Lovely series
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I think anyone who rated this any lower than a 7 is crazy. I didnt see any problems with it. I can get why maybe some would find it a little boring in comparison to some other BL's but overall as a whole, it was pretty entertaining. I loved the difference in personality of the two main characters. Ones a little more outspoken, rambunctious, and fiesty. The other is cool, calm, and collected. It makes for a really good dynamic. I also appreciate how in learning to love each other, their relationship was never abusive or toxic(at least in the ways I'm thinking of). I would watch this again. I caught myself laughing and smiling a LOT. I think it's worth giving a shot depsite what others say about it.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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This was my first BL in a while and as a veteran BL watcher I've seen a good amount and I know what BL especially Thai ones are capable of doing. Because i hadn't watched one in a while I thought when i couldn't feel anything for the characters or the story it was just me being out of touch but coming on here and seeing the other reviews I realized it wasn't just me. As said by others the first few episodes were very promising. This seriously had the makings of a great BL but it was like after they got together something was missing. I didn't want to explicitly say it was the intimacy for fear of over sexualizing gay couples, but it's like when they finally got together they became two different people not in a good way. I hate what they made their relationship turn into, I felt nothing substantial between them. It was like the writers ran out of material after they got together but still wanted to keep going. No sparks or extreme chemistry, I didn't find myself getting flustered or excited to see them on screen despite having felt it at the beginning. Towards the end I just was watching just to finish the show. There were no cute heartwarming moments that showed the love they had for each other, and do not get me started on the fact that they pulled out the breakup for literally no reason then get back together after big event/reveal trope. It's been a while since I've seen a drama do that and it's safe to say that it's still a no for me.
The drama has some good aspects and for someone who hasn't seen better this would be a pretty damn good BL. But I have seen better so for me this was just ok.
(This was my first review so idk if this is too good haha)
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It's a good series overall
Don't get me wrong, I liked the series, I liked the actors and I even liked the flaws that the show has... is just that I don't feel like it is one of the greatest shows ever as a lot of people usually say. So, to understand why I'm hesitant about it, please read.Well, let's be honest, it wasn't the best story among alls, actually, there are a lot of flaws since the very beginning. My first complaint was that they don't show Tine responding to Green's confession, so I couldn't understand if Tine was a push-over, if he had an issue saying "no" to people -weird thing since he had to break up with his ex, so it means that he can be straightforward sometimes-, or another particularity of his personality. I forgive that flaw and continue with the show.
When we see their first interaction with Sarawat, somehow I get that Wat was into Tine (I didn't need to read the spoilers, it was kinda obvious), what I never understood was why he was so stubborn about talking with Tine, and after we learn that he was looking for him since the very beginning, that doubt was reinforced. Yes, I know he was kinda shy to finally met him, but, come on... Tine was following you on a bicycle, you could just pull over there and hear him.
The story goes on, they start to interact, I started to realize he was more into him than I expected, I found pretty interesting their dynamic and how Tine little-by-little started to notice Wat as a man and not just as a fake boyfriend.
The acting wasn't outstanding but it has a lot of peaks for some characters:
- When Tine cries because he couldn't finish the song,
- Wat's excitement to finally found Tine (I have to admit that I wanted to go into the screen and hug and kiss Wat when he was jumping so happy about founding him),
- how Man managed being insulted in Type's dinner (I wanted to kick them too),
- and Phukong crying in the bench after asking Mil to not see him; just to name some.
The storyline, I insist, wasn't the best among all, still entertaining. I think that one of their most remarkable things is actually that; the story was soft, easy to watch, and easy to follow, but that doesn't make a great series, if so, a good one. But, that's just my opinion.
The characters were so diverse that I found some interesting, others entertaining, others disgusting, and some just unbearable.
** I have to admit that I dislike how Green was so after Tine even when he made clear that he didn't like Green (and after we realize that he was just using Tine, that was worst.) buuuuut I also dislike how Man was so haunted because of Type, for me they both were in the same line, just that a lot of people loved "Man" and disliked "Green". For me, both behaviors were just too much.
After Green went back with Dim I found funny their relationship because is pretty common to see people acting like that in real life hahahaha and after Man got to be with Type, I realize that they were cute together. But, the path to it, was disgusting.
About Tine and Wat's relationship, I have to admit that I have never had a problem with the lack of kisses or skinship in Thai dramas, actually, I enjoyed more the couple dynamic than other things. For example:
- I got pleased by seeing Wat and Tine ignoring the yellow tape so they could eat together when Type went to their place,
- how they cuddle in the coach to sleep together,
- and when they look to each other's eyes.
For me, the lack of kisses meant nothing at all. What I couldn't understand was the whole drama about Pam, I know, they needed to extend one or two chapters of the series, but, it was just plain stupid, but it is what it is, so I can't complain too much hahahahaha
In the end, I get to understand Tine's low steam and why sometimes he acted the way he did.
Overall, I still believe that it was a good show, but couldn't find the "greatness" that I read over the Internet...
