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The Review Geek
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Knock Out Season 1 Review – Slow Moving BL that Dodges the Prize-Winning Punch
Season 1 Episode Guide Episode 1 – Tiger Taming Canon – Review Score 2.5/5 Episode 2 – Don't Hold Back – Review Score 3/5 Episode 3 – The Heartless Left Hook – Review Score 2.5/5 Episode 4 – The Fix – Review Score 2.5/5 Episode 5 – Hero vs Hero – Review Score 2.5/5 Episode 6 – For Us – Review Score 3/5 Episode 7 – Evidence – Review Score 3.5/5 Episode 8 – Betrayal – Review Score 3.5/5 Episode 9 – The Ring Rage – Review Score 3.5/5 Episode 10 – Safe House – Review Score 3.5/5 Episode 11 – Trap – Review Score 2/5 Episode 12 & Ending Explained – Always By Your Side – Review Score 1.5/5 Slow-Moving Anti-Climactic BL Based on the novel Knockout (หมัดน็อกล็อกหัวใจ) by Dawin (ดวินทร์), the story follows Keen as he hears the news of his father's death and, having used his entire savings on the funeral, is not prepared when debt collectors show up. He hides out at a traditional Muay Thai gym trying to figure out how to make fast money. There he meets renowned fighter, Thun – 'The Tiger Taming Cannon.' But Thun refuses to step foot into the ring. Thai BL, Knock Out, is led by newcomers, Nice Boripat Jamsat as Keen and Gunner Natsakan Chairote as Thun. The rest of the cast offers familiar faces, including Guide Kantapon Chmpupan of Bake Me Please, Dech Narongdet Rungarun of Playboyy and Gap Jakarin Puribhat of Cat Man and The Legend of Nang Nak. It was produced by Earnie Jantawong, who brought you Hello No One and wrote Thai BL, Monster Next Door. Keen and Thun quickly find themselves thrown together as it's not just Keen but the whole gym that needs a financial injection. He manages to get Thun on board, but that's quickly out the window as he brings in Thun's former friend for a revenge match. As the cinches tighten, Thun finally agrees to fight Typhoon. But things don't go as any of them expected. With a glimpse into the Muay Thai Boxing world, including a public naked weigh-in plus a novel behind the story for depth, I expected a bit more than Knock Out was ultimately able to deliver. No shade to the actors specifically, but the chemistry wasn't there in any of the relationships, except maybe for the blood-crazed Yut. He did seem crazy. And Phuwish, who played his double role well, though I struggled to picture a crime boss who would enjoy feeding his enemies to his German Shepherd. Perhaps I don't get out enough. Apart from the connections, the storyline didn't seem to offer many opportunities for the protagonists to truly form bonds, feeling a bit superficial from the start and never able to tame that trail into genuine relationships. Instead, it just pushed couples together in less-than-realistic situations and left them to it. The storyline around loan sharks feels fairly tired, too, popping up in so many Thai dramas. It makes me wonder just how many people are in debt for it to be such a regular theme. The interesting twist was that the moneylender was actually a politician in disguise, something that may feel cheekily relevant in more than one country. Ultimately, though, BLs are about the chemistry. While it wasn't horrible and had potential, it didn't really live up to its romance genre. If you're on the fence about Knock Out, check out our episode reviews linked above. If you loved it, I'd love to hear why in the comments below.
