Ticket to Heaven

Never thought I’d give a series top scores in everything

but here we are, everything about this was a literal masterpiece. it is one of GMMTV’s best works, if not the best. it is everything, EVERYTHING.








































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Not 100% perfect, but close.

It's a happy ending! They proved me wrong, Hallelujah!
The making quality and production value is very good, significantly better than typical GMM productions. Cinematography and lighting is also well done. The pace is slow, but picks up in the later episodes. The opening was great, the script and direction is also good. I love the symbolisms they used throughout, especially the one with Tanrak pressing the chamomile flowers given by Barth inside a Bible. It's filled with a lot of other metaphors. One of the problems is that the story doesn't feel like it was fully developed. The crisis needed to be deeper for the happy ending to truly feel profound. I wish they kept the tone of the pilot trailer.

How do I even express my love for Barth and Tanrak. One boy who lost his faith, and another who is wavering. In the end they find it through each other. I could write essays about the whole thing, but I urge you to watch it and understand on your own. The plot is simple, like a coming of age story. In the end it all boils down to Love is Love, and it is the most important of it all.
Another problem is that they do not look to be late 40's at all. Why a 30 year time lapse? There are some discrepancies if you look deep enough. But it doesn't take away from the beauty of this show.
The side characters are some of the nicest characters in fiction. This is how true followers of Christ are supposed to be. As much as love this, it feels a bit unrealistic.
In short, it is very good quality and very feel good with a touch of angst.
More series like this please.

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Highly anticipated!!!

First impression: The cinematography is already breathtaking. My favorite thing about the series so far is the color gradient. The balance between warm and cool tones are well done giving the series a sense of nostalgia and familiarity.

The story: The story is something truly universal and impactful and can resonate with people across many language barriers. The big question; how is love a sin? Why would God make me this way if it was truly damming. How come when I call out; He never answers? Tan and Bart are both two very relatable characters for people who grew up around Christianity and there will be times when you can see yourself in each character.

The actors and direction: Gemini and Fourth are one of the best choices for this series. I could perhaps also envision the pair such as Chokun and Aston in a similar if not adjacent role. I admire the commitment to address such an important topic with youth as many of us who are queer and grew up in religious families have felt troubled and guilty growing up. Many of have religious trauma and are trying to heal from our experiences with being queer and religious. Growing up feeling ashamed and wrong about these feelings that we are having being “damming” and “sinful” but its just love of the same sex. You hear God loves everyone until it’s the love between two men or two women. Until you feel dissociated with the body you were born in and not the one you’re meant to be in. The immersion that I already feel with the characters are deep and feel close to myself.

Overall expectations: I truly hope that the ending is not just the first scene we get of Bart returning back to the school to watch an ordain (my assumption is that its not Tan however not confirmed.) There are of course going to be many layers to such a heavy topic and no doubt a very roller coaster ride of emotions and feelings involved. As someone who is recently no longer associated with religion and currently healing, putting aside my bias, that ending alone would feel like a cop out. Honestly no matter what the ending will be there will be no truly satisfied party. However, in days where spikes of animosity towards queer people and homophobia being still prevalent and stigmatized, I hope for a more happy ending. It shouldn’t be “unrealistic” for these two men to hold space for each other even though one is religious and the other questioning.
There is so much queer media that just ends with separation and death and yet why do we as queer people keep accepting this as the bare minimum of media we get as representation? We deserve sunshine and happy endings as much as everyone else does. As of right now I’m excited and expecting a lot and hope this story can help many young queer people feel seen and supported. And I hope others who were not supported growing up can heal.

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Dissapointed

I am very sad that i have to say this but….GemForths acting was not it. I was soooo excited for this series, I waited ever since the first trailer came out. It’s suppossed to be dark, uncomfortable, controversial so i expected the acting to be emotional and raw and…it was just meh. I love series where the looks and stares make the story and tell the emotion, instead of a dialogue, and I thought this one would be like that. They stared, but I felled nothing. They had long scenes of quietness, but it did nothing. I dropped it, because it was boring honestly.
And from what i’ve read in other reviews, I didn’t miss out. The trailer and pilot where dark and just something I was really excited for. And the series is not.
Maybe I watched too many series, or they are just making bullshit after bullshit.

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such a great start!

set in the 1990s, this is this story of Tonrak and Barth, “one that has lost all faith, one that is full of unwavering faith”.

