Solid and enjoyable BL plotline, shame it wasn’t a bigger part of the show
Watching episode 1 of this show I realized William can act almost as good as he can sing – and that this single thing is reason enough to continue watching. That’s where the strength of “ThamePo” lies: in strong performances of William and Nut, both of whom have a very captivating on-screen presence. William radiates a calm dominance which makes the entire scene and all attention focus on him even if he stays quiet (there’s also a big load of cheerful playfulness in him, even though it is mostly unused in this show); this reminds me of Mix and Nanon, both perfectly capable of outshining other cast members with quiet, commanding presence. Nut is a very different beast, constantly provoking and challenging, almost aggressive – even when he’s quiet. When William’s Thame and Nut’s Jun clash – it’s a spectacle.I haven’t mentioned Est so far and that’s no coincidence: his performance – either due to the writing or his limits – seemed muted and withdrawn, at times bordering on bland. Make no mistake here: Est has very good chemistry with William, all intimate moments of Thame and Po were presented very well thanks to that chemistry. However on several occasions I found myself wondering how Po can be the main character of this show being so inactive or slow/unable to react/respond. I keep wondering whether that was due to (weird) writing or Est portraying Po this way. Compare Est’s Po with Sea’s Kang from “Only Boo!” – Po’s counterpart from another GMMTV BL series with a boyband. I’d argue that despite multiple similarities of both characters and despite of Sea’s performance being similarly muted to Est’s, Kang is not passive – like Po often is.
There’s another comparison between “ThamePo” and “Only Boo!” to be made: how much BL is in those shows. “Only Boo!” is first and foremost a BL, with part of its setting being the entertainment industry. “ThamePo” devotes a far smaller share of its running time to the BL aspect, with a lot of that time going to LYKN cast members and the MARS plotline. As a result “ThamePo” is a BL as much as it is a series about a boyband. This bothered me a lot, as I’m not a fan of BL shows that put the same emphasis on BL and other (like setting-related) aspects.
Speaking of which: the entertainment industry part of the show is not as crazy nor groundbreaking as it could have been and some key issues were presented in an unsatisfying way. “ThamePo” goes easy on fans and their entitlement while going quite hard on the industry itself. ONER is portrayed as an archetypical evil corporation exploiting MARS members and no attempt was made to show that the MARS-ONER (band/idol – company) relationship is more nuanced. MARS members are employed by ONER and can’t decide on their own – while under a contract they willingly signed – that they will do what they want and disobey their employer. Why doesn’t the show get this – quite obvious – point across? How come MARS members are allowed to act in a childish way (because love and because plot), fans are allowed to be entitled (as long as later they come to see the error of their ways), but an employer is the villain of the story for expecting MARS members to do what their contracts say?
The show is packed with decent music, mostly performed by LYKN as a group (“All I Need”, “I Know You Want Me”, “จีบได้มั้ย / Would You Mind?”, “หูดับ / Who Says” and "Fly High") or its individual members (“ไม่ใช่บังเอิญ / Destined” by Tui, “5cm” by William). The soundtrack also includes: “ไม่อยากเป็นรักแรก / Your Last” by Est, an alternate version of “จีบได้มั้ย / Would You Mind?” by Joong and “ระหว่างทาง / Good Time” by William and Est – the “cuteness overload” song of the series.
I was impressed with very good cinematography of “ThamePo”. Several scenes had this dreamy, almost unreal feel about them, something one could immerse oneself in, while several other scenes had a cinematic vibe and quality, which surprised me in a very positive way.
Favorite scene: reunion scene from episode 13; it’s well shot and scripted as well as a rare example of the main couple doing something new/different, something not related to work nor their relationship.
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A peek into the harsh reality of Idol life - done right!
Why you need to watch this series >>*Cutest, soft-spoken, new GMMTV couple award goes to ThamePo aka WilliamEst!
* All Mars members are green flags and THAME is the whole green forest! The guy is so freaking romantic, with great dialogues and will make you giggle and scream while watching him flirt with Po!
*Po is the most adorable one, with such portrayal of innocence and those boba eyes! I'm in love with them!
*I absolutely loved that Jun, Nano, Pepper, Dylan, all had good screentime and storyline and arcs
* All of ThamePo songs/OSTs were so awesome! You will find yourself bobbing your head to those in no time!
*The almost breakup made me cry so much
* And when they finally got back together it was the best feeling ever! As if I had accomplished something lol 😆
This is by far one of the BEST SOFT ROMANCE series that GMMTV has brought to the table! It had the right amount of sweet hugs, kisses, hand holding, flirting and everything in between!
I hope they make more such series, hopefully with the same Director and crew and team!!
