Love Sea (2024)

Kept waiting for it to get better

After the success of Love in the Air, I was curious as to what the actors would do next, so naturally I tried Love Sea. Unfortunately, this one really missed the mark for me. It was extremely average, with the most predictable plot imaginable. While the actors did a fine job, their characters didn't feel all that different from their roles in LITA, and the story kind of went no where.

Tongrak (Peat) is a wealthy, very successful author who decides to take a trip to an island to get over his writer's block. On the island he meets Mahasamut (Fort), who shows him around and takes care of him. While on the island, the two start hooking up, and Tongrak decides he wants Mahasamut to come back to Bangkok with him, where he'll pay him to basically be his live-in boyfriend. They enter into this contract with one condition: no falling in love. However, Mahasamut claims from the start that he can't agree to that one term.

For at least the first seven episodes, this show was frankly kind of boring. I'm just not a huge fan of the friends with benefits to lovers concept, and this one was exceptionally predictable. I thought of dropping this drama so many times but kept thinking that it had to get more interesting. While it picked up towards the end, even then I felt like we weren't really getting anywhere with the relationship or the characters. I think this is only worth watching if you're a big fan of Fort and Peat.

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Weak story held together with occasional spiciness

Love Sea is a yaoi fangirl’s fever dream.

There’s the arrogant and petulant Tongrak, a ridiculously wealthy writer with a penchant for using money to get his way. He leads a comfortable and sheltered life (but of course it’s also fraught with trauma), and then he meets Mahasamut – who is the complete opposite.

Mahasamut exists worlds apart from Tongrak’s universe of privilege. The level of explicitness (watch with headphones, guys) is similar to Love In The Air, so if you enjoyed the spiciness then, you’ll probably appreciate the spiciness now.

I found some spicy scenes to be unnecessary – shower scene I’m looking at you. There are nuances to be unpacked in terms of their dynamic. Is it a sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship? Or are they lovers, except that one person in the relationship has disproportionate access to wealth and resources and often uses this to control the other party? The show glosses over this right until the very end.

A key antagonist in the series is Tongrak’s father. The series spent quite a bit of time building up Tongrak’s traumas, hinting at a climax (and eventual resolution) involving his daddy issues.

It’s difficult to undo years of destruction. In the end, the resolution seemed a little too easy and unsatisfying.

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I have to admit I have some mixed feelings after finishing this one.

Was it a bit dramatic? Yes. Was there angst? Yes. Passion and romance? Absolutely.There were definitely parts I enjoyed, and I liked the ending, but literallyanything that is not the main couple, I couldn't have given any less of a fuck about. Like I'm being so honest, anything that didn't directly involve Tongrak and Mahasamut as a couple, I didn't care about.The characters were cute, Tongrak was tsunderet. I preferred Mahasamut, I adored him, honestly. He is just so adorable.

Look, this story is cute, annoyingand sexy. It's straightforward and low-stakes. As with MAME's previous show, it doesn't necessarily do anything remarkable or revolutionary, but there's nothing wrong with that.

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Which do you prefer, plot or body?

This is the second time the two leading actors have worked together!

The previous drama was very good, and the big scenes were also beautifully shot; I watched many parts many times, and I have been paying attention to the two of them since then, and I am very happy that they can work together for the second time; so I watched this drama with anticipation, but after watching a few episodes, I felt that it was not what I expected. The plot of this drama feels a bit weak, and the emotional line between the two people is a bit vague, and it is a bit purely for showing the bodies of the two people.

What do you think?

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A Work with No Value Other Than Watching the Perfect Chemistry Between the Two

Honestly, this drama holds no value other than watching the perfect chemistry between Fort and Peat. Their chemistry is, of course, exceptional, and the NC scenes and kiss scenes clearly show how much they genuinely desire each other, making for a wonderful experience. The two actors did an excellent job.

However, the storyline is incredibly cheap. The depiction of significant childhood trauma is a pattern the writer tends to favor, but honestly, they seem to treat trauma lightly. In the drama, overcoming trauma happens all too easily, as if it's wiped away in an instant. This is simply unrealistic. Even if Tongrak doesn't want to be with Mahasamut because he doesn’t believe in love, I don't understand why this drags on for ten episodes, especially when it's clear from the beginning that they like each other. It makes no sense.

I like the two leads, and I was looking forward to the show because the beginning of the first episode was really interesting. But from around episode 4, it just kept repeating the "Do I like them? Do I not?" scenario, wasting time on meaningless mind games.

Furthermore, the relationship between the side couple Vivi and Khaimuk also bothered me, as it depicted using one's position to manipulate and control the other to get their attention.

Would I recommend it? No. But if you want to see the passionate scenes between Fort and Peat, then go ahead and watch it.

