I can't believe the trailer was already uploaded. I have been watching it on loop all day. Had to dump a bunch of my initial reactions to the trailer here. Minor warning for brief mentions of novel plot points and assumptions from the leaked original synopsis!
Is it just me who finds it supremely hilarious that Pathapi did what would get him mega-canceled while dressed as a Teru Teru Bouzu, directly following him looking adorable as hell with an umbrella and rainboots?
Also seems to confirm that there was some weather reporting most likely going on, which is very interesting considering that the Thai name of the series seems to compare the changing tone of the ex (Tamtawan) to easily changing weather.
A notable change from the original pilot trailer to the official trailer is that Pathapi throws coffee over Tae (Aou’s character) while accusing him of spreading fake news, rather than the original accusation of trying to interrupt him. I think this, followed by Tae seeming more antagonistic in his character immediately, gives ground to the idea that while Pathapi obviously shouldn’t have thrown coffee over Tae, there is a justified cause for his anger. Perhaps Tae was riling Pathapi up on purpose? Did he spread fake news?
Also, if Tamtawan really was in Australia, that greatly amuses me. I want to know what he was doing there.
This trailer also immediately throws us into the inciting incident of the story, rather than spending the intro hyping up Pathapi’s popularity as a top reporter. Perhaps it is simply because of the different purposes of a pilot versus official trailer, but I feel as if it gives a different immediate tone by having it happen two seconds in.
Following his cancellation, I find the scene of Pathapi running away from angry people both amusing enough (in its framing within the trailer) and quite sad. The latter reaction is tied both to real life – with the meta aspect – it’s clear that Pathapi’s experience will reflect Krist’s own, and while I don’t plan to spend too much time talking about it here, because this is a post on The Ex-Morning’s trailer and not the cruelty of people online, this is a very heavy and important topic. Especially knowing that this hate still exists.
Krist was greatly hurt by the unwarranted hate, and Pathapi’s character in the synopsis (and novel, if accounts I’ve seen are all accurate) struggles with the anxiety and panic attacks that Krist himself has experience with. It isn’t brought up in the trailer much, but I assume that the series will explore this topic in greater depth. Krist is extremely talented at drawing from his own experiences and in portraying anxiety, so I expect it to be stellar.
I love the sound effects as Tamtawan enters through the door and we’re shown their memories – the wind chimes, the clock noises – and then it ends with Tamtawan saying that their working together should be fun. It sets a perfect tone for the rest of the trailer.
Now, to think more deeply about the flashbacks. With previously posted BTS photographs, it seems like Pathapi and Tamtawan might have met as freshmen exchanging signatures? It reminds me of SOTUS, and also Be My Favorite. Throughout the trailer, and I assume, the show, there’s so many events that make you think back to the past works and lives of Krist and Singto.
The sunflower is confirmed to be given from Pathapi to Tamtawan! Seeing as Pathapi’s name translates to something akin to ground, soil, etc (correct me if I’m misrepresenting anything in Thai meanings, by the way, as I’m just going off what I’ve heard) and Tamtawan means following the sun, this flower feels like a connection for the two of them.
Sunflowers, which look toward the sun, and are rooted within the soil… and seeing as Tamtawan seems to still have the sunflowers that Pathapi gave him, dried and at his home, judging from other BTS footage, the sunflower seems to be very central to their relationship.
The argument interests me greatly. It has a different style from the pilot trailer, because we see presumably university age Pathapi and Tamtawan seem to argue. Within the pilot, we see the moment when Tamtawan left Pathapi, but rather than feeling like a full argument, it’s Tamtawan leaving. In this scene from the official trailer, however, it seems like more of an actual argument. Is this the break up scene? Or is it a fight that preceded it? I guess we’ll know soon.
On another note: I’m amused by Tamtawan’s smiles. What is this man hiding behind them? I understand that he is deeply devotedly in love with Pathapi, but what specifically he’s hiding still remains vague, even though I’ve been theorizing on him leaving to protect Pathapi. I can't wait to see more in the series!
(I need to know what is going on in Tamtawan’s head badly and think about it every day.)
Pathapi’s energy is also perfect – I love this stubborn loverboy. A man who got hurt and seems to have never fully gotten over it. His middle finger as he drives away is amazing, and I absolutely adore his outfits. He’s so cool! And Tamtawan just smiling as Pathapi drives away after giving him the finger. He’s as fond as me. And the rest of us. Understandably.
Afterwards, we return to Pathapi’s public perception, and the trailer blasts past it. But I’d like to think a bit more about how this could play out within the series proper. I imagine there would be a balance between comedy in these interactions, as well as Pathapi’s inner turmoil because of it. Will we get some deliciously tense hurt/comfort, with Pathapi still reluctant to open his heart back up to Tamtawan, but gaining a sense of comfort thanks to him?