I absolutely love the cinematography and color grading. so dark and gritty, so different from GMMTV’s usual style, and exactly what this story deserves. everything felt so artistic and poetic. that one scene where Tonrak and Barth stop the crucifix from falling and their hands touch, the sheer symbolism of that scene!!

Fourth’s acting was as amazing as always! while I usually found Gemini’s acting quite stiff in his past dramas, here his acting felt pretty expressive. I could feel his anger at God, and life in general . when he said “then one day I realized, your God never helped me at all”, I FELT THAT!!

one this that me and a lot of other people seem to be confused about (mild spoilers ahead …)
is that in the beginning the Father says “hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years” when present timeline is 2025 and past timeline starts from 1996.

later on they say something about the ordination being over 10 years away, (ep1 19:05). so I’m guessing maybe the past timeline will go up to 2006-07, and that’s when Father and Barth met for the last time until the time skip. hence, their current meeting in 2025 being almost 20 years since the last time they met. I wonder how all that can fit in just 6 episodes, I hope nothing feels rushed!

so far, this is off to a great start, and I feel like we’re about to witness something extraordinary. can’t wait to see how this unfolds!

PS. ep1 gave me major I Told Sunset About You vibes, and that’s one of my most favorite BLs of all time! I’m wishing that TTH turns out be a masterpiece just like ITSAY🥹

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A PAZ DO SENHOR IRMÃS E IRMÃOS

não tem porque ficar escrevendo muito o quão boa essa série é, então vou deixar a letra do padre marcelo rossi pra vocês:

Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e cantai como os filhos do Senhor
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e cantai como os filhos do Senhor
Os animaizinhos subiram de dois em dois
Os animaizinhos subiram de dois em dois
O elefante e os passarinhos como os filhos do Senhor
Os animaizinhos subiram de dois em dois
Os animaizinhos subiram de dois em dois
A minhoquinha e os pingüins como os filhos do Senhor
Os animaizinhos subiram de dois em dois
Os animaizinhos subiram de dois em dois
O canguru e o sapinho como os filhos do Senhor
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e cantai como os filhos do Senhor
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e cantai como os filhos do Senhor
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e dai glória a Deus
Erguei as mãos e cantai como os filhos do Senhor
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito...
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo...
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo
Perna direita...
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo
Perna direita, perna esquerda
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo
Perna direita, perna esquerda
Balança a cabeça...
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo
Perna direita, perna esquerda
Balança a cabeça, dá um pulinho
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo
Perna direita, perna esquerda
Balança a cabeça, dá um pulinho
E abraça o irmão
O Senhor tem muitos filhos
Muitos filhos ele tem
Eu sou um deles, você também
Louvemos ao Senhor
Braço direito, braço esquerdo
Perna direita, perna esquerda
Balança a cabeça, dá um pulinho
E dá um abração

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Heaven Belongs to Those Who Love, Too

Ticket to Heaven is one of the most impactful series I've ever watched, and its importance is honestly beyond words. It's also one of the most beautiful productions I've ever seen, and to me, it deserves to be recognized as a true masterpiece of the BL genre.

Whenever a story brings together sexuality and religion, you naturally expect it to be filled with pain, prejudice, and tragedy. But Tanrak and Barth's journey is so much more than that. It's a story about love, self-discovery, acceptance, and above all, hope, the hope of being able to be yourself, love freely, and find happiness on your own terms instead of staying trapped by the chains that were once placed on you.

What makes Ticket to Heaven so beautiful and poetic is the gentleness with which it tells such a sensitive story. The series reminds us that things can be different. Not every story about religion and sexuality has to end in suffering, rejection, or tragedy. There's room for acceptance, freedom, and a happy future.

Instead of focusing its conflicts on the world around the characters, the writing puts all its attention on Tanrak and Barth's internal struggles. That choice makes perfect sense and reinforces the idea that, more often than not, our biggest enemy is our own mind. The way their relationship develops is simply beautiful, built through glances, small gestures, and subtle touches. They're tiny moments, but they carry so much weight thanks to the incredible harmony between the directing, writing, and performances.

I've been following Gemini and Fourth since My School President back in 2022, and it's been amazing to watch them grow as actors. They're both incredibly talented and brought Tanrak and Barth to life in such a genuine way that I honestly can't picture anyone else playing these roles. Their performances are quiet and restrained, yet overflowing with emotion. Even when they barely say a word, they make you feel everything.

