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My take on Blank The Series:

Age Gaps, GL, and Trauma

To make a slow-burn romance interesting to watch, especially with age gaps, regarding WLW relationships, we need many elements.

First, we need a decent cast pair. Second, we need believable performances from the actors who play these complex emotional characters. Third, we need drama. We need a reason behind each action and dialogue exchange between the characters. This is where the story becomes important. We have the characters' story and the plot of the major stuff going down. The back story of the two main characters is the most important to flesh out more than the side or supporting characters.

I'm just going to say it: I'm impressed by the performance of the two actresses who gave life to these characters.

Lately, I've had several coronaries because Thai GL has turned me into a Junkie for their content more than my own countries' versions of sapphic relationships. And they are making age-gap relationships so much more compelling to watch.

The premise is as basic as it comes in terms of story arcs. Actually, I agree with some people that "Blank" and "Gap the Series" were gender-swapped stories. Usually, a wealthy older man falls in love with a young girl. So, now we have an older prominent woman falling in love with the young girl instead, but they made it more tender and somewhat light-hearted. I understand this is an adaptation of a naughty novel, which is fantastic. I write naughty, too. But the series is more tasteful. It focuses more on the crucial aspects versus the naughty.

By the way, I enjoyed the playfulness in both the shows. It's nice to have playful flirting involved versus extreme seduction right out of the gate. Both shows remind me how a romantic relationship or even pursuing a special someone can have a silly, playful approach. It doesn't have to always be serious and get to the sexy stuff. As an older Lesbian, I have a similar playful nature when I'm allowed to express it. Thus, I feel for the older characters willing to become playful with their much younger romantic partners.

However, there's one thing I can relate to since I'm in my late 30s. Is the extreme insecurity of being romantically involved with someone younger than you? In Blank the Series, the age gap difference is 16 years. I'm glad they raised the age bar because it would've caused a lot of issues.

It's funny because I was the girl in my early 20s who hooked up and dated older women in their 30s. The age gap was not 16, but 13 years between me and the older women I had short-term relationships with. So, watching the interaction between Khun Nueng and Anueng, oh my gosh, right way, I thought Khun Nueng was in trouble in so many ways.

Now that my position in life has switched and I'm a similar age to the women I used to date, I understand the complexities they went through. You just only know once you experience it for yourself. Insecurities around age are an enormous factor in reality and in this story. More than the woman loving women aspect or even the drama of others accepting the relationship. Really, the destruction comes from the older woman who can't deal with falling in love with someone younger than them. When you sprinkle trauma on top, with a side of keeping a facade or reputation, it can get chaotic super fast.

Not only did Khun Nueng become attracted to Anueng quickly, but she couldn't resist turning Anueng away, no matter what. The actress performed those rigid responses really well because, in reality, I would have to visit a chiropractor to break my body. The tension alone of repressing my desires would turn me into a ball of knots. Especially if I had no willpower to turn away the person. Ugh... I don't even wanna think about that. Because knowing my karma, something would put me in that position in life. I even resist dating any women in their early 30s. In the late 20s, I will say to the sky, "F***...Why me?" I'm like that anyway each time I fall for a woman. "Oh, f***...Why me?"

I have to sprinkle some satire on this topic because I can already see that the root of every decision and action Khun Nueng makes is based on that insecurity. Internally, she doesn't want to believe Anueng when she constantly says she only wants to be with her and loves her. It doesn't matter how often it's said; it is something that Khun Nueng must overcome regarding age-gap insecurities.

In the ending scene of episode 6, I reacted, "You totally just wanna keep piling on the torment, don't yah?" It's clear throughout the six episodes that she's in love with the girl. She can't even admit that she gets jealous. And oh my gosh, older adults' actions regarding jealousy are more diabolical than younger people. Actually, the older you get, the more sinister it gets. The passive aggressiveness turns up. Believe me... The sky is the limit on tactfulness and mind-f***ing when women get vengeful. Oh, my gosh... I still love women, regardless. LOL! Sweet as poison.

Khun Neung's stoic demeanor is just a mask. She represses her emotions and vulnerability. Khun Neung abides by stoicism, which rarely benefits emotional growth. We witness this when she refrains from showing anyone her weakness, so she doesn't cry in front of people, even at her grandmother's wake. When she finally ends up alone and breaks down, Anueng shows up, and Khun Neung feels safe enough to break down in front of her. Which is hard to do that. I also have a stoic facade, so I recognize that bullshit a mile away, and I know exactly how hard it is to repress grief. Once it erupts, it hurts like hell, but I knew Khun Neung was fully F*** because there's really no turning back with that kind of intimate exchange they had.

