My boyfriend is an Idol.
The series does a great job of portraying the reality of idol groups and how they are constantly under scrutiny, how internal conflicts and competition can arise and how difficult it can be to maintain unity when the industry often pits members against one another. I appreciated how the show tackled the issue of favoritism, where one member is pushed into the spotlight while others are sidelined. That’s a very real struggle for many groups.Now, when it comes to the romantic side of the show, I have to say, I really liked it. Thame and Po are the definition of green flags. Their relationship was built on patience, care and understanding. Thame’s attentiveness toward Po, the way he never rushed him and always made sure he felt safe, was just so refreshing. Some of their scenes made me feel like I was experiencing a first crush all over again hehe. Their relationship just felt sooo pure, yet deep.
However, I do have some critiques. The first half of the show was excellent but the second half lost some of its momentum. The two episodes focused on Jun and Po felt unnecessary to me. I understand why that subplot was there and I know some people connected with it but personally, I felt it took time away from the core of the story. I would have much preferred more focus on Thame and Po’s development instead.
The breakup arc was another part that didn’t entirely land for me. It was realistic given how brutal the entertainment industry can be, a relationship like theirs was bound to face challenges. I saw it coming and I understood why it happened but at the same time, it felt a bit frustrating since their romance was already such a slow burn, they barely had time to fully be together before they were torn apart again. It created a bit of emotional whiplash for me...I get the drama of it but I wish we had more time to actually see them as a couple before the conflict hit.
That being said, the chemistry between the leads was really amazing. And the kisses left me gasping. Both actors did an amazing job, not just them but the entire cast delivered strong performances. Every character, even the side ones, felt fully realized and I liked that.
Overall, while I had some issues with the pacing and a few plot choices, I still enjoyed it and I hope to see WilliamEst in a new project again.
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A Mature Storyline
I had not expected , I thought this would be same Thai traditional cheesy BL story but I was wrong . Gmmtv did a great job .Disclaimer - I wrote this review according to my own thoughts . This review may contain spoilers . It will be change according to the upcoming episodes .
Story - Po , a heartbroken soul , was wondering a good job but everytime for being honest he failed at the interview . He recently broke up with his partner ( Earn ) and tried to heal his broken soul . He suddenly got a job at a big entertainment company and he was tasked with documenting a boy group's ( MARS ) final concert before their disbandment . Thame ( the leader of MARS ) about to make a solo debut in South Korea for a misunderstanding with his bandmates .
Impression - A mature and emotional story . The way the actors expressed every details ,is excellent . Thame and Po , both of them were trying to understand their hearts with each other's companion . The cinematography and visuals are top tier . As William is here then the music must be good , yes his beautiful voice stole our heart . The intro was so beautiful , one of the best intro I ever seen .
Overall - Try one episode , you will understand . I am giving 10/10 .
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Thame Po - My roman empire!
Some dramas aren’t just stories, they feel like home. You settle in with the characters like you are sinking into the warmth of a familiar chair, surrounded by memories and unspoken feelings. You laugh with them, cry with them and at times, you feel as if you are living through their pain and joy. The emotions are not just shown, but deeply felt.Thame Po was all the above for me. Yes, the story was predictable and cliché at times but somehow the execution is done almost right. It's a romcom that feels familiar but fresh, somehow reminding me why I love these types of plots in the first place.
The chemistry between Po and Thame was the heart of this drama for me. Their relationship was built on small, tender moments rather than grand gestures and it’s this subtle intimacy that makes their connection so real.
The way Thame looks at Po, with such warmth and affection makes their interactions feel genuine and heartfelt. The chemistry is soft and subtle but undeniable and it’s clear they are there for each other without needing to shout it out. There was this unspoken support between them where they constantly lifted each other up, even when things got tough. It’s those quiet, thoughtful moments that make their romance feel so down-to-earth.
The friendship within the Mars group is another part of the drama I enjoyed. Despite all the tensions, drama and misunderstandings, there was a genuine sense of camaraderie between the five members. Their relationships evolve throughout the story and the tension slowly turns into more understanding and support. You can totally feel the love and loyalty between them. It was cool to see a squad where everyone’s got their own vibe, but they still have each other’s backs no matter what.