P'Aof once again proves why he's one of Thailand's best directors. His storytelling is exceptional. Every frame, every prop, and every little detail serves a purpose. Nothing is there just to look pretty, everything contributes to the story and the characters' emotional journey.

The cinematography is stunning, the soundtrack is delicate and deeply moving, and you can genuinely feel the amount of care that went into every part of the production. It's obvious that Ticket to Heaven was made with love, sensitivity, and heart, and that shines through from the very first episode to the last.

I know this series is going to stay with me for a very, very long time. Ticket to Heaven finds beauty where so many stories choose to find pain, proving that gentleness can be revolutionary too.

In the end, it reminds us that heaven belongs to those who love, too.

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10/10 A Story That Speaks Through Silence

Ticket to Heaven is one of the most compelling and emotionally rich series currently airing. With outstanding performances from Gemini and Fourth, exceptional direction, beautiful music, and a story that explores themes far deeper than romance, it is a series that deserves to be experienced. Every episode leaves a lasting impression, and the more you pay attention, the more rewarding it becomes.
GeminiFourth delivers far more than a typical BL with Ticket to Heaven. This series explores love, faith, identity, guilt, fear, and self-acceptance in a way that feels deeply human and incredibly moving.
One of the strongest aspects of the show is P'Off's direction. Every frame feels intentional, filled with symbolism, visual storytelling, and subtle details that enrich the narrative. Many scenes communicate more through imagery, composition, and hidden messages than through dialogue, rewarding viewers who pay close attention.
Fourth's portrayal of Tanrak is particularly outstanding. This is not an easy role to play. Tanrak is not simply struggling with his sexuality; he is caught between his feelings, his faith, and the fear of what those feelings might mean for his future and his place in heaven. The character carries doubt, shame, longing, confusion, and hope all at once. What makes Fourth's performance remarkable is how much of this is conveyed without words. His eyes, facial expressions, and micro-expressions communicate emotions that dialogue alone never could. He doesn't just play Tanrak-he becomes him.
Gemini also continues to impress with each episode. His performance feels natural, sincere, and emotionally grounded, creating a beautiful balance with Fourth's more internalized portrayal. Together, their chemistry feels authentic and deeply affecting.
The much-anticipated kiss between Barth and Tanrak was not memorable simply because it happened, but because of everything that led to it. Every glance, every moment of hesitation, every silent exchange throughout the previous episodes built toward this scene. When it finally arrived, it felt earned, emotional, and deeply meaningful rather than merely romantic.
What impressed me most was the chemistry between Gemini and Fourth. Their performances make it easy to believe that Barth and Tanrak are two people desperately trying to navigate feelings neither of them fully understands.
Even in scenes with very little dialogue, the tension between them is palpable. Their connection feels natural, intimate, and heartbreakingly sincere.
The OST deserves special praise as well. Gemini and Fourth are incredibly talented performers, and their music adds another emotional layer to the story. Every song feels carefully chosen and perfectly placed.
What makes Ticket to Heaven special is that it is not merely a story about romance. It is a thoughtful exploration of faith, identity, acceptance, and the conflict between religious expectations and personal truth. The series trusts its audience to read between the lines, and the result is a story that stays with you long after the episode ends.
A beautifully directed, brilliantly acted, and emotionally profound series that deserves far more recognition.

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À l'amour, à la foi, à soi…

Ticket to Heaven aborde sa romance dans une thématique qui se distingue des codes du genre, plongeant le spectateur dans une quête spirituelle, où la foi devient le moteur de l'intrigue.

L'histoire explore la foi et l'amour, loin des sermons habituels, invitant davantage à une introspection. Le combat intérieur de Tanrak, fervent pratiquant, se heurte à l'esprit rebelle et plus libre de Barth. Ce que j'ai vu dans ce drame, c'est avant tout une quête de foi spirituelle. Parce qu'au-delà des textes sacrés et des sermons du dimanche matin, si les pratiquants n'ont pas la foi en eux-mêmes, peuvent-ils trouver la paix ?

