2gether The Series (2020)

This started out a little silly (Episode 1), went uphill quickly and then came crashing down with a thud.

It looked like we were going to have some chemistry between Sarawat (sexy as hell) and Tine (very cute), but nope, there was nothing there. The story was all over the place and, in the end, I couldn't have cared less whether or not Sarawat and Tine got together. The scene where Tine breaks down sobbing was, to me, ridiculous and stupid. I mean, seriously, the situation never warranted that kind of a reaction. I felt like Win was just being given a chance to show he could cry onscreen so, kudos I guess. Pretty much a big yawn.

I was more intrigued by Man/Type, until the second to last episode where Man was subjected to such bullying and humiliation from Type and his boss/colleagues. Then, in the last episode, it's all kind glossed over and they're a couple. Yeah, right. Next.

Mil/Phukong: I love Drake/Frank in everything else they've done, but there was nothing here. Mil made it clear that he had no interest in Phukong through the entire series... until five minutes before the end of the finale, they're suddenly a couple.

At this point, I'd have to say my favorite character was Green.

The whole thing was a major disappointment. I give it a 5.5, and the only reason I'm giving it that high of a rating is because there were some entertaining moments in the early part of the series.

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Disappointing

(I'm not a native speaker, I apologise for any mistakes).

Soooo, when I write this review, 2gether has just ended and the only word that come to my mouth to describe this drama is "disappointing". I didn't dislike the show and I don't want to be rude but it doesn't deserve this current mydramalist rating (9), at least for me.

I really liked the beginning of 2gether. There were new and good looking actors, fresh storyline, nice music. Even if the story was basic it was still okay because thanks to the characters and the chemistry between the two leads. It was okay until episode 7 I think. Then, when the story of the second couples begin to be more interesting, the one of Sarawat and Tine became boring. The story became so cliché, the last episode was so useless. Nothing happened! About the story with Pam,I had the feeling it was only here to add more episodes but that's all. It was so annoying to see the leads fighting whereas a little discussion could have solved any problem. Tine didn't want to listen to Sarawat, Sarawat was doing nothing etc. The only thing that was fine, at the end, was the second couples, and especially the one with Type and Man. I really loved them! It's a shame that they didn't have that much of screen time and that their story only really began and the last quarter of the series. These characters were underdeveloped.

I just want to talk about the romance and the chemistry, and for that I will make some comparisons with SOTUS. Why this drama? Because it's my favourite BL and because I think that it's similar. By that I mean that in both 2gether and SOTUS the romance is shy : there are no much kiss scenes or intimate scenes. First about the chemistry. If there was A LOT of chemistry at the beginning, this same chemistry decreased and at the end I was just feeling....nothing. When Kongpob and Arthit are together, just when they look at each other we can feel that there is SOMETHING between then. During the 2nd part I didn't feel that between Tine and Sarawat. Maybe it's just me. Then, about the kiss scenes. I think it wasn't natural at all. Some kisses were also "fake" (like "movie-kiss") and there wasn't any real romantic kiss. There was the drunken-kiss, the kiss to say "I love you got it?" and the angry-kiss. But no actual and genuine romantic kiss scenes sadly. In SOTUS, there are a lot of suggestions about their sexual life. Here there were non. I agree they just began to date. But why are they moving together when they just began to date then? If the "can I touch your boobs" was funny at the beginning, it wasn't very subtile and at the end, I was just annoyed by that. The character development and the evolution of the romance weren't well-written unfortunately.

The end was soooo disappointing. Not even a kiss. Just the guitar, a high five and Sarawat who touch Tine's head (after one year of relationship??)... The acting wasn't bad, but sometimes Bright really lacked of natural in his expressions...

2gether is a refreshing BL. Indeed, the songs are nice and it makes the viewer discovers more about Scrubb songs, which is nice. The leads are good looking and I think that for those who are not used to BL dramas it was cool and it's one of the reason why so much people appreciated this show. But for me it's just an average drama and I feel very sad about this because I actually loved the first episodes very much.

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this is my personal opinion so don't get me wrong.. i really like this series so much.. the actors, the ost and the plot are so amazing.. but somehow this series was so 'overrated'.. I'm pretty sure this series was booming because of BrightWin visual standard is really high for BL series... both are handsome and manly. usually bl series having a manly and cute as a partner. this is new i guess.

the storyline was okay for me, not really great but it's enjoyable to watch. it's getting bored when 3 last episode.. the ending also just so so for me.. if you are beginners in BL, you must enjoy this series so much.. no intense scene like another bl. but sorry to said, 2gether can't be compare with another bl series that actually having a strong plot and great storyline..

for the acting, i actually don't see the romance chemistry between them, there are more into bromance.. both lead doing a good job especially win metawin. he is pretty good as a rookie actor and 2gether is his first project.. and bright vachirawit remain superior, i watch many his series before this.. and others actor too..

the ost was pretty good tho especially the intro from max jenamma and the closer was from bright vachirawit.. both song is so catchy.. there are still a lot ost in this series but i don't heard it yet.

rewatch value? i think just episode 1-10

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Underwhelming.

