For Him – Series Review & Episode Guide

Nail and Jay are boyfriends. One day, Nail receives a mysterious phone call from a woman. She claims to be Jay's lover and threatens to break up Nail's relationship with him. Nail ignores the caller, treating it as a prank. However, his friends feel differently. Chaochom and Pae encourage him to confront his boyfriend for answers. Nail follows Jay and discovers he is, indeed, cheating on him.

Nail confronts Jay, who makes up many excuses to justify his cheating. As their exchange becomes heated, Nail ends the relationship with his boyfriend. After the breakup, he heads to the bar with his friends. While sitting alone, a charming stranger named Him approaches Nail. Him starts a casual chat between them. He notices that Nail seems lonely and wants to buy a drink for him. However, a heartbroken Nail isn't in the mood to flirt with anyone. He dismisses Him without giving away his contact info.

Nail has another unpleasant altercation with his ex-boyfriend. Afterwards, he returns to the bar and meets Him again. This time, Nail is ready to entertain his suitor. As the flirting escalates, they proceed to have a passionate one-night stand. After a fun night, Nail and Him discover they go to the same university, although their social circles have never mingled. They exchange contact information and become acquainted.

Him is interested in meeting up again. The couple spends another passionate evening together. Since they enjoy each other's company, Him and Nail agree to become friends with benefits. They will continue having casual hookups. However, Nail isn't interested in committing to a relationship, especially after his recent breakup. Him seems fine with the arrangement. Him also introduces Nail to his circle of friends, including Chao, Dream, and Te. While at the bar, Chao meets a tattoo artist named Phai. The two hit it off and have a one-night stand.

Nail and Him continue their relationship with no strings attached. The more they spend time together, the more Him turns on the charm and flirts with Nail. He seems interested in a more serious commitment between them, although Nail still seems reluctant. Meanwhile, there's growing tension between Him and his friend, Te. They clash at every encounter. Te warns Nail that Him hides a sinister secret beneath his charming demeanour. The mysterious suitor comes from a troubled past.

For Him begins with a shockingly terrible opening scene. The absurd melodrama, dumb dialogue, and campy acting are cringy, reminding me of a comedic parody. Within the first five minutes, I wanted to give the series a failing review grade. While I endured the rest of the episodes, For Him never improves after a tragic early impression. It remains a trashy, mindless BL drama that isn't worth anyone's time. There's no way to excuse the godawful writing.

After a dismal start, For Him continues to be dull and vaguely incoherent. I have a rough idea of what's happening in the plot, yet I can't remember anything memorable. Many forgettable scenes pass through me like monotonous noise, in one ear and out the other. One of the drama's worst problems is the dreadfully written dialogue. Not only do the lines sound unnatural, but they also fail to evoke any depth or genuine emotion. All the conversations are mundane or pointless, boring me with every word spoken. There's no wit, eloquence, or charm to the exchanges.

The plot revolves around the protagonist's mysterious past. Nail meets a flirtatious stranger, only to realize he has a troubled history with an ex-boyfriend. As accusations and flashbacks emerge, viewers wonder whether Him is problematic. In theory, the premise sounds like an intriguing thriller. In reality, the execution falls flat and fails to deliver on its suspense. The series drags out a slow, tedious narrative, creating little momentum. Episode after episode, I'm disengaged with the vague and convoluted drama. I don't care about Him or Nail as characters.

The leads go from being friends with benefits to developing long-term feelings. However, the couple flirts shallowly. None of their lovey-dovey interactions seem unique or meaningful. Also, Him has too much baggage from the past. The series focuses extensively on Him's enemies sabotaging his life rather than the love story. As he drags Nail into unpleasant drama, it ruins the mood for romance. I don't believe they should stay together. Likewise, I'm not a fan of the secondary pair. Chao and Phai's relationship scenes either bored me or annoyed me.

For Him includes many sensual encounters. The sex scenes are visually titillating, from intimate physical contact to close-up shots of the physiques. Him's actor (Dew), who has a firm body, looks flattering on camera. Occasionally, the dim lighting and moody music create a steamy atmosphere. However, there are tacky moments. Some BL dramas can film passionate exchanges tastefully, whereas For Him often seems low-brow and sleazy. The series is also terrible at writing foreplay. The couple's awkward flirting makes me wish they'd skip talking and go directly to kissing.

The cast is subpar and can't elevate the material. While Nail's actor (Tor) shows an occasional spark of personality, the lousy writing diminishes any possibility of an authentic performance. Early on, I lost hope for this series and checked out mentally from the nonsense. Near the end, the storyline escalates dramatically and resolves bizarrely. Afterwards, it doesn't bother with a plot anymore. The last few episodes coast on vapid romantic fluff. Overall, For Him underwhelms me in every aspect. There's nothing from this abysmal BL drama that I can recommend.