I want to start saying: I don't know why the hell people are not fond of this series.
I come up with 3 points I want to share:

1. The packaging of this series comes with not much happy and fairy-tail ish box. This might why people are not really fond of the story that much. But I think most of the gays can relate to the struggle, dilemma, and how society perceives boy loving other boys.

2. Compare to other BLs, let's be honest Thai series are still learning, developing, and growing. Other Thai series also got some huge and a lot amount of holes in the story. I know that in the middle of this series can be very confusing, and I can understand why people said so. I also agree that this might not be as good as other Thai BL Series like Sotus. Theory of Love, Tharntype, and 2Gether.

3. Acting is on point (except I find Gord a bit awkward) but knowing that Drake and Frank were very new back then in the industry. Their acting and chemistry in this series are top-notch. There are very minimum cringy moments, and all the skinship, the love, the stare, are all-natural and lovely.

Conclusion: This series comes with very real struggle and conflict with family and society like how LGBTQ+ struggle in real life. This is not your typical BLs that all people seem to be okay with a gay relationship. The problem, the struggle, and the denial are real. We can't deny the story can be confusing, as the anger and the character's emotion is over the place. However, overall the delivery of the main actors and supporting actors are great, Drake and Frank definitely have great chemistry together, with fewer even no cringy moments for me which is an achievement. However, the story flows and directing can be better. But overall I am very satisfied especially for Drake and Frank's character and their acting ability. I love it.

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28 March 2020.
2Gether released 6th ep when I'm writing this review.

CAST and ACTING:
Easily this is one of the best couple actors in BL History.
Bright: You see.. There are a lot of BL characters that act cool, quiet, cold. Surely Sarawat's character is definitely described as the coolest guy in university, he does what he wants to do, he doesn't care about the trend or having social media. He played it cool when his fans are coming all over him like it was nothing at all. But something about how BRIGHT deliver his character showcased that he is an incredible actor. I never see actors who play this kind of cool guy image with so many different expressions and feel. Usually, even when it comes to the Korean movie, you always got the same expression coming from the actor because he has to play it cool, not to be too expressive. However, I think Bright is one of the actors that I would say his acting is deep! Every detail, from the eyes, smirk, it conveys to the different feelings. For example when he actually jealous, when he actually likes it, when he falls in love when he is flustered. The image still cool, yet you can feel it inside what he feels.

WIN: As his first-ever acting debut. His acting skills are totally up there! I think having Bright as his acting counterpart surely helps, considering how good Bright is. I love expression and his interaction with Green. Altho sometimes it looks awkward when it comes to reacting to Sarawat's love confession. Butt nonetheless his acting is fun to watch, easy to watch, and definitely makes you smile through the eps.

GREEN: Special mention for GREEN he is so good at portraying his character. I want to see more on him tackling a more diversified character.

FRANK AND DRAKE: Happy to see them again together. I feel like their acting is improving, especially Drake playing a cool and older bro to Frank. It was nice seeing them again in a series. Eventho as a second couple.

STORY & DIRECTOR:
I'm not really following the novel nor the director's filmography. But this series definitely include all the iconic instrument that made us remember oh... It's 2GETHER! Same as the gear for Sotus. Example of Scrubb (I'm now in love with their songs, thanks to 2GETHER). The social media thing, and all the riddles by Sarawat's.

The story is actually simple, but I love how every detail and moment they shared together and figuring out that they love each other and conveys their feeling. I wish the story will progress to be even more meaningful for both of them.

I like all the scenes, the camera, the transition. I think everything is very smooth and how they close up Sarawat's expression and placing the background sone. It really helps the viewer to understand the scene better.

MUSIC

I love all the songs. you can tell it's definitely a love song even though you don't understand Thai, you can feel the love in the air. I love the melody and the fact that a band sings the song.
I definitely love SCRUBB - KLAI (Close) and CLICK!

I also love Bright's voice and Max Jane. All the songs are perfect!


What I don't like/ I wish to happen:
I think for Bright we can feel his feelings, but I hope the director can help us to understand better what's on Tine's mind.

But I don't really have anything to complain about. LOL.

But since we are still halfway, to make this even more great and complete. I hope there will be a meaningful conflict that touches our heart and make a huge character development for both of our characters. I hist hope that they will execute the ending well. Lol... I don't want it to be just another lovey-dovey series.

That's all! Great job to all the crews and director.

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