I wonder what made it this popular
This is my lowest rated BL of all time and the reason partially is how overhyped it was and how undeserving it is of that.The plot s mess. It make absolutely no sense. It's full of toxicity, zero character development. A bunch of sexist jokes being passed here and there. The heteronormativity in this is worse than even older BLs than this. I just couldn't comprehend a single thing that went into the drama.
Cinematography wise it has the old Thai drama vibes. It was not bad considering the time but direction and the camera work was average.
Acting wise also it disappointed me. I would have thought the main actors were really bad at their job if I hadn't watched other works. It was very bland but both Bright and Win are really amazing actors
Highly disappointed.
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HAD SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!!
Alrighty guys let me get it started, first the show started off good, the story was good, the connection was good and the chemistry was there, the acting was good, but after a few episodes in everything started going down hill. When they started dating the chemistry was lost like no tomorrow, it literally felt like they were friends, they had more chemistry when they were friends than when they were together. They were literally living together, and we did not even get to see a proper kiss or any chemistry at all. The only times they tried being "spicy", they wouldn't even show it, we were being teased. Lowkey a lot of the story was all over the place, and they kept extending it by adding unnecessary scenes, AND the side couples had more chemistry than the main couple, which says a lot, and also some of the couples formed way too fast and also out of nowhere, like Mil and Phukong, Mil kept saying how he likes him as a a brother and then at the end they're acting all lovey-dovey like what the heck??? Overall this show was not worth it, it was a hard watch, it had so much potential, but it was executed so badly, I'm honestly contemplating watching the 2nd season, but I heard it has better scenes so I'm gonna give it a try, but if you ask me, its not worth even starting this series, so unless you're into very vanilla BL with barely any chemistry then this is for you, otherwise don't recommend watching.Was this review helpful to you?
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Such a waste
2 BEAUTIFUL main actors (and I do mean absolutely stunning), a great storyline (even if I don't appreciate the character of green being so pushy...how many times does he need to be told NO to understand? but I get the fact that it serves the plot),yet this series is so so soooo dull. I nearly managed to finish the first series. not sure I`m going to watch the sequels.
For the story itself: not charter development (maybe Tine understanding of his love for Sarawat can be considered somewhat of a growth).
Actually, there's a regression in Sarawat character. It is clearly told throughout the story he never had a girlfriend, his family is very much aware of it so there's no doubt about him yet at the very end they just HAD to bring a girl out of nowhere and make a stupid fake scene of first love. It makes no sense whatsoever.
The actors have some chemistry but for the series being a BL shot in 2020 it feels very childish, some of the scenes look forced... they're supposed to be adults, and they talk about contraceptive but the only 1 kissing scene look like a kiss you give to your parent when you're a 5 year old.
Secondary "couple" is ok...started sweet and then just faded.
the main antagonist (Mil) is probably one of the least attractive actors I have ever seen in my entire life... but obviously, it's a personal opinion.
Friends are cute, they give some story background but that's it.
So to sum things up, such a waste....absolutely waste.
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a show that made me bawl my eyes out like a baby
Watching this show and many other BL shows really has made my heart swell in one corner but at the same time its broken my heart because I wish that boys were like Sarawat... When I first heard about this show, I didn't know that Bright was in it, I just assumed it was a random BL show that everyone was talking about and before I didn't know Bright or Win because I wasn't watching BL as much but 2gether is a beautiful comedy romance which I was forever cherish in my heart because it helped me laugh, cry and sometimes even forget.I just hope that all of us out there find the person we are destined to be with
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second rewatching made me smile & yell at the screen
You're going to watch it anyway. Nothing i saw will stop that...we can all agree the casting of supermodels works for any series.But, my review is going to focus on the key things future BL producers can learn from. And key things future BL producers can avoid from someone who watched it twice.
The reason this gets nine out of ten starts with some of the obvious key things future BL producers can learn from this BL;
casting will get you to the table, having the two main leads almost smash or get romantic in the first episode will keep you coming back to follow the progress.
The NINE of Ten is when a show TELLS me in ALL CAPS that love is in the air and we will see the flow of it and smile each time they get closer to it. We root and we yell at the screen when small obstacles are put in the way. That is why this is a NINE here.