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chemistry was chemistying but

it wasn’t that good

The good :
- we can’t deny the great chemistry between our main characters
- amazing and hot kissing scenes, it was already not bad in Love in the air, but they improved. I was like « that’s a kiss » while watching
- the cinematography, the episodes on the island and the beach, pretty cinematography. I enjoyed the setting and the episodes on the island in general too.
- I loved the relationship between Mut and Meena, I enjoyed their scenes together a lot. That child actress was really good.
- I liked Mut’s character a lot. He turned out to be a green flag. He treated him well, cooked for him, etc… I liked how he was patient and understandable with Rak, at the end, I understood that he left, there is a limit in my opinion of waiting and being treated like that. Must have been hard, he loves Rak very much and he doesn’t want to accept yet that he loves him amd the things he said to him. He wasn’t giving up, even when Rak wanted to breakup with him because of the thing with his dad, He fought for him
- Vi and Muk, they annoyed me at first, but not later on. And I liked the friendship and their care for Mut and Rak
- the return on the island for the last episode
- Happy ending I guess
- the acting was good
- to see Rak’s journey to healing from his past trauma
- the ending for the dad. That was very satisfying Mut beating him up

I wouldn’t say bad, but maybe the less good :
- I was quite bored with the plot a few times and I started skipping or putting it at like 1,5x
- Rak’s character annoyed me at time. I don’t even know how to describe it, how he was acting, a bit baby ?? He know he had trauma, but it started to annoy me (feel like it was very similar to Love in the air).
- The conflict and Rak’s reaction in the last ep that lead to Mut leaving. Like how ? after everything Mut did and there is no denying that he loves him. I know again… the past trauma, but I think it wasn’t that needed. and then the last ep was so long... But at least we got to see Rak do some efforts, finally accepts that he loves Mut and wants to be with him, that was satisfying him working to get Mut back. Even if the last ep is the ep that I skipped the most parts, I just wanted it to be over
- At some level, the thing with the dad was a bit much and not very interesting plot.
- The GL couple, didn’t like them at first, but they became a bit more interesting. but their story wasn’t enough and I don’t think it was executed very well, some part were missing to me for the development of their relationship. Also in the last ep, we like got nothing….

Anyway, an okay watch to pass time and enjoy great chemistry

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Very forgettable storywise but chemistry between leads makes up for everything

First the cons of this show. Plot wise it's a very cliche show. If you are only here for the plot then you might be dissapointed. Nothing really seem to happen, it's just a depiction of the daily life of the characters.

Now the pros, the chemistry and the interactions between the leads. Mame is very good at UST and NC and this show is no exception. it's a lot more realistic then other shows and the interactions between the two leads either made me laugh or made my heart flutter. This is not something that often happens. These two are wonderful together and have great chemistry and it shows. Although it's not a show you would be waiting impatiently every week for an update, mainly because there is no suspense, but it's definitly one of those feel good shows that you will not miss. This show makes me not care about the plot because the leads really do carry the entire show.

Anyway, for those looking for a low drama kind of show that will make you smile, this is it. don't go in with high expectations and you will have a wonderful time. and it's so nice to see familiar actors from other shows.

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Otro bl igual de Mame

No le tenía ningún tipo de expectativa a este bl, conociendo q la escritora era Mame y no tiene creatividad, sus historias se basan en crear un chico con traumas y que el otro chico se los solucione, exactamente igual hizo con TharnType, LITA y ahora en este bl.
Lo único que se salva en esta serie es la química que tienen Fort y Peat, siento que Fort si ha mejorado su actuación, pero Peat sigue prácticamente igual que en LITA y no mencionemos cuando intenta llorar y no le sale ninguna lagrima. En cuando a las chicas, no les han dado un final que concluya su historia, porque tiempo han tenido para incluirlo, si no hubiesen metido escenas que no aportan nada a el argumento.
Honorable mención al tatuaje de Mut super hortera.

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Missing its magic

Note to self:
I wasnt intending to write a review, but i wrote quite a long comment in the comments about my end thoughts, and thought id copy and paste it and make it a review to keep note of my thoughts if i ever want to change my ratings, so i can reference this, because in the comments section, my commeny will probably get buried under other's comments.
-----> This review is merely a collection of my own thoughts, its not meant to be a critical review to tell others why they should/shouldnt watch it.

Note 2:
I didnt pay attention to the music to be able to give it a fair rating, so i rated it a 0, because for me, 0 = undecided, but when i submitted the review, it said i had to give a rating, so i gave it a 5 (in between 0 and 10)

My copied + pasted comment:
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Just finished this, and im not sure what to rate it. For now, ill give it a 7/10 = i liked it. There were (quite) a few misses, but it was good overall. I change my ratings a lot though, so this prolly will change depending on my mood.

I adore FortPeat, and like Lucidd's username, i also love Muts boobs, just look at them thick, juicy cherries, they're irresistible! but unfortunately, i didnt enjoy this as much as I hoped, it was missing some magic.