I gave this series the benefit of the doubt but the story fell flat. It started out good but as it progressed it just became monotonous and uninteresting. The conflicts were trivial and unjustified and I just cringed through most of the scenes. I was hoping that it would make me relate or even feel for the characters but sadly, it did not. I couldn't see the intimacy between the two but merely two close friends being cute to each other. What's with Tine almost always fainting or having a medical emergency every time something happens? Didn't even explain these random medical situations.

Surprisingly, the climax was anti-climactic. I skipped through side couples’ scenes as this has become a trend to most BL series and I rarely find these side characters alluring. A lot of their soccer practices were unrealistic, their clothes were always clean or they tend to look fresh even after practice.

As for the acting, it was not bad but also not good. I wasn’t invested with the acting but I still finished it. Like most of my friends say, they like this because it’s a light story, nothing too serious or dramatic. I agree that it is light but the writing could have been done better and the acting could have been improved. The series had potential but it altogether is disappointing.

The ending was underwhelming.

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" 2gether " had a promising start, but a disappointing ending.

The idea behind the story was actually pretty good and entertaining. However, after watching it, it felt like something was missing. Call it intensity, chemistry (oddly the couple had an on and off chemistry), I can't really put my finger on it, but, the story was just mild. And then, there were the final episodes, were a total snooze fest, even though they tried to add the side couples to spice things up. Still, those side characters were underdeveloped and odd together. At least the performances were great and the main couple had the visuals.

So, overall, five out of ten, because the first part was nice, but the second was boring.

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Before startig, I want to say that this is MY OPINION. This will contain spoilers of the NOVEL not just the serie.

How did the serie went downhill?

A: To begin with, the serie was okay at the beginning, the characters' chemistry was okay, however, as the drama proceeded, they started to change more and more the true plot of the novel. What I mean with this? I'm talking about the unnecessary drama that they added with the female roles. If you read the novel, you will know that the issue between Sarawat and Tine because of Pam and Earn was nothing like in the novel. They added too much unnecessary drama. They didn't just added unnecessary drama, but also began to change and delete many scenes, such as the concert one and the kiss in the car, that were extremely important to the plot. The lack of communication was another issue. It was upsetting to see how Sarawat and Tine didn't communicated with each other at all when they had problems. As a couple, they should have known that their relationship would be tested and therefore they should have spoken to each other whether one had an issue with someone or something. Sarawat should have comforted Tine when he was crying on the bed, and he should've also go after him when Tine saw him hugging Pam. Tine should have listened to Sarawat's explanation, even if he wasn't going to believe him, he should have listened. Communication is the most important thing in a relationship besides love, if they don't communicate at all, then their relationship won't last.

Chemistry between the actors:
I won't say that Bright and Win are bad actors, they are good actors. However, I just felt the actors' chemistry at the beginning but then throughout the entire serie it was awkward. I don't care about kissing, hugs, or sex scenes, but the characters acted more as if they were in serie with a censored romance. I could feel the awkwardness between the actors, and that's something that needs to improve.

Script:
The serie in general had a lazy script, it was the same thing over and over again: Sarawat with Earn>>> Tine sad>>>Mil chasing Tine>>> Phukong chasing Mil and sad>>>Sarawat explaining everything to Tine and getting back>>>Sarawat with Pam>>>Tine sad>>>Mil chasin Tine>>>Phukong chasing Mil and sad>>>Everything gets clear again between Sarawat and Tine>>>Sarawat and Tine get together again.
You see what I'm talking about?

To end this, I had high expectations for the serie so it was upsetting seeing how it was getting worse and worse as it proceeded. I understand that they had to rush things because of the COVID-19, so I will pretend as if they ruined things because of the rush.

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At the beginning I gave this drama 8 points. I had really high expectations and I don't know if it was because it was all over social media and everyone was so excited by this, but I hoped we'll get something unique.
As everyone says, the first five(?) episodes were really good - not amazing but I was thinking "wow, this is getting better with every ep". But then something just went wrong... I was waiting really patiently for some romance but it barely even happened.