The Review Geek
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Knock Out – Season 1 Episode 12 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
Always By Your Side Knock Out Episode 12 drops us ringside as Pakorn announces the match, including the switch in opponents. Now it's Typhoon and the Cannon. Pakorn cleverly invites the audience to live stream, record and take photos, then introduces MP Phuwish, the lead sponsor. In the tech room, Win and Ait proclaim their love and get ready to go live. While the guys start their match below. In round 5, the pair to knock each other down simultaneously. But somehow, on points, Thun wins the bout. READ MORE: Thai and BL drama reviews As the fighters hug it out in the (rageless) ring, the crowd cheers on. Keen notices that Phuwish has made his escape while Yut still has Petch. Keen and Thun find Phuwish in his office, where he tries to convince the guys that they can all work together. When they disagree, Phuwish takes out a gun. In flashback, we see Keen's Dad collecting evidence against Phuwish, including video and digital records. He was trying to avenge his wife, who was tricked by Phuwish. Once caught, Keen's Dad was tortured and mauled by a dog until he died. Keen leaps at Phuwish but is instead grabbed by him. But the guys get the last laugh as Phuwish is exposed on live stream to the whole audience and beyond. They run a video of Keen's father's evidence for everyone in attendance. The multiple live streams continue, exposing the fights, the drugs, murder, everything. As chaos breaks out in the audience, Yut takes Petch out at gunpoint as news stations and streamers head upstairs to get a closer look. Phuwish points his gun at all of them and runs. While in the video, Keen's father apologizes to him for not being next to him. Keen can't help but burst into tears, but Thun is there for him. Typhoon fights Yut to save Petch but gets knocked out. So Petch, the Jade Executioner, fights Yut, finally taking him down. Phuwish sneaks back into his office but he can't find what he's seeking. Pakorn walks in, holding the prized drive. He then calls in his own guys to take Phuwish. After force-feeding him something like dogfood, Phuwish passes out on the floor, foaming at the mouth. The police come and Thun gives evidence while Keen takes a break. Mai takes over the story so Thun can support Keen. Petch appears, calling Keen his grandson and they all end in a group hug. Klao covers the surprise news about people getting their money back from scammers. Phuwish/Sia Thep was found dead but Yut gets life in prison for assault, conspiracy to murder, etc. Pakorn receives time for conspiracy, too. The rest return to Petch's gum to get back to normal. Thun receives a great opportunity to coach international boxing in Japan. But it's a long-term contract, so he has to think about it. Freshly out of jail, Pakorn arrives, apologizing to both Thun and Keen. As he exits, the rest of the camp continues practicing, even Typhoon. At the family funeral plaque, Keen explains how he did as his Dad had intended, returning all the scammed money and getting rid of Sia Thep. Thun promises Keen's parents that he'll look after Keen. Afterwards, they return to Keen's family home, which he bought back. And the whole gang is there for dinner. Finally, with some alone time, Keen and Thun make the most of it, using multiple rooms in the house. Cuddling the next morning, Thun gives Keen a homemade English crossword puzzle that tells their story. With that, Thun confirms that he's not going anywhere. Ending Explained What happened to Keen's parents? Initially, Keen is told that his parents owed money to a loan shark. But his mother was scammed by Sia Thep and died from the stress. His father tried to get hers and everyone's money back and turn Sia Thep in, but he was killed instead. Why does Pakorn work for Sia Thep? He says he took the job to protect Thun. He found another fighter for Sia Thep to use in his schemes instead of Thun. That's Yut. Does Uncle Petch find out his son has a boyfriend? Although they never have 'the talk,' by the end, Win and Ait are pretty obviously together. What's a little criticism after all they've been through? But they don't seem to be getting any shade anyway. Do Klao and Bung end up together? That's not so obvious but they do seem to be pretty friendly. How does the IBF, International Boxing Federation, hear about Thun? Well, as part of the plan, Thun replaces the IBF boxer, Poppy, who's supposed to fight with Typhoon. I guess they're impressed with his skills. Does Thun take the fabulous job coaching in Japan? He does not, opting instead to remain with Keen, his love. The Episode Review An extra log episode as the finale brings Phuwish, aka Sia Thep, to his death while the rest make their escape. The thugs get jail time, including Pakorn, although he gets out early for turning over information. Keen manages to buy his family's house back and he and Thun are pretty happily ensconced there. Thun even decides he'll not go to Japan but stay with Keen instead. All in all, everything works out nicely. While it's a happy ending, this episode and the last several seem to have lost the momentum of the story. Except for the final escape, the plot was moving slowly. However, if we were rooting for any of the couples (except Yut + anyone), we've got the chance to see them happy together. From the way things looked in episode 11, even Pakorn may have returned to his wife. So, what will they all do now? Presumably, return to normal, Hulk-free boxing. Back to practice, everyone. Happy with the end of Knock Out? Cannon your thoughts into the comments below. Previous Episode Full Season Review READ MORE: Thai and BL drama reviews
