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It is a good Show also the OST Whisper By Freen Sarocha is epic; Many series have a lot of BS about GL/Yuri this is so straightforward and fully shows what it is about, a full and complete romance and comedy Yuri drama; two of the best I watched including yuri or another which is so good in terms of excitement and story only bad ending; but this one really good with a complete and good finish. m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mWas this review helpful to you?
GAP: The Series — Thailand’s First GL Drama Breaks Ground
The story, adapted from an online novel by Chao Planoy, follows Mon, a young, energetic and idealistic woman who joins a large company in hopes of meeting Sam, her superior—cold, brilliant, and distant. The main dramatic tension lies in the gap between these two female figures: a social gap, an age gap, an emotional gap. The plot follows a familiar structure, using the classic office romance and CEO-intern trope seen in many modern love stories—which works well. But beneath this apparent contrast between innocence and coldness runs a deeper thread: that of mutual learning. Sam is not just the distant embodiment of female power—she is also the product of a patriarchal, conservative society, where being a powerful woman often requires sacrifice and a certain hardness. Mon, on the other hand, represents a freer generation, more open with her emotions, perhaps more naive, but also bolder.In terms of direction, the series remains simple, even conventional at times, borrowing heavily from romantic drama codes: slow motion, lingering glances, emotionally charged music. And yet, this simplicity serves its purpose—it’s not about subverting form, but about normalizing representation. Making lesbian love feel just as “expected” and “ordinary” as any romance on screen is, in itself, a quiet but real revolution.
Of course, it would be unfair not to mention the rare chemistry between the two leads, Freen and Becky, whose dynamic goes far beyond the script. Their performance transcends dialogue—it’s found in glances, silences, subtle physical hesitations. Through them, the series offers a queer physicality, a different way of filming desire, far from the male gaze or oversexualized clichés.
Naturally, the overall cast is well chosen and plays a key role in the show’s unique charm. While Freen and Becky carry the emotional weight of the story, the rest of the cast is equally memorable—funny and endearing, balancing the romantic tension with humor that’s sometimes absurd, sometimes tender.
The show’s greatest strength lies in how it situates this romance in a deeply political context—without ever explicitly framing it as such. The romantic stakes become a space of identity affirmation and negotiation, and that’s where GAP draws its power. The series subtly addresses the social constraints faced by Thai women: arranged marriage, filial duty, latent homophobia, and the rigid hierarchies of the corporate world. Through Sam’s journey—torn between her social position and her desires—we can read a quiet rejection of the role of the docile woman, the obedient future wife, the carrier of a silent patriarchal legacy.
Ultimately, GAP: The Series is a significant work that not only entertained, but also contributed to a more inclusive representation of sapphic relationships on Thai television. While it may have its flaws, its cultural importance and impact on the GL genre make it a must-watch for fans of queer storytelling.
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personal opinion on gap (no personal hate on whichever party)
as gap being the very first gl series i’ve ever watched, i didn’t have any expectations apart from the shots and snippets that i watched from social media that led me to this series. one thing that made me quite upset was about the characters’ personalities. like for sam, i didn’t like how she lied to mon that kissing her and doing ‘all that’ before they became girlfriends was something that friends would normally do, like have u ever seen normal friends kissing and biting each other? plus, the scene where mon called sam and asked her about what their relationship status was, the fact that sam even brought up that she was quite a few years older than mon which meant that they can’t be in a romantic relationship, AND still kissed her as if they were a couple. but other than that, the acting and story is still good, it is not rushed and it flows smoothly. the actresses’ acting are good which made the series good in general. i’m surprised that this series is rated 13+ cuz from the looks of ‘certain’ scenes (iykyk), it looks more like 18-21+ to me [p.s.: i only knew about gl shows this year(2024) so i’m still quite new to this industry:)]Was this review helpful to you?
Both better and worse than I expected
Flash review - low thought, rapid fire notes, mostly for my own future referenceI was recommended this like many people, as the pioneer Thai GL. I set my expectations accordingly and I would say it was both much better but also worse than I expected.
# The good:
- The production quality was good, totally modern and on par with other dramas imo. I expected it to be more low budget, but that wasn't the case at all
- Freen is top notch in this. She knows how to work the camera and always looks like she is in her element. She has an incredibly wide range and gives significant depth to the smallest actions and thoughts of her character
- The friend group and similar types of characters are tons of fun. And often saying exactly what we're thinking and moving to impact the plot for the things that as an audience member, I want to yell at the main-type characters
# The bad:
- The top of this list has to be the writing. Lots of premises are paper thin or make no sense or characters make decisions that are just to feed the melodrama. At best stuff makes no sense, at worst its regularly infuriating
- A pattern with many of these shows, but possibly the worst in this one, is characters being portrayed being actively, viscerally bad. And then no worthwhile redemption, just flip and we are supposed to forgive. Really unpleasant stuff, which feels like the writers just doing stuff to get an emotional reaction, and then not bothering to treat it seriously
- Seriously, add a second bullet and just repeat that. Just disgusting stuff in what would otherwise be such a cozy drama. I'm avoiding spoilers, but more than one character got me so mad I almost stopped watching
- A lot of het romance tropes that I like this genre for not being attached to usually. But the control/communication stuff is all handled in ways that are pretty typical of hetero romance dramas. I guess we have to not hold it against this one, since it was pioneering these issues, so it probably needed to "stick to the expected" a bit more, than the later Thai GL dramas have had to.
