Bed Friend Episode 5 Reaction
Added 2023-03-19 21:59:13 +0000 UTCFULL Unedited and Uncut Bed Friend Episode 5 Reaction
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I agree, I like that they are showing a loving side to King and Uea's relationship. but I also want the trauma dealt with responsibly. 1. deal with this momma. 2 deal with this uncle/step daddy3. deal with the hungry wolves that see Uea as a piece of meat. Give Uea some value of himself. Am i looking for two much in the remaining eps? probably.
Lollypop
2023-03-23 17:05:08 +0000 UTCYes, the cigarette scene was after King got too intense and Uea had to tell him to tone it down, which King did, no mention of safe words in the book. Technically they’re supposed still be in bed cuddling afterwards. They literally could’ve added one more minute to the conversation or even one more sentence to either of them to add context to that scene. Also I agree the kiss in front of the car was awkward to me. Def kdrama-ish as if they were told ok kiss and hold it while I move the camera a million times for diff shots. Lol. Fast forward be my friend when things are cringy, I don’t do well with second hand embarrassment.
HeyMe R
2023-03-20 17:42:20 +0000 UTCI heard from one patreon reaction too that the cigarette ep was actually after the rough sex when king was frustrated of how Uea respond to his Q regarding the blinddate. And Uea kinda blurted the safe word and that toned down Kings pace feeling guilty of his own outburst. I somewhat get to understand the plot of ep 2-4, coz honestly thats how they showed how the arrangemnt started n d frst place. So expected to show more of the exact set up of a FWB relationship. I may have a couple of dissatisfaction in some scenes of how they should have shown it, not that the actors lack but i believe its how the direction was given. The kiss n d parking lot after dinner should have shown a little clue of Kings mood. And the Kiss was awkward. Unless trhis is a Kdrama, that kiss could have been a normal one. But ffs theyve fucked a couple of times already and show an awkward liplock lasting for a couple of seconds? Waste of screentime 🤣🤣🤣
YGQtyline
2023-03-20 06:44:52 +0000 UTCWhy do I keep writing essays every week lol.
HeyMe R
2023-03-20 01:09:43 +0000 UTCShould I feel called out as a novel reader. Lol. I agree with Kent this is my favorite episode. I absolutely love that no NC scene was needed to show affection, spice and development btwn King and Uea. That opening scene was shot so beautifully, I’m still in awe. I loved the flirty glances and cat and mouse game while in the office. There were prob 2 things that’s could’ve been expanded on for context and better viewing experience but still the best so far. But yea,the show being extended to 10 concerns me pacing wise, episodes 2-4 were so heavy handed on the trauma, and fast paced that I don’t want the last half to seem too drawn out. I am really hoping Mandee/Domundi do justice to all these open ended issues with the mom, step dad and new boss, b/c it was too trauma heavy for too many eps. Man… the way I want to see king beat everyone up, lol, even the mom. Anyways back to King & Uea, the way I see it b/c Uea is so closed off and only wants FWB with King, the only way King can get close to Uea is thru sex. So that’s why he’s always brings it up since that’s the only thing Uea allows, it does then paint him a bit sex crazed and a bit inappropriate at times. I love how King mentioned Uea is like a cat and we’re getting the cat ears for next episode, altho I do find him cuter and not necessarily sexy in the clip for next week. I’m really hoping it doesn’t come off cringe some things in these BLs be trying to be sexy and all I get is second hand embarrassment. Anyways, I digress & im rambling, I’ll be here next week for more of this crazy up n down of the bed friend journey.
HeyMe R
2023-03-20 01:09:22 +0000 UTCI liked this episode, I feel like we were finally seeing progress between the relationship, however..I’m still very weary on how they are going to handle everything else…I’m hoping this new “hurdle” they threw in will not take over the narrative and throw away his trauma to the side and not address it..but a good step for me, I feel this episode was important to show their relationship. Really happy he’s at least finding someone that is a safe place for him. Also yes there is 10 so I have more hope they will flesh out stuff in the future but a good step nonetheless. Also, I think a brilliant film that shows the long term effects of this type of trauma called Mysterious Skin does this superbly well. It’s probably one the hardest viewing experiences in my life it’s not for everyone but it treats this subject matter how it is, without even showing the act itself at all. It shows just how much harm it causes, the repercussions of it, and how hard it can be to even begin healing from it. But doesn’t use this darkness as a way to entertain or provoke the story is dreamlike and shows immense compassion for the main characters of the story who are affected by this without hiding from the harsh realities. I have a hard time recommending because of how painful it can be to watch but it takes it 100 percent seriously and shows the true darkness of trauma as well as the the ability to heal from it. So I guess my point is a story like this can be done and done respectfully I’m not afraid of darker stories but if your going to show these dark scenes in detail like this you really do need to understand this subject matter, understand what your showing to us, and treat it as seriously as it is especially in 2023..I feel like we as an adult BL audience have grown, understand good writing and filmmaking, can be challenged narratively and handle darker stories like this in this genre of TV if treated with the respect it deserves its a good step today hope they can use this extra time to make a great ending for Uea
Megan Linart
2023-03-19 23:01:01 +0000 UTCHey guys. I finally found the tweet that said the show will be 10 eps not 8? I sent the tweet via twitter to you guys. Not sure if it's the official seeries twitter, but I think it is. As for this episode, I agree it was a bit more cohesive, but the trauma involved with Uea should def be dealt with in a responsible manner, but not sure how they can do that with a short series. After watching Warp Effect and how they handled Jean's and other character's trauma so well with a smart, cohesive and healthy resolution, I kinda expect nothing less from any show now. Otherwise, it's kinda just exploiting trauma for NC scenes and ugh...I just can't be down with that. Love ya'll reactions as usual!
nellybell47
2023-03-19 22:31:26 +0000 UTC
