Sotus: The Series (2016)

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I has seen so many good reviews about this show snd dropped anything I was planning to watch just to watch it, wouldn't say I regret it but I wouldn’t rush to watch it the way I did. The plot seems so much like a fanfic wriiten by a 16 year old, its very cliche, something that would be under the “enemies to lovers” “slow burn” tags in AO3 or wattpad, anyone that has read those will know excatly what I mean. I also feel like it takes too long for anything to really get going, 5 episodes in I was bored wating for so,ething to happen, but although I wasnt totally pleased im glad I continued watching. Despite my bad comments the characters are quite likeable, like those type of fanfictions Arthit starts out with you wanting to smack the screen whenever you see him but overtime you begin to love him alot, debatable but you can say he grew to be my favourite character. Kongpope is the character that you’d be mad to dislike, adorable, forward with his feels and you feel sorry for him at times. I wish there were more side storylines, well interesting ones, Aim and May was extremely boring and useless which sounds harsh but i just wanted the next scene to come whenever they were there. Honestly I wouldn’t watch SOTUS again but it wasn’t entirely bad, if you love things that are a bit cheesy you’ll love the bridge scene which once again was kind of fanfic-y but it made me squeal at the same time.

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Story: the story of sotus is different from the stereotypical story where "one guy has a girlfriend and he is now in love with a guy and cheats on her. but its ok cause he never really loved her in the first place and he is cuter with the guy anyways." No sotus is different it twists the aspects of a normal college BL drama by including the SOTUS system. They directors did a great job at scripting because we all have those lines from the series that we remember and fan girl when he hear them and this series has a good amount of them.

Acting/Cast: Krist and Singto have good chemistry. Of course there is always room for improvement but this was their first big series where they had main roles. With that i think they did amazing and their scenes together came to life. I felt their relationship and what they were going through just based on their actions. Where they lose points is M. I'm sorry newwiee but you have been acting for a while and i have seen your other works. Your play different characters but you include a little too much of your own personality in them. That's not entirely a bad thing and i am not blaming the whole thing on him because there are other characters but i am just picking on him. I just can't give a perfect score to this section if all the acting up to expectation.

Music: I can not begin to tell you how many of my friends have the opening song stuck in their head. Half of them haven't even watched the series and listen to the song. Their soundtrack is very good and well balanced between music genres.

Re-watch value: Yet another series i have watched more than twice.  3 times to be exact and i think i might have to make that a fourth just to get me prepared for Sotus S the series.

The story is very cute and will leave your heart in the hands of Kong and Arthit. Acting is not bad at all. There is just room for improvement. Music will have you downloading the soundtrack or butchering Thai around the house. Meanwhile the series will have you watching it an additional time for each friend you share it with.

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Good & Logical

Sotus is the 1st BL series where u can see issues other than just love/romance. Seniors-Juniors bonding & budding friendship between the leads. Both leads don't start off with "Love at first sight" note. They both have rough start with ragging & slowly understanding SOTUS meaning. Kongpob loves arthit & waits for him to until he's ready. Arthit at first ignores growing feelings but starts reciprocating. The only thing disturbs me is the one& only line "I don't like men, I like nly arthit." What does that even mean? I'm not gay but I love him & I'm not interested in women...?????? Krist acting as not good compared to singto. It's akways Kong pob pursuing while arthit doesn't show his feelings.

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Most overrated BL drama I have ever seen. You can barley call it a bl drama. I'm not saying I need guys kissing left and right, but even the moments that were supposed to be cute was underwhelming, and overall story line is slow and boring. Kinda sad cause I was expecting so much more. Also why are they promoting hazing in colleges!!! WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I’m not the type of person to give everything 10 stars, so this kinda gives you a feel on why this is probably one of the best bl dramas ever. I’d just like to start off with that THE OST IS AMAZING!!! I LOVE the theme song. It’s so catchy and fresh, an absolute great workout song. I also love the storyline. I don’t like spoilers, so I’ll just say that it’s definitely not like those love at first sight dramas. The characters actually has development! I’m also a huge fan of the side couple. It’s also awesome that this bl drama wasn’t full of sexual things, but more of the refreshing cute scenes, like fluffy teasing and pick-up lines. My boy Kongpop was FULL of adorable pick-up lines and I am all for it. Although the hazing was a bit too dramatic for my liking, it didn’t really bother me too much.

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The First BL that I watched.

Kongpob and Arthit have an amazing chemistry here. I fell in love with their characters and how they build up their relationship. The story is a bit slow though and I think needs more work-up on the execution of scenes. I think it took more than half of the total episodes to reach the climax which I think is not necessary unless they are really prolonging the season. The whole story is timely and relevant though considering that this type of hazing is really happening in real life. Overall I enjoyed this drama as it gave me gitters while watching it. Will definitely recommend to first time watchers of Boy’s Love dramas.

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Sotus is one of the best Bl Dramas you could've asked for .. To be honest , I never liked the hierarchy system in colleges / offices or generally anywhere but i still watched this just because i was running out of BL dramas to watch back then . Damn this hit hard tho , however there was no physical relationship , the platonic chemistry and the tension between the leads is just lit .. Kongpob and Arthit , You'll remember them , you'll ship them and you'll love them but the irony is how Singto was a senior to Krist in reversal to the show and yet they pulled it off so well .. the brotherhood , friendship and life lessons we learn here are just precious .. Truly a must watch , even if you'e someone who don't watch / follow Bl , you'll still like it .

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Decided to give this series a rewatch and I enjoyed it just as much as I did when it aired. I guess is because I am a sucker for a good Enemies to Lovers trope and this series pulls it off excellent. It also has a great pacing for the slow burn, it doesn't feel rushed when both main characters get together and it also dosen't feel as it drags. The series also has good side characters that are entertaining, but they aren't as engaging as the leads. So in some way when it does not focus on the leads the series suffers. Acting wise I feel at times it could be better, but overall is really good. Is really an enjoyable series really worth the watch.

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Sotus and Sotus s are the best BL series. Period!!

At first I think the show will not be great because of the bullying etc. But at the show progress, the story became very interesting. Krist and Singto have a very strong chemistry. Like super strong chemistry!!! They don’t need to do kissing scene or bed scene, just being together makes our heart very full.

The other characters are also commendable, Off and Gunsmile are very funny. Singto’s group of friends have a wonderful chemistry, they seems to know each other for very long time.

You will love the facial expression of Krist!! He’s so cute!!

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