Theory of Love (2019)

Like some others, I find myself giving this series a perfect score. Personally, I like the dramas that really develop the plot and don’t immediately throw fan service at your face, hence the reason why I rarely give them perfect scores. That being said, this show is great for those heartwrenching, I-want-to-go-through-the-screen-and-hit-this-character type moments. I will admit, it can be frustrating to watch characters continuously go back to their crush even though they keep getting hurt numerous times, I think this is one of those scenarios that uses that to the advantage of the plot. I wouldn’t exactly call this show fluff, (because nine times out of ten the characters cry more than they smile) it certainly doesn’t annoy you with multiple make out scenes in an episode (not that there’s anything wrong with that). This show was low on my watchlist for a while, (due to some of the reviews I read) however, it definitely surprised me. I highly recommend Theory of Love, and I can’t wait to rewatch it.

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Very good acting

I found the best Thai BL series.
Although first 3 episodes I was thinking to drop it but they were to create impression of the mane characters. After that the real story started to show, there were some twists but it didn't disappointed me I actually really enjoyed the series and the story.

The actors acted like it was real life and I could feel the emotions how each character felt It also made me cry and the soundtracks were perfect.

I love this series and I hope to find something similar or with good acting and story ;)

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Painfully Bad

How is this show so well-rated and beloved?

I've seen other shows with Off and Gun paired together, so I know I can't blame their lack of chemistry on the actors... but damn if their characters Khai and Third have literally nothing going for them. You can't even blame the ratings on it being a steamy show because there are only a few kisses between the leads and they're all awkward as hell. Honestly, you know it's bad when the only pairing with any on-screen chemistry is the 'teacher emotionally cheats on fiancé with student' one.

The plot is ridiculously slow and Gun's narration constantly lampshading the fact Third is stupid for liking Khai doesn't help; if anything, it only makes the watching experience more frustrating because it destroys what little audience buy-in there was to begin with! Why should I care to see Third get treated like shit for 11 episodes of a 12 episode show? Gun's definitely a beautiful crier, but I still got bored of his constant tears by episode 2.

Meanwhile, Off's performance is, dare I say, off-putting. His coming out scene is so wooden and flat that I had to walk away. As a bisexual who didn't come into my identity until I was well into uni myself, I was hoping for more: more enthusiasm, more confusion, more distress or relief or incredulity. More anything. And it never got better. There was no sense of physical attraction between Khai and Third at any point in the entire show. A more generous read would be that Khai is a homoromantic heterosexual, but the stupid boner jokes undercut any credibility there. Instead, we're merely told that Khai thinks Third is attractive rather than that ever being shown.

Final verdict: 2/10 stars, direct to video.

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I wish KhaiThird didn't end up together

I have not read the book this story was based on, so my opinions are strictly based on the show.
First of all, Khai was not a good friend to Third. So, I really don't understand why Third was so passionately in love. Again, I don't understand why Khai fell in love with Third. Were the feelings always there? Or it was because of the video? Did Khai even like him as a friend first? Or he just tolerated him? It felt like the plot was rushed halfway. Both were incredibly toxic towards each other even though no one is entitled to the way how the other feels. After they start dating 'officially', Khai gets kissed without consent/is assaulted at the bar. But Third creates a ruckus without even giving a chance to Khai to explain. What kind of a boyfriend wouldn't believe that you are capable of getting assaulted? And after that Train scene happens (this is the only scene that almost brought me to tears thanks to OffGun), Third says "why didn't you tell me?". You threw a literal glass bottle at Khai when you saw him coming towards you to talk?
The OST was awesome. Un and Two were cute. You can give this show a try.

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There is literally no flaw in this drama, the actors were great, the storyline was great, the production was also great.
Trust doesn't come right away with love and this drama did a good job in showing that with Third. They also showed one-sided love and being in love with your bestfriend. What I also love is the way they write the characters, I relate with Third so much and I also loved Khai's character development.
Being a big fan of Thai BLs, most of them doesn't have a great storyline but Theory of Love is just different, the plot is just so great that I cannot compliment it in words. I recommend this drama but please take note that it's a story where you cry a lot.

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One of the best BL shows out there

They outdid themselves with "Theory Of Love". The quality was amazing, the storyline was gripping and the acting was compelling. Everything coming together to tell an emotional story that pulls at your heartstrings and has your emotions all over the place.
I'm quite new to the BL scene, but I can say that this one is amazing. There were no scenes where I had to bite down my teeth in cringe and I never felt like the story was going astray or boring. My favorite thing, which I think tied everything together, was the acting. The acting was so moving and you end up sobbing right alongside the characters. Third, especially, was portrayed spectacularly and I applaud the actor for displaying his feelings in such a manner that pulled the fans in.

