2gether: The Series (2020)

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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The fact that this comes under a censored romance tag says everything. It seems so far fetched that they love each other cos they never do anything. Not saying they need to do bed scenes but damn like a hug or maybe making Tine seem like touching Sarawat doesn't make him hella uncomfortable.

It started off with amazing potential but it felt like they never gave the actors the option of being super intimate other than looks. It felt like Tine was uncomfortable every time Sarawat was around. I don't need loads of skinship in a drama my fav BL is sotus which more about the plot than them actually touching. But that's fine because there's another running plot point. This drama really doesn't have that as it is based on the relationship with the two so it should have really done more. They had loads of time and they really wanted it then suddenly rushed it at the end without actually changing the dynamic of their relationship that much to signal a growth or increasing development in feelings.

It will disappoint you but at the same time it's a great concept so still worth a watch as long as you don't go in with super high standards.

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Well, that was… underwhelming. And I’m not talking about the lack of sex or kissing - my top OTP out of all the Thai OTPs, be they BL or het, are PeteKao, another GMMTV pairing, after all, I knew what I was getting into when I started watching this drama - but throughout its run I kept waiting for the moment when Sarawat & Tine’s chemistry would click, for that one “There it is!” moment, if you know what I mean. Alas. Even at the very end, they felt like roommates and not a couple, let alone an established one. Bright & Win - especially Win - are good actors, I just didn’t feel them as a pair.

What will stay with me is Phukong, Sarawat’s little brother. And not because I was that happy that he got his man, Mil, in the end. I’ll keep remembering him because of the 2nd best trophy he received, basically, when Mil started paying attention to him - because he lost Tine to Sarawat. Not even because he really had romantic feelings for Phukong but because he couldn’t have Tine. And he didn’t even bother denying it. I felt so bad for Phukong. He allowed himself to become the consolation price because he liked Mil so much. And that’s just sad…

This drama did have a silver lining for me: It made me want to watch My Tee because of Frank & Drake, but mainly Frank who was great as Phukong. The scene where Phukong got mad at Mil for injuring his brother, Sarawat? That was, for me personally, probably the best scene in this drama!

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This is my personal opinion so don't get defensive!!!
I really liked the story in the beginning The actors had very amazing chemistry when they were fake dating But over the course it become weird to watch them. There were scenes when it felt awkward the way Sarawat's actors(bright) acted. I think Win and Bright are the perfect actors to play the characters but GMM literally ruined it They changed the whole plot of the story it felt more like a bromance then a romance. If only someone else had taken this project it would not have become a big mes which it has.
The whole truth is because of Lock down and all everyone watched it (well I did even after it became a mess) But that's it will anyone remember it sometime after in the future??

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