I can't wait for season 2 to see how that bites her in the behind.

Obviously, I don't want Khun Neung to suffer anymore, but through her mistakes and emotional and mental anguish, she will learn what or who is truly important to her because she's dumb. Just because we are in our 30s or late 30s doesn't mean we are free from stupidity. She definitely needs to make better choices and stop playing so many mind games to protect her ego. She needs to learn to be more upfront about her feelings and wants.

Hopefully, we get that.

I have faith they will.

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Faye and Yoko || You Got Me || BLANK The Series (Nueng and Anueng)

Just another Blank vid. ☺️

#fayeyoko #faye peraya #faye malisorn #blank the series #sapphic #wlw #gl #yoko apsara #Youtube

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Hello, Blank the series community!

How are we processing the ending of season 1? Are you angry? Do you understand Khun Neung's actions? Do we want to hit her? Yes, you say? 🤣🤣🤣

I wanted to wait a bit (also got busy at work lol) to avoid any spoilers for anyone who don't watch Episode 6 and last one for a while... I don't know how I'm gonna cope with it tbh... I'm following 23.5 and other web series but tbh... never on the level of Blank... I have to admit that GAP did it first but Blank did it better... which, no shade to GAP because FreenBecky, my beloved, chemistry was so good too!

And to clarify, GAP the series also had its own set of problems, most of them regarding money and locations, but what they did, opened the door for more GLs. Some, with good and bad executions, but that's up to each person and their preferences to decide!

BUT ENOUGH OF GAP (the perfect GL, to me!) Let's talk about BLANK!

As a start... I didn't like that they began from when Aneung knocked on Neung's door... it ate like 4 more minutes with them, plus they didn't keep the same tension.

On Episode 5, the tension was felt thanks to the zoom on their faces that lasted quite a good amount of seconds and Faye's minuscule lean.

This time it was cut and then bam! KISS! (NOT THAT I'M COMPLAINING!)

I'm not gonna go on full detail because I believe we all watched the episode, there are a few technical things I want to point out but I won't because nah! There was some foreshadowing to the doom that was to come... and no, I don't say this as a person who has read the book 🤭

I will go straight to that last part...

I had to go back to read that last part in the book because I wanted to keep this as accurate as I can.

So, throughout the episode, we see Aneung's family praising how good of a Role Model Neung is for Aneung. This is the first red flag. Then we see Neung still having doubts about their age gap which I find normal in this setting, because it can happen. This is the second red flag.

The final nail to the coffin, and the one I think everyone should consider whenever questioning WHY Neung broke this as cruel as she did, is that she thought she used Aneung as a way to distract her own pain.

In the book, and the reason why I re-read it, Neung sounds more detached, more out of the moment, and at some point even more aggressive about it. In the series, Neung, although also feeling out of the moment, the scene takes a more soft and romantic approach. They show us Neung's walls falling and accepting that she does indeed love Aneung.

Also, the "brake up" is harsher. Feels like a slap.

Now, we have to consider that in the book, right after their love making Aneung goes to school, everything seems fine, heavy, but good enough. Things happen, that I won't reveal because it could be spoilers, but one of those things is that Fah calls Neung about the funeral and everything. Fah is the one telling Neung that she trusts Neung, she's a role model, and she knows she will take care of Aneung.

Here, there is something I wanted to point out. To hear Fah say it, right after what happened it's what triggers Neung to break Aneung's heart. As logical as Neung is, that is the conclusion she gets after everything.

Aneung is young, thus can fall in love again with someone around her age. This is the conclusion Neung forms in her head. Plus, she sees something else that triggers a reaction. Something we will see in season 2 😆 so, no spoilers but maybe some of you can imagine what.

Neung is very logical, very cutthroat, and as stubborn as their grandmother. We have to remember that, as the eldest, she was trained to be the next heir. So, her life was very, very different. If you see any royal family, the image they project is one of perfection. So, it's no wonder that Neung learnt how to mask her feelings. If something hurts, hurt it back a thousand times worse. Or better yet, just ignore it.

Neung, just like Sam after she became the heir, prefers avoid her feelings because she knows caring equals pain. So, why bother?

There's a whole process Neung does before she goes to Aneung, in the book.

But I have to admit that the series spin was chef kiss! I'm sure that Neung, after waking up, was blaming herself for letting things escalate so quickly.

I will defend Neung with my whole heart because the traumas she carries makes her scared. And like a feral animal, the only way she knows how to defend herself is attacking. She pushes and pushes until she proves to herself that she is right. Everyone leaves.