Maybe I will start with what I LIKE about 2gether because I don't think it's a horrible drama.
1) It is just pretty - I love the colors, their outfits, how their rooms looked. Everything was bright (;-)) and happy.
2) The acting was okay. Not all the time and sometimes it was just really messy but knowing that these boys are just starting - It's okay.
3) Man and Type. I. Love. Them. Sorry, maybe I'm overreacting but their chemistry is so subtle but yet so good. I fell for them right when I saw them. I love Men's personality, he's so funny, caring, he lift my mood. On the other hand, I feel like Type always says what everyone is thinking. So honest. Like when he said to Sarawat: "why are you asking me where Tine is since you're the one in the relationship with him" (or something like that). Well said lol. Also, sorry to say this, but in the last episode Man and Type had more chemistry than Sarawat and Tine in the whole show.
4) Boss. That's it.
5) Music! It was really good! Not only the opening (i always skip them in dramas 'cause i usually don't like the song) but also all these guitar sounds (i don't know how to descirbe it lol sorry for my English). The music fits the story which i appreciate.
6) It was funny. Sometimes I laughed, sometimes I cringed but overall I liked the humour.

What I DON't like.
1) Lack of chemistry. Honestly it's the main reason why I got bored with the main couple and just watched to see if something will change. I always say this: the couple doesn't need to constatly kiss or touch to show their chemistry. At the beginning I liked how Sarawat looked at Tine - but then I realized he was looking like this at everyone. He always had the same face. He was always talking that he was so in love with Tine... then he finally started dating him and... he became more distant. I get that he's more restrained but at times he was just acting cold. Only when he was singing to Tine I was reminded that "oh, right, they like each other". Some people already said it but it's so funny to see the condom jokes when they barely even kissed or huged. Okay. On top of that, I would really rather see them be more affectionate than to look at them constantly taking their shirt off. Naked torso is no biggie but one good kiss is not?
2) Sarawat being the "alpha". Being so possesive and acting like Tine was his property. This whole fight between Wat and Mil was so annoying. I get that Sarawat was frustrated 'cause who wouldn't? Mil was just so importunate. But can't their talk normally? And stop fighting like kids and coming up with some silly challenges? Aren't they in college? And why Tine never talks for himself? This boy is so lost. And Win portraits it really well, i'll give him that.
3) The girl drama. SO OUT OF NOWHERE. Pam seemed like a nice girl and i'm happy that in the end she explained her feelings to Tine. But why some girl suddenly shows up and basically ruins their relationship? We already saw this kind of scenario. But it isn't her fault. It's because Sarawat and Tine never really talked. It was always just "i like you/ always liked you". They ignored their feelings. Sarawat lied. Tine was insecure and overreacted. I was hoping for something fresh and drama free but I got misunderstanding. One after another.
4) Basically no character development. They were just getting more confused with every episode.
5) Queer-baiting. Change the "BL" tag to "bromance" and there won't be a problem. Because i feel kind of tricked.

I think that's pretty much it. Sorry if this review is all over the place - my English isn't perfect. Again, i think this drama is okay. I had fun watching it. I'm annoyed with some things and it could be so much better but well, what can we do. Their chemistry is better off screen than on screen so maybe we will see them again together in another drama and it would be better. I'm rooting for them.

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After watching the show progress I was getting excited when I finally got to see Tine accept Sarawat ,they went from one man Sarawat trying to win Tines heart for most of the series and you can see how much Wat loved Tine and starting to fall for Wat. After they got together all the romance and effort Wat did to win Tines heart went out the window and instead of showing two men being in a new relationship and being madly in love with one another we got two men who had a small affection for each other but didn’t even really show them as a couple besides them living together and everyone knew they where dating. It was two men who where awkward with each other and every time they where going to finally show they both of them being romantically involved they got interrupted. Now let me get this out of the way we don’t always have to see them making out or having sex to prove they are dating but the fact they “kissed twice” which technically wasn’t even a kiss and it was a one sided kiss from Wat kissing Tine to prove yo him that Wat was serious for Tine is completely ridiculous. We didn’t get a tap kiss to show affection, a kiss on the cheek or forehead, they never went on a date, no skinship like holding hands. All we got was when they cuddled twice on a sofa. One before Tine accepted Wat at his old house and two when Type Tines brother sleeping Wat and Tines bed. Right after they moved in the stupid director made Tine into a paranoid bf and not trusting Wat over his 1st love and then making Pam into a jealous friend who wanted to steal Wat from Tine. Soon after Pam broke them up tried to make things right which annoyed me cuz she knew Wat was dating Tine. After Tine went to make up with Wat we couldn’t even get them making up correctly it was so dumb how they “made up” during the concert and how they jumped 1 year later and they showed less affection to one another it was painful to watch especially because they where “supposedly dating for a year” but they just seemed like two male friends who claim they are dating. If they make a 2nd season they need to fix with the huge mistakes they did with WatTine and even the side couples who basically got put to the side until the very end of the series. Also like most people have brought up this series didn’t even feel like a bl to much yes they where open about two men liking each other but it felt like a bromance at times, hell some bromance series feel more like a bl than 2gether did with how things played out.

