KinnPorsche: The Series
KinnPorsche: The Series
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KinnPorsche: The Series

"I'm not on anyone's side. I'm on your side."

8.7
Yr 2022
Rt 65m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Porsche agrees to guard mafia heir Kinn for his family's sake, but fighting off danger soon turns into fighting his own feelings.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 70 /100

KinnPorsche: The Series generated a polarized response among viewers, balancing strong enthusiasm for its high production value and genre blending with sharp critiques regarding its narrative execution. Enthusiastic fans applauded the show for stepping away from typical Boys' Love (BL) tropes, highlighting its effective combination of romance, humor, betrayal, and seduction as a high-water mark for the genre.

On the other hand, critics pointed out notable weaknesses in the show's plotting and dialogue, calling the writing cliché and comparing it to basic fan fiction. Several reviewers also noted that the explicit and erotic moments frequently felt detached from the core story, taking over the narrative without providing a clear or meaningful direction.

“a series that just raised the bar and spoiled the hell out of me”

“One of a kind series!”

“basic plot, writing is meh, dialogues are meh, its erotic scenes make no sense to the storyline sometimes, it's very cliché”

Why fans love it

KinnPorsche marks a departure from standard melodrama by layering high-stakes crime drama over a volatile romance. The narrative hinges on the power imbalance between a mafia heir and his bodyguard, fueling cycles of rivalry and intense emotional angst. Rather than ignoring the harsh realities of their world, the series centers the relationship against a backdrop of violence, torture, and the lingering pressures of family legacy.

Complex fraternal bonds and the weight of past losses drive the internal conflict, especially for characters played by actors like Phakphum Romsaithong. By blending action and adventure with a specific focus on gay romance, the show pushes against the confines of typically gentle tropes. The result is a gritty portrait of devotion where the protagonists spend as much time navigating physical threats as they do managing their deep, often complicated attraction to one another.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

stockholm syndrome based on novel or book kidnapping bodyguard bartender rivalry family relationships mafia torture bdsm gun violence angst sexual assault cohabitation gay romance death of a loved one brother brother relationship gay theme gay relationship skilled fighter boys' love (bl) violence psychological romance
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 02, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
65 minutes
Origin
TH
TMDB Votes
181