The drama also addressed the para social relationship between idols and their fans, particularly the tensions that arise when idols are rumoured to be in relationships, like with Pepper's arc. It was refreshing to see this topic tackled head-on, acknowledging the impact these dynamics can have on both the idol and their supporters. However, I felt that the issue was somewhat brushed off in the narrative (in Pepper's case). It would have been better if they had fleshed out that arc more to explore feelings and the consequences, which could have added more depth to the overall storyline.
The music in the drama is another good surprise. The portrayal of the Mars group, led by the LYKN members is on point, adding an extra level of authenticity to the music-driven plot. Their performances are full of energy and the songs are super catchy, which really increases the overall vibe of the drama.
Acting across the board was solid for me. William as Thame stole the show. I was genuinely surprised considering it was his 1st acting project! Est as Po was pretty convincing for me. Whoever paired them together knew what they were doing! Other LYKN members also played their part well!
Overall, for 13 weeks, Thame, Po with Mars entertained me thoroughly. While I do think the series is predictable but it is a sweet ride where characters shine and stand out. I will definitely recommend it if you are in the mood for something heartwarming and easy to watch with the right mix of drama and heartfelt moments.
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Shallow
There were things I liked about this: the cast, the colouring, the songs, Jun. Overall, though, the writing and directing left much to be desired. This series struggled with a serious lack of depth and character development. I know more about the characters from the director's tweets than I do from what was illustrated on screen. Each member of Mars, for instance, had an episode for their stories to be told but they provided only a surface-level peak at them. Thame and Po's instant love left me with nothing to anticipate or cling onto and Thame was essentially a Mary Sue. The most interesting I found them was when they were briefly at odds in episode one. By far the character that created the most interest to me was Jun. I would sign on to watch the Jun show.The most disappointing to me, however, was the clear lack of research done into T-pop. While it was sold as a look behind the curtain at the T-pop industry, the director evidently just pulled from K-pop and maybe an older era of Thai entertainment and gave T-pop fans nothing. The most obvious example is that T-pop artists can and do have relationships, so while I could've accepted the idea that Oner Entertainment in particular didn't allow it, the way it was framed as if the idol path would prohibit it was blatantly inaccurate. Furthermore, T-pop fans have no problem with their idols being in relationships. They shamelessly base an entire episode on the concept of a "perfect all-kill" from K-pop. For some reason, they expect me to believe that Nano, a longtime member of a supposedly top group, would not have been trained in singing before so they start offering him lessons like he's some slow child.
Aside from episode five which I genuinely had a great time watching because of Jun's games, the other episode that impressed me, surprisingly, was the finale. From GMMTV, I had no expectations that they would put the production efforts that they did into the concert, and I would've liked to see even more of it than we did. I think that overall, the show lingered on things that I couldn't get into and skimmed over things I would have most liked to see. Because it's fresh in my mind, from the finale, I would've liked to see Mars establishing their own label or meeting with a company that wanted to empower them. I would've liked to see them rushing around backstage and the little moments of connection on stage rather than a flat depiction no deeper than what the audience in that auditorium would've seen. I would've liked to see Po with Thame in the quiet driving home after his reunion, what raw emotions he would've felt, the relief and excitement from being out together for the first time.
In the end, I like the concept and not the execution. Consider my rating a 5-7. It depends on the last episode I watched
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It gave me “30 minutes google search” vibes.
Maybe my expectations were too high since everyone and their mother hyped this drama - how amazing the romance was, the serious topics about idol lives, the acting and production. But why do I feel like it was all so basic?Was the romance extremely cute? Yes. The chemistry between William and Est was undeniable. It followed quite a few cliches, but executed in such a good way, I didn't even mind. And yet, there was something missing, and that something was the well developed conflict. I rather have them being this fluff from beginning till the end pairing, than see them go through ridiculous, underdeveloped conflict in the second half.
Then we have all the “idol” issues. While they opened up discussion about many problems and restrictions they might face, they were so not serious about being cohesive in the presentation, the whole writing started to fall apart. They talk about how idols are basically stalked and cannot even date in public, but in the same episode the leads are walking around in public hugging and holding hands like there is no tomorrow. Or how CEOs just see idols as products, but also have them out of the blue grow a heart by the end for no good reason. There were many contradictory moments that just annoyed me.