The Review Geek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Knock Out – Season 1 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where to Watch
Knock Out Season 1 New Thai BL, Knock Out, hits the small screen on WeTV this week. Produced by Earnie Jantawong, who brought you Hello No One and wrote Thai BL, Monster Next Door, it launches on Friday with a double-barreled slam of the first 2 episodes. Led by newcomers, Nice Boripat Jamsat as Keen and Gunner Natsakan Chairote as Than, the rest of the cast offers familiar faces, including Guide Kantapon Chmpupan of Bake Me Please, Dech Narongdet Rungarun of Playboyy and Gap Jakarin Puribhat of Cat Man and The Legend of Nang Nak. What is Knock Out about? It is based on the novel Knockout (หมัดน็อกล็อกหัวใจ) by Dawin (ดวินทร์), the story follows Keen as he hears the news of his father's death and, having used his entire savings on the funeral, is not prepared when debt collectors show up. He hides out at a traditional Muay Thai gym trying to figure out how to make fast money. There he meets renowned fighter, Than – 'The Cannon Who Conquers Tigers.' But Than refuses to step foot into the ring. Will the ice-hearted boxer be moved to help Keen? Where can I watch Knock Out? You can watch Knock Out with subtitles on streaming service WeTV (owned by Tencent Video). Knock Out Release Date: Knock Out strikes the bell on Friday, May 16th at 7:30pm in Thailand (that's 1:30pm in London, 8:30am in NYC on May 16th). How many episodes will Knock Out have? Knock Out Season 1 is expected to have 12 episodes. Season release dates include two dates where we expect a pair of releases, otherwise, we'll see a new one per week: Episode 1 – May 16th, 2025 Episode 2 – May 16th, 2025 Episode 3 – May 23rd, 2025 Episode 4 – May 30th, 2025 Episode 5 – June 6th, 2025 Episode 6 – June 13th, 2025 Episode 7 – June 20th, 2025 Episode 8 – June 27th, 2025 Episode 9 – July 4th, 2025 Episode 10 – July 4th, 2025 Episode 11 – July 11th, 2025 Episode 12 – July 18th, 2025 Is there a trailer for Knock Out? Indeed, there is. You can find an English-subbed trailer for Knock Out right here: You can also catch an 8-minute taster of Knock Out on WeTV. Are you placing your bets on Knock Out? We'd love to hear your thoughts – drop 'em in the comments below.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, 52, steps out with actress, 27, after calling off divorce following ALS diagnosis
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane was pictured stepping out with actress Priya Jain in Los Angeles on Wednesday, weeks after revealing his shocking ALS diagnosis. The actor, 52, and the Not Without Hope star, 27, were seen taking a stroll together, just a month after Dane's estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart, 53, called off their divorce, after a seven year split. During Wednesday's outing Dane — who's been romantically linked to the younger beauty since November — sported a black t-shirt, matching pants and shielded his eyes with a pair of sunglasses. The actor — affectionately nicknamed 'McSteamy' by fans — sported his signature silver hair and a matching goatee. Meanwhile Priya showed a glimpse at her taut midriff in a violet tank top which she paired with blue jeans and an oversized white and black cardigan. has reached out to Dane's representatives for comment. Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, 52, was pictured stepping out with actress Priya Jain, 27, in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after revealing his shocking ALS diagnosis The two were previously spotted on a romantic date night in January. They were seen strolling arm-in-arm with Jain during the lowkey excursion together. The pair first sparked relationship rumors when they were seen at a celebrity sushi spot in West Hollywood last year in November 2024. The two stars held big smiles on their faces as they left the popular eatery and headed to their next destination. While Eric and Priya have been spotted on a few occasions, they have yet to publicly comment on their budding romance. Priya has starred in a number of projects in the industry, including the TV movie Cruel Intentions (2016) and the miniseries Knock Out (2023). According to her IMDB page, the beauty has also taken on roles in six upcoming productions, such as the disaster horror film Deep Water with Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley. Jain is also represented by Evolve X Modeling Agency and is the founder and designer of the clothing brand, Naked Lynx. Meanwhile earlier this month Gayheart revealed the truth about the state of her marriage to Dane just one day before news of his devastating ALS diagnoses was announced. Dane confirmed that he's been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is a rare and incurable degenerative condition that impairs the nervous system over time and causes the muscles to increasingly suffer from paralysis. In a statement, Dane expressed how grateful he is to have his 'loving family by [his] side' as he battles the debilitating condition. Last month, he and wife Gayheart — who share two young daughters — shocked fans by calling off their divorce. And Gayheart recently provided insight into their rekindled relationship as they prepare to grapple with his ailing health as a family. While attending a screening of The Carters: Hurts To Love You, the actress told E! News that she and Dane are still the 'best of friends.' 'We are best of friends. We are really close. We are great coparents,' she said of Dane at the event. 'We really figured out the formula to staying a family and I think our kids are benefiting greatly from it and we are as well,' she added. The actress didn't divulge into specifics about their seven year split, but still she refused to look at that time apart as a 'failure.' 