The Sign (2023)

A SECOND SEASON ANNONCED AT THE END CREDIT !!!

This series is fantastic. Not only its a mix of everything you love in action and fantasy series, but make it BL is even better.
The chemistry between the two is amazing. The s.x scenes (mostly in their head at the beginning of the series) are not "shocking" for regular public. It's more romantic.
The story is also fantastic. Well written to the end, you can not be disappointed.
What exited me is that after watching the last episode (12), they had a preview of a second season with a new bad guy, this time related to Phaya.

The other thing I have to say is how amazing Saint Suppapong is. As an actor, who didn't have a little crush on him in the drama Why R U? But here, he's the Executive Producer for this drama with A Natthaphong as Director. Saint is not really an BL actor of producer, and you can see the "straight touch" on this drama. Even if its a BL, the element of action and sci-fi are really taken seriously, so it doesn't look kitch. The only thing I didn't like is the "cross dressing" of Tharn as a woman (he was a woman in his previous life) like we wouldn't have understood. I think that was a mistake. They could have show the link, and then tell the story in his woman form.

Other thing that suggest a second season is all the other powerful people that appeared but we don't know who they really are like the mysterious woman at the restaurant, or the man at the end of ep12. Also, we want to know more about the stories of those legendary beasts. It's not official yet, but if the show is popular, I guess a second season may be possible by 2025 or 2026...

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People, really?

Are we really doing this? Are we writing reviews before even the last episode dropped? Are we crazy?
Well, I guess we are! Crazy in love with The Sign.
The cast is composed of eye candies, who also manage to show all those strong emotions that the plot requires them to. In short, beautiful and talented. OK, I didn't like the acting of one side character, so here you go, I'm objective, right?
The plot lets you follow a complex criminal case and learn about Thai mythology at the same time. You see Bangkok, but also venture out of the capital, which is always interesting. You follow the boys, as they their crazy training from Mr Inspector. You also get to see a modern dance performance and action painting, and oh my, what awesome action is that!
It's like if you asked the showrunners, what else are we going to have in this BL, and they simply answered "YES".
So it's a big YES from me.

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The sign

The overall concept is unique and interesting. Even the chemistry between the actors is so electric. But here's the deal: as the series rolls on, the drama cranks up, and at times, it's like they're pushing the limits of over-the-top. Still, it’s a fun ride, and you might have to roll your eyes a bit, but hey, it's still got that something that makes it worth a shot.

"The Sign" is a mesmerizing blend of fantasy, mystery, and romance that gripped me right from the opening scenes and though towards the later half it gets dramatic and I feel like it could have been executed better but it's still good. The fantasy and mystery element keeps you hooked. This series is intense from the very first second. To add up, there's a mystery surrounding the leads, and when I say mystery, I don't just mean the supernatural mystery but also murder mystery. Also, the chemistry between the leads, Phaya and Tharn, is the beating heart of the series. Their chemistry is seriously electric. I can see the sparks and concerns so clearly. They are absolutely adorable, and the tension between them is seriously intense.

Now, let’s talk about the crew. Yai, Thongthai, Khem, and Singh – these guys are the real MVPs. They bring the laughs and the serious vibes, fitting into the story. Whether they are playing the role of doting or teasing friends or serious comrades, they ate up their role. And may I add I am in love with the chemistry of Khem and Thongthai. Khem is seriously so whipped for Thongthai and they are so adorable together.

Also, Freen, portraying Wansarat, deserves special mention; she looked incredibly pretty and radiated in every scene, from her appearance to her expressions. Also, Doc Chalothon I don't really like his character. Oh my godd!! he gets on my nerves. Heng really did a good job portraying Doc's character. Talking about Mayris, I think she is kind of cool but her airpods kind of annoys me. The whole cast really did an amazing job portraying their character.

Definitely recommending it.

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Captivating from start to finish

I stumbled on this series after watching an edit of it and I’ve been captivated from episode 1. It has some really high quality CGI, great acting, an amazing storyline and great directing. Babe is a brand new actor and had a few consistency issues but other than that he has great acting chops. Billy is a seasoned actor and he really brought Phaya to life. My only complaint is that editing seemed a little choppy here and there, but honestly it didnt take anything away from the series for me. Now the ending was one of the best, it wrapped everything up perfectly, explained everything and gave PhayaTharn a really nice ending. People were worried about plot holes at the ending but I think they did a great job with the ending.

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One word - masterpiece

Oh my god.. what a 1st episode. Amazing. I didn't expected anything from this series, but from the start to the end, i didn't even get bored for a second. 'Masterpiece', that's what I want to say about the starting. 1st episode have to be engaging and they have done it so well mainly by developing the characters and portraying the tension between the main leads. And by the way, their chemistry was overflowing. who made this casting deserve an award, because they were living in their role. And my precious baby kaownah , he made a guest role and gave his best.
Overall I loved everything from its 1st episode itself and I'm going to watch the rest of the episodes for sure. Do not miss this series because nowadays it's rare to find a different story like this.

