TharnType The Series (2019)

I love everything from this Serie, including the worst because show that not everyone is perfect. Show the growth of each character in better people. I really appreciated the actors, from the most important to the least. No series has ever made me as addicted as I was to Games of Thrones . Mew and Gulf made me fall in love even off the set that I have become addicted to it and they smile me every time I see them. I even intend to take the books if I find them in English as well as the set. This series will have its controversies, but to me it is what made me appreciate it because it had the courage to talk about things that many avoid, and that alas happen.

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This is seriously one of the best BL ever! Their chemistry is lit af! Their love is real af! I can watch this over and over again and not get tired! Techno's character is so funny! He's seriously one of my fave! Even though there's some parts of it that I hated (won't spoil) it still won't diminish my love for this drama! I am always laughing in this drama and screaming! I feel sorry for my fam who always hear me laughing and my neighbors if I got too loud from all the feels. I also feel sorry for my pillow because that's where I express my feelings and emotions lmao. Mew and Gulf are perfect for each other and no wonder this series is such a success. You can literally feel the emotions from the screen. This series is not over hyped or anything. It deserve the success they have. One thing you need to take note to remember is you need to be open minded if you want to watch it because the topic (won't spoil) is very sensitive. Watch it and you won't regret it!

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My review is purely objective. TharnType is not-your-typical BL series out there. Although the setting is inside a university, this series is all about how love could help you conquer your psychological trauma. Type was sexually abused when he was a child and that explains why he "is" homophobic. *Yes, I would say even up to the end of the series, he is still homophobic.* However, after meeting Tharn, his trauma was eased. Fast forward, their love story developed.

What I love about this series is that it has direction. It talks about a sensitive topic that isn't usually seen on other BL series. However, it was mismanaged. There are scenes where I find inappropriate and not carefully thought off. You can change one's traumatic experiences through other good means, and not poking the same wound that burdens a person.

The series started out good yet problematic, improved in the middle *thanks to the actors impeccable acting*, but ended pretty bad. The last few episodes were very predictable and the antagonist was not convincing at all. To be honest, the finale was too bad it pained me to watch it. They could have explored a different way to end the series.

Anyway, take my reviews with a grain of salt. My opinions are not similar to yours, but we should still respect each other's perspectives. I heard that there will be a second season for this, and I'm up for it.

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When I judge by the very low bar of Thai boys love dramas, this is one of the best I've seen and that's why I've rated it well. It's very well acted and filmed. The plot antics aren't nearly as cringe worthy as they could be. For once the lead couple actually has chemistry with each other as opposed to the many rookie actors, who's awkwardness at acting in intimate moments comes across on screen. Win and Gulf clearly got along well off screen, and this translated well once they were acting in character.

If I judge with a more critical eye from a western viewpoint, my main criticism of TharnType, a criticism I often have of Thai BL dramas in general, is the continued display of unhealthy and toxic relationships as romance. Tharn constantly ignores the physical boundaries set by Gulf who often tells him to stop. Gulf is verbally abusive, constantly in a loop of berating and gas-lighting Tharn, and then following up with weak apologies to smooth things back over. Tharn and Gulf's friend constantly make excuses for Gulf's aggressive and abusive behavior, but trauma or not, the last thing Gulf should have been given was a pass for his actions as he often crossed the line. Lots of characters were rooting for TharnType to stay/ get back together while completely ignoring that their relationship was full of red flags. But for a saving grace, TharnType did try to redeemed themselves by the end.

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If u want to see a non controversial lighter sweeter realistic drama than dramas like sotus are best . But if u like fast paced dramatic storylines with beautifully complex characters and authentic acting this is it for u !! This was my first bl that I saw while it aired and it is a roller coaster ride !! It made me cry and laugh in the same episode . If u can forgive a few plot holes cause it is based on multiple books combined into 1 series so it's a little fast then u will love it . If u r into small gestures where every touch feels like an exploration of each other and not just an physical exploration but also an emotional one , then there is no other bl out there like this one . It's not just sexy scenes u get , but sensual scenes . It's a love story that realistically portrays a lustful start in a relationship but from ep 5 turns into something deeper and long lasting . So stay with it and u might love their journey from ep 5 . Pls watch on official links accessible from line tv Twitter with eng subs to rightfully appreciate the tharntype team from international fans :)

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Ok. I was in a slump after I finished watching The Untamed and I didn't know what to watch after. I've seen so many BL's and almost BL's and I figured, why not I'll watch this. Boy, did I make the best decision of my life right there. I love this series, with all of my heart. Even when I caught up, I watched Love by Chance to understand the story better.

I gave the story a 9.5 because there are some parts in this series that I don't agree with, and that's my opinion, but overall I love this. The jokes are amazing, (especially in the latest episode). If you want something to easily fall in love with, watch this. The chemistry between Tharn and Type is just one of the many things that is good about this series.