I would highly recommend this show for anyone looking for something to fall in love with.

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Beautiful Story Line

I can not say anymore about this series, IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL. Not just their acting skills and visuals, but the story line and ost are so great. And I love how they explain not just about love in this series, but about friendship too. OffGun's chemistry is undoubtable, and the way White support Gun no matter what happen is so beautiful and heart warming even though he has his own problem. I really love it <3
And I love the way Gun decides to move on from Off, he is really mean it. He is not fall for Off for second time until Off can show that he is really love Gun. Even though Off already do anything for Gun, Gun not easily accept him. And when he rush to station when he know that Off maybe still waiting for them, he can show that he still has love for him but can not believe him so easily. Gun's acting skill is so great, he can show many emotions, and I cry when he cries, I laugh when he laughs, just look at his eyes you can feel what he feels.
I love when Off start to realize that he has the same feeling for Gun, he is an asshole, but yeah he tries to get Gun back. But it is too late for him. But he never give up, he tries again and again. I can feel how hurt his feeling when he wait all day long on station for his friends, but no one show up. When the scene Gun hugs him on station and he cries, I just can scream "I KNOW HOW HURT IT IS, I FEEL YOU PAPII" and I cry. His acting skill is improve so much, I really love it.
White's role here is so lovely. He try to help Gun to confess to Off, create many moments for them. But when he realize that Gun always get hurt when he watch Off, he start to comfort Gun and support anything his decision. Even though he has problem with his feeling to a girl who already has a boyfriend, he still can accompany Gun everytime Gun needs him. I love how he realize that he is not love that girl anymore, and start to chase his new love.
Mike is an asshole in the beginning, when he plotting a scenario with Off to Gun. But when he realize that he is wrong, he turn to support Gun and help White to protect Gun from Off. But I feel so sad for him because he can not be with the girl that he loves. He help that girl to make a wedding video, comfort her when she sad because of her fiance. But I love him when he let her go, even though it is so hurt for him. He even help her to make up with her fiance. And I feel happy when he find his new love.
I re watching it over and over again, and never get bored. I really love this series <3

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I am so glad I found this BL. It has to be one of the best produced that I have watched. The story is interesting, the acting is top-notch and the visuals are beautiful.
A Thai drama where the students Major in something other than Engineering for once, in this they major in film which is ACTUALLY interesting, throughout the series, there are countless references to films we all know and love, it makes me feel closer to the story as I studied Film also.
The acting is incredible, Gun especially the emotions he can portray just in the way he looks at someone is amazing, it felt real and that made it all the better.
The story although pretty simple is satisfying, it's more than having a crush on your best friend it's about love, friendship, change and more importantly what love actually means.
It even has a good ending where I felt all my questions were answered and I felt content and happy.
I don't think another BL will top this one in the creative department for sure.

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Officialy, my favourite bl thai series. Well-written, like I said bener-bener tersentuh sama plot storynya uniquely. Beda nanget dari semua thai series yang aku tonton kebanyakan romansa-nya tidak rapih. Ini series bener-bener series yang looks like bl sebenarnya.

Gue sebagai orang yang suka banget sama film jadi terinspirasi banget dari setiap karakter mereka masing-masing. Like, Third yang jago nulis script and sutradara. Khai sound editor. Bone video editor and Two cameraman + DOP.

Well, dari series ini gak cuman dari romance-nya saja, aku dapat banyak tips jadi anak film yang baik dan bener. Emang kisah cinta anak film itu sangat menarik.

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This show absolutely BROKE ME. I think many people can relate with the "In love with someone that does not love me back" situation, but it's a different feeling when that person is someone you're really close to. To be honest, and I know many people agree with this, Khai was an asshole up until halfway of the series, but Third was also blind not to see how he was being used over and over again, however i guess people in love don't really see wrong in the person they love so i get it. I like how this story is not the typical love story, it took a long time until both characters are ready to be with each other.

I also really liked the story line of Two and P'Aun, although people kinda figured out that they would end up together, i honestly thought otherwise. I liked how their story unfolded, they truly brought a lot to the table.

Onto probably my favorite storyline, Bone and Paan. This is the storyline where I was on the edge of my seat since i did not know what would happen next. The whole time i was rooting for them because they just seemed so perfect for each other, and even if he could've been with her in the end, he knew that it's better if he let her go, to be with the man she truly loves despite his flaws. It broke my heart seeing him watch the woman he loves be with another person, but in the end he got to be with someone else. I honestly wanted them (Bone and Paan) to end up together, but it would be too cliché so i'm happy with how it all went down

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