Rewatch value: 100/100 !! 💗💗
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Imperfect To Others But My Roman Empire
This series is perfect to me. I have no notes 😌I’m sure if I dissected it I could find flaws but I won’t. This series feels like a warm hug and it will definitely be a comfort re-watch. I’m so happy William, Est, and the other LYKN members found each other and I can’t wait to see what they all accomplish next ❤️They all did an amazing job within their roles, the music we got was top shelf, the filming and set locations were beautiful and the storyline was strong and executed well. I was hooked in episode 1 and remained that way all throughout the end. William and Est are perfectly paired together. Their chemistry is incredible and my favorite part of this series was their tenderness and vulnerability with each other. Hong, Nut, Lego and Tui also played their roles so well!
Reallyyy hoping we get another series in the near future from Williamest and the other LYKN members 👀
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one of the best
I never expected this but this is one of the top tier series for me. One of the best GMMTV hasreleased. EST is a revelation. He portrayed Po very well. The story is so great and I have cried bucketssssssssssssss. 😭 The twist and turns makes my stomach wrench. I have felt every episode. It also brought back some memories I have been hiding.Est is the best. William is also great. as well the other characters. I love them all...
i love this series so much!!!!!
i highly recommend this series
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Amazing
This show is so adorable and cute. I had super high expectations but I've been blown away already. Genuinely the most perfect show I've ever watched. Every single episode is filled with such depth and all the characters are such beautifully depicted. I was worried that LYKN might have a tough time with this show because this is their first time acting but not at all! The acting in this show feels so realistic and beautiful. Thame and Po's chemistry is out of this world. I can't wait until they get together. Can't wait for more!Was this review helpful to you?
love growth acceptance
When the first episode was released to be honest I didn't even plan on watching this series because usually new couples are sometimes hard to get attached to. I started this when it was on episode 6 and wow after the first episode I wanted more. they are one most perfect soft spoken couple. they compliment each other just by looking or standing next to each other. what I love about the series is it was well paced not too fast not too slow and how they showed that friendship is important. they knew how to support one another after resolving their misunderstanding. being a kpop fan who jus got hooked by T-pop I even like it more. I love how they showed a story to fans how they are also humans who have feelings and hearts. they also showed how they also have private lives and fans should learn to support and live with that not to only live a life where they have to please fansWas this review helpful to you?
ONE OF THE BEST BL SERIES WATCHED IN A WHILE !!!!!!!!
i loved it , this whole topic was a bit risky but the director beautifully handled it without dragging it .LYKN even though they r idols still slayed as a actors too. est damm the actor he is ,all the emotional scenes he handled them too naturally n i cant also miss out on williams he too did a fab job despite him formerly being a idols .their chem is also soo organic and so natural tht i wld love to see more of their projects together or even individuals
100% will recommend others to watch this series as this is so nicely written without any ep feeling like a filler
best series tht i hv watched in a while , the recent few ones tht i hv watched always had a great start but always manages to miss up the ending but this definitely was good from start till the end
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ThamePo: The Series is a captivating BL drama that centers on the evolving relationship between Thame and Po, two beautiful and cute person with very different personalities. Thame is outgoing and confident, while Po is shy and reserved. Their dynamic is filled with tension, humor, and heartfelt moments as they navigate love and self-discovery. The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and the show beautifully explores themes of acceptance, trust, and vulnerability, making it a must-watch for BL fans.
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Talk about butterflies!!
ThamePo is truly a masterpiece. While the plotline sounds like a stereotypical "idols can't date oh no", it is done so incredibly well that it doesn't matter. Every single episode of this show is paced perfectly, the character and relationship development is wonderful, and the way it is shot is beautiful. I couldn't find a reason to rate this anything lower than a 10.Po (Est) is looking for a job as a creative director after his breakup with his boyfriend, and ends up landing a job at Oner, a music company known for their new boyband Mars (aka Lykn). Po learns he will be making the documentary for Mars - specifically, their disbandment documentary, since the leader Thame is signing a contract for a solo debut in Korea. However, as he gets closer to the group, he realizes this new contract is not what any of them want, especially Thame. As Po confronts Thame on this, the two of them start working together to get the group back together, and feelings begin to emerge.
Truly, this might be one of GMM's best shows. William and Est have incredible chemistry, and incorporating all of Lykn into the drama made it so fun to watch. The music was great, the cinematography is great, and the romance makes you want to kick your feet and twirl your hair they're so cute! ABSOLUTELY worth watching.
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It's a must watch!!
Thamepo has to be one of the best shows out there. It's a must-watch. Everything about this show is so good. Every scene is meaning and adds to the story. There are no filler scenes. There are very few shows that make me feel some type of way while watching them and thamepo is one of them. Please do give this show a try! You won't regret it.Was this review helpful to you?
JUST WATCH IT YALLL!!!
It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!
It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!
It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!
It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!
It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!
It’s probably going to be GMMTV’s best series yet!
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