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Where to begin.... I liked it, that's be best place to start. The story touches on several subjects that are too often skimmed over which makes the plot a little fresher. The cast was top notch in terms of chemistry and I got most of the feels at the rights times. I think the writers lost to fanservice in some episodes but hey ho!
The plot/script:
I feel it could have delivered so much more than it did. The flashbacks that explained what had happened to Type are pretty self explanatory but there is virtually no mention of his thought process as his relationship with Tharn develops, Type's feelings about having feelings for a man and being in a physical relationship with one... So much emotional greatness missed! I have not had the chance to read the novel, (it's been dastardly difficult to find translations :/ if anyone knows where I could find one I'd love to read it) so I don't know if the book is better about it. Techno was sadly underused, he needed more screen time <3 and we still know virtually nothing about him. Also, there is an issue I was hoping would be resolved in the finale that wasn't: Type's childhood friend. I was expecting Type to have a heart to heart with him before the end, their interaction was pretty abrupt.
Overall, in my humble opinion, this series needed a little less fan service and more dedication to the truly important issues it is based on, namely trauma, homofobia, growth, guilt, forgiveness.
The Cast:
Chemistry off the charts and also, surprisingly, obvious improvement towards the end, Gulf looked rather constipated in the beginning but later on his expressions improved substantially, I'm looking forward to see more work from him. Mew is fab, we all knew that. And Mild needs a main role, yesterday.
I am mildly annoyed by the lack of substantial female characters in the whole of this universe though...
The music:
imma skim on this one, I'm not a music connoisseur so all I'm gonna say is that it fits the mood, I'm happy.
Direction/cinematography: a bit choppy in places, seen worse, could have been better.
Overall an enjoyable watch, it's firmly in my list of will watch again, ad nauseam, even if it missed the opportunity to be great.

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LGBTQ MEMBERS DO NOT WATCH THIS SHOW!

ok, this is going be a long ride. Honestly i have heard so much good things about this series and it was the most popular BL, so i of course being a baby fujoshi i had to watch it. Let me just say this, IT WAS TERRIFYING. And no, i wish i was exaggerating how bad this BL is, but nah, not today. Just everything about this series is just so off. I knew the moment tharn (The main protagonist/gay character) was a creepy f*cker, when he started kissing type when he was completely wasted. WHERE'S THE F*CKING CONSTENT? How do y'all think this is okay? okay yes he didn't know that night that type was a sexual abuse victim, BUT STILL THAT'S NOT RIGHT. If type wants, he could send tharn to prison for assault. But obviously the writers made this whole situation like a JOKE. This can easily trigger sexual assault victims when they watch this series. And besides the fact type is a a huge A-HOLE, why does tharn even like him? Because he's hot? EW THARN. JUST EW. Type is a complete homophobe and he clearly HATES tharn, but tharn having ZERO braincells, obviously proceeds to touch and gets to the point to assault him again in the bathroom. I HATE BOTH THE CHARECTERS, just nothing good about them. I at least hate type a lot less than tharn. ALSO TRIGGER WARNING TO LGBTQ MEMBERS!!! Do not watch this series. Type constantly makes fun of gay people and harasses them verbally, it's so painful to watch one of the protagonist be a bad guy in a BL. He even gets to the point, to hurt his close childhood friend, when he likes men himself.

Tharn is just a f*cking manipulator, i don't know how he convinced type to like him back, but it clearly worked, UGH. Also this series has a lot of plot holes, with tharn's ex (who also got raped) idk his name, sorry. We don't really get a clear story between him and tharn and it's once again quite creepy since he's a school boy and obviously he's an underage/minor and tharn is an adult. How the f*ck did they even date? And how can i forget when type was seeing a girl and her role just disappeared into thin air, LMAO. Type gives a shitty explanation for that. Tharn just seems so forceful to type with everything he does, hence a manipulator. I don't know why this series has a lot of fans, IT DISGUSTS ME. Not a great story, plot or characters. OST is quite above average and i don't think i like anything else about this series.

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Don't judge a book by it's cover

I started watching BL series recently. There r indeed so many diff story & plots. Acting is gd in all series but in this it's MIND BLOWING. I really love their chemistry & acting. Even supporting characters r very gd. Techno's comedy is in diff level. I can't stop laughing whenever he appears on screen. Just watch it if u r k with steamy (not so) scenes. U can feel the love between those two.
Some r dropping this series bcoz of scenes n first few ep but u can understand it later. Tharn felt guilty for his actions even after years of their relationship. He did those things coz he's angry with type making bad comments abt his gender. He backed off after hearing type's past. Bathroom scene is bcoz he knew type also feels smethng towards him so did that which is again not right but he's the one who stand & helped type to come out of his fear which type declared in special episode. Here type is may b a bi/gay but he hate gays to a point where he won't even feel any attraction towards guys & even if he felt he'll be disgusted by that thought so he always THOUGHT he's straight. Tharn is openly gay so this is the only series where we don't have "I'M NOT GAY BUT I LIKE HIM" or "I DON'T KNOW I'M GAY TILL I MET YOU". It's all open. No side couple as it mainly focuses on Main couple. Tharn & Type both have problematic pasts & they'll come through it together. It's #1 for me.

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How is this so popular!

I've only just recently entered the BL world and this was one of my first ones. I don't give a damn how hot or popular these actors are, this was so toxic and gross!

The casual way in which it romanticised and glamourised sexual assault, child rape, and incest (even if it wasn't explicitly stated we all know what was implied) was just so problematic.

And yes I do blame the actors in part, they need to take responsibility. If you have any integrity in your craft - and as human - you should be turning down roles that conflict which your values (assuming you have any and it's not just all about money and fame)

It also says a lot about the attitudes and perspectives of the intended audience which is scary to be honest and goes to show we have a long way to go to improve.

I won't say much more as many people have posted similar reviews. All I can say is don't watch this and voice your opinion for better BL shows to come out of Asia because I know they are capable of it and this New Zealander would like to see it.

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