2gether

writing this several years after it came out

okay so i watched 2gether as it was coming out from like the 5th episode i think and if you asked 2019 sophia what she thought about it she would say its a cinematic masterpiece but ive been rewatching bits and pieces and its just not all that tbh. still a good watch and i think any bl fan should watch just for its iconic-ness but ive seen better and ive seen worse. i think the main couple has not one bit of chemistry but ive come to expect that from any gmm series i fear. it still holds a special place in my heart bc it was my first bl ever so thats why the rating is that high

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Not too left, not too right, not too perfect... still good match

I have really mixed feelings about this drama. It started really good and I was hooked from very beginning and I couldn't stop myself from watching next epiosodes and in the end I binge-watched this and "Still 2gether" and defo I don't regret this. This drama has many sweet and funny moments and even side-characters are rly nice, only thing lucking is intimacy. Before Tine and Wat started dating it was good but after that I kinda expected their relationship to be more intimate. And yep I know it was filmed during covid so its not even about some crazy kisses scenes (can't say it wouldn't be nice though) but it felt more like watching bromance in some parts. I rly understand that every couple is different and not everybody likes skinship (I'm this kind of person myslef) but still something was missing... At first I gave this series lower rating but after finishing "Still 2gether" I changed it as I realized how much this drama grew on me and how much I will miss my time with those characters. In the end I even started listning to Scrubb songs altough I dont unerstand the lyrics but now I can "feel it" and damn... Tine and Sarawat defo own them now :D So... Yes, this drama has some flaws but it's still rly good one so I can recommend it wholeheartedly. And for me... I just started rewatching :)

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Sarawat is a perfect boyfriend!

I almost skipped this drama because of the comments. I really enjoyed the series and it kept my heart fluttering and smiling. I've watched 120+ BLs and I don't think this drama deserves so much criticism.

Even though I agree that some parts were annoying such as Tine being a cry baby the whole time and acting like he doesn't understand Sarawat's feelings even when he straight up kisses him and confesses his feelings a million times. Tine REALLY LOVES to come up with random scenarios and doubt about Sarawat's feelings for him then ends up misunderstanding, doubting and breaking up with Sarawat until Sarawat or someone gives him recorded evidence that his doubt isn't real, Tine annoyed me the most in the last 3 episodes but I really enjoyed the first 10 episodes.

Also to those calling this drama a "Bromance," lmao I wish if every bromance was as hot and romantic as the main couple in this drama

Sarawat was literally the best thing in the whole drama, he's so hot and so is his character, his flirting, teasing smiles and smirks at Tine never failed to make me skip a heart beat. He was the least annoying character, actually nothing ever was annoying about him. He always loved Tine and was clear about his own feelings. Tine is so insecure as heck.

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This was the first thai BL I ever watched, my introduction to this whole new word, and dare I say, it was a pretty good start. The story is simple, but it does enough to maintain you attention and keep you entertained while waiting for more plot to develop. I was also pleased with the more comedic elements, they were quite funny and they did fit the tone of the overall serie. The dynamic between Tine and Sarawat worked very well both in the fun and endearing area, and in the fluffy and cute one, and I really enjoyed their banter. However, once they do get together, a part from a couple of scenes their mechanic felt a bit stuck. I felt like the story didn't really know where to go after making them a couple. Don't even get me started on the damn high-five. God, that was brutal. I was sufficiently invested in Man and Type, the story was not incredible but their acting sold it anyway. Did not care at all for the other side couple. Just not my thing.

The acting was good! I think Winn takes the cake for the best performance, but everyone did a good job. Gunsmile facial expressions: comedy gold. Love them.

Aesthetically I would say is nothing special, the normal BL quality standard. For a serie that talks so much about music, I don't have much to say about the score. It didn't really stand out. The songs that were played as part of the plot were ok, but I don't have any desire to listen to them outside of the context of the serie.

Unfortunately, the serie doesn't have much rewatch value to me, especially because it kind of declines in quality with the progression of the episodes. The last ones are not great, and that ruins the rewatching experience for me. But it does still have a special place in my heart.

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Really the one thing I'm glad about is being introduced to win as this was his debut as I love as an actor. But hey this is a review on the drama.
The story was boring with nothing happening or too many cliches. It only picked up when wat's friend came to take him so had him at odds with tine but also Mann being involved as well
I hated tine brother to another degree, he doesn't do anything morally wrong but how he went about things with others especially his brother. If you knew they were dating why hide it from them considering you're the third wheel.
This drama has shown me no contact when dating isn't for me as well as showing little to no love questioning whether it is a bl or not

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An Adorable Comfort Watch

This was such a comfort watch. This is the BL series that launched the popularity of this sub-genre on the international stage. This series isn't highly innovative. The leads are attractive, but their chemistry on screen is solid.

