BLISS RATING: ★★★★★
“I will never finish falling in love with you.” – Nichole Williams
This is a phenomenal short BL series that is a work of genius. I found it quite by accident and honestly doubt that I would have ever watched it if it had not been for a serendipitous circumstance. The title intrigued me as well as its shortness as I was ready to go to bed shortly. The entire series is only about 45 minutes long. It is composed of three ‘chapters’ and in essence that is what they are. The first is called “He” and to say it is bizarre would be an understatement. To FULLY understand the end of that chapter, you must watch all three. The second is called “She” which is by far the most relatable and understandable but still perplexing. It is a story of deep compartmentalization. And profound tragedy. The third chapter is called “It” and it is aptly named. It is macabre, bizarre, supernatural, and audaciously melancholic.
All I shall say about this is that it is a love story between Mike (Jeff Satur) and Preem (Gameplay Tossapol). Thrown in for good measure is the hapless, dastardly, feckless individual named Mean(Pom Runn). What makes this series so unique and special is it has no ending (like we want one) but it does end. It ends with profound sadness and the pain of regret that will remain with some for the rest of their lives. There is a profound sadness about this series on multiple levels with multiple people. To try and make sense of this series is somewhat fruitless. It means whatever you want it to mean or nothing at all (if you do not like these open-ended series). For sure, this is a series that will not be enjoyed by all as it does not finish. There is no happiness here, only profound sadness, and a pain that lingers beyond the physical death of someone. It is not a story that is linear, but it is progressive.
Who really S.T.O.L.E. the series? This distinction belongs completely to Jeff Satur as Mike. He not only shows an incredible range of acting talent, but he is also an amazing singer. He can REALLY sing; not just pretend to sing. He sings some of the most soulful music I have heard in a BL series. The songs are going to move you or at least they should. And when he says, I am sorry” at the end of the series, I lost it completely and was so profoundly moved. You could sense that his life would again never be the same. His oscillation of emotions in this series is just amazing. You can feel such profound sadness and anger towards him almost at the same time. Remember, he must do these ranges of a single character without any real development of the character. Ironically, in each chapter, he is almost three different individuals but the same person. I know that perhaps that does not make any sense, but it will if you watch this series. This is a gold-mine of incredibly acting on everyone’s part and especially for Jeff.
This series quite literally has had me thinking about it since I watched it. This is the first series that I did not stop and take notes on. I just had to watch it in total. Afterwards, I sat there and wondered what I had just watched with tears streaming down my eyes. I was at a loss of words but certainly not emotions. I cried thinking about Mike’s future and how empty it will be. I was angry at Mean for his callousness and sociopathic attitude he had towards the love of two people. I wanted more yet glad there was not. Honestly, this short strange little BL series moved me in such profound ways that I am not sure I can look at others similar in nature to this one without comparing it to this. This has to be on everyone’s MUST Watch List. It is deeply, deeply moving.
It is ok to cry…
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