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This is one of the hardest reviews I've ever written. I was obsessed with this series for so long and seeing it coming to an end is very sad. I watched the trailer by chance and since then I knew I would have to watch this show. When it came out, I kept thinking about it throughout the week, wishing Friday would come faster. The first 7/8 episodes were god tier for me! Everything was going smoothly, the relationship wasn't rushed, the acting was great and I was so interested in the story that I couldn't look away from the screen for one second! I honestly thought this would be my first 10-star BL.
Unfortunately, the last few episodes weren't all that great and I saw the amazing potential of this drama being wasted in clichés (so many trust issues...), weird editing (I can't deal with all those saliva-cough-swalling-breathing sounds, I'm sorry) and simply... uninteresting.
The plot in the last 4 episodes was a bit pathetic, if I'm being honest. I don't want to spoil anyone but it was SO repetitive and predictable. The couple felt more like a couple before they became a couple (see what I did there? ;)), which made me really sad. I wasn't expecting any explicit scenes (that's not even why I watch BL shows) but I was expecting a little more intimacy.
The acting was good for the most part. Win surprised me with his crying scenes and Bright is just a pleasure to look at (although his angsty expression could make less appearances).
I was interested in the side couples but, just like the main couple, their stories seemed to have ended up no where. Drake... your eyebrows distracted me big time (I love you, I'm sorry).
The friendship in this drama didn't satisfy me one bit. The friends seemed to have disappeared after a few episodes, similar to other characters such as Green. Some of my favorite dialogues included Tine's friends so I was a bit disappointed.
Honestly, if I could describe this show in a word it would be Potentially-Amazing-But-Ultimately-Disappointing (is that more than one word...?). But I couldn't give it less than 8.5stars because of the thrilling first few episodes.
It's still a quick and light drama to watch for those who have some free time. But I was truly wishing this was more than that... oh well, maybe if we get a second season!

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The series started out good with good chemistry witH in the actors. The directing was horrible and editing just not up to standard. The music was definitely good Scrub saved the show literally. The comedy was good. The plot was weak. Especially how they change for worst from the book. If I was the author I will be disappointed.

Bright acting not so good. U can just watch him for his handsome face. Win acting was acceptable for a rookie. I can see his acting improving as the story progresses. How ever I really hated that Tine character change a lot from a confident and cheerful boy to a winy 5 year old in the last 2 episodes. As for their chemistry as a couple I don’t see it. They don’t act like a couple just a couple of bro who share a room. I m starting to think it is due to Bright acting and the directing.

Weird how they broke up and got back tgt and after that sweet love confession. All they did was hi5 each other. Not even a hug. ?

The series was okay. Abit over hype. There are better GMTV BL out there like TOL and DBK. Definitely not in my TOP 3 bl.

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Story 9.0/10
This story is about Tine, a pretty boy, who asks Sarawat, a popular musician at the school, to pretend to be his boyfriend to fend off Green, Tine's stalker. The concept of this story is so cute and I found the way they executed it interesting. The story had just the right amount of comedy and romance in it, and the story also developed smoothly. In a lot of BL dramas, it feels as if the couple goes from 0-100 overnight, but this story develops at the right pace, and builds an emotional connection between the characters rather than just a physical connection.

Acting/Cast 9.5/10
Tine and Sarawat's actors did such a good job as the leads. They acted out this story flawlessly in a way that you were not even able to tell it was acting. Instead of the overacting I often see in BL's, Tine and Sarawat's actors used small actions and quirks to get their points across. With just a small shift in their expression, you can tell the emotion they were trying to get across. The way they acted felt realistic and allows the viewer to really get lost in the story. The supporting actors also did a really good job in 2gether. The supporting actors added a lot of interest and depth to the story even though they did not have their own side stories which showed how well they preformed without us having a lot of background on them.

Music 10/10
The music in 2gether was one of my favorite aspects in the show. I often skip through the music portions in dramas, but in 2gether the songs that were chosen fit the situation so well. Instead of the music being the main focus in the scenes, it felt like it added onto the scene instead making it more enjoyable overall. The audio of the music was also very good and very easy to understand and follow.

Re-watch Value 7/10 - last bit of the show was a little disappointing.
Overall 9/10

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