The initial premise of the show is a bit problematic. It starts with an aggressive, flamboyant queer character chasing a straight man to be his boyfriend. The rather stubborn, flamboyant character named Green can't take a hint or a no. Tine then looks for someone to be his significant other to deter Green. Initially, Tine thinks of finding a girl as his fake girlfriend, but to no avail. Tine, with the brain trust of his close friends, comes up with the popular Sarawat as a fake boyfriend.

It is obvious Sarawat likes Tine fairly early on. I thought that was initially a little weird. However, as the series progresses, we learn that Sarawat has had a long-time crush on Tine. These flashbacks, which give greater context to Sarawat's and Tine's earlier interactions, are fantastic.

Tine eventually falls for Sarawat, and the relationship becomes sweet. There are a handful of kisses, and sex is only implied. It is not the best BL series I have seen yet. However, it is highly enjoyable and seems like a great comfort watch.

The side BL couples could use a little more development.

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Cute-looking at the beginning, but extremely underwhelming at the end

Story:

Well, there is not much of a plot going on, which is kinda regular thing for bl-dramas set in high school or university about two cute boys meeting each other and falling in love, so i wasn't expecting much in this regard. But the show surprised me, turning a bit trivial story of fake-dating into one of the worst screenplays i've seen in bl-drama.
The two main characters are pretty inconsistent in their actions and motivations, especially towards the end of the show. It's clear that their relationships were portrayed in a certain way in order to appeal to general public more, and it was, obviously, successful, considering how popular the show was and is. For me personally, the absence of any queer themes from the main story was very off-putting.
Pacing is a bit weird, though it is definitely not the worst part of the whole show.
Secondary characters are quite boring and single-dimensional at the best, and all girls in the show have absolutely no personality or purpose besides being a cheap plot-devise to make main leads jealous or angry.
Humor is questionable — sometimes it made me smile and laugh. sometimes it made me cringe, but i guess overall it was somewhat okay, though i really hated how green was portrayed as a somewhat stereotypical feminine gay man and basically used as some kind of laughingstock at the same time.

Acting:

Win did a pretty good job as a newcomer, his acting had its ups and downs, and he was by no means perfect all the time, but it was okay. Bright, as more experienced, on the other hand, looked pretty weak in comparison. His acting felt a bit forced and unnatural even in the beginning, but it got noticeably worse towards the end of the show. Chemistry between them was kinda there at the beginning, but completely disappeared by the episode when they started dating.

Music:

It's good. Like really good, the best part of the show, probably.

Rewatch value:

I wouldn't rewatch it unless someone paid me for doing it.

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Good starter BL

If you haven't watched a lot of Thai BL or don't want anything too mature, this is a great one for you. (Minus the last 2 episodes) Is it a little cringe? Yes. But what romance novel/drama isn't? Is it adorable? Absolutely. Are the actors good? I thought so. I really did enjoy this show the first time I watched it. I think it was one of the first couple I watched. The story is a little dumb, but most dramas are tbh. However, it was still enjoyable, though both my sister and I really didn't like Green's character. He was too annoying. Kudos to his actor for such a good performance ig. As I mentioned before, aside from the last episode or so, they don't really mention sex or anything. Even in the end, they don't show anything at all. I liked that. I get uncomfortable watching Mature scenes. So it's a good, clean drama to watch. I personally rewatched it with my little sister (16), and she enjoyed it as well.

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1st BL

For many viewers, this BL wasn’t their 1st one, but to be honest, for me it was. I got introduce to Thai BL at the beginning of the covid-19. I still had work and my university homework/assignments didn’t end. I was overwhelmed with all the stress that I had during those difficult times. 2gether was my escape and my introduction to a new, undiscovered and unknown world for me. The story is cheese….Ok, very cheese, but maybe that is way I liked it. I was tired of all the drama and negativity that was going around the world and around me. The innocence of the love story was really new for me. To imagine that maybe this can happen to somebody, and why not me…lol.

The story doesn’t have really good kissing scenes and no sex at all, but again, since it was my 1st bl, I was ok with it and as well, it won’t be as innocent if it did. The funny thing is; when I started seeing other BL, I was amaze how some have strong sex and kissing scenes…lol.

The music is great, and I loved it so much that I started downloading so much Thai music that even if I don’t understand it, I can appreciate the incredible rhythm. Another thing that I was amazed was the heavy marketing they do during the show and even after…lol. As a marketing minor, I have learned so much because of this show.

I hope anybody that reads my review understands that; this is a clean and pure lovely bl show. I enjoyed it and I know you will if you keep that in your mind.

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