TharnType 2 (2020)

Such a waste, they could've done it in 6 episodes top.

I loved TharnType. They were the first BL series that I watched ever, and while it actually took me a long time to actually finish it, the flow of the story and the problems are much more acceptable than this season. Not to mention the chemistry between the characters. Though it's not the best series, it still makes you feel some kind of attachment towards them.

But this season. Goodness gracious. How can you do this to your own masterpiece?
The production team just smashed their own big names and hardwork with this season. To begin with they choose half of not only new, but with really moderate acting skills. Not only that, the chemistry was OFF for these new couples.
And the fact that the prod team try so hard to put them in your face is just so........ not pleasing, to say the least. I skipped most of these "extra" couple moments. Not even interested in the slightest.

Another thing they wasted is the unnecessary sets and props, while they've been neglecting the most important part of a series: director, cameraman, audio post production such as editing, marketing design, and promoting. Wow. They lose A LOT OF THINGS because of this. This is the only thing that could actually saved them from the storyline. But they blew it. Talk about priorites.

And one more thing:
Why do they have to push it 12+1 episodes if the necessary parts in only 5, 6 episodes?

I don't know man, I feel really bad for MewGulf and other original casts because they're here for the sake of the series that made their name soar, only to be made kind of a mascots for the prod team.

I'm glad its finished, somehow.

And deep, deep inside my heart there's a tiny little hope that this will be remade, with a REAL production team that actually know how to do it. Because TharnType, MewGulf, they deserved so much better than this.

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Uhm whatever happened to this series

seriously, this is just ONE BIG FAN SERVICE. The story just keeps on going from one sex scene to the other on the first 5 episodes. And then it tries to weave a substory of type's occupational struggles without panache or bearing, this 12 ep series shoulve just been a 5 episode special.

The script is so lackluster, heck ill even call it trash when compared to the first season. It has no emotional weight at all, the dynamics of Tharn and type got lost in the sea of expositions and boring subplots, and even the new characters did not save this story.

The acting was alright, but fiat and leo is lackluster for me. The supposedly emotional scenes made me laugh i dont even know why. The sidecouples did not matter to the story at all, just to add starpower i guess.

This could've been SO MUCH better if it isnt on the bad script. I was deeply disappointed at THAI BLS lately.

We can just pretend that this season does not exist.

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It is what it is....

I highly recommend you to go and rewatch TharnType s1, after watching this season. Because apparantly s1 will help you remember back again why 'TharnType the series' WAS so special, and what magic it truly holds that captured so many hearts.
With this being said, I will explain why.

I every series, as the seasons progress, we expect more catchy plots. In this case, the Season1, despite a few problematic subplots (like consent issues, etc.), we got a chemistry-acting-drama-fun packed series. In compare to that, S2, with a more mature, a 7 years old couple, the plot was completely boring.

The greatest hole in the season is the plot, or to some degree, the screenwriting. There are literally times, where you want to skip through the scenes for absolute cringe or overacting or too much fanservice. Introduction of Fiat in between TharnType, and the resulted tiff was far too stretched.
For a relationship which is into 7 years, Tharn and Type can be too much immature and whinning. Type's constant anger issues, or Tharn's whiny 'Tyyyype' to cool down his lover! But this is no big problem.

To make a good hero, you need a good villain. I had Lhong in s1. I hated him from within my guts. maybe that's why I loved that character so much. You get it? But here, Fiat? Yes, I hate him. But the character himself? Oh such a baby! I infact never even felt pity for him. And Leo was nothing but a side piece to Fiat, with just over protective tendencies and no other contribution to the story.
LeoFiat is a couple with so much potential. Their story could have been developed- from mutual pining to feeling discovery- the potential was utterly wasted, even as a side couple.
But what I liked, is that they at least gave enough screen time to establish other side couples as well.umm well Maybe that could also be the reason why you would want to skip many parts as well. Let's be honest, that many couple was crowding. Tell me what was the importance of Tharn's cousin brother's relationship with his boyfriend? How much has it impacted the plot?

See.. Mew, Gulf, Mild, Tong, the parents (some who are the old casts) are real amazing actors. But to make the acting department work, everyone needs good acting. I never liked some actors' work, like that of Dr. Khunpol- too mechanical and forced, Thanya as well. Something was absolutely off about her.

The BGM was also very repeatative, but I can't really point that out, Cause in series/lakorns not much focus is unfortunately given to BGMs, in every scene.

I loved the ordination part- I got to know about a new culture of a new land, the rituals was amazingly shown. and also the part how Tharn's dress changes everyday as he bows down for greetings. There was a change in Type's character after the ordination, he became more pliant. I wish there was more time for this, to actually show Type's develpment!