'I think it's important to not look at a relationship that ends as a failure. It's just a season. It wasn't a failure. It was a huge success,' she said. The actress didn't divulge into specifics about their seven year split, but still she refused to look at that time apart as a 'failure'; the couple seen with their girls in 2016 'We were married for, I mean, we are still married, but together for 15 years and we had two beautiful kids so I think that's a successful relationship, and that's how we look at it,' she said. The couple are parents to daughters Billie Beatrice Dane, 15, and Georgia Geraldine Dane, 13. Rebecca and Eric tied the knot in 2004, two years before he landed his fan favorite role as Dr. Mark Sloan aka 'McSteamy' on Grey's Anatomy. They stayed together through the scandal that erupted five years into their marriage when a home video leaked of them frolicking naked with an ex-beauty queen. Six years later in 2017, Eric entered treatment for depression, resulting in a filming pause on his action drama series The Last Ship. The following year, Rebecca filed for divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences, and the pair agreed on joint custody of their daughters with Eric paying alimony. However, the divorce was never finalized throughout the seven-year split. The actress filed to dismiss the divorce back in early March 2025, though they were both linked to other romantic partners recently. Dane was spotted with Priya back in January, while Gayheart had been linked to Hard Rock Cafe founder Peter Morton, 77. Gayheart was first spotted with Morton back in September 2023, and they were even seen in together in early March 2025 at the Chanel pre-Oscar party, just days before she called off the divorce. Given that the divorce was never finalized over the seven-year split, there were also rumors of reconciliation over the years. Dane publicly announced the shock health news in a heartbreaking statement to PEOPLE. 'I have been diagnosed with ALS,' he said. 'I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.' 'I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,' said Eric, a longstanding star of the HBO series. 'I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time. ALS has been colloquially known in America as Lou Gehrig's disease ever since it claimed the life of the beloved baseball player in 1941 when he was just 37. About half of ALS patients have a life expectancy of three years after the initial onset of symptoms, though some can survive for decades. Sandra Bullock's longtime love Bryan Randall succumbed to ALS in 2023 after a three-year battle, and SpongeBob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg also died of the condition in 2018 just one year after announcing his diagnosis. Stephen Hawking was another sufferer of ALS, living with the illness for more than half a century before dying at the age of 76 in 2018. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): Details of fatal disease there is no cure for What is it? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurogenerative disorder which impacts the nerve cells in the spinal cord and the brain, according to the Mayo Clinic. It gets progressively worse and causes significant muscle control loss in people who have it. Treatment There is no cure for ALS and the disease is fatal, but it progresses at different speeds in patients. Symptoms The first signs of ALS are twitching of the muscles, weaknesses of the limbs and problems with swallowing and speaking. Progressively, it deteriorates muscle control and impacts an individual's ability to breathe, move, speak and eat. ALS symptoms correspond with where nerve cells deteriorate in each person, and could lead to issues walking, tripping, and weakness of the knees, ankles and hands. It can also lead to problems with muscle cramps and twitching in areas including one's tongue, arms and shoulders. People with ALS have experienced untimely spells of laughter, tears and yawns, as well as changes to one's thinking process or behavior, according to the clinic. Risk factors Among the risk factors researchers have established for ALS include genetics, as about 10 percent of people diagnosed with it were passed down a gene from a relative, which is called hereditary ALS, according to the clinic. Kids of people who have hereditary ALS have a 50 percent chance of having the gene. Age is also a factor as the risk of getting the disease trends up toward the age of 75, with the most common range of people who have it between 60 and 85. In terms of gender, men are diagnosed with a higher rate of ALS prior to the age of 65, according to the clinic. Other factors that have been linked to ALS include smoking and exposure to toxic substances. The clinic reported that military personnel have been diagnosed with ALS at a higher rate. Causes There is no known cause of ALS, according to the Mayo Clinic, and heredity plays a factor in a small number of cases. Lou Gehrig's Disease As well as being known as ALS, it is frequently referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Lou Gehrig was a stalwart first baseman for the New York Yankees between 1923 and 1939. He was famous for his strength and durability, earning the nickname 'The Iron Horse' with a record-setting streak of 2,130 consecutive games. In a July 4, 1939 speech on Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium, the ballplayer famously said, 'For the past two weeks you have been reading about a bad break. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.' His popularity and fame transcended the sport of baseball. He died two years after his diagnosis on June 2, 1941.
