Love Mechanics (2022)

It was good

I liked the main characters of this series, not only were they good looking but they had chemistry. However I feel like they could have done more, the series was just too plain and didn’t really have any interesting plot other than the cheating which didn’t take long to resolve as well.


I would like to see these actors in a different series and plot, I felt like Mark had a more playboy and cold demeanor then Vee and I look forward to seeing their roles switched.


On the other hand i felt both of their emotions just felt like things weren’t as serious as it was made out to be and the story just had one problem from the beginning to the end.


Nevertheless I still enjoyed it

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Wish granted and then some!

We got a 4 episode series of the same title in 2020, with mostly the same cast and this left us wanting, no, needing more. These 4 episodes will hence forth be treated as extended preview and this series of 10 full episodes (first 3 eps also available in Director's Cut) will be the OG. I was so looking forward to this one and I was totally hooked from the first second. The chemistry between the leads is off the charts, even more than in the extended preview. The drama has been taken down a tiny notch, but the butterfly dial has been cranked up to the max. There were some humorous scenes added and parents that are more relatable than before, Ploy is very likeable and I even felt sorry for her, although the way both she and Vee handled things is stil annoying af. But hey, we need at least some drama, right haha. Some scenes made me actually squeal in joy or burst out laughing. The sass of both of them, but mostly Mark is amazing. The murderous looks he gives Vee are hilariously scary. The heart eyes they give each other are next level lovey-dovey.
I could have done with a little less obvious tropes, but the execution of these is so good, it is only mildly annoying. I pity Nuea, who seems such a great guy who just came along too late. The scene of him comforting Mark while they both cry is so touching. There are many iconic scenes in this series, not the least of which is the end scene. I cheered when I saw Mark come out from behind that curtain... I will not spoil any more. Just know you will absolutely not regret binging this one.

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The love was a frustrating one.

As one that's new to the BL world, Love mechanics was one of the first BLs that I watched and honestly speaking I wasn't really feeling it from the start but I got to love it sm. Especially War. I really love War's acting skills and I believe that I finished the series just coz he was in it. I almost dropped the series coz of my frustration from vee but Omo like I said i just couldn't stop watching it😂🤚🏽 the chemistry between Vee and Mark. Is what kept me going, I'm awaiting their next project with excitement!!!!
I might rewatch it again just coz wanna see my Baby Mark's cute but hot body again but like who knows🤭 I definitely recommend you to watch Love mechanics! It's one of the best BLs this year❤️✨

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Forbidden fruits is always the sweetest

Just like the headline forbidden fruits is always the sweetest really suits this drama..i really love this series but in the same time hate it too..because all the sweetness came from all the wrongs..

The opening of the series are already on the bad side where mark slept with someone who already have a girlfriend...and also in the same time shows how vee does not stand firm to his relationship as he get easily seduced by mark...but damn!! The chemistry of these two leads is a whole other level they just gives you butterflies after each frustrations...like they keep on playing with your emotion making you completely hooked to them...like you wanna hate them for being unloyal and stuffs but they do it so good that you actually ends up loving it instead...they gave you the feeling of frustrations on how indicisive vee can be and how mark keeps on falling for vee despite knowing the fact that vee having a gf and still he cant control his feeling and became more and more selfish as he wanted vee for himself yet you cant stay frustrated at them because once they show the sweet side of their relationship you just cant help but get butterflies and be sweep off of your feet...like damn...and the story lines, the progression of the series from hate to love is just so greatly executed...it does not feel rushed at all even though there are so many things happening but it really didnt felt rushed everything was perfectly timing and done. This drama at a first glance or based on just the synopsis are so clichè like you can already expect what need to be expected..but as you watch it you dont even realized how clichè it was anymore you just totally forgot about the synopsis you read because they will make you focus only on them and their chemistry and their stories. I just love this drama...if you want something that is intensed ,a roller coaster ride but fun one and heartbreaking but still sweet and romantic with a happy end then this is a series that you have to put on your list. 😘

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The actors carried the show

This remake is faaaaaar superior to the original En of Love: Love Mechanics that came out in 2020, which was a follow up to Tossara. The original had restraints with limited episodes and resources. So, this remake had an advantage. Of course there are many differences, but the general plot thred remained relatively the same for both versions. I’m pointing this out because quite frankly the plot sucks and annoyed me so much that it was excruciating to watch the original version. So, I had bias coming into this. Yet with the remake, the main leads and their chemistry had me hooked. I was still annoyed by the plot and the unnecessary wedges created between the 2 leads amongst other issues. For example the issue with consent is still here and it didn’t make sense how Ploy is getting the brunt of the shame when Vee also cheated on her. But besides all that, the lead actors made the show watchable for me to the point where I actually enjoyed it which is saying a lot since the original version was so bad. I was truely astounded by their performance and at times it left me in awe. Both actors deserve to be casted in another project with a better script. It makes me sad that their talents aren’t being fully maximized because of how bad the plot is. It still boggles my mind that I enjoyed this drama. It really exemplifies how crucial casting is because both these actors made something out of nothing and I hope they get recognition.