That is a delicate dance that most BL producers don't get, which starts off - future thing BL producers can avoid. We don't need car crashes, or a rush to the hospital scenes, or an ex-girlfriend a new character showing up to mess up the romance. The day-to-day figuring out how two people make space for a new love, open their hearts to love and the daily scenes of two people enjoying learning about each other is enough.
Leave the drama for your momma...love and dating and creating intimacy between two characters has a whole list of complications. Here we get some of that with a few doses of humor. We can always have more intimacy here and and future BLs. But I digress.
In summary,
* the story is totally unrealistic,
* the script is taped together from swisscheese,
* the chemistry between the couples is inconsistent.
* One of the main leads is just dumb and will make you yell at the screen. The dumb lead character has what I call "unnecessary drama" meltdowns that could be solved with clear communication instead of storming off into the night.
The beginning and ending are good enough to make you smile, the humor between the couples sets the right tone but it lacks intimacy.
But, hey I watched it twice...
and it is still a nine out of ten.
GO watch for yourself
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Not the same as in the book
I guess it's alright. The last two episodes are quite disappointing and they also stray away from the novel. I preferred they stick to the novel and just some bits not a lot! There were so many romantic moments in the novel that they didn't include in this series. In the novel, Tine's personality was explained but in the series, he just looks like a stupid, childish fool when there's so much more to him than meets the eye and the reason why Sarawat became very interested in him. I also didn't like how Pam's character changed in this series, making it look like she was a helpless girl trying to chase a love that was already lost. In the novel, she wasn't like that at all. She was supportive of Sarawat's relationship with Tine and she was an ally. I don't understand why in BL, they always do this to girls. The majority of the people watching BLs are girls BTW. So hello! We can be allies! Anyway, it's a series that gives lots of feels, and there were some funny moments as well. But if you read the novel before watching this, well, you'll be a bit disappointed. It's also too short in my opinion and some of the scenes were rushed. The OST is great though.Was this review helpful to you?
This is my first ever actual BL drama, (after The Untamed). So that's why this series takes up a special place in my heart. This is actually the series that made me a BL fangirl and opened up a whole new world for me ♡‿♡. So I'll never forget how beautiful this drama is, and especially my SARAWAT & TINE. The little details were so touching to me. And I think it lived up to it's expectations. It served its purpose as a romantic, sweet & comedic series, so I don't feel the need to over-analyze the story. Also in terms of the story and plot, it's quite sweet and cute to me.
So overall I recommend this drama to anyone looking for a simple, cute story with a mix of romance and humour. And I bet these characters will stay in your heart for a long long time ♡.
[Oh and also watch Still 2gether, after you watched this one. It's the 5 special episodes we got as the sequel to the 2gether. And it is more of a chance to re-witness our Sarawat, Tine and all of the other 2gether characters that were missed from this show.]
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Lighthearted; Youthful
From what I've read from other reviews, I was really hesitant to watch this since I've gotten it to the Actor Bright and Win. So, I decided to suck it up and watch this series since it would be my second BL series. After watching this series, many of the reviews that this got was just unjust since the series was pretty good and not what I had expected.Storyline/Plot: I really like for a BL that this drama wasn't stereotypical when it comes to same sex couples. I liked the fact that both of the characters didn't start of gay but slowly developing feelings for each other. Furthermore, I liked the messaged that Sarawat had told one of the other students who was a girl and not gay/bisexual was that he didn't care about being open with his sexuality but being with the person that he loves. It meant that being homosexual was more than just a title as they both wasn't gay nor Bi. I also like how funny and comical it was since it wasn't so serious and light. The characters were great at portraying their characters as the jokes and endless flirting didn't come off as cringe nor flat. The production was good as everyone got their time to shine and it did well with the transitions from couple to couple. Which I know that many series that features many couples struggle with having a good amount of screen time.
Acting/Cast: I started watching this because of Win, but it made me realize how good Bright's acting really is. I would love to see Bright, and Win do another BL since they had really good chemistry together. I don't know their sexuality in real life but if they are not gay nor Bi, they surely made this convincing. Furthermore, I love the fact that all the other actors really got along with each other well off and on camera.
