Between Us The Series Ep 1 Eng Sub

Okay, Let's Talk Between Us (Ep 1, Eng Sub)

So, everyone's been buzzing about Between Us, right? Especially that first episode with the English subs. I finally caved and watched it. And I have THOUGHTS.

Prepare yourselves. Some of these might be…unpopular. Don't @ me! We can still be friends, even if you think I’m totally wrong.

The Initial Vibe Check

First impression? A little slow-burn-y. Which, let's be honest, is basically a BL requirement at this point. But was it too slow? My attention span sometimes needs a caffeine jolt to stay focused.

I mean, setting the scene is important. You need to know why these characters are drawn to each other. But I kinda felt like I was waiting for a bus that was delayed.

Win and Team: Initial Thoughts

Okay, Win. He's… brooding. Mysterious. You know, the whole "tragic past" archetype that makes everyone go, "Oh, I can fix him!"

Meanwhile, Team is adorable! Like a little ray of sunshine trying to brighten a cloudy day. He just wants to eat his food and swim. Is that too much to ask?

Their initial interactions? Hmm. A bit awkward, perhaps? But in a cute, relatable way. We've all been there, stumbling through first encounters.

The Subtitles: A Necessary Evil (Sometimes)

Let’s talk about the Eng Sub situation. Bless the translators. Seriously, they're doing the lord's work. I'd be lost without them.

But sometimes, the subtitles can be a little distracting, right? Like, I'm trying to focus on the actors' expressions, but my eyes keep darting down to read. First world problems, I know.

And sometimes, the translations feel… off. Like a robot tried to translate a poem. But hey, I appreciate the effort!

The Food Factor

Okay, can we talk about the food? Because there was a LOT of eating in that first episode. I mean, I get it. Food is love. Food is comfort. But, wow.

I’m half expecting to be hungry every single episode. Maybe it's brilliant product placement, or maybe it's a glimpse of Team’s inner self. Probably the latter!

That Pool Scene…

The pool scene? Fine, I'll admit it. It was kind of cute. The awkwardness, the splashing, the almost-but-not-quite touching. Textbook BL.

Was it groundbreaking? Nah. But it definitely laid the groundwork for the tension to come. And let's be honest, we're all here for the tension, right?

Overall Verdict (Kinda Unpopular)

So, unpopular opinion time: Episode 1 of Between Us (Eng Subbed, of course!) was… decent. Good setup, but not immediately gripping.

I wasn't blown away. But I also wasn't bored. It was a solid foundation to build on. I’m cautiously optimistic.

I'm willing to stick around to see where this goes. Especially because I'm invested in seeing Team get all the happiness he deserves. And maybe, just maybe, Win can find some too.

But if the pacing doesn't pick up, I might need to bring a sleeping bag to the next episode.