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Worth It

After the og mini-series where Vee was an irredeemable piece of garbage I was very worried going into this. I wasn't sure how they would tell that same story and end with me not hating him.
But they did! Don't get me wrong, I did absolutely hate him at times. He had a LOT to improve, but they had his growth be well earned and well established. Mark obviously had his issues, but overall is such a lovely boy who I would die for. Seriously, he's so cute. And I really couldn't stop smiling at the end.
I can't give the most adequate review since I took a 3 month break between episodes 9 and 10 (for no reason) but as I just finished it, I can say that the ending is stellar. It makes all the angst feel worth it, and the characters all come around to being very lovable and beautiful. I especially loved the story with the parents.
There were a lot of frustrating moments in this show, but War and Yin did a fantastic job where I couldn't help but love them. It was well worth the wait, because I had high hopes for the mini-series and wished it could have been better because of the potential the two had to make a great couple. This series is that potential fully realized.

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I don't usually write reviews, but...

I have to give an applause to the actors. Although the story is something we've probably all seen before many times and it gets frustrating here and there, the actors make it so entertaining to watch that I'll gladly go through all the pain again. Especially the main couple impressed me. Whatever emotions the characters were going through, I was going through it with them. Both of the actors did a great job and the series wouldn't be as strong as it is without them.

I also really enjoyed all the side characters and how (honestly kinda strangely and unrealistically) nice everyone turned out to be, and that there wasn't too much "sauce" around. Sometimes there's too much focus on the supporting storylines that it takes away from the main one but here it was a perfect amount for me.

Also, War could narrate a book and I'd listen to it every night before sleep. I found his voice so soothing that I was kicking my blanket whenever he had a longer dialogue.

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Once again, YinWar made me cry successfully:(

Although this time the tears that I experienced were different (from The Best Story), but still they both made me fall in love with Love Mechanics (one more time).

The extension of the mini series En of Love is not only an extension of the duration from 4 episodes to 10 episodes, but they also improved the quality of (almost) all aspects. The most obvious thing is the acting quality of those two actors, which now looks more mature and professional compared to their previous series.

A love story that we already know (for those who follow the mini series), but packaged more interestingly with an extension of the conflict that is also made not excessively (aka just right). At first, I kept thinking about what conflicts would be present on this series to achieve 10 episodes, because through only 4 episodes this series has become one of my favorite series in 2020.

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Hands down, it's one of the best Thai BL series of 2022.

Wow, I have to say this is one of the best Thai BLs I've seen, and that's just down to the acting. In all, of all the Thai BL series I have seen, the only two series that have such good acting are "Not Me" and "I told the sunset about you".

Here, there are two aspects of acting that I would like to highlight.

The first is the couple. I think the way it was shot definitely played on the outcome, it was far from the cheesy shots and sometimes uncomfortable where the actors just stare at each other to make it last - which is incredibly embarrassing to witness. Honestly, I learned to ignore that in the Thai series because it's present in all of them, but here, thank god we were free of that. This makes the moments when they look into each other's eyes seem natural and not excessively long.
Speaking of the couple, it looks like they were comfortable with each other. This is the first time I've seen these actors, but from what I've gathered they've known each other and worked together for several years. This is their first series as both main leads, and it shows how well they know each other. They have perhaps the most natural chemistry and interactions I've ever witnessed between two men who play off each other's attraction.
Maybe it's also a personal feeling, but their chemistry and how comfortable they are really surprised me, from just talking, arguing or when they show their physical attraction.

Second is their individual acting. I don't know where this kid is from but War is one of the best Thai actors I've seen. And I'm not saying this lightly as I never considered the acting of Thai BL series actors to be ground-breaking, but War just threw me off. This kid is talented, I hope no matter if he wants to stay in the BL industry or not, he gets into other projects, especially complex scripts that would highlight his talent.
I mean, his eyes say so much, his micro expressions and then also his character who could have been shallow like the majority of young men who play in these series where they are blindly in love with another, but with little he could showed how much he could add to the character. He didn't just play a character, he embodied it, which is rare, and he showed he has potential.

I hope that if they still have acting projects together, War and Yin, they won't choose another series that gives us the same thing and the same kind of role as many duos do in their other BL projects.