TT s2 was generally running on a plain line graph, with a predictable story line. We saw it episode by episode, if you binge watch it, you will perhaps understand. Yes, there are genuine moments of love and acting. But the bar in BLs has risen.
TT2 has shown me, not every hyped up series is/will be good. I just wish MewGulf and the other new actors get a better chance next time.

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INSERT CRICKETS !!!

From so much promises that were made by the team we got .... crickets that's what we got.
This was literally something unexpected. Like WHY????? I think that WE as FANS deserved better season, with better writing and WAAAAAAAAAYYYYY better story. It was hard to watch from time to time. The chemistry between the actors was there but I don't think that they need to rely on them to sell this. Yes the cast is important but the story needs to be included too. NO WORDS about the writing. It was bad, point blank period.
They could've easily make 6-8 episodes with better writing, better screen play and development. Why bother to make 12 episodes when most of them felt like filler episodes? CASH GRAB,that's what this is.

So disappointing.

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A boring and disappointing sequel with no real story being told

NO-SPOILER REVIEW

TharnType was such a unique and intense series with great characters, but unfortunately, the sequel is a complete letdown. The high variation in review scores is probably between those who are just happy to see these beloved characters on screen again and those who expected some actual plot from a sequel.

Pros
- It's nice to see Tharn and Type together again, with plenty of couple moments together.
- It was interesting to see both the old supporting cast and some new cast members come together.

Cons
- Little to no real plot. The few moments of potential plot developments felt forced and weren't believable.
- So much wasted potential in terms of overall storytelling as well as the potential to develop side couples.
- The pacing was entirely too slow with nothing happening for large amounts of time. It was legitimately boring at many parts. The entire sequel series could have been a standalone movie.

Overall
- Probably only worth watching if you're a hardcore TharnType fan and just want any excuse to see more of these characters on screen regardless of the plot.

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Intense with emotional ups and downs

It doesn't fulfill what I expected, but it also didn't disappoint.
If you want to experience a load of emotions, and also want to feel happy(and a little sad) then yes you should watch this!
It showed the hardship you have to go through to make a relationship work. It really doesn't matter how many years you've been in the relationship. What matters is the understanding and love between the two persons, and this series portrays this better than any other series I've seen(till now).
I felt that the storylines had some loopholes at some points, and could have showed the struggles of gay couples more strongly, but otherwise it's seemed very fine.
The acting of both mew and gulf is awesome(as all of you already know), and also supporting cast is too good. The whole team is so fantastic.
Music is cool too, can make you both smile and cry depending on the mood and the scenes. And yes I'm ready to rewatch it but after some months ig hehe.
Watch it. I promise you won't regret. <3

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disappointed

Tharn and Type has been together for 7 years and still failed to communicate and trust each other.

The one kiss that Fiat and Type had, Tharn could have asked him or even believed Type when Type explained what happened. They could have sit down together and use proper communication.

The part I disliked was Type’s workplace was stressful for him because of his boss and the way he uses his anger at Tharn like do not use your anger towards someone who had nothing with your work. Type could have vented out his issues to Tharn rather than getting pissed off at Tharn.

Fiat’s character was really annoying, like his dad and the trauma does not really explain his actions and behaviour towards Type and saying “he has no one by his side” when Leo has always been there for him.

Tharn kept pressuring Type to marry him was a huge big red flag, Type was not ready during this time which was a big miss.

When they reunited after the huge fight, they obviously made up with sex rather than apologising. And Type’s father was really rude too, he kept insulting Tharn for seven years and still asking Type to get a girlfriend instead.

Overall, I love the acting but the story was a big miss. The OSTs were good too.

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Absolutely Perfect

I loved the second season. Tharntype is my favorite BL, and the second season finished the series perfectly. I’m looking forward to the special! I can’t wait to see Tharn and Type married. Mew and Gulf’s performance was superb playing their characters, and every episode was beautiful. That Fiat.... I loved to hate him. I’m glad he pulled his head out of his ass (or Type’s ass..) and now I’m rooting for him and Léo. I’ve been shipping them since the beginning. And Champ and Dr Khunpol.... So cute! I’d love to see where their relationship goes! And Techno!!! I want to see him and his boyfriend’s story, too! I hope there’s a lot of spin-offs! I’m not ready to let Tharntype go! I loved the entire series. It’s a beautiful, complicated, sometimes problematic, complex love story, and I loved to watch it all play out. And special mention to Type finally “dealing” with his boss! Epic! I absolutely loved it. The sensual scenes were epic in the second season, like in the first. No shame, I loved the sexual chemistry between Type and Tharn. The storyline was superb, and the actors did a fantastic job. I would definitely recommend this series in its entirety.