The plot was unrealistic, the resolutions of conflicts and issues were beyond magical and Disney. Everything was introduced, nothing was developed. I don't even want to talk about Earn, because why did this character even exist and why was he not gone for good?
What I did like a lot though was Jun - easily the best character from the whole show. I was actually getting more excited about his scenes than the main couple. He was quite unpredictable, fun, refreshing, cheeky and just slightly annoying.
The acting was surprisingly good for rookies. Here’s the thing though, and that’s something I see in majority of Thai BLs, the romantic scenes are usually better acted than any other scenes in the show. I feel like during their workshop they focus just slightly too much on them, and giving some of that time to practice other scenes would actually improve the overall quality of the drama.
Production was fine. Everything about the idol aspect was mediocre, but even Koreans who are leading in the idol department, also suck with idol dramas in terms of the songs, music videos, choreographies - they just do to match the real quality of the production we see in the industry.
That said, the drama was prettier than most other Thai BLs. There were quite a few scenes I had to take screenshots off, which does not happen that often for me with this genre for this country.
Overall, I had fun, but only a few days passed since I finished it and yet I already do not remember the majority of what I have seen.
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GMMTV/Raiser Music outed themselves or so it seemed...
Wow, what a show, I thought in the beginning of this series... but as always with GMMTV the show gets gruadually worse... The positive of course is the chemistry between William & Est and also Nut surprised with good acting. The other memebers of the boyband are not at that level yet. A second positive we got was a very nice OST interpreted by the band. And the most positive: It was not an university setting again... boah is that overused nowadays.The bad: GMMTV shows us how the entertainment industry work - and indirect how they work - the finale was especially lackluster with the "happy end". Of course this is a BL and the business woman is not that business after all which felt so insincere and unbelievable. We all know that idols and ships have slave-like contracts and such a series will of course change nothing. The break-up part (Pepper/Gam) was one plot to drive home that this industry is unforgiving and they will do everything to get their investment in their artists back.
After reading an other review, now I know in Thailand things are different especially with idols dating... so they just copied K-Pop style which is bad.
Overall for me: Strong beginning and weak ending. I give them cudos doing something different, but of course this is top notch marketing to present one of their boybands to the international fans and broaden their appeal and success which of course means more money for GMMTV. Because this is a BL, it's a fantasy and the finale would never play out this way in reality. If someone gets fired from one company it would be hard to get a contract with another company, because the companies talk to each other and there enough back-channels that they all know what had happened. So this leaves a bitter taste...
And because this review section is swamped with 10 reviews, I guess, I will get a lot of hate because I disagree. It could have been so much more but I have little faith in the big thai companies to deliver a good show from start to end, as usual I got disappointed. Believe what you want, but this show is very far from a 10 and my 7 (edit 6.5) is very generous because I admit that William & Est have a special charm.
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Exactly what you expect from GMMTV (for better or for worse)
The Thai entertainment behemoth GMMTV is certainly adept at developing series that skate by on the charm and chemistry of their actors. The company's programs get by with wispy plots and ephemeral character arcs simply by satisfying periodic audience demand for cuddles, kisses, and hugs. GMMTV has learned that story, plot, and character are superfluous to requirements for commercial success, especially if you can cross-pollinate the live action "drama" with some banging OST tracks and merchandise whose sales will buttress the bottom line. The industry leader in BL production, GMMTV isn't mass producing art so much as mass producing opportunities to mass market. Good business for actors, for singers, for merchandisers. And they're pretty good at knowing how to wring the insatiable demand for more and better cuddles, kisses, and hugs for every last baht.The latest entry in the company's ever increasing catalog of BL series that delight and charm despite their utter insubstantiality is Thame Po. The premise quite ingeniously accounts for the OST marketing opportunity by simply drafting an in-house boy band (Lyken) to play most of the lead characters as members of the fictious boy band Mars. Thame is the lead singer of Mars. He is portrayed by William, a singer from Lyken. Meanwhile, the casting geniuses chose handsome former swimmer Est to play Po. Despite each performer essaying his first lead role, the two manifest the chemistry necessary to fulfill the plot's slender requirements. Indeed, their effervescent charm keeps the whole project afloat.