- I don't want to say Becky was bad... but it really felt like a student actor or something. Like you could tell she was reciting lines, or "acting happy" by forcing smiles. It.. was awkward, especially for a main character. And especially next to Freen who seemed so good at not only acting natural, but expressing nuanced things
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way too dragged out
This could’ve easily been done in eight episodes. The plot often felt dragged out, unfocused, and at times utterly boring — like it was going nowhere and lacking any real structure. The constant flashbacks to scenes that had literally just happened were infuriating and made the pacing even worse. Still, the acting was genuinely strong, and FreenBecky’s undeniable chemistry carried the entire show, making it at least somewhat worth watching despite the frustrating storytelling.Was this review helpful to you?
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not my favorite
my first review.because i’m frustrated!
i almost dropped this show after episode 9 but a friend convinced me to pick it back up.
i loved this show at first. i loved the work dynamic, i was so excited to see what would eventually happen with Sam’s “no dating rule” while she was dating Mon. i was invested in the cute side characters at the workplace. then at some point in the series… the entire workplace just.. vanishes. what happened with the coworkers? the series just completely takes a turn and the entire thing is suddenly about sam’s grandmother (who made me want to punch my screen every time her face was on it) we kinda just never go back to the workplace setting and see everyone finding out about Sam and Mon’s relationship.
with that being said, after the workplace vanishes, i had to force myself to keep watching the show.. i kept thinking “why are they even together, they do nothing but argue and bicker…” there was a time near the end where i almost hoped that Mon would have just went to England. it would have been a healthy new start for her. not saying she’s innocent, considering how she dated Sam the entire series while Sam technically had a fiancée.
the grandmother’s “change of heart” at the end of the series was just too much. i just couldn’t believe it. there’s no way. i knew it was coming, i saw it coming, i kept thinking to myself; no way is she suddenly going to change her mind. after driving away the first granddaughter for who knows how long, and driving away the second granddaughter LITERALLY TO HER DEATH. and now because Sam is “sad” in the past couple months, she’s going to completely change her horrible demon-like personality? there’s just no way.. and she did. they did it. the show tried to give her a redemption arc. i couldn’t buy it by the end.
Sam was so indecisive i just couldn’t with her anymore.
Mon started acting like a damn pushover at every chance.
..and what happened to the work place setting?!?
i’m hoping the Loyal Pin does justice to these two because i did enjoy their acting despite them not having much of a good story to work with!!!!!!
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A Messy GL But Memorable One
The plot is overall good, but the side plots are left unsatisfied or incomplete. It also educates about the issues of LGTBQ+ couples in Thailand, advocates for marriage equality, and normalizes romantic relationships between women and women.The acting is cringey, but bearable.
The OSTs are enjoyable, though some of the songs’ styles are a bit outdated.
The cinematography is horrible, making it uncomfortable to watch with its weird angles.
Lastly, the production has good attitudes and intentions towards the series, but the overall quality has a cheap look to it.
My Opinions:
Although my rating for GAP is low, GAP is gold. It was the first series that open my world to GL series with better representation, compared to the one I had saw. It has unique charms to it that makes it addicting and fun to watch, despite its flaws, and it is an all time favorite of mine.
Also, one thing I love the most about this series is Freen and Becky’s chemistry that is overflowing out of the screen.
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GL Representation
This series is a great starting series for anyone interested in GL. I'm glad we're finally getting more wlw relationships on screen. This story is quite a cliché but does it in a gay way ( which I love). There are several cute scenes within the show and the show can get very serious at certain times ( especially near the end of the series). This show definitely has a realistic undertone to it regarding things like how other people view wlw relationships and how older and more traditional people view LGBTQ+. I was satisfied with how it ended and how the whole show went. It may be cheesy and a bit predictable but representation is representation. We can only go up from here!Was this review helpful to you?
Loved For A Reason
Even though I'm late to the Thai GL fandom I started at the beginning. I can see how this kickstarted a whole craze for GL dramas because it really is amazing. The story telling can be a little inefficient (you could honestly cut like three episodes worth of content without sacrificing quality) and the arranged marriage drama that takes up much of the finale feels a little lost on me as a cultural outside. Those are literally the only complaints I have, though. I loved basically everything else about this show.Was this review helpful to you?
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a good start for wlw series
although the couple's chemistry was nice, there was nothing really captivating or groundbreaking about the scenario. on the contrary, it was very cliche with the arrogant boss and hardworking employee plot. as episodes passed, I felt like it got more and more boring. the episodes with CherRisa were nice. i was also looking forward to seeing some TeeYuki scenes, but whatever we got is fine too lol. overall, the series was nothing special; however, i don't want to be too harsh on this series as it is the first Thai gl. I hope this series will pave the way for better and more gl series in the upcoming years!Was this review helpful to you?
Best GL story ever !!
No words can describe how good this series are . The story tell. The actor/actress they were awesome . I never write review on others series/drama or whatsoever . But this GL story , it just really.really made my day brighter than ever. Sam and mon effect was really outstanding , they really good at it . Mind blowing GL series ever !! Even the series not finished yet, i hope to see freen n becky on the other series too. And last but least , please make this kind of GL series more, dont stop . We need more and more, might be seriea tee and yuki . Who knows . Okk thats all . See yaa !! Love your works directrr ! 🖤🤍Was this review helpful to you?
Also the team and the cast of gap the series is very good hoping for more projects Becky and freen together...I'm sad thinking that it's already EP 9 because it's almost done we really hope for more series together Becky and freen sarocha
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