Only Friends (2023)

Wild Ride for a GMMTV Drama

Holy shit! I don't usually write reviews, but this show has got to be the messiest show I've ever seen. The more vou watch, the more vou understand the title of it.

Firstly, this is not for people looking for a typical 'romance' kind of drama. If you want your mouth wide open in every episode, crave intrigue, enjoy polyamorous relationships, and are into the shameless scenes this show is going to be top-tier for you. It offers adult content, opposites attract scenarios, and a complex narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One downside is watching Sand suffer for a dickhead junkie Ray for a long time, take care of him, always be there for him but still ended up getting played 💀💀💀. It's frustrating, but it adds to the emotional depth of the story.

The acting was phenomenal, especially for a Thai BL drama. Not a single actor was lacking in their performance. First and Khaotung, in particular, absolutely nailed their roles. Their portrayals were convincing and engaging that they elevated the entire show.

If you're up for a wild, intense ride that breaks away from conventional romance tropes, this drama is a must-watch.

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Please give us Season 2, in 2024

I did a second rewatch of this show & I have a better clarity on my thoughts on this show.

Mew - Mew is easily my favorite character, even though they try to make him the "token virgin" he's much more educated and smart than you would think, starting, when you think he's going to be on this journey of losing his virginity but instead, he's smart and calculated, he doesn't stoop to anyone's level to get even but he lets them know he means business.

Ray - Ray is just your typical sad boy, who is a mess because his mom passed, his dad wasn't the warmest to him and he's in a one-sided love with his best friend. Ray only likes Mew more than a friend because Mew shows kindness to Ray in a way no one else has till Sand but Ray is afraid that if he doesn't act upon his likeness towards Mew, he might lose him. He doesn't understand that Mew will be his friend regardless. With Sand, his falling in love with him but it scares him because he doesn't want to ruin anything so he ends up self-sabotaging himself by pushing Sand away but then bringing him back because he loves him. It's not said in the show but I can see Ray as Polysexual because he said he could love more than one person at once. It was kind of sad seeing Ray not stopping him when Mew wanted to try all these bad things because again Ray was afraid Mew would get mad and leave him.

Ray & Mew - If this was a different universe & series, I could see Ray & Mew as a couple in multiple shows because they do have good chemistry together and their club scene after Top was honestly hot.

Sand - Sand is just trying to survive and make money for himself to reach his dreams but got sucked in back Ray & is falling in love and it's scaring him because he knows how Ray is. I do like how he's smart and doesn't fall directly into Ray, he thinks things through but he can't get past Ray's puppy eyes.

Ton - Boston is your typical "I get what I want" person and he doesn't feel any sympathy for anyone else feelings, like what he did to Mew, Ray had to say "Aren't you going to say sorry" and he just said "sorry" because he felt he had to, but he never said he was completely sorry for what he did to Mew. However, when Mew threatened him with the clip, he knew that Mew held power and could ruin him at any second. He also didn't understand that Top didn't want him anymore so he should've just moved on, More or less did with Nick but he knew Nick was Falling for him and he kind of used it, he would say sweet things to Nick so he would stay and sleep with him, and he sleeps with Cheum'a brother knowing that people he sleeps with falls in love with him and he just can't see that he has that power.

Top - Top is just top, he fell in love with Mew right from the start but instead of just saying goodbye to Boston, he kept letting him get closer, he knew that Boston didn't want them together but Top believed what he said about Ray & Mew instead of just asking him. He also couldn't leave Mew alone to let him get over what Top did or just try to have a normal conversation, he kept following him and being there when Ray was there knowing that Ray hated him.

Cheum - This poor girl was just trying to live happily with her girlfriend, but instead she got roped in the middle of all her friend's drama and problems, how she didn't just say "screw" all of you and left is crazy to me

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Such a interesting fun messy show to watch

Watching this whole show was a massive roller coaster of emotions, they have such amazing acting and the cast did an amazing job executing this show. I loved every single character and I’m so sad for it to end, I miss them already.

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I loved all of the relationship duos, fights, and everything. Some of it made me so mad sometimes especially when the fights, but I never got bored once of this show. Personally Sandray was my favorite duo and whenever they fought it made me so angry or upset, I felt like I wanted to throw my phone!😭
They all were rollercoasters of their own in the relationships, but very enjoyable to watch and had me so worried.

After every episode, I always had something to rant about to my friends for hours. I even would rant so much it made 3 of my friends interested and now watching it. Even some kids who don’t sit next to me in class know the whole storyline to only friends cause I always wrap up every episode or even quote what they say on Monday when I see my friends.