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This movie came in like a rocking ball

Honestly, so far, i avoid thai bl because of their cringy storyline, romance and acting. When i saw the sign trailer on YouTube,i wanted to avoid it because billy had acted in "secret crush on you" and the romance and story is cringey but i had a second thoughts because of the new actor 'babe'. God! I'm so happy that i had a second thoughts. The actions are worthwhile,the story is not filled with unnecessary suspence and it's not sloppy as it developed itself fast. Also, the romance is 'a good one' . i fantasise having the kind of romance between phaya and tharn in reality. The OST!🥰 . God! I love the slow and fast tune and the lyrics is catchy. I plan to memorise it despite the fact that i don't know Thai language. I don't think I'm getting tired of 'The sign' anytime soon

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This is The Sign: TO WATCH

2023 and 2024 have shown to be such swoon-worthy years of LGBTQ+ Dramas from South East Asia. Episode by episode, series by series, they leave me baffled. Especially "The Sign" has been playing a big role in this immensely well-written and successful plotting.

Sometimes I’ve been just sitting there, pausing the drama and contemplating about my life and how a series can fuse all aspects and tropes I’d love to see displayed. I know that there are generally a lot of different and individual affinities, but this series has BLOWN MY MIND.

I am fond of this show, however, the trigger warnings are too soft. "The Sign" has brutal elements, therefore it should not be watched carelessly and it should also be less accessible for underage humans.

STORY/ PLOT 9.5:
The story has started strong but didn’t give away what this series by IdolFactory would be about just that easily. The portrayed story is a well-fused mixture of action, suspense, fantasy (mythology, paranormal activity) and, of course, a very gentle kiss of romance.

ACTING / CAST 9.0
We’ve come such a long way in micro-acting that I have hardly anything or anyone to criticize fiercely. I would say at most, it would be some of the supporting cast, some "over-expressive" ‘antagonists’ and Tack’s comic relief character Khem. But that’s just something that I thought of after a while, and over-expression is also a nice tool to carry the plot.

I was so invested in the story that my nerves were on a string, many characters came alive and their behaviour started to enlighten and annoy me. As a viewer, you often have a better insight into what’s happening, so it’s so nerve-wracking when characters seem to be so ignorant and oblivious to it. I mainly had my issues with Tharn when it came to the described obliviousness. EDIT: Everyone, not just Tharn, E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E ...

My all-time favourite cinematographic scene is the transition of Tharn´s grandmother in episode 11. That was next-level pleasing to the eye of a drama-obsessed viewer. I could argue that this is one of the most terrifically beautiful implementations of breathtaking cinematography I have seen in this genre for a long time.

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The benchmark for Thai BL dramas

Without any doubt, this is the best Thai BL drama ever made. The cast is fantastic and play against each other wonderfully. There is such chemistry among all of the principals, not just the leads, where the chemistry is almost palpable. The concept is ground breaking: the elements of love, crime, mythology, religion, family and mystery work together like a fine tuned watch! Idol Factory did us all a favor by taking on such a difficult project.

The nuts and bolts of the production are top notch, from the music, to the costumes, to the cinematography, to the special effects, to the scenery. Add that the already mentioned support cast's smooth performances and you have a really great series. Where the casting hits a home run is with the leads. WOW. Babe and Billy.....what a combination! They didn't just entertain us, they drew us into their world. I hope that there is another series waiting for them and us. And soon.

Was this a perfect series? No, of course not. There have been complaints with the pacing sometimes and so called "plot holes", but you have that in any series. I consider them at best minor distractions. My one disappointment was in the ending. It could have been done better. To me it looks rushed and cobbled together. However, that does not diminish the overall quality of the series.

Will I watch it again? Yes. But as much as that, I'd like to see the Inspector round up this crew and solve another crime. Perhaps this could be an ongoing crime/mysticism series. Saddle up Phaya and Tharn and the rest of this police squad and let them make the world safe for all of us.

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A brand new genre

This bl has become one of my top 3 with triage and manner of death, it had everything from storyline to amazing acting which you dont see often in thai bl, no cringing ass sh**t, the mystery and the comedy blend well. However i think the cases were that intriguing for me i gad no interest in them except the first case, i was more invested in our main couple and i think we didn't get enough interaction from them, they were always getting interuppted, i hated the editing it wasnt that bad but my god! they would cut off at the most crucial and emotional part and the audience were left hanging. Other than that billybabe killed it, cant wait to see them in another genre, this time lets focus in one genre and let the editing be good.

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I'm hooked and I want more!

Wow, I've never watched a BL like this one and I loved the plot so much!!!

I mean, I get to enjoy the best of both world: the investigation of crime in real life and the investigation of past lives in dream life. Not to mention how it involves, dragon element, which is not commonly seen in BL.

Omg, this is like SO good that I'm so grateful that this is produced and I want more BL like this please!

It has such a refreshing plot, especially if you've watched so many BLs like me, there are just too many repetitive plot that you'll find this one a gem!

I love the story, the CGI and the flashbacks in last episode is best flashback in century! The timing that they paused the scene, and introduce flashback with the right music, it hits home!

It really keeps me on the edge- I am SO thrilled by it. Plus, the NCs are really romantic and sensual- I love it (and want more lol)

Overall, it's really enjoyable. If you find episode 1 hard to get by, you can skip bits of it, and once you get to a point where they start talking about the dragon, boy, you can't stop watching!!!

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