My heart was skipping indeed
ThamePo has been revered since the initial trailer was dropped. There was so much anticipation for this one, so much buzz and well... GMM delivered tenfold (which is somewhat surprising for me).Pros:
- Mature storyline with great acting and good (believable) characters.
- Sheds light on the realities of Idol figures and the stresses they go through, publicly and privately.
- Loved the fandom aspect of it as well
- Story never dulled or got boring, managed to keep pace well and keep us interested.
- Loved how much LKYN made MARS real. (they worked so hard!)
Cons:
- I needed more? Season 2?
Overall this is going on the list of favorites and I will miss it sooo much.
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loved every second of it, rewatched it 2 days after finishing it!!!!
one of my favorite shows rn.when i started the show I didn't know William, LYKN o Est and i was a bit skeptical at first, you know, a boyband in a series, a lot of singing, and we know how much we suffer when a bl actor picks up a guitar ... but i must say i pleasently changed my mind. it's brilliant.
First of all, the storyline is amazing, no dull moment in the plot, no useless episodes, the story unrevoled in a slow yet pleasant way. And i say it because i am the first to skip half episode if it gets too slow or boring, bit never have i ever touched the computer since i started watching the show. It was amazing, and the acting went soooo well with the storyline, like every character was portrailed perfectly for each member of the cast, no disappoinment.
The chemestry was on fire, i love williamest now, i just cant with those two, i was kicking my feet like a 2yo. Every interaction was soooo cute and they captured my soul. I have rewatched this series soo many times i know it by heart and i recommend it to everybody. it's like fresh air in the world of bl's, i have watched so many but no one felt like this: no useless drama, or stupid break up's .... it was just right
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thame e po é único e inesquecível
cai totalmente de paraquedas em thame e po.só tinha assistido um bl (japonês) na minha vida.
quando descobri essa série fui correndo ver e fui pego mt desprevenido.
não esperava muita coisa, mas é uma série extremamente fofa e aconchegante.
os atores têm muita química e qualquer interação boba entre eles já é de deixar qualquer um feliz.
fiquei encantado com william e seu personagem depois de ver a série, ele é tão talentoso.
est também fez um trabalho excelente.
também fui muito divertido acompanhar os mars durante a série, cada um tem sua trama e conflitos, bem imersivos.
teve cenas dolorosas de ver.
outras dão raiva pelo po não ter atitude kkkkk.
mas em resumo, uma obra linda.
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A story that felt like home
ThamePo and Williamest has been my comfort place. A place of warmth and understanding. From the first episode, it wrapped me up in its world, not just with romance, but with healing, growth, and love that spoke through unspoken moments.William and Est brought something truly special to the screen. Their chemistry wasn’t just seen, it was felt in every glance, every hesitation, and every raw and tender moment. Their story unfolded with an emotional depth that lingered long after the credit roll.
Knowing it’s over is sad. Now I won’t be so excited every week, awaiting fridays. Thank you William and Est for everything.
“ThamePo has ended but Williamest hasn’t ended yet.” - William
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I can't believe that GMM did a great show...
Honestly, for a company that always does the minimum... ThamePo is a piece of art. Something insanely different. Parbdee photography is always on top... the scenes, the construction of each frame, scenarios. They are so passionate!!P'Mui did an insane job, is so clear that she did the screenwriting and also the directing, every single piece, every single episode is made with love, passion. You can obviously see that the team believed and cherished the history that was being told.
I don't agree that it's a slow burn, tho. I think that we're so used to seeing fast-paced (and unreal) BLs that a relationship that is developed at a normal pace (especially with Thame's life falling apart) feels kinda slow to most people.
THEIR ACTINGGGG omg, WilliamEst are exactly what they think they are. The next big thing. LYKN also did a fucking great job.
Everything is amazing, ThamePo is exactly what people say: one of the best BLs of GMM ever.
PS.: OMG JUNDYLAN PLEASE KISSSSSSSS. THE CHEMISTRYYYYY.
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A breath of fresh air
I seldom write reviews and I’m taking my time to write one for this series as I genuinely enjoyed it. It’s been years ever since I watched BL series due to busy work schedules. I only managed to watch it as a year ender due to the holidays. Firstly, I’d like to emphasize watching this BL series has piqued my interest and stirred lot of realization and emotions on my end. It’s light hearted to the point that you won’t get stressed/frustrated due to the conflicts that arose as you get deeper in the story. The actors’ acting skills and how they portrayed each character is really superb and they played it really well. The introduction and plot of the story is really engaging for me. I tried to watch 1-2 episodes at first if this would be binge worthy and would really pique my interest. I’m happy that I came across this BL series title in Netflix. It was really worth watching. The plot twist of Mick being the bad guy at first, then unexpectedly he was relentless in secretly helping the group is undoubtedly easy to miss. I was thinking of him as a passive aggressive character in the beginning. But after watching episode 12, my perception of him instantaneously changed! Sorry for that Mick! I suddenly love your character :PI do have a few points in mind that I’d love to see if it was incorporated in the series.
1. I wish they could’ve focused more on the growth and progression of Thame and Po’s love story before the conflict. They have little to no time to get really blissful in the relationship before being separated. :(
2. Jun’s flirting - On the onset, I was quite perplexed on what Jun’s trying to achieve here. I thought of him as a hot and cold kind of guy that would just bully Po. They should’ve expanded at least on the JunPo ship and maybe closure I guess at least, letting Po know Jun’s feeling should’ve done it. I have to admit Jun’s flirting with Po is effective to the point that Thame really had to compete with Jun’s efforts and Thame acting jealous is really adorable!
