My Stand-In

My Stand-In (Thai BL Miniseries) Review

This drama left me feeling empty and lonely in the best way possible - the kind of void that only comes after experiencing something truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, I fell deeply in love with the main character. I honestly wished I could carry him with me into real life; that's how profoundly his presence affected me.

The storyline is absolutely brilliant. It's rare to come across a drama where storytelling, acting, and emotional connection all align so powerfully. Often, a series will have one or two of these elements and fall short on the rest. But here, the writing deserves a standing ovation - it's one of the most thoughtfully crafted plots I've seen in a BL miniseries. Whoever wrote this needs recognition.

What makes My Stand-In so special is that it doesn't rely on steamy scenes or superficial romance. It delivers emotional depth and character-driven storytelling. The acting was top-tier, especially from Joe and Ming. Joe made me want to root for him with every fiber of my being, and Ming... wow, you'll hate him so much because he plays his role so convincingly. That's the mark of a strong performance.

Sure, the fight scenes were a little off, but everything else - especially the emotional expressions, the eye contact, the subtle gestures - was on point. The chemistry was palpable. It's one of those rare shows that might confuse you at the beginning with a vague synopsis, but that's part of its charm. You need to watch it to truly understand the beauty of the story unfolding.

I honestly didn't want it to end. Yes, I got the closure I needed, but I still wish I could keep Joe's character close to me. His aura, his personality, everything about him was just so magnetic.

My Stand-In isn't just another BL drama - it's art. And it's very, very rare.

This series has a longer run time than most Thai BL series. That made me worried if this series going to be long and boring like other boring series I've watched so far. But after I finished watching it, I can safely say that I shouldn't have such doubt. Right from the beginning to the very last scene, there's no such boring moments, no dull unnecessary long scenes. Every minute was integral for the plot. And even though I already knew that this series has a happy ending, I'm still hooked and made curious about the process to get there. Not to mention, the acting from most actors was decent. Take it from me, someone who has seen what bad acting looks like, so many times.

(I already wrote this whole review, but it disappeared, so here I am again.) When I first read the description of this show, I didn't understand it one bit, so I had no clue what I was going into, but I definitely wasn't expecting this. I laughed, I cried, and I yelled in complete frustration. It was a torturous cycle of emotions, and I loved every second of it.

There is the absolute sweetheart everyone loved, Joe, and there is a fairly controversial character, Ming; Joe stole my heart from the beginning; he is such a kind person with almost 0 flaws, while Ming, on the other hand, is filled with them. I am pretty lenient with main characters in films usually, but Ming brought out such a rage. I liked him, then I caught on and I hated him, then I hated him some more and more; he felt irredeemable. Nonetheless, I forgave him- he made me forgive him, I rooted for him, and in the end, I actually loved him. Were they toxic in the beginning? Yes, definitely, 100% but I think he really proved himself to be good at heart, despite others' opinions. This series is (my favorite saying) a must-watch.

But they can never make me like you Ming. Great delivery but the actor who played Ming. He was so hateful in the book and he delivered. Poor Joe , love is surely madness. I loved the series,I didn't skip anything and I usually do that when watching Thai bl. Great chemistry from the actors, great visuals, you could feel the feelings Joe felt. That role was well executed. I love me a Joe on and off screen. And Ming,Ming,Ming you were so annoying and you served that role. I can't wait for more from these two. Thumbs up to the production team and the writer. This was a gem. I don't want to repeat it though but would love to forget and rewatch it.

When I tell you this show had me hooked start to finish, I mean it. It was very, very entertaining. I cried, I laughed, and I yelled in frustration. It was a torturous cycle of emotions. Not at all what I was expecting either. I didn't understand the description when I read it, so I had no idea what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn't this. I could say so much about this show, but I won't, just that this story was executed perfectly. Lets applaud that ending for a moment, 👏👏👏👏.

Onto the controversial character; I'm usually pretty lenient with main characters in films- even the toxic ones- but Ming, man, he just pissed me off in the beginning. Even though I understood him, I hated him. I did start to like him though; it took a while, but I did- not entirely, but I did. Although he still wasn't perfect, he went through some serious development. I even found myself rooting for him. Honestly, my emotions towards Ming were all over the place constantly, but man he made me forgive him in the end. Still a brat, but I blame his family; I forgive him and love him. I love this show.