Hired by the band's management label to create a video documentary, Po becomes entangled in the group's affairs.
How and why are mostly irrelevant. Suffice it to say, the various entanglements produce the requisite cuddles, kisses, and hugs at suitable intervals. Thame Po succeeds in part, because we do want to root for Thame and Po to overcome the obligatory obstacles in their path.
While the series demonstrated William and Est have good chemistry and ample charm, I am not certain we know whether they can act. William was essentially playing a variation of himself, and Est just wasn't tasked with any heavy lifting in the infrequent dramatic scenes.They can/should get another project, but my gut feeling is that their new characters will not vary much from Thame and Po. And so long as William can contribute a fresh OST, while the writers serve us the formulaic mix of cuddles, kisses, and hugs, it won't matter whether they can act or not. Because the end result will be insubstantial, yet delightful and charming.
One note of caution for hardcore BL fans who like to lean into a solid romance. Thame Po merits its title for all of two episodes. Thereafter, the story deviated into a study of the Thai entertainment industry. The series may as well have been dubbed "Thame Mars." Or, better yet, ""A Journey With Mars." Episode after episode concerned itself with the future of the boy band. The whole became a show about show business first, and a romance only when the writers remembered this audience demands periodic cuddles, kisses, and hugs.
That shift in plot emphasis away from the central couple and toward the band members' career options is precisely how the writers of this endeavor lost the plot. (Not a metaphor, for once!) Any Bl series needs dramatic obstacles to slow down the coupling of the main couple. Unfortunately, in this narrative, the only obstacles the writers choose to pursue are professional barriers. Rather than a romance between Thame and Po, the story chiefly becomes concerned with Po saving Mars. Unfortunately, this title character becomes more bland week by week. Ultimately, Po devolves into a pale imitation of one kind of ideal female archetype from the middle of the last century: the Loyal Wife. The Loyal Wife patterns her existence to conform to the shape of her man's public persona. Her devotion to him supersedes her own personality. Her support of his career supersedes any professional ambition she may harbor on her own behalf. Society values her chiefly as caretaker to the children (here, the band). The 1960s began a decades-long process by which the Loyal Wife archetype became unfashionable. Yet in 2025, here comes Po as a BL analog shaped in the mold of the Loyal Wife. The early episodes set up Po with a decent backstory, replete with emotional trauma and career goals. Sadly, the series squandered almost all of the potential in any such narrative. Po is less a leading man and more an accessory to the band by episode 4. Examples like this demonstrate exactly why many people fault GMMTV for an inability to sustain the quality of their series from beginning to end.
If a diet of charming and delightful cuddles, kisses, and hugs is all a viewer needs from a BL series, then Thame Po is a better than serviceable exemplar of the type. There was a glimmer of something more, but gmmtv had records to sell between cuddles. And, so, Thame Po degenerates as it progresses, like numerous other gmmtv series that got off to strong starts.
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Heart skipped too much it flatlined
Let's start with the pros:
- William and Est looks cute as a couple. The kisses also were good. I generally hate scenes where the actors kiss like they're fish out of water.
- The cinematography is great, I really liked the arcade scenes especially.
- The music? S-tier. Destined? Went platinum in my house.
- The acting was good. I like seeing Est cry. On their next series, let's have him cry every episode.
Now, let's begin:
- I enjoy slow burn but I hate stale characters. this one quickly went nowhere. They were flirting by EP2 but both main characters are too passive to be upfront with their feelings. - The movie subplot ran for 3-ish episodes. Plus, they didn't even have any scenes confessing their feelings. They were blue-balling each other, then kissed, and they're boyfriends. Cool.
- Jun not being an SL is mind-boggling. He had Po's best interest at heart. What ticks me off is that Jun tried helping Po with his actual work while the poor guy was working on shooting and editing their MV. Then after the arcade confrontation scene he quickly slinked back in the sea of side characters. I think this also applied to the rest of MARS members after their episodes.