3. The slow burn part really made me sleepy and almost lost interest when I was already in the middle of the series. I hoped they picked up the pace at the right interval and didn’t dwell on things that shouldn’t have consumed too much screen time, with not having the desired outcome.
4. I hope other characters would also have a chance at a minimum meet their LOML (love of my life) or maybe I got used to the traditional past BL series I watched during the pandemic, where the supporting characters had their chances to have partners along the way and navigated through the relationship. I mean yeah there’s Per and Gam but, I think it wasn’t enough. I was hoping for a JunDylan ship here haha.
In summation, this BL series is worth watching and a really good one to begin with. The main characters undeniably have genuine chemistry. I really hope to see them again, along with other veteran actors in the BL industry and of course other members of the boy band!
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Some people may say it's not their cup of tea but if you like genuine romance and slow burn, it's definitely for you.
The acting and chemistry is so good.
It didn't even feel like debut for the main lead.
The songs are so good.
The series is just too cute
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first gmmtv prod series ive watched and its good
first gmmtv drama that my friend introduced and we watched it together even though theyre done. im used to dmd lol so its really different. the budget, production and even the acting. it was fun watching them because its fresh and i want to see how like the other companies are doing. of course, the chemistry is there. the leads are hot. heard this companies series are either a hit or miss lol. cant wait to see more. im literally just following my friend kkkkkkWas this review helpful to you?
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This is exactly what i needed to watch
Overall reviewThamePo isn’t just a sweet romance. It’s a thoughtful story about care, trust, and how hard it can be to find emotional clarity in a world that values image over authenticity. It stumbles a bit in the second half, but its heart? Always in the right place. If you’re into love stories that take their time, with characters who genuinely try to understand each other, this one’s worth every quiet, lingering minute.
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One of the things I really appreciated about ThamePo is how well it captured the behind the scenes reality of idol life, something that’s rarely portrayed with this much nuance in BL dramas. The series does an excellent job showing just how brutal the entertainment industry can be, especially for idol groups constantly under scrutiny. It dives into the pressure idols face to maintain a perfect image, while dealing with internal conflict, favouritism, and competition, all the things that quietly eat away at group unity. The show doesn’t shy away from the fact that sometimes the industry pits members against one another, and that being the “favourite” can be just as isolating as being sidelined. Thame's position as the group’s unofficial centre really highlighted that tension. He was in the spotlight, sure, but it came with its own weight. And for the other members, especially the ones whose talents were overlooked, there was this quiet ache. You felt it. It wasn’t over-explained, which made it feel all the more real.
Now, on the romance side… oh my freaking gosh. Thame and Po are just sooooooo lovely together. Their relationship honestly felt like a warm blanket, gentle, sincere, and incredibly grounded. They’re both green flags in human form. Thame, especially, really stood out for me. The way he treated Po with such care and patience, it was exactly the kind of emotionally intelligent love story I wish we saw more often. He never rushed him, never crossed boundaries, and always made sure Po felt emotionally safe. And Po, in turn, opened up so gradually and tenderly that watching them fall for each other kind of felt like falling in love yourself. Some of their moments, like the quiet rooftop scene or that first real confession felt so nostalgic, like remembering a first crush. That kind of softness isn’t easy to portray without feeling too slow or overly sweet, but the show got the balance just right.
That said, I do have a few critiques. The first half of the series was fantastic intimate, emotionally steady, with a strong sense of direction. But the second half did start to lose a bit of its momentum. The two episodes that focused on Jun and Po’s dynamic didn’t quite work for me. I get what the writers were trying to explore unresolved emotions, complicated friendships, maybe even a mirror of Thame and Po’s growth but it just didn’t land personally. It pulled attention away from the main relationship, and I found myself wishing that time had been spent deepening Thame and Po’s arc instead, especially since theirs was already such a subtle slow burn.
And then there’s the breakup arc. On one hand, I appreciated the realism. A relationship like theirs would face roadblocks in an industry like that it made sense, narratively. But emotionally, it was a little jarring. After spending so long building up their connection so slowly and delicately, to then have them break apart not long after finally coming together???? It just left me with emotional whiplash. I understood the reasoning, but I wished we’d gotten more of them as a couple before throwing conflict at them. Just one or two episodes of stability would’ve made the heartbreak hit even harder, and felt more balanced. As it was, it felt like we waited forever for a relationship that barely had time to breathe before it was tested.
Still, the chemistry between the leads was undeniable. Every time they were on screen together, there was this quiet electricity. And when the kisses finally came. Let’s just say I had to pause and stare at the screen for a while. They were intense without being preformative, and felt completely in line with how emotionally mature their relationship was. The kisses looked real an not like two fishes kissing so I'm extremely glad for that. Both actors delivered incredibly grounded performances, and honestly, the entire cast did a great job. Even the supporting characters who sometimes get sidelined in BL dramas felt like full people with their own perspectives and emotional lives. That added so much depth to the world of the show.
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Very good series
I really loved this series. Although it's a first series for the members of Lykn and a first role for Est, I found their acting quite accurate.I hope they'll be able to appear in other productions, whether it's BL or Lakorn, because they clearly still have a lot of talent to show.
As for the music, it's always a pleasure to listen to their songs.
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Great show and important social commentary
Great chemistry between the leads, excellent representation of friendships and the importance of communication. Important social commentary on the negative aspects of the entertainment industry and idol contracts in particular. Probably my second favourite BL show (thus far) because every step of the way the relationship development is earned and the bumps along the way make sense in light of the characters and their past experiences (as well as societal and industry pressures).Despite being quite deep, this is also incredibly funny in places, and just an all-round good viewing experience.
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