All of the relationships were very cute and they had their chemistry, I’ve watched a decent amount of firstkhao since I’m a sucker for firstkhao, but this one was definitely one of my fav firstkhao. (Love them so much)

Another thing is normally when watching shows, I tend to get bored easily and skip a lot. Especially when I want to know what happens, but with this show I never skipped any parts and had my full undivided attention. Love you only friends you are my most favorite show now and will hold a special place in my heart 🫶

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Only Friends Review

I'm going be honest, I'm not a big fan of 18+ stuff, It was a good story. I like how their friendship and relationships where going,but I think tone it down a little on the sex parts. I really loved "Let's try" Khaothung made a hella good of song, it's always in my head and when I listen to it ,it reminds me of Only Friends. Love the chemistry, I felt bad for Nick when Boston didn't want more than just fwb. Mew and Top ,great couple I'll give them a 9.5/10 for that,it's just Top should have been honest you know. It has been a while since I watched it, but I did like it for sure.

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Only Emotional Damage

Every Saturday I was parked with my phone ready to inhale this show, episode by episode. Each week I laughed, smiled, and definitely screamed into my pillow.

But the last 2 episodes did me in and stripped this show from a 10 to a 9. Which isn't a big drop, but despite how upset episode 12, ESPECIALLY, made me, I can't rate it any lower. I might hate the ending, but overall I still loved this show. Each week it provided me so much anticipation and excitement.

I loved this messy show and all of it's messy characters... except you Boeing. Never you Boeing. Boeing was the downfall of the show for me. His entrance felt like unnecessary drama for couples who had already been THROUGH it and come out of the other side. By the time he came in and stirred up all the same drama we just recovered from it was like beating a dead horse.

Me thinking this series would end any different than it started: 🤡

In my delulu episode 12 would've looked like:
-Everyone gets their shit together
-Everyone makes up and is friends again
-Every couple is together and gets a HEA

I don't care how unrealistic that is! It's just what I wanted! Argue with the wall! 😂😂😂

The actors were INCREDIBLE. I couldn't have imagined a better cast. Khao did amazing on the OST also.

Here on MDL, I thoroughly enjoyed commenting each week with the viewers. This was such a fun little community to be apart of these last couple of months. Whether we shared the same opinions or not it was always a blast for me. The comments especially helped me process my experience with this last episode. 😂

I'm officially closing this book and going to touch some grass because my chest still hurts several hours later. 😂

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Everyone's a red flag and we're all colorblind

So. This is the perfect series if you want to have fun, not think too much, and just watch the trainwreck happen before your eyes. It's messy, it's toxic, everyone kisses everyone at some point, and there's some punching, pushing and yelling, too. Just great.
I have to say, this is so not my usual type of series to watch. To go from Cherry Blossoms After Winter to this was such a big jump it gave me whiplash, but I digress. What I mean is: even I, the utmost fluff enjoyer, had a good time watching this. I was invested all the way through.

I generally liked the couples. NickBoston takes the cake for me, the actors were a pairing I never saw coming but they have great chemistry nonetheless. Even with how toxic they were for each other, they had me actually rooting for them at one point. SandRay is also a great pairing. They're also toxic (I'm going to overuse this adjective, apologies in advance), but there's something so natural about the way they interact. April and Cheum were my absolute favorites - I love them. And TopMew I just didn't care for. After the cheating incident, Top just lost all my respect, and I lost interest in seeing them try to mend their relationship. Also, compared to the other two couples, the chemistry wasn't as strong (in my opinion), so that was also a factor.

I think the strong point of this series is its unpredictability. You never know which couples are safe, which ones are not - who's cheating on who with whom, who is whose ex, who has old unadressed feelings, etc etc. I had no idea where the plot was going for most of the series - and I think that's ok in this case. You just enjoy the drama as it comes. It's also as if they randomly chose two of the actors' names and had them make out for every episode, which was messy but entertaining. I swear, every possible combination was tried and tested (some of them multiple times). Even my boy Drake made an appearance (and got with two different people).

However, there are still aspects I wasn't entire sold on. As I said, neither Force nor Book's acting did it for me - they didn't look as into it as the other couples. I haven't seen their other series, so I cannot say if this is a problem they have in general or if it's just here. At the end, I've probably skipped (or skimmed over) most of their scenes. As for their characters, Top became irredeemable after cheating, and Mew lost himself (and also me) with his questionable bad-boy-act. I'm not saying I disapprove of the toxicity (there goes that word again), but rather how the series wanted me to like them, to ship them. How am I going to? There's no trust between them!
Anyway. I digress.
The intimacy scenes were okay. I also skimmed over them, but that's just because it's not usually what I like to watch. So, if you like them, go ahead, Only Friends has loads lol.

I recommend this series, definitely. Not one of my favorites, but it's enjoyable and keeps you on your toes.

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This show gave me anxiety but I loved it

Omgg this was a hot meeeess but in the absolute best way. All the characters are flawed and human and really just looking for Love and Companionship. Usually a messy show means that the plot is bad but Only Friends has to be the expectation for this. The show never lost its way. Yes it got messy and I had to watch through my fingers bcs omggg wtfff but all the characters always stayed true to themselves. Nothing gets brushed over. Emotions get felt! People get hurt, hearts broken but thats life. All the releashionships in this show get portrayed in a deeply human and flawed way. Showing that we enter releashionships and we may open ourselves up and even love someone but that dosent mean that the releashionship is perfect or that it will even last. Love takes so much more than just passion its hard work. Its commitment and always a choice made everyday anew. I hope our Only Friends Couples continue choosing each other.
The cinematography’s and music was also just chefs kiss so good. Someone needs a raise
Also i smell a season two or a special episode. Please please just something. So I can get over my bruised heart from all the pain.

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WHAT A WILD RIDE

Okay. This is going to be a wild review so please hold on to the ride and hear me out. Lets talk about each couple shall we?

1. TopMew
Hm.. what can I say? FORCE IS A ZADDY ❤️ and he looks good as fuck in this series. He actually open my eyes that he could actually play variety of roles and UM HELLO BOOK? YOU PIECE OF FINE ART. Anyway, TopMew is the main pairing I guess? I could say that their relationship is very very damn messy. I dont even know how to begin with their messiness. Its like you are trying to untangle hairs in a pile of hairs. The more you try to fix it, the messier it get. I would say that Top is toxic at first but he then have a character development which is beautiful by the way and now Mew is the toxic one. I am sorry but I really dont like Mew’s character towards the end. Yes, Top made a mistake but he keep on picking that shit up and act like he is a saint. Well you fucked up shit too so you two are the same. Its like calling the kettle that it is black. Anyway, the ending is fine just that Mix’s appearance just started to stir everything again LOL.

2. SandRay
This couple is fucked up too but given how fucked up the other pairings are, I could say that they are the most normal one in this series. Actually, Sand is the most normal one LOL. So Ray is an alcoholic and met bar singer, Sand whom helps him to overcome his addiction, basically helping him to become a better person. FirstKhaotung feels ARE SO REAL IN THIS SERIES IT HELPS TO MAKE UP FOR THE PREVIOUS SERIES THAT LACK OF HEAT. Trust me when I said Khaotung looks so hot and (slutty?) in this series. UGHHHH!!!!! I just love them! I like that Ray is trying to be a better person too from time to time and I like how he asked Sand to choose between him or Boeing and if Sand couldn’t chase his ex away then he would do it himself ( WE STAN A BADDIE ) . anyway, I like their ending the most though.

3. BostonNick
What I can say… I love the pairing but hate Boston’s character. This man is literally the definition of manwhore. He will fuck anything that is breathing ( as per quote by Cheum ). This type of person, will never settle down and he prefers to ride solo and avoid talking about his feelings. Nick on the other hand is such a sweet guy. CAN I JUST SAY HOW FINE NEO AND MARK ARE IN THIS SERIES? Like um HELLO??????? I never thought I can like Mark but welp, here I am :’). Anyway, Nick been giving Boston a lot of chance and when I said LOTS I MEAN LOTS but Boston been fucking every chance that Nick gave ( no pun intended ). I am sorry tired of watching Boston betray Nick, i act wanna slap him. Fr. I wish their ending could have the part Boston really changed into a better person and show Mew that he is capable in loving someone but welp, life isnt fair.

At the end of this series, I still feel like the whole thing is lots of mess and everything and everyone is always connected to each other and especially the end of the series just got me like “aight so we getting season 2 or what?” But knowing GMMTV there will be no S2. I feel like the series have their own charm and I like watching this kind of series that makes me pull my hair a few times at the twist. LOL LOVE IT ❤️

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It was so worth it to wait every week

What a ride!! Only friends, a group of friends with a lot of backstabbing, cant stay loyal, a lot of kissing and NC- scenes (mostly from Boston).

It was a very well written serie with a bunch of great actors. Everyone acted sooo good. My favorites were sandray and bostonnick. Almost everyone was a red flag and I loved it! Everyone kissed everyone and there were couples you wont usually ship.

It was the best serie this year (imo). Im gonna miss this. I hope we get a season 2!! I hope Boston comes back from New York and there is Mix who seems interested in Book's character. This is interesting!! Cant wait!!

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Damn that was Good!

Only Friends is a show with little to no flaws. It is modern so if you are not a fan of mature scenes or topics I can say to skip this one. It's a fun story that keeps you on the edge of your seat on what will happen next. The soundtrack was great, and the setting and direction were great. The actors did an amazing bringing their characters to life everyone has chemistry. From episode 1 to the Final I never got bored they always gave us something to make us excited in every episode, It was a happy ending yall and yeah kind of the Euphoria of Thailand but not as intense. A story you don't see often written about how some young people live and I love that.

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