and they look so good together. Overall i liked the concept of the show but the execution of it might be a bit off for me. I just really wish we could have had more cute and romantic scenes with Mork and Pi. Because it took so long for them to be together and then the episode after they get together there's more issues? I just wanted more cute scenes in the series like i said. Acting overall is good. Phuwin is the stand out for me. Excellent actor and so cute as well. Pond did a good job as well and def. eye candy for the show. Overall, currently, the series is a good watch.

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Kinda Different

Ok so classic of GMMTV to overuse some material but the story in general was something I don't recall ever seeing and even if I have, they still managed to make this series SUPER CUTE. I do think Pi was a bit bratty and selfish but I'll let that slide. There were visuals all around and the ending was nice and fluffy with plenty of humor to balance the entire series. They even gave the side couple decent screen time. I don't think it needs a S2 and I'd recommend to anyone new to BL, wants little drama and/or enjoys cute fluffy romance.
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Nothing special

Once again GMMTV gives us a fairly standard BL that matches most of their previous BL stories so far.
The main couple with Pi and Mork had good moments, especially when Pi tried to get out his shell because of Mork but for the most part I found this couple a bit annoying. Pi surely lacks some confidence, actually he might be one of the least confident characters I've seen recently and with a single bad comment on social media, he crumbles. Yes, I agree cyber bullying is one of the worst things these days and many countries have no regulations or harsh punishments to those who do it. But Pi's case is a bit extreme because he really goes down the drain. Mork had sweet moments but for many parts of the series I found him way too pushy and trying to force Pi to love him... Pi surely lacked confidence but Mork had plenty of it.

The other couple of Duen and Meen had also nice moments with Meen being so innocent and Duen being the total opposite but then being capable of changing to improve as a person. However, the acting was not exactly the best for this couple as Louis is making his acting debut and Neo has been at GMMTV for a while but never has had a major role as the lead actor. He appeared in the Frank-Drake disaster of "My Tee" and then in some other series as a supporting actor. This time I found his acting a bit exaggerated (which I'm sure was the cue from the director) and to show some contrast with Meen being so mild-mannered and calm. But, aside from a few parts that were nice, like when Duen confesses to Mork that he likes Meen because he has helped him become a better person or when he apologizes after forcing Meen to drink alcohol at a bar, the rest were fairly standard GMMTV BL situations for the secondary couple that barely has screentime because the main couple is more important.

Then the extra characters were mostly unnecessary, starting with Nan. I know he was Pi's original love interest but it felt as if the character was there just to set up the second part of the series with Pi discovering his feelings for Mork. And also, I'm not sure about filming schedules, but it felt that Mix was included in this series after his successful debut in Tale of 1,000 Stars. Bam was the usual BL girl character but with a bit of a twist because she starts by helping Mork get Pi, then she changes and becomes another cyber-bully in the final episode when she realizes she really likes Mork and then, she changes again from part 1 to part 2 of ep. 12 into helping Mork get Pi, again... I don't understand why can't we get a single female character in GMMTV BL stories that is not super crazy or super angry because she was dumped by main actor or tries to do bad things to split them up or is just a moral support character like Ciize was to Khaotung in another mediocre GMMTV show, Tonhon Chonlatee.

Duen's friends were totally unnecessary as they provided a few funny moments but nothing else really. And again, why is it that we have a standard type of parents in these BL stories? Just like the girl, the parents are either totally against their son being gay/liking another boy so they become super angry and try to split them up OR the parents act like cheerleaders supporting their son 100% and want him to be in a gay relationship because they love the other guy OR, like we had in this series, just random actors filling a few minutes of screentime... I remember seeing them in the first episodes but then I don't think I saw them again... no advice, no cheerleading, no nothing... Duen being the older brother (as the actual older brother was away at university) acted like a father for some scenes, so it was another poorly written aspect of this story. And finally, the two annoying fujoshis trying to ship Pi-Mork and Bam-Mork were completely unnecessary and even on the edge of harassing/stalking. GMMTV seems to like to include these characters to "ship" the main couple (see yet another mediocre series, "The Shipper" for another example) but it becomes annoying when they are the ones promoting the cyber bullying, stalking, etc.

In the end, the series had some nice moments but for the most part it is another mediocre GMMTV series... better than some other GMMTV BLs, that's for sure... but nothing that special.

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Cute, extremely well produced BL, that almost got everything right, took a step in the right direction, but then countless steps back.

It presents two different romance stories - one more lighthearted with lots of comedy, and the other showcasing the potential hardships that can hold someone back before they are able to accept the love. Pi's character for sure will become one of my favorite BL main leads. The writing did a good job in presenting someone who has low self-esteem and is aware of it. Some of his lines were truly hard-hitting and perfectly illustrated what he was dealing with.

Sadly, the characters' writing suffers from "2gether syndrome" when writers, for some strange reason, decide to ruin the writing for the sake of an artificial conflict and more dRaMa. With 2gether Sarawat was the victim in episode 11, here it's Mork, with the painful writing in episode 8 and our poor girl Bam later on. It was truly hard for me to root for the main couple after a few questionable scenes and decisions that were made on Mork's side, but as it is with BLs - you learn how to ignore some mistakes for the sake of the overall enjoyment.

The thing that the show for sure needs to be prized for is the production and editing. As a viewer, I don't really expect much from BLs on that side - you get used to the fact a lot of BLs look cheaper compared to other dramas, and there is not much attention to detail. Not here though. I was truly amazed with the quality. I never take screenshots while watching BLs, because, realistically speaking, rarely ever is there anything to screenshot. And yet, I have a full folder of pictures from Fish Upon The Sky. Hopefully this will become the standard in the production quality.

And here comes one flaw, that is a flaw no matter how you look at it: the shippers. What bothered me the most was not even their toxicity, but the fact the writer was not sure how they wanted to present them - as a toxic or comedic harmless duo. The powerful scene between them and Pi was completely disregarded in later episodes and I was truly confused. What exactly am I supposed to get from it? What is the message? Is there even any message?

Overall, it’s quite an enjoyable ride. There were bits that frustrated me to the core, but that's the beauty of watching any drama - they evoke emotions in us, whenever positive or negative. It's a show I would for sure recommend if someone asks for some BL suggestions. It's an easy watch with some good qualities that will keep you interested.

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juin 25, 2021
12 épisodes vus sur 12
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Globalement 8.5
Histoire 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10

The chase was way too long but still worth it

This was such a cute bl and a personal fav so far this year. Gmm usually tries to hard with there comedic shows and it just comes off cringe but this i genuinely laughed which is something i was give gmm for accomplishing.

Pi and Mork are by far the cutest bl couple I've seen since cairo and gav. They have such good chemistry and even when you felt frustrated by the choices pi made along the way you still felt he needed more time to figure out his feelings and thats normal.

Muang nan oh wow what a man i completely love him, mix did a great job in capturing such a wonderful person and im glad to see that gmm is using him in a good way.

The actors playing pi,mork,deuen and meen did a really good job and i hope to see all them in future bls together or any show especially Mork.

In term of the story a really fun and cute story and i personally wanna see more bls like this that are just cute and fluffy nothing too dramatic.

The ost is my fav ost I've listened to this year especially mix's song thats been on repeat.

Yeah so overall really cute show and maybe you'll feel cringed out by some scenes but thats gmm so you take what you get. So everyone go watch and enjoy it won't disappoint :)

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