To mention Yin, yes he doesn't shine enough to be at War's level, but his acting is more than decent. I don't expect him to ever pull off the same kind of complexity as War but it definitely has potential to grow, which is quite a lot compared to many of its peers. Honestly, I'm waiting to see more about it.

So in the end, the script itself is nothing special, it's deja vu, it's just two guys trying to navigate their new found love. Lots of unnecessary scenes and plotlines, really many stupid choices made by the characters, but it's filled with a mix of human emotions from tender moments, love, joy, complicity, misunderstanding, fear, sadness and jealousy. It's the typical mix of these series but it's really the acting that did everything here.

As for the second couple, for me they had nothing special and nothing new to bring that I haven't already seen a hundred times in other BL series but their acting is good for the role they had.

So, I highly recommend this series.

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Interesting series, but fells short.

It's a good series with an interesting storyline. I enjoyed the actors and the chemistry they share but fells short on storyline and development. It's very toxic at times and not a big fan of the lead couple. There is stalking, cheating and lies with the lead couple. To much to want to handle. I wish they did a better job with story and couple. It's a messed up start with the sleeping with someone and the person is to drunk to know they are sleeping with the guy he likes friend and the friend knows it and does not say anything about them continue to stalk him and then sleep with him and still have a cheating girlfriend too. Way to much toxic relationship.

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Una serie che cattura l'attenzione nonostante un inaspettato effetto "montagne russe"

Devo dire che questo drama mi ha davvero sorpresa. Più volte ho pensato di aver inquadrato la situazione, di aver capito dove volesse andare a parare la trama, e più volte mi sono dovuta ricredere, con punta di dispiacere perchè ovviamente avrei preferito seguisse l'idea che andava via via delineandosi nella mia mente. Detta così si traduce in una serie di delusioni, e sì, ci sono state, ma di breve durata, perchè nonostante tutto l'interesse - sorprendentemente - non è mai venuto meno. E' proprio questo che mi ha stupita di queste serie: aver continuato a seguirla con interesse anche se in diversi punti mi lasciava l'amaro in bocca perchè non procedeva come mi aspettavo.
Ma partiamo dall'inizio. Il primo episodio sembra porre le basi per un meccanismo "enemies to lovers": l'attrito tra i due è spettacolare, Mark fastidioso e dalla risposta pronta, Vee impulsivo e senza mezzi termini. Purtroppo il meccanismo volge al termine già con la prima puntata, perché dal secondo episodio l'approccio cambia. Peccato. Sempre nel primo episodio ci scappa la notte assieme, e lì partono le mie congetture: Vee tradisce la propria ragazza senza il mezzo senso di colpa, oppure c'è dietro un motivo spiega il suo gesto? A farmi optare per la seconda ipotesi è il fatto di scene affettuose/intime con Ploy non c'è la minima traccia e anche tutto il discorso che fa al tizio che minaccia Mark con il coltello sembra voler far capire che c'era già a monte un interesse e - ho aggiunto io - probabilmente la sua storia con la fidanzata è solo di facciata di comodo per entrambi per motivi non ancora resi noti. Ciò faceva guadagnare qualche punto in più a Ploy, personaggio altrimenti veramente insopportabile. E invece no, quando viene a galla il tradimento di Ploy, ci troviamo alle prese con un Vee davvero affranto, ergo: Ploy è davvero il personaggio egoista ed egocentrico che appare, Vee succube come uno zerbino ma - incoerentemente - capacissimo di tradirla a sua volta senza farsi troppi problemi. Da lì poi, Vee passa buona parte della serie tenendo il piede in due scarpe, incapace di chiudere con quella che lo ha tradito e che si ricorda di lui solo quando le conviene, paradossalmente più incapace di curarsi dei sentimenti di Mark, con il quale sta costruendo una relazione positiva. Anche qui, il meccanismo a mio avviso non è proprio lineare, ma nonostante ciò la curiosità di sapere cosa sarebbe accaduto dopo non mi ha fatta desistere. La storia, come è ovvio aspettarsi, si conclude con un happy ending. A conclusione, posso dire che i personaggi mi sono piaciuti, ma è mancato un po' l'equilibrio: Vee colleziona un errore dopo l'altro, le volte in cui si scusa nemmeno si contano più, mentre Mark sembra passare tutta la serie dalla parte della ragione, e questo secondo me stona un po'. Detto questo, bravi gli attori, buona chimica tra i protagonisti, e per quanto riguarda Mark ho apprezzato che fino all'ultimo - vedi quando fa finire Vee in piscina - è refrattario alle smancerie. Non la mia serie preferita o nella top 10, ma è comunque valsa la pena vederla.

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