Also, I must point out Sosay. Our lord and savior meow meow. I believe he’s an important main cast member, and the cat portraying him should have been in the press tour, actually (or not, because maybe she wants to lounge around, which is our queen's right). Also it's very fitting for our cat lover couple to have Sosay in this series.
Anyhow, I love the bickering between Pathapi and Tamtawan about their work so much. The tension between exes who need to work together is amazing, because it isn’t just ideas about work, it’s also a matter of their pride. And I think the two of them coming to work together well will be a perfect conflict for the first half of the series. The other cast members, also, can make even more for the two of them to navigate. I love workplace BLs! I love workplace BLs! I love workplace BLs!
(If you can’t tell, I love workplace BLs.)
And pink milk!!!! This one is just making me giddy.
Then we get our first moment of real romantic tension between our leads!!! Also Top Krist. Which is very, very important. I can’t stop staring at Pathapi’s hand in Tamtawan’s hair and Tamtawan’s curled up left hand. Oh my.
With Tae being described as a weather reporter, again, I think it’s reasonable to assume that Pathapi also had that position, but that in the series he will work with Tamtawan on a different show!
Also, I can’t stop thinking about when @justablfan mentioned once that the name of the show Good Day in the series reminds her of Good Old Days, one of Krist’s previous dramas with GMMTV. Which is very possible and excites me with the potential for even more callbacks!
I love Tamtawan’s I’m Tee Me Too house, by the way. Perfect choice and I love the way it’s been decorated so, so much. And of course, I love Pathapi very obviously staring as Tamtawan walks around shirtless, ahaha.
The lion and turtle costumes are perfect, and I adore the reference to Krist and Singto’s branding, as always. I am also deeply curious why Tamtawan is also on a show, and how exactly this hug comes to be, but I am more kyaaa-ing about how adorable it is, especially with Godji’s (I think her character name is Rita?) comments about their unbreakable bond.
Following that up is a very different coal scene from the pilot trailer, with Pathapi questioning if old coal can be reignited, rather than the original “it’s easier to light a fire with already burning coal.” This is really interesting to me, and I wonder if Pathapi will change his tune to say the stand-out line from the pilot trailer, if perhaps Tamtawan would say it this time, or whatever else. Anyhow, it somewhat puts this trailer in a different position from the other (also probably tied to being at a different part of the progression) and gets me thinking a lot!
Pathapi and Tamtawan, the fire that gets reignited once more!
Speaking of comparisons, I love that Tamtawan keeps his line: “I know he’s my ex. But he’s the ex I want to start over with the most.” And it seems to be said in response to Jamie’s character, Kaoki! I hope they’re friends. I want to see that greatly.
THEN THE PHOTOS ON THE WALLS AND THE HAND TOUCHING AND THE HUG AND THEN THE BED KISS… It’s all so quick. It’s so quick. And I can’t stop thinking about Tamtawan leaning over to kiss a seemingly asleep Pathapi (though his lips puckering for the kiss seems to imply he’s not actually asleep). Which is so cute. They’re so cute. I fear I’ll die of too much cuteness.
Pathapi’s will to prove that he can win everyone over is one of my favorite parts of his character right now, and I love the idea of seeing Pathapi’s journey here, maturing as a character, impressing others, and becoming even better than before in his career, with Tamtawan by his side. The line after that, said by a character I do not know but MDL says is Wari (just a guess as to her role – but maybe she’s Pathapi’s mom – seeing as she knows him so well? Or a coworker who’s known him since he first joined?) tells us a lot about Pathapi’s character, as someone who doesn’t change his mind easily when he loves something…
He still loves Tamtawan…
(I need a moment to collect myself.)
And then!!!!!!!! JamieEarn!!!!!!!! Kaoki and Nudee!!!!!!!!!!! I’m a normal amount of excited, as you can tell. Kaoki is absolutely stunning, and it seems that their plot will be very sweet. The photographing!!! I love them already, even if we don’t know much about them. I hope we get to see them kiss.
And Ohm Thitiwat’s character! Who is probably a love rival for Pathapi’s affections! There’s so much that is so, so very exciting. And from the account of some novel readers, it seems that this will give us more insight into Tamtawan, as well.
After that, we catch some glimpses of what seems to be the main conflict, with Pathapi injured and then our leads jumping off a boat from armed men. Which is both incredibly amusing in the middle of our sweet romcom with KristSingto’s Better Than playing, and also is making me think about the original synopsis and its mentions of the mafia. Good luck to your favorite exes-to-lovers in probably dealing with the literal, actual mafia.