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One of the best thai bl!

I just love this second season. The chemistry between the main actors (mew and gulf) is so strong and the hot scenes are one of the best. Not many thai bl has good sexy scenes without them lacking something, either the kiss is too weird or the actors dont seem comfortable around each other but this doesnt happen here. The kiss scenes are one of the best i've seen! The acting of mew and gulf is really good and i like how we can see in this season type's growth. I have watched many bl and i can tell you tharntype is one of the best bl thai series! I really cant understand the low rating that im seeing here. I'm not a big fan of the supporting characters so I skip most of their scenes but besides that this series doesn't lack anything. Watch it!

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It is NOT boring.

Y'all really liked all the toxic drama and fights but this season is giving us something totally different. Here we have a long term and healthy couple who talk things out. Yeah, maybe their problems are not like the ones they had on s1, they're more about the problems normal people have.
You don't get a crazy best friend who makes your exbf get raped, you get problems at work and problems about the way society sees LGBT+ people.
You get a supportive partner who loves his bf and is there for him.
You get a man dealing with so much stress he ends up breaking down in his man's arms because the world's too much.
You get love.
You get a couple that, even after 7 years, still love each other so much it warms your heart.
You get a couple that is still romantic after all this time.
I know from next week we're gonna step into the Drama (tm) and all that but so far so good. Also, people getting mad because we didn't get that many kisses or love scenes? Are you here for the plot or to see 2 men kissing?

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Sooooo badddd!

What happened? The acting, plot, character development, script -everything was just so poorly done. Perhaps the acting was the worst. I suppose its an industry of Thai BL dramas where they have a captive audience. But times are a changing. There are better quality BL dramas being produced in Japan, S Korea and Taiwan which will soon surpass the dross coming out if Thailand.
Also did the censors put the scissors through this? There was none of the passion of the first series, kissing scenes being replaced by hugs and back pats.
This will be my last episode of this drama., despite liking the two leads.

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The Exact Opposite Of Season One. Uninteresting and Slow

So I noticed that by the time we were halfway through this sequel show nothing had happened yet. Just domestic stuff, work issues and Tharn wanting to get married. This is okay if the stuff they were showing was interesting but it really wasn't. I found myself hoping that more would happen in this series, but once they changed the director I had a feeling it wouldn't have the same storytelling element that the first season had. Which worked so well. Even the pacing in this was so trash. Some scenes were so long and it was really weird. The first season was fast and it worked! There was no gap space where with this it was literally an entire show of gap space.

There were a new set of characters introduced. We had Fiat who is such a shitty character. Lhong was more interesting as a antagonist, where Fiat just gets on your damn nerves (Update: He's much better in the companion series!) . Leo was confusing. I didn't really care much for him and his pushy domineering attitude (Update: Again much better in the companion series!!) . Cir and Phu are mad cute, though I question how that even happened lol they are so different. Then the doc (whose actual name I totally forget) was kind of forgettable. Was he sweet? Sure, but that's not enough to make a character interesting. Discussing the recurring characters quickly, Techno comes back with his crackhead energy. Which has been cranked up to 11 this season around. He was better presented in the first season, but he got a laugh out of me a few times in this at least. Tharn and Type are the same characters for the most part. Maybe slight changes? But nothing too distinguishable. The only thing I can say are heightened are the love scenes, go figure lol. Do I think the love scenes in this were better than the first season? Yes, yes I do. Mew and Gulf continue to be some of the best chemistry BL actors I've seen and they upped the stakes in this. Like my lord. Also Gulf needs to chill tf out with his facial expressions. He giving the camera the eyes every 5 minutes whenever Mew is in the scene with him I swear!

So...onto some plot holes. Literally we had to deal with Fiat's bs for a huge majority of this show. It was obnoxious and then we finally get to the supposed "cheating" scene. This is what was going through my mind during that episode. "But how is everyone on the roof all of a sudden at the same time!? What the actual - it doesn't make sense lmao. Is Leo just dust btw? Why is Fiat so stupid and blind. But also Leo being like "I can't lose him!" while subsequently ignoring him tf. They kidnapped HIM WHAT!?!? And Type threatening to basically bust in his kneecap. Okay this is extreme and traumatizing. Listen I know they need to get them together but seriously. " This was all an accurate depiction of my feelings during all the insanity. It was poorly done and made me almost bust a lung at how ridