Spare Me Your Mercy (2024)

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Jika kalian pengen nonton bL tapi tidak mau terlalu terasa bL alias punya bobot cerita yang kuat dengan konflik yang berbeda; Series ini adalah pilihan terbaik. Series ini punya beberapa nuansa misteri di dalamnya dengan vibrasi suspen, romansa bL tersedia namun sangat sedikit porsinya. Series ini menurutku ditujukan pada para penonton yang sedang merasa bosan dengan romansa bL tetapi masih ingin menontonnya dengan cara yang berbeda. Dari segi cerita, series ini punya bentuk cerita yang unik, anda pasti bisa menikmatinya. Beberapa scene mungkin akan membuat anda kebingungan, namun percaya seiring berjalannya waktu, anda akan memahaminya. Dari segi life meaning, series ini benar-benar menggunakan prinsip "perspektif" setiap orang punya keputusannya masing-masing dalam mengambil life meaning di series ini.

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One of the Most Entertaining Thrillers in 2024!

As the curtains close on Spare Me Your Mercy, the Thai BL series delivers a poignant exploration of morality, love, and loss. Adapted from Sammon’s novel Euthanasia, this melancholic drama probes the fine line between compassion and crime, framed by a chilling mystery involving rising deaths among terminally ill patients. Starring Tor Thanapob as Dr. “Kan” Kantaphat and JJ Krissanapoom as Police Major “Thiu” Wasan Khambunrueang, the series challenges viewers to grapple with the ethical complexities of life and death.

The show opens with a gripping investigation into stolen potassium chloride from a local hospital, setting the stage for a tightly woven web of suspicion. Potential culprits emerge, including Nurse Onanong (Fresh Arisara Wongchalee), Pharmacist Boss Chanchai (Aelm Bhumibhat Thavornsiri), Dr. Rin (Prim Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn), and Hospital Director Somsak (Gandhi Wasuwitchayagit).

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https://theblxpress.wordpress.com/2024/12/26/spare-me-your-mercy-series-review-ep-3-to-8/

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tor... you are an acTOR alright

overall, that was a satisfying story and has an ending that makes sense. for a show that highlights euthanasia, i like that they presented different people's views and perspectives on it and just let the audience know what they feel about it. it did not feel preachy at all. this is my first time watching tor who played dr. kan and i gotta say, that man can act oh my gosh. he was able to portray this compassionate doctor but in a blink of an eye, could turn into someone so sinister. his performance in the last episode was one of the best ones i've seen from thai media (not that i've seen a lot, i don't think) and even made me tear up. his chemistry with jj was great. with romance as a supporting narrative only here, their chemistry is still palpable. i wish it was developed more but i guess, they did the best they can with only 8 eps. there were times where the investigation and police scenes made me roll my eyes but hey, that's not really something new in fiction stories like this and it's not a crime series so it's fine. as a psychological thriller, i think this one did it successfully.

(it does make think.... do i really want to have the option of euthanasia for myself too or that's that me be being depresso idk... no really, i want it lol)

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Law vs. Love

Oh! This was a good series! I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did because I approach these shows free from everything, ignoring what everybody says and forming my own opinion about it, as sometimes I can get disappointed when people call a series a masterpiece and then...it's not. This was not the case.

The series drew me in from the beginning with the storyline and the amazing actors. The chemistry was felt from the two main actors from the get-go, and it wasn't cheesy as seen in most of the Thai BL's. I was more flabbergasted and awestruck by the flirting, if I must say so. It had me getting little jolts of surprises here and there (especially in episode three with two of the supporting characters), and if you can do that, then you know that the series is good.

The funny thing is before them telling me WHO was doing the murders (when you can tell it was not the doctor), I already figured it out. Usually that's something that turns me off, as there really is no more mystery left. But here in this series, the way that they showed us how it was this individual was unique, I guess, as it still was able to keep me here. I also wanted to know the personal reason for doing these murders. Only one thing passed me, and it was one of the supporting characters and who she really was in the story. And that was one of the plus things for me, as sometimes I am confused in these mystery dramas and don't know who did it until the end when I am being told who it was.

Now, it was the last episode that really got to me. I actually thought that Kan was going to get away with it and live happily ever after with Thiu. But this was not the case as Thiu finds out the truth and, of course, chooses the law over their love story. I will say that while I do understand, it surprised me a bit, as I thought it would have ended another way—and that's why I am impressed with this series.

It was neatly told in eight episodes and had me on the edge of my seat for each episode. If you are looking for something different with a great storyline and great actors, I suggest that you watch this.

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not a BL

first WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT ENDING?! I knew there were only 8 episodes and still I kept hitting next because SURELY THAT IS NOT THE END.

and yet- it fits. an ending as gray and ambiguous as the heart of the story. (but that didn’t stop me from knocking my rating down half a point from a solid 8 to 7.5 because I’m petty and HOW IS THAT THE END?!)

this is not a BL. if you are here expecting smoches and high jinx or angst and fists fights, please move on.

this is a complex story that should make you question how you feel about end of life care. The story does a good job of showing both sides of the argument it presents, without ever leaning too heavily in favor of one or the other. I found myself agreeing with almost everyone at one time or another.

recommended for: people who love suspense and plot twists you can see a mile away, people who like melodramas that make you question ethics and humanity.
(NOT recommended for people who need closure because COME ON with that ending!!)

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Desfecho decepcionante

Uma história muito bem contada e bem trabalhada. Cada episódio deixa a vontade de continuar assistindo sem intervalos.
O romance seria muito bem construído se não fosse pela clara falta de confiança entre ambos, Capitão Tew e o médico Kan. Não enchergo como o relacionamento pode ter sido desenvolvido se os dois não confiavam um no outro.
SPOILER
Até o momento em que descobre-se que o Dr Kan praticava eutanásia nos pacientes podemos perceber a falta de culpa ou responsabilidade pelos seus atos, ele até o fim acreditava que mesmo sendo contra a Lei Tailandesa ele tinha o direito de fazer o que fazia. Não sou contra a eutanásia, acredito no debate e na opinião do paciente e família. Mas o Dr Kan simplesmente se sentia no poder e não respeitava a visão dos outros.
Ele matou o farmacêutico assassino para encobrir seus crimes, inclusive sobre a mãe do seu “amado”. A série ainda mostra uma cena em que sua mãe sofria com o câncer numa tentativa de justificar os seus atos, porem só se soma aos demais indícios de que ele é na realidade um sociopata. Um narcisista, mentiroso crônico, com complexo de Messias (inflado pelas enfermeiras que o consideravam um santo), assassino em série ( até “troféu” da primeira vítima ele guardava).
O farmacêutico inspirou mais empatia que o médico sociopata .
Foi doloroso ver o capitão Wan sendo enganado pelo Dr Kan.

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A moral dilemma drama

This is a show about two people with strong values, trying to do the right thing. If you're reading this review before watching, just know that it's a very good show, that happens to have two men with feelings for each other. The focus on romance is just one aspect, not really the focus. It's quite serious, though there's small moments of humor and happiness, which I believe add more dimension. Without the moments of peace and joy, the characters would have been very flat. It is on the slow side, but I didn't find the pacing to drag. Eight episodes was perfect, imo. It told the story without any unnecessary side plots. If you're in the mood for something to make you think, give Spare Me Your Mercy a try.

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Welcome the Morally Grey

A very interesting series that tackles the sensitive subject of euthanasia and addresses the matter from every angle by exploring the perspectives of doctors, patients, nurses, family members and the state, without supporting a specific side. Every character is loyal to their beliefs and supports them through their own ideologies and experiences. As for the acting, it was really good from all the cast members. They portrayed their roles very well and the way they should.

For me, it was one of those series that could use a couple more episodes to flesh out the characters a bit more and make the flow of the story smoother without jumping from one scene to another. Even so, it's definitely a series worth watching if you like social issues represented and you usually enjoy a show with darker undertones.

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A mesmerizing and electrifying thriller

The romance ends up being left aside but on the other hand, we have one of the best Thai BLs of 2024. The intensity, the suspense, the character development and above all, the production of this series is impeccable.

The actors deliver memorable performances, the story is bold and is not afraid to explore the characters' mistakes and dilemmas, the photography is super stylish and the editing manages to maintain the suspense and create an electrifying climate of suspicion.

Some decisions that the characters make in the series are a bit stupid. Like the Boss killing everyone even with the police after him or him killing Somsak to exonerate Kan and then immediately killing again.

I think other points are poorly developed. Somsak and the forensic doctor knowing that Kan killed Phirot doesn't make much sense and the series never explores how they found out. Did Somsak simply see a photo and assume it was Kan?!!!

But there's no denying that Spare Me Your Mercy is the best Thai BL of 2024. The romance between the protagonists is weak and doesn't get much attention, but the actors deliver incredible chemistry and the script manages to overcome this problem.

The confrontation between Dr. and Thiu at the end is a bit rushed and I think it could have happened earlier. But nothing beats the beauty, subtlety and symbolism of the final scene where Thiu leaves a flower in Kan's handcuffed hand. A flower that symbolizes forgiveness.

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La trama que mezcla misterio, policiales y romance de por si es mí punto débil, y no solo se trataba de un caso criminal, si no de una discusión sobre la moral de la eutanasia, del derecho a morir dignamente, frente a lo ilegal de esta práctica. Este tema es el protagonista de la historia, y es demasiado interesante como lo fueron llevando. Lo que me pasó y supongo que muchos estarán de acuerdo, es que la problemática fue tan protagónica que los momentos de romance quedaron cortos, la pareja fue linda pero sentí que hubo demasiado potencial entre ambos que no fue utilizado por ser contadas las escenas de romance, ya que sus interacciones fueron más por la desconfianza y la resolución del caso, siempre sentí muy tirante y deshonesta la relación, hasta el último capítulo, el cual sufrí pero ame, porque nos dieron el "te amo" más sincero de todos. Thiu lo amo con todas sus verdades por primera vez en la serie, pero cumplió con su deber.
Visualmente es espectacular, cada escena se aprecia en todos los sentidos por la actuación, dirección, música y detalles, está muy bien hecha. Algún capitulin más para desarrollar la pareja es lo único que me faltó de esta serie, pero es una joyita.

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I'm really into Thanapob in this series

I was most intrigued by Thanapob in this series. Thanapob(Kan) truly impressed me. He totally outshone his co-star. The suspense, moral dilemmas, and the epilogue to the story are also worthy of high praise. This series is one of the rare cases where the final episode is actually interesting to watch. Usually, series end with a drawn-out happy ending, but the epilogue in this one is more like something you'd read in a book. The script and the story are interesting, but throughout the series, there are often questions about the characters' motivations. In my view, this is the director's fault. It's their job to ensure that the characters' actions on screen appear convincing and well-reasoned. Despite this drawback, the series is simply fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised by Thanapob's ability to transform himself. I've seen him in Midnight Museum, but I wouldn't have recognized him in this series at all. If you like an actor but can't recognize them in different roles, then they're a good actor.

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Gays, eutanasia y un caso policial. ¿Donde firmo?

Empezar la serie y ver esos paisajes y esas tomas es un si rotundo. Siento que gracias a la serie no solo me puedo meter en la historia que sea sino que me permite viajar y transportarme a Tailandia a una región que no sea su capital, que puede ser una forma de marketing y de promocionar el turismo? Me han comprado definitivamente y es que se lo acepto. Me parece la mejor forma de fomentar el turismo. Es que, aparte que te metan cosas de la cultura, estilo la procesión funeraria o los distintos ritos funerarios que hay (me refiero con la muerte de Zapa y como todos van y esperan fuera de la casa y ves aunque sea brevemente un poco de la cultura) es algo que como extranjera que ve series tailandesas me gusta mucho y me produce mucha curiosidad porque me hace querer aprender más de sus ritos, costumbres y tradiciones. (Si alguien se está leyendo está reseña, primero de todo gracias y acepto recomendaciones de series donde se pueda ver más cosas de la cultura de Tailandia).

Las actuaciones de todos los personajes me parecen buenas , no hay nadie que diga, para cariño que no sabes actuar. Y lo siento pero hay muchos Bls que eso pasa, que por muy buena que sea la serie siempre hay alguien que da cringe ver su actuación.
Me reafirmo en mi idea que los mejores BLs están protagonizados por parejas que no son fijas. No me cansaré de decir que las parejas fijas en la industria Tailandesa del BL son una lacra y que entorpecen en muchos casos el desarrollo de los actores, ya que les encasillan en ciertos roles aparte de fomentar un fanatismo tóxico y delulu.

Me encanta el cliché aunque es malísimo para mi persona "right person , wrong time" pero es que no puede terminar de otra forma. Ya que estás haciendo las cosas bien tienes que terminarlas bien. Por eso para que tenga sentido la historia y las historias que nos estan contando de los personanjes Tew tiene que arrestar al doctor por practicar la eutanasia (no legal en Tailandia).

Me ha gustado mucho como ha tratado el tema de la eutanasia, como firme defensora, no me parece que hayan dicho algo discordante o algo que me escandalizase es por ello que me parece una serie muy buena con dialogos y reflexiones muy buenas relativas al derecho de la muerte digna y como a veces la ley va por detras de la sociedad o que no llega a cubrir ciertas demandas de la población. No siento que sea una serie pro-eutanasia, porque considero que hay personajes de ambos pensamientos . Asimismo la actuación y el pensamiento del farmaceutico en contraposicion del doctor , muestran las formas entender la eutanasia y como el farmaceutico en sí no seguia como los preceptos de la eutanasia.

Este tipo de series que tienen unos escenarios espectaculares , buenas actuaciones, historias con sentido y reflexivas me encantan. Probablemente para mi sea este el mejor BL tailandes que me haya visto.

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