(I can’t wait.)
As we approach the end, we get my favorite scene of the trailer (apart from Pathapi flipping Tamtawan off) with our leads kissing on what seems to be an island! I’m assuming the island is tied to the ominous men on the boat, and also Pathapi’s injury, but it’s also a gorgeous place to end on.
Tamtawan tapping Pathapi’s leg! Pathapi’s hand! The music, accompanied by Tamtawan saying that things always work out for them in the end! The fire! The burning fire of their relationship reignited (cue the coals scene) and then them making out!
They’re making out!!!!
I am already dead and the show hasn’t even aired yet!!!
Okay, okay. To unpack, I’m very excited to see our KristSingto RPF in the form of exes-to-lovers BL directed by P’Lit and written by P’Aof. That is many, many years in the making. And that looks like an adorably sweet romcom that will tear me to pieces (in a good way).
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Thinking about Pathapi's character in The Ex-Morning
I understand that the original script has been revised a lot from what it sounds like, and as such the original pilot and plot synopsis aren’t that reliable as to understanding what will be in the final show. So this is less of a theory on what the show will contain and more some reflections about what the series might be like based off what we have been told. But I have some thoughts I wanted to discuss!
I think that Pathapi will reconnect with his younger self’s dreams and ideals as he reconnects with Tamtawan, who he shared this with. Specifically, I think he’ll regain a passion for hands-on, ethical journalism and reporting on important issues that aren’t necessarily the best for straightforward career advancement and his image. With this reconnection to his younger self, he also falls back in love with Tamtawan.
In the scene where we first meet Pathapi, he’s speaking about celebrity gossip (greatly different from the on-the-field reporting he does later in the trailer) and leaves out a part which Aou’s character brings up. He seems to care more about a flashy headline/what is most immediately click worthy when it comes to the news.
In the synopsis, it says: Pathaphee wanted to know the reason why Tamtawan broke up with him. But the truth he found out that he stole his critique of journalism and used it to apply for a scholarship at an overseas university. He was accepted to the university because of his work.
Specifically, it mentions Pathapi critiquing journalism. Then, perhaps, did younger Pathapi have a strong sense of ideals regarding journalism and what it meant (as well as a push to change the current state of journalism?). Maybe the heartbreak and initial failed interview, along with his work being stolen, is what made Pathapi lose sight of these ideals and instead turn to solely focusing on career achievement. When interrupted, he cares less about the content of the extra information and the importance of it in doing good journalism and more about being interrupted.
Later in the trailer, while working with Tamtawan, he’s told, “You need to make them see you care about them.”
Maybe Pathapi comes to genuinely care about these communities once more, after having lost his care about doing work for greater ideals. He goes from pretending he cares about them back to how he once was, in genuinely caring about people and reporting for them. This, then, would tie into the mafia plot.
The mafia plot is unclear in its specifics (from the photographs of Pathapi injured and the video of the couple running away, it seems to be in the final product as well, however) but what I do find intriguing about the idea of the synopsis saying: The ex-lovers need to work together to find the real criminal behind their case and their true feelings for each other is that I think it fits into this narrative.
Perhaps Pathapi and Tamtawan reporting on this case even when it’s dangerous, then, ties into the idea of caring more about reporting as it comes to how they can help/prevent the harm being done to people. This, then, would tie into Pathapi getting an award at the end. An award for uncovering and investigating a truly large case. While it is also the moment of Pathapi’s reputation damage being shown as fixed (which is so important to the premise) this would more specifically be the climactic moment of Pathapi's arc because he comes to succeed again thanks to the ideals that he once pushed away in order to succeed.
I also think that the mafia investigation began before Pathapi and Tamtawan broke up, and that the danger of it is part of why 1) the mafia partly ruined Pathapi’s interview and 2) why Tamtawan left him. They return to their original feelings about each other and their passion for reporting! @thebroccolination talks about the innocence in Pathapi and Tamtawan’s initial college relationship and the meta-textual element to that in regards to Krist and Singto.
I think that this progression of the characters in relation to their careers would also tie into the idea of returning to that time! Because they fell in love during their college years, returning to being by each other’s side brings back the same emotions as back then. And when we think about Krist and Singto reuniting and how the same feelings are still there but now with their more matured selves… very exciting.
Again, a lot has changed since the original pilot, and I’m not sure if the information I’m using here in regards to specifics continues on in the finished product, but I couldn’t stop thinking about the plot.
(Also. Another big thing about Pathapi I’d like to think about is that he is probably the top. Which is not related to the rest of my post, but which I adore. So if you want to talk about that…)