- While Thame is a good guy, he also tends to be selfish and manipulative. Who demands changing the sandwich order from tuna to BLT just because Po ate it while he was with Earn? Also, I find his declaration of love too self-serving. "Continue being by my side, no matter what I'm going to face". Um, what about Po? His dreams?
- It's sad seeing Po not having a stable career at the end of the series. I believe in following your dreams, but he just threw everything out the ONER rooftop the moment he met Thame and decided that he'll just be the idol's boyfriend. There could be a great character development plot in Po after Earn used him, but he just regressed back to not having his own agency just because he's in a relationship.
- There couldve been great conversations about idol and fan culture, idol contracts, fans' parasocial relationships with idols, idols dating rt but aside from Pepper's relationship, there weren't a lot. Thame was roaming the city like he's not an idol.
- I can handle suspension of disbelief, but the way ONER handled MARS was nothing short of an absolute fantasy. Pemika can easily enforce the contracts and sue left right and center, but sure, she willingly terminated MARS' contract, willingly gave up the trademark, and willingly paid breaching the contract with the Korean team.
- The final climax felt like a bump in the road rather than a roller coaster drop. The stakes are so low I didnt even get the chance to invest my feelings even a bit. I also found it absurd that they suddenly planned a heist during the concert and the entire sound and video system can be plugged and unplugged to reroute it to a freaking laptop. This can't be real, right?
Towards the middle I prayed Pemika sues the hell out of everyone. I'm with her on this lol
ThamePo started out really strong with a promising plot, but it quickly went downhill. WilliamEst is a good couple with great chemistry, but they also need a damn good series to back this up.
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an idol's relationships with faen, friends, and fans
It was very cute. The relationship between Thame and Po was very sweet. I also really liked the bonds built between the the members of Mars. This was a good introduction and starting point for me into LYKN and their music. There was also some thought-provoking commentary on the dynamic between idols and their fan, as well as other insights and messages throughout the series to think about. It was a fun and cute watch.-------------------------------------------
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LIKES:
-- While I don't think it's a deep dive into the world of being an idol group, it does touch upon quite a few topic regarding the struggles and politics of an idol group. It may not be representative of all groups and their companies, but the series offers a glimpse into some.
-- In general, there is also depth to the story with an important lesson about our value as individuals, no matter who we are.
-- I like the chemistry of William and Est. It is sort, sweet ,and subtle. I enjoyed the progression of Thame and Po's relationship a lot. It was cute.
-- There are a lot of cute moments that makes the heart feel kilig and a few moments that shatter your heart.
-- The series show problems are resolved through sincere communication and discussion and through working together.
-- I really liked the episode where Thame got jealous of Earn. In a lot of series, this would have turned into a bigger argument with Thame angrily storming off, but they didn't go that route.
-- Leads are likable. Very selfless, considerate, understanding, caring, and patient with one another.
DISLIKES:
-- I wasn't fully convinced by Oner's CEO's change of heart at the end. Pemika spent most of the series with a plan for Mars (mostly Thame), so her suddenly deciding to let them off the hook fells abrupt to me. I understand she might have either thought it was too much hassle to keep fighting them and/or she was moved by Mars' sincerity to stay together, but they could've have shown more of that process and her character development to get to that point.
-- I also don't really think it was really necessary to bring Earn back at all towards the end. It didn't really add much, if anything at all. He was just a past relationship that we could probably draw lessons from but we could've just left it at that.
-- One thing I really wish the story didn't do was have Pepper and Gam break up and then have Thame and Po also break up. Instead, I wish the story went the route of having them stay together and face the problem together, as originally planned by the characters. I think that could've been a great lesson. Breaking up isn't always necessary to solve issues. I understand this is how the story is, though. This is mostly just me wishing that we didn't need to have a breakup in order to learn a lesson, achieve a goal, or facilitate the plot.