The first few episodes were really good, FortPeat chemistry was on fire, the nc scenes were delicious, and to top it off, the Thailand scenery was absolutely beautiful, but after they moved to the city, i got a bit bored after a few episodes.

Peat has already played a traumatised character in LITA, and well imo, but i wish we could have seen something different this time- the trauma trope is overused imo, and most of the time feels like its there just to tug at our heartstrings and make us feel connected to the character and to give a reason to make the leads' bond stronger, but unfortunately, i wasn't fully convinced here.

By the end, i wasn't as emotionally invested in the characters as i was at the beginning.

All in all, it was a decent watch, so i wouldn't go as far as to say i regret watching it, but there are definitely much better bls out there.
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Extra notes:
The child actress playing Meena was AMAZING!!! she has definitely got a good career ahead of her!

What the heck happened with our gl side couple?? Hope there's a special ep to finish it off.
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Unfortunately, i didn't enjoy this as much ss i would've liked to, but if you do plan to watch this, hope you enjoy it!

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Fun Summer Romance Series

I really enjoy this. It is kind of a pure romance story which I always enjoy the most out of BL series, I know some people don't like pure romance because of the "lack of plot" but I personally enjoy a simple plot that solely focuses on the development of just the romance in a relationship.

For the positives:
- I absolutely love the scenery. The location they chose to shoot this series is beautiful.
- As per usual, FortPeat chemistry does not miss! As each ep passes it just get better and better.
- I like that Peat's character, Tongrak is older in this show and rich. He seems like a spoiled brat used to getting everything he wants so I'm looking forward to seeing how that pans out. Also I'm obsessed with his look, his wardrobe is everything.
- I love the banter and contrast between the characters. Tongrak is so stubborn, spoiled and petty, while Mahasamut seems very happy, playful and annoying (possibly on purpose). Tongrak seems to keep his heart locked up tight, he's very cold and guarded so I'm most looking forward to seeing his journey and hopefully seeing him open up more.
- I also really enjoyed the music and vibe of this series, especially the song that plays over the end credits

I'm anticipating the GL couple, Mook seems like a naive, pushover whereas Vi is similar to Tongrak in that she comes off as sort of a bitch but I strangely like that she seems to enjoy teasing Mook. I'm hoping she develops into a more likable character. I hope these two have more chemistry than Aya had with her previous partner in Wedding Plan.

Negatives:
- I half didn't care for the way they went about Tongrak's trauma but I did enjoy the way in which is was resolved and how everything ended.
- The girls did not serve in this series which is a shame because I thought they had phenomenal chemistry in the Special Episode so I find it very weird the way they went about their relationship in the series.

Since this is a MAME series I already expected very spicy scenes, lots of great chemistry and potentially some form of trauma that needs resolving. its a fun, light hearted, summer romance and the story has picked up TREMENDOUSLY in ep 3.

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Best chemistry of Main leads and streamy kisses

This my first time writing a review on my dramalist. This story is about a rich writer Tongrak that goes to an island for two weeks for break and to find some inspiration his friend has hired a guide for him. Tongrak finds his guide too annoying as Mahasamut always tries to tease him. Tongrak is sexy hot man soon he feels lust for mahasamut he tries to seduce him but failed everytime 😂
Then finally they make out on beach 🌚 obviously an empty beach.
In the two weeks Mashamut has already been fallen for Tongrak at first sight and tongrak has been in lust with him. So he brought the island boy with him Bangkok and become his suger daddy and both signs contract that all money expense of Mashamut will be Tongrak's responsibility. Slowly tongrak fall in love with him because of his taking care of him.
But writer doesn't believe in love because of his parents has no love and he didn't get love from his dad. So he can't accept that he has fallen in love.
I forgot I need to write review 😂
Great acting great chemistry amazing kiss scene and I'll recommend you to watch this after a heavy drama. This drama is simply a tesion free drama with enjoyble cute scenes.

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Hurt/Comfort BL

An all-round well done series, it is enjoyable and an easy watch. Acting, plot and directing are all decent and worthwhile.

It had the potential to be one of my top series of 2024, but in the end got a 8/10 overall rating. It is definitivly a great watch and re-watch value for those warm and fussy feelings that I sometimes crave. And it doesnt hurt that the main and support characters look good too, a well casted lineup. Plot could have been a little more developed in my opinion, with a tad more fleshed out storylines in couple of the episodes.

The start is particularly strong and ep 1-4 are my personal favourites. The chemistry between Fort and Peat really shines. Then we get into the more drama packed plots of the series that gives you the feels before it rounds off with the romances.

Fort and Peat has great chemistry and they manage to bounce energy off eachother so that it translates through the screen and to the viewers. The acting of the GL couple is also good, but Mame should probably put a little more effort in writing more well-developed female characters.

You should definitivly give it a shot, and I bet its even better now that its finished so you can binge it :)

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