Even Sun – Series Review & Episode Guide

Sun works for a debt collection business in Bangkok. Unfortunately, Sun is terrible at his job. He lacks persuasiveness and fails to collect the money without help from his friend, Mek. Sun's boss is upset and gives him a stern warning. Sun will be fired from his job unless he can complete his next collection assignment. The boss has already hired a new employee, Tai, who would take over the position at any time.

To his surprise, Sun must collect the debt from his father, who borrows a lot of money due to his gambling problem. Sun's dad reveals that a young islander from Surat Thani owes him money. He instructs his son to visit the island to help him collect the debt. During Sun's travels, he befriends Nemo, a guy living in the same hotel. Later, Sun discovers that Nemo's older brother is Athit, the person who owes his dad money.

Sun and Athit have a terrible first impression of each other. Athit seems rude and standoffish, insisting this visitor from the city doesn't belong on the island. Sun eventually works up the courage to ask Athit for the money. However, Athit's response shows that the debt situation may not be as it appears.

Meanwhile, Sun's boss owns a boxing camp. However, this camp is just a ruse for his criminal business. His son, Ashing, technically runs this boxing camp. However, he trains by himself and there's nobody to challenge. One day, Ashing's father introduces him to Mangkorn, his new assistant. Mangkorn's dad owes money and his son takes on this new job to pay off the debt. The assistant work is vague and consists of running miscellaneous errands. However, Mangkorn is rebellious and doesn't obey Ashing.

Even Sun is one of the worst BL dramas in 2022. I thought nothing could be more unenjoyable than That's My Candy until this series set the bar to a new low. Then, I found out the same writer worked on both shows, confirming my suspicions. There's a common denominator to the incoherent storytelling, bizarre characters, awkward romances, and embarrassing scenes. I hate to call out the creator of Even Sun, but perhaps writing BL is not your strong suit.

Among the many problems with Even Sun, the most significant issue is the preposterous plot. The story is seemingly about debt collection before it strays off-track into inane shenanigans. The illogical narrative lacks coherence, continuity, or cohesiveness from start to finish. Okay, let's just be honest by admitting that nothing makes sense in this series. Even Sun is worse than random fluff. It's utterly pointless gibberish with a few contrived BL scenarios here and there.

In addition, Even Sun suffers from unpleasant drama, unfunny humour, and unbearable characters. The series features constant personality clashes and noisy quarrels, but these senseless conflicts aren't compelling to watch. Even less appealing are the pitiful attempts at lighthearted comedy. The few amusing moments get outnumbered by too many juvenile and insipid jokes. Plus, the entire cast is devoid of charm and charisma. I can't warm to their shallow characterizations, grimy personalities, or one-dimensional backstories.

Even Sun has a trashy romance. The leading couple shares obnoxious interactions that undermine the credibility of their love story. They despise each other, so I don't understand how that intense hostility can be interpreted as a flirtatious attraction. I'm also disturbed by Athit imprisoning Sun in a pair of handcuffs, creating uncomfortable optics. Their power dynamic is problematic, they barely know one another, and these characters seem incompatible. Likewise, the secondary couple is almost as dire. There's nothing I champion about either relationship.

The leads (Prem and Boun) give okay performances, but they coast on the popularity of appearing in a famous BL drama years ago. Fans are better off rewatching Until We Meet Again, which portrays their connection more convincingly than Even Sun. The rest of the supporting cast is awfully stiff. These actors are wooden and look uneasy on camera. Generally, there are too many useless characters with no purpose in the plot. They take up precious airtime with unmemorable scenes and don't stand out in a bloated cast.

The only saving grace in Even Sun is the island scenery. I appreciate the diverse outdoor filming locations, from sandy beaches to rugged mountaintops. At least the setting is bright and cheery, even when the plot feels dull and dreary. While the production values are acceptable, everything else falls significantly below standards. The storytelling, characterizations, romances, and acting are scraping the bottom of the barrel. Overall, Even Sun has been an unwatchable travesty that drains my enthusiasm. Don't waste your time with this pathetic BL drama.