I could continue rambling and going and just word spit things, but I have to sleep 🤣🤣🤣

Don't share spoilers if you read the book! Unless people want them, I will keep my posts spoiler free! Either way, if anyone wants to discuss the book, you can send me a message too!

Once again, I say this Blank the series set the bar waaaaaaay too high! I can't deny it!

Anyway, guys, do you agree? Disagree? Let's have a respectful debate!

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Faye and Yoko || Hearts || BLANK The Series (Nueng and Anueng)

Looking forward to them patching things up in Season 2. 😊

#fayeyoko #faye malisorn #faye peraya #blank the series #wlw post #sapphic #Youtube

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Faye and Yoko || Waking Up Slow || Blank the Series

Yes, I am watching it...because they can act and chemistry is insane.

#fayeyoko #faye peraya #faye malisorn #blank the series #thail gl #wlw #sapphic #age gap #yoko apsara #Youtube

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So elegant, so stubborn.

Yoon Hae Young and Choi Myung Gil as JANG SE-MI & BAEK DO-YI LADY DURIAN (2023) 1.10

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My Best Sapphic characters of 2022

Ludwika Paleta as Ana Servin in Madre Solo Hay Dos

She might be confused as to how to classify herself, but she is very sure she will not change being gay just to save other people's reputation, even her mother's.

Madhuri Dixit as Pallavi Patel in Maja Ma

Having been outed against her own will, Pallavi silently yet gracefully fought for her existence and identity while trying to keep her family together. But the moment she figured living her truth was the only way to go, she went and did it by doing the lie detector test and showing everyone that if they have a problem with who she is she will not hesitate to cut them from her life.

Simone Singh as Kanchan Adhia in Maja Ma

Kanchan...the love of Pallavi's life. The one she was supposed to elope with 30yrs ago. The one who had to get broken for the sake of others. But despite all that, she stayed in Pallavi's life in whatever capacity. She was always there by the sidelines, watching Pallavi, being attentive to her feelings. And when the truth about Pallavi's identity came out, she was the only person who stood by her and did not demand anything from her

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*stream Maja Ma on Prime and Madre Solo Hay Dos on Netflix 😉

#sapphic #maja ma #madre solo hay dos #madhuri dixit #simone singh #ludwika paleta #lgbt #wlw

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Watch "Pallavi and Kanchan || Someone to Stay || Maja Ma" on YouTube

Can't let the year end without doing another edit for these two. Pure magic together.

Stream Maja Ma on Prime if you still haven't. 😊

#maja ma #madhuri dixit #simone singh #pallavi and kanchan #lesbian #lgbt #sapphic #Youtube

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This is not a happy edit. Also this request has been long overdue since the 2nd season. Apologies if it took me long to get to it.

Anyway, yeah just Ana feeling betrayed and hurt by Mariana, but despite all that we see that she loves Mariana enough to actually let her go. If she really needed to. 😊

#madre solo hay dos #ludwika paleta #ana servin #wlw #ana y mariana #paulina goto #sapphic #youtube #daughter from another mother

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I don't know about you, but the frequent mention of Ana crying since Mariana left and this particular scene...just hurts so much.

Again, Ana deserved better.

#madre solo hay dos #ludwika paleta #ana servin #wlw #sapphic #daughter from another mother #mae so tem duas

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When I was watching this scene unfold, I was cursing Mariana. And when Ana told her that she didn't give a damn about not seeing her and Valentina...the moment Mariana said, "No, I do give a damn." I was like, "No you don't! All you cared about was yourself." 😅

That is why I will keep saying that Ana deserves better. And probably my edits will be from Ana's POV because of the sh*t Mariana did this season.

If we do get a spin off or an extra season, I want to see Mariana realize how much she hurt Ana and how sorry she is for doing so.

#madre solo hay dos #ludwika paleta #ana servin #ana y mariana #paulina goto #madre solo hay dos spoilers #wlw #sapphic

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the only THE ONLY !!!!! thing that allowed ana to admit her feelings for mariana was the fact that she believed–because of their shared history and their night together–that mariana felt the same way. that’s why the ferrán bomb was so completely cruel

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Doing a Maryana edit to Nights Like This next.

Anyone who has song ideas for Ana and Mariana? I'd be glad to create edits for you. 😊

#madre solo hay dos #ludwika paleta #ana servin #youtube #wlw #ana y mariana #paulina goto

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New edit. Sorry if this one seems to be all over the place. 😅 Next one will be better.

#madre solo hay dos #ludwika paleta #ana servin #wlw #youtube #ana y mariana #paulina goto #sapphic