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[ --STORY/PLOT-- ]
There are two major themes in the series that I'll use to talk about the plot in regards to. The first theme is selflessness and sacrifice. They're two ideas but they're related. It is used to set up the beginning and ending arcs of the series. In the beginning, we have Thame who appears to be very standoffish and distant from the other members of the group Mars. However, Po intervenes and unmasks Thame's true nature. We learn that Thame actually cares a lot about his group, but he was willing to sacrifice his hope and dream for the group to stay together to instead do what he thought was best for his group members. Thame isn't the only one being selfless and trying to sacrifice himself for the other members though. Jun, his best friend in Mars, is also doing the same thing. Jun thinks the group is holding Thame back, so Jun is willing to act like he doesn't care so that his friend can go to South Korea. Fortunately, Po enters the story and helps Thame fight for what he truly wants and reunite Mars. Ironically, this same person who help Thame realized that it's okay to want to be selfish sometimes is also someone who later makes a selfless sacrifice unnecessarily. However, it does help the story come full circle in the end with the group banding together to reach out to Thame in the same way Thame reached out to them at the start.
The other major theme explored is an individual's worth and value. This is something we is touched upon throughout the entire series via different relationships. The biggest example of this is how Oner's CEO viewed the members of Mars. Mars is merely an asset and product to the company. Their value is evaluated based on metrics such as ranking on top charts, awards received, the money they brings in, and other numbers. The CEO also values Thame more than the other members. A lot of the characters also reflect on their own self-worth. This is seen in the beginning when Thame and Po are trying to bring Mars back together. Pepper, for example, thought that as a jack of all trade, he was not that important as there is always another member that can do what he can. He didn't think his role was important. Nano is another great example. He contemplates his future and fears that he is not good at anything other than dancing, so he ends up trying different things so he doesn't have to be dependent on the the group's success.
We see a lot of different perspective on a person's value. We see Mars' value through the lens of the company. We see how some of the fans value Mars. We see how underground artists/rappers view Mars. We have characters reflect on their own values. We see the value of a person through the relationships of those closest to them. We see how Pepper and Gam value each other. We see how Thame and Po value each other. We see how Jun and Po value each other. We see how each member of Mars' value one another. In a letter to Po, Thame expresses his thoughts on this topic and I think there is a lot of draw from it.
[ --ACTING/CAST-- ]
Even disregarding that this is LYKN's full series debut, I think they did a great job. Whether it was the bonding moments or the ones where they bicker, they felt like a real group. I guess it helps that Mars is played by a real group so they are able to draw upon their own feelings and experiences to play their characters. And even for the parts outside of the idol experience and camaraderie, they delivered well on the humor, romance, and heartfelt scenes. Est also did a great job. This is also really my first time seeing Est's acting. I saw him a bit in "High School Frenemy", there wasn't much there for him to showcase, so I'm glad to see him now in a bigger role. The chemistry between William and Est was good. There wasn't anything intense or crazy, but it was subtle and sweet. The chemistry is portrayed in the small gestures and actions like smiles and glances. And their cute scenes definitely delivered the kilig.
[ --MUSIC/OST-- ]
Since Mars is played by a real music group and the plot revolved around the music industry, I started watching with the expectation I would find at least one or two songs to add to my Thai playlist. I liked a lot of the songs, so there was no disappointment there. It was definitely a good starting point for me to get into LYKN and its members' music.
[ --REWATCH VALUE-- ]
The series isn't that long, and the episodes were also engaging enough with some depth to them. Plus, the relationship of Thame and Po was very cute, so I think it's something I could re-watch again just for the cuteness alone. I don't know if I will by myself as I don't feel super strongly about it, but the potential is there. I'll more likely rewatch it if I'm watching it with someone else.
[ --FINAL THOUGHTS-- ]
While I admit there were some things in the series that felt unrealistic, inaccurate, or exaggerated, it didn't really detract from the overall story, lessons, and cuteness of this series. A lot of the good feelings I got came from the soft, subtle moments between Thame and Po. And there were a lot of those. Their romance was just very innocent for the most part. The members of Mars were also all interesting and fun to watch. I enjoyed their camaraderie. Ultimately, the series was very cute and left a good impression.
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I'll always conclude my review by saying that ratings and reviews is not really a indicator of whether you may enjoy something. We all have different criteria and standards. Don't let a bad rating, review, or comment discourage you from watching something. My advice will always be to give something a chance if the premise interests you, and only use the ratings/reviews to determine priority if you have a list, or if you're deciding if you want to continue it due to time limitations.