Music: I liked the music, since Win sung most of them and he is getting better at singing. Furthermore, the actors were heavily involved with the soundtrack as well.
In conclusion, this series is worth the try since it was really good in its own way. I've rewatched this drama more than 10x (not exaggerating) because it had many sweet, romantic, and funny moments that had to be rewatched. Again, the chemistry and plot were really good.
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Just My Personal Opinion — Neither Negative nor Positive, Please Respect It
“2gether: The Series” (2020) quickly became one of the most popular BL dramas, reaching audiences far beyond Thailand and sparking a global wave of attention for the genre. While I can understand why it became such a phenomenon, for me it was more cute than unforgettable: a light series that made me smile, but not quite as special as many describe it.The story starts from a fun rom-com premise: Tine asks Sarawat to pretend to be his boyfriend in order to shake off a persistent admirer. From there, the fake relationship develops into something that is supposed to feel more real. It’s an entertaining setup, but one that doesn’t really add much new to the genre.
Technically, the series is nicely packaged: the directing is clean, the university setting feels believable, and the pacing is steady. The soundtrack is probably one of its strongest points — especially the song Kan Goo, which became iconic and perfectly matched the lighthearted tone of the show.
What didn’t work for me, however, was the heart of the series: the chemistry between the leads. Bright and Win both have strong charisma individually, but together I didn’t feel the intensity or emotional pull I was hoping for. Some of their interactions came across as a bit forced or too playful, making it hard for me to get fully invested in their romance.
That said, 2gether still manages to entertain. It made me smile on several occasions and gave me some fun, easy-going moments. But for me, it’s not “the series of the century.” It’s more of a light guilty pleasure than a truly memorable drama.
In conclusion, “2gether: The Series” is a pleasant and fun watch, but not quite deserving of the massive hype surrounding it. If you’re looking for something light, easy, and smile-inducing, it definitely works. But if you’re expecting an intense love story or a groundbreaking BL, it may leave you wanting more.
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Sarawat - a star of the show
Although I did not think that finding a boyfriend (when you are a straight male) just to make a gay friend stop chasing after you makes any sense whatsoever, I quite enjoyed this drama. It started off in a weird way, but as it progressed it attracted me even more and I was curious what would happen next. The next weird thing for me was that basically everyone was considered "hot" except for Tine... though he is crazy hot.The biggest disappointment of this show was the littlest amount of chemistry between the main characters. I know that Tine was not gay at the beginning of the show, but he eventually turned out to be interested in Sarawat, so I cannot understand why he was acting so weird when they were in a real relationship. On the other hand, the guy who played Sarawat did a great job and he made me believe that he was head over heels for Tine, but the part that S knew all this time that Green had a boyfriend and that he planned most of the things that happened was a bit creepy for me.
The music in this drama was really catchy and I still play the soundtrack over and over again. A huge plus for the actors who sung live in this show (e.g. Bright - Sarawat) and for the video on YT that proves that - the one that Sarawat recorded on his phone for the music club.
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NOT believable characters, fake drama towards the end, but still worth watching
Why? Because of the lads. Not even their acting, which is not quite nuanced, just the lads. The only reason I see to watch the series, but it is more than enough for me.* * *
IS IT THE LAW of the genre that at least one of the lads is the straightest thing until he meets “the right lad” and all of a sudden turns gay?
Yes, it is. But no matter how often I see it, it does not cease to be ABSURD. This is the same idea that some ignorant parents have when their sons say they are gay: “you just did not meet the right woman yet”.
In reality no matter how good and “right” a lad or lass is, s/he can never change the sexual attraction the lad has. It is fully hardwired in the brain by puberty as the latest threshold, so you can never discover attraction towards a different gender than what you were attracted to initially at any later point. It is medically impossible.
The only believable scenario for all of those countless BL series with this nonsense is that every person within every BL pair has always felt the same sex attractions set since puberty — be it gay or bi — but the difference could be whether he was embracing it or trying to be in denial.
But whatever comes later can never be a surprise in the lads’ ages those series explore. The stories are not about 14 years old, except for maybe Love Sick (2014; 2gether is the same story but from a competing film studio) or Cause You Are My Boy (2018) with some characters.
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