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Gostei da personalidade do Sarawat, bem franco na maior parte do tempo e Tine é fofo, porém às vezes queria mais posicionamento e confiança, seu ciúme e desconfiança era muito irritante. Tentava relevar colocando no pensamento que ambos são jovens e com muito para amadurecer e o principal, seu relacionamento não é tóxico mesmo quando envolvia ciúmes.
Sobre secundários, não sei porque, mas gostei do Green, parece muito divertido e amoroso, mesmo correndo atrás de quem não gosta dele, ainda bem que mostraram que ele não era só isso e que estava apenas confuso. Entre os casais secundários, meu favorito foi TypeNan, Mike e Toptap os atores, arrasaram como casal onde um é bobo e o outro sério. Espero ver esses atores como principais em outro BL, já os tinha conhecido assim como Khaotung em Tonhon Chonlatee, aliás também estava vendo ele em 1000 stars, ele é bem versátil.
Os pontos negativos, deixar para resolver tudo no último episódio, muitos flashback no final, aquele artifício que usaram com Sarawat do meio para fim pareceu fora de lugar, os motivos para conflitos do casal eram bobos e repetitivos e poderia ter desenvolvido melhor os casais secundários, no fim até tiveram desenvolvimento apesar de pequeno, mas gosto da sensação de continuidade e de que há muito para desenvolver do final. Como a vida deles continua a partir dali.
Em resumo é um BL leve que se pode ver sem medo, não espere pegação e beijos, isso não tem, mas se quer algo fofo com fundo musical este BL é uma boa pedida.
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Effective musical romance
The strong points of the series are Bright's musical scenes, reasonably three dimensional performances from the leads, and the soundtrack. The weak points are unconvincing body language between the leads and some clumsy writing that makes the series drag in places.The main arc and plot is well supported by the performances and soundtrack: an introvert who has a habit of communicating emotions through music meets and falls in love with somoene with whom that resonates, and the two of them need to work out how to make the sometimes awkward relationship work. For the series to work the musical scenes need to work, and Bright is a good enough musician to pull that off. The scenes where he sings to Tine are convincingly touching and carry the emotional impact they need to.
What doesn't work so well is the body language between Sarawat and Tine. They just don't seem to be a couple in love very often. I suspect it's in part intentional: a somewhat awkward relationship with an introvert that is somehow advanced by sharing emotions through music. I think it's probably also a result of having limited time to work on multiple takes of the secenes where they interact privately because of the time it likely took to shoot the musical scenes in the series.
Overall though I think the series accomplishes most of what it aims to do, and it's one of the best music centered series I've seen. If they had resorted to the usual fake guitar and produced vocals the series would have been a failure. Very credible and raw musical performances are worth the tradeoff of a little less credible chemistry between the leads here and there.
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Genuine review Only for new comers
I regret watching this piece of trash ?Actors can't even act and just passing awkward smiles as if it'll help with anything.
It was hyped up that's why in 2024 i watched to check what's actually in this just to find nothing is actually there.
People should come to reality and throw the 2021 bl era away, because it's 2024 and also many better series were there at the same time but people chose to hype this thing out of all ??
All I know is someone did accepted that the hype was because bright was so handsome lead at that time ?
... Gurl he can't even act, what's the use of that handsomeness?
The plot, story, actors everything was just cringe also it's not even a bl, bl is not two guys just pretending to be couples without even showing feelings, its BROMANCE accept that!
(Also it's all my opinion, and also awareness for the newcomers)
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What happened to the chemistry?
I absolutely loved the first few episodes of the seires. The sparks were flying between Sarawat and Tine, I really enjoyed their interactions as well as their friend groups. This includes the later flashbacks to - Wat had some great wingmen on his side, that's for sure! However, as the series progressed, I felt like the spark between Sarawat and Tine was gone. There was very little physical contact between the two (no kissing, no hand holding, no cuddles) once they became official, which was kind of weird as such things are very important in a relationship.Sarawat & Tine: As i said, the first few episodes were amazing. I think Wat had us all fooled at first, I loved the plot twist relating to their relationship. I did find Tine a bit childish at times, especially in how he choose ti deal with Green, but he also pulled through at some crucial moments. I know Wat was supposed to be this mysterious and cool musician, but I did find him quite cold at times. The amount of sorrow and pain I felt when Tine broke down crying... Win did such an amazing job with that scene. Also the whole boobs thing - why, just why?
Man & Type: Seeing the two actors, I think we all knew this was going to be a side couple we will all love. I think this was one pairing that I didn't know I needed, but I absolutely love. Man does seem like a bit of a manchild at first, but he does show his more mature side once he and Type start getting closer. I did enjoy how persistent he was, yet he never went to far. I especially enjoyed the moments Type realized he has feelings for Man. It was adorable! The dinner scene was so painful to watch though, I think the actors did an amazing job portraying the emotions.
Mil & Phukong: I was very on the fence about this couple. I love both Drake and Frank as actors, they have great chemistry together too, but I wasn't really sure how the whole thing with Mil going after Tine and hating Wat will play out. Especially with Phukong being Wat's brother. I do appreciate that while Phukong was crushing on Mil, he did not let that completely blind him about Mil's mistakes and bad intentions.
