Taddao Bussaya (2010)

I first started watching this drama a few years ago but never got around to finishing it. This drama just randomly popped in my head one day and I was wondering why I didn't finish. I gave it a go and here's what I like/dislike:

Likes
-how the male lead doesn't fall for the female lead at first sight and how wonderfully complex he is; major props to the actor for making him a memorable ML (and also rest his soul)
-the female lead can actually pass for a boy and is good at toeing the line of femininity and masculinity; very likeable
-great 2nd leads with good chemistry
-interesting secondary cast; good villian that made me blood pressure rise every time I saw her on screen and lovely Bussaya family. Also surprising character development for FL's mom and ML's dad
-interesting and engaging storyline that is logical and while it is old-fashioned, it makes more sense than half the dramas I've watched this year
-lovely music that's appropriately played
-well-developed romance and the juicy angst that the ML feels for the FL (who he thinks is male) that can rival that of Coffee Prince
-how the ML accepts the FL, even if he thinks "he's" male, because he loves "him" and can't be without "him"

Dislikes
-the only thing that I disliked about this was how they treated being gay like some kind of disease and huge source of shame. I mean, I get that the LGBT+ scene was not like it is today. But it sucked to see the FL bombarded with gay slurs and how everything was suddenly better when it was revealed the FL was actually female. I just made me think how ironic it was considering how now, Thailand is one of the biggest producers of BL content

Overall
I really really enjoyed watching this. I finished this a couple days ago and I'm still thinking about it and wish there were more episodes. This is one of the best gender bender dramas you'll ever watch. Highly recommend!

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