J'ai de l'affection pour Fourth et Gemini depuis leur premier projet (MSP). Les retrouver ici avec une telle maturité et une si belle complicité est magnifique. Le reste du casting est tout aussi excellent, chacun livrant des performances saisissantes. Et puis, revoir le sourire de Bright suffit à illuminer ma journée, tout est parfait.

Le dernier épisode est un véritable bouleversement émotionnel. Après cet épisode (et quelques larmes), j'ai ressenti un sentiment de paix avec cette série. Et c’est peut-être la vraie récompense, ce sentiment d’apaisement qu’on ressent rarement avec une œuvre qui parle de religion, notamment lorsqu’on est athée.

D'un format idéal, la photographie est superbe, la mise en scène soignée et la musique discrète. Loin des gags pesants ou du ridicule, cette série est sobre, respectueuse et belle à regarder.

En bref, Ticket to Heaven est une série magnifique, à la fois sobre et chargée d'émotion, qui pousse à une réflexion profonde. Un chemin vers l'amour, la foi et soi.

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Cuando el guión nace del corazón aparece el cine

Para mí, el pilar fundamental de cualquier producción audiovisual es el guion. Cuando una historia se construye desde el amor y la honestidad intelectual, deja de ser simple entretenimiento para convertirse en cine. Y eso es exactamente lo que presenciamos.


Desde el minuto 1, Ticket To Heaven demostró una escala cinematográfica innegable. Más que una serie convencional, se sintió como una antología de 6 largometrajes perfectamente cohesionados, con su propio argumento, trasfondo y desarrollo.


Este logro narrativo vino cobijado por un despliegue técnico brutal: la composición de los planos, el dinamismo de la edición y, sobre todo, un diseño de fotografía y colorimetría espectacular que no solo embellecía la pantalla, sino que narraba visualmente las emociones.


Pero el rigor técnico sería estéril sin las actuaciones correctas. Toca ponerse de pie para aplaudir a Gemini y Fourth. La madurez y los matices que aportaron al dar vida a Tanrak y Barth fue magistral; una entrega absoluta que sostuvo el peso dramático de la serie.


Es una historia genuina, contada desde las entrañas y el corazón, donde cada minuto de metraje estuvo plenamente justificado. Sin temor a equivocarme, esta producción rompe el molde de los estándares habituales, posicionándose como lo mejor de la GMMTV y ocupando, de una, el #1 de mi top.

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Ticket to Heaven fez história!

Não sei nem por onde começar. TTH é um bl incrível que explora muito bem o tema da religiosidade e amor. Tudo sobre esse bl é envolvente e interessante, a cinematografia, os figurinos, as OST's e principalmente a entrega dos GeminiFourth. Esses dois captaram perfeitamente cada aspecto dos seus personagens e conseguiam te convencer e envolver em tudo que passava pela cabecinha dos BarthTanrak.

A história, roteiro produção me deixaram extremamente satisfeito. TTH foi lindo do início ao fim. Acredito que muitas coisas eram deixadas "unsaid" e isso gera espaço para muitas interpretações, felizmente tive as melhores sobre a série. TTH explora o catolicismo de um jeito diferente do que costumamos ver, mostrando que existem sim outras realidades e vivências além daquelas que costumamos ver em séries LGBT+. Me identifico muito com Barth, sua religiosidade está ligada àqueles que mais ama e não a uma religião. Mesmo que Barth não acredite em Deus, ele aprende a conviver com a religião visto que sua vida é perpassada por ela tanto no âmbito familiar, escolar quanto seu maridinho TANRAK!! Em apenas 6 episódios TTH consegue entregar tudo que a gente espera e mais um pouco. Os momentos de intimidade entre os dois são extremamente bonitos e bem coordenados, o roteiro é muito bem amarrado e as motivações de cada um são convincentes.

Tenho que admitir que estava preocupado com o final. Sabe, como eles terminariam essa história que até o EP 5 estava cheia de dúvidas e angústias, mas repleta de potencial para a grandeza. E posso dizer que não me decepcionei, pelo contrário. O final de TTH é lindo, feliz e doce. Trazendo tudo aquilo que BarthTanrak queriam viver, cada um com suas crenças e caminhos, mas o mais importante, terminaram vivendo felizes JUNTOS.

Produção e música foram incríveis, adorei escutar o piano e as vozes de GeminiFourth.

Existem pequenas ressalvas mas que não afetam a experiência de assistir.

Recomendo muito assistir!

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