Dim & Green: I like them individually, but I don't like them together. I feel like they are not a good match, it's like they are suffocating each other and they do not handled their issues well.
The conflicts were very typical - lack of communication, misunderstandings and girls getting in the way - but I wasn't really that bothered by it. They are cliches, yes, but they are not something that would make me give a low score to a series. I think my scoring is quite high because I really loved the actors which often outweighted the less satisfying parts of the series for me. I'm biased, I know.
The ending left a lot of things unsolved and unfinished, but I didn't let that bother me as I knew there is season 2 out that I watched right after I finished episode 13.
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It is not as bad as people are saying - simple more emotional based conservative BL story
I read the reviews and I was expecting this total disaster of a show. I didn't find that to be true. Yes, the steam factor is not there but it isn't lacking with intimacy nor a complete story.2gether just comes to the story from a more conservative angle. It may not be for everyone but I felt that it was a totally complete story. It just wasn't a very deep story - more superficial.
It isn't a 10 but I don't feel it's bad. It's just different. The ending fits the story - not the most overtly outgoing happy ending but it is a happy ending.
If you have time and come to this with an open mind and don't expect the steaminess most BL's show - this is an easy watch. Win and Bright -- are adorable!
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Lemme be honest with this series.
Tbh, and the truth is this series is sooooooo popular and has high demand due to the main cast visuals. Especially bright. but i like win since he's just so cute. at first i really like this series, but after the episode the woman came like last 3 ep? i already thinking to drop this series. it's just hilarious like how can win forgive him that easy lol? i also confused with bright behavior when that woman came because, he totally fall head over heels for win and totally OBSESSED with win. he already planned everything, that kinda creepy but anyways that's why i questioning his behavior that suddenly changed 360° when that woman came.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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It's kind of complicated to talk about this show as a whole since the quality really changes. The storyline is quite simple, a pretty straightforward plot. The actors seemed to be at first kind of stiff, and in my opinion, only Win's acting gets better, Bright acts to stiffly if that makes sense, although they are both young so there is room for improvements. The chemistry in the first episodes was kind of good, and then it got ruined the second they had to show actual connection and love. Still, 2gether is better, though. I was not the biggest fan, but it is not as bad as people like to say now. Don't hate just for the sake of hating. Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
was expecting much much more...
Honestly, the reason I started this series, despite not loving the premise, is because of how high the reviews were on Viki. It had a 9.4 star rating!!!! but this show was so bad!!!!! The actors had literally no chemistry, like I wasn't convinced at all that Sarawat liked Tine at all. The acting coming from Bright wasn't awful, but it seemed like he didn't care about anything for the entire show. I don't think the romance genre suit him. I thought Win's performance was pretty solid, considering the lack of experience. All of the side characters had very good performances as well. II really didn't enjoy the whole fan club thing that Sarawat had going on the whole time. It was so unrealistic!! like why are all these girls absolutely drooling after him when he gives them literally zero attention and if anything, is rude to them? Why do these girls completely ignore all of the other hot boys around and unconditionally love him? Honestly, I thought Tine was hotter. Every time the whole girls fanning over him thing came up (often) I was just completely pulled out of the plot. There were no good female characters either.
Now, the chemistry. How are we supposed to believe they are boyfriends if they barely even touch each other? I think they kissed like once!! Their vibe gives more brothers than it does boyfriends. It's not like im asking for explicit sex or anything, but maybe some hand holding? An arm around the waist? A little kiss? come on!!!
Part of the reason I picked up this show was because I had a 10 hour flight and I didn't want to watch a show that was super explicit, a consideration for the people behind me lol.
The plot was very very predictable. And not very interesting. The writing wasn't awful but not anything to be impressed by.
TLDR: the acting from Bright was lackluster, but Wat's) was pretty good. The plot was bad, they barely touch each other. The side couples and actors were good, but not good enough to make the show worth watching.
Unless you really really REALLY love the whole university BL trope, and don't care for intimacy, (or intend to watch this show on a plane or something), I wouldn't watch it. very lukewarm acting and show. I cannot BELIEVE the rating is so high on Viki.
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I started watching this drama just because I had heard a lot of positive comments about it, but I have got to say that this show is really overrated and some of reviews are really exaggerated. I tried hard to persuade myself that there was a chemistry between Tine and Sarawat, and sometimes I found it. I am not going to talk about plot holes and I just want to cut to the chase and ask ''WHERE THE FUCK IS CONVERSATION????". Have they ever heard of it? The thing that they broke up and made up for one episode was a travesty. Why Tine did not even give Sarawat a chance to talk and explain himself? And the thing that got me hollering at the screen was that Tine was pertinaciously trying to dissuade Pam that Sawarat did not love her. Pal, what is wrong with you? The chick said that herself. I am not as pissed off because of this as I was while watching TharnType, who could not learn to trust each other after 7 years.
Ok, If you watch this for the plot, then you may get really exhausted sometimes, but If the only thing you care about is Sarawat with his captivating eyes and incredible smile (they got me too), then go on.
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