♥ Thanks for reading my review! Feel free to comment or hit me up if you want to discuss anything ♥
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Softly mature and understated
The BL Shia community gave ThamePo Heart That Skips a Beat very favourable reviews, praising its beautiful colours, gorgeous lighting and cinematography, perfect casting, unbelievable acting and hard-hitting emotions. We also appreciated the important commentary this show provides on the workings of the showbiz industry, and the toll it can take on idols’ personal lives.Members of our community had this to say about ThamePo Heart That Skips a Beat:
"This is a show that anyone who may be a fan of any idol/celebrity needs to watch. It so perfectly captured what these idols have to go through on a daily basis. Not just that but also how sweet the love story (...)" - N
"This is a very thought invoking series as a whole, and although its not perfect by any means, it has become one of my favorites due to its respectful views on the subject matter, chemistry of the lead couple, and strong supporting cast." - J
The show did not escape from all criticism either. Even though the storyline received general praise, some of our members noted there was still room for improvement in the script and the pacing of the show, keeping it from absolute perfection.
Our server poll resulted in an overal average score of 9/10.
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Who's smiling with me ....
I was ambivalent. Initially I wasn't going to write a review as there really wasn't anything to say. Boy meets boy. Boy falls in love with boy. Boy stays with boy forever. Then they did it. I was smiling like I've never smiled before, looping the moon and back. I loved watching Thame and Po together. I loved Thame and Po together bcuz Thame was the person that made Po realize his true worth. Po needed to be loved entirely, fiercelessly and deeply. Thame had the courage for everyone and more than enough for himself. Their magic had me smiling. Grinning, actually.Acting, which we know needs work but forgiven as newbies, was much better than expected. What tied this entire show together was the soft way Thame loved Po. Gently, they took the steps together and held each other close. The all night phone call and THE walk to and from the bus stop set the standard for future romantic moments in any series. Yes, the usual mistakes and misunderstandings happened and I will say this, those 2 episodes fell flat. The light of the series was missing. Thame.
The moment he entered again, the world brightened considerably. The glow in his eyes made us believe again in their love. The Negative Nellys and Horrendous Horseface easily forgot as I was blinded by the brilliance of their soft sweet love. The connection between Thame and Po is palpable. It's felt. WilliamEst/EstWilliam have IT.
Lykn did well. Est, one of my favorites, did great. William shone. With more practice, they all will be better as time goes on. Special mention here of Nut and his role. He aced every moment he was on the screen and proved to be the strongest actor of the group. Jun's cunning smile fooled everyone but the audience. He gave up his chance for happiness for Thame to have his. Signs of true friendship. The level of ease amongst the entire cast was refreshing.
The empty script could have been much better. The repetitive convos, Po's one word answers - Huh, a timeline of events that did nothing to move the story from one position to the next. Thame started sadly owing Oner and ended happily owing Oner. Po started in the tailor shop depressed and ended in the tailor shop happy. Ok, well the perspectives changed but a little change in finances would have been nice. I would have loved to see the fire in Po that was ignited in episode 1 carried through but he had to dim a little for Thame / William to become the star. I was left with a good feeling at the end despite all the glaring errors. This definitely should be rewatched time and time again. If only to let your heart skip a beat . 💓
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Standard Cliche-Filled BL
Perhaps I am becoming so jaded by the similarities in Thai BL stories that I found this series to be yet another standard typical cliché-driven saga. Except that the protagonists, of whom there are many, were all drop-dead gorgeous and this time did not lack talent in singing and dancing, which made it more entertaining to watch. Again, like so many of these series, either I do not understand its aim, or I am in a glazed over state of mind that I just did not get the message. But perhaps I am projecting my own prejudices upon a culture that I do not fully understand. Admittedly, I am of a generation that does not regard the dynamics of the generational infantile and juvenile behaviors of the times as normal. However, I did finally get to comprehend and understand the deep encroachment that fans have on entertainers. It becomes clear why the term ‘fanatic’ is attached to the term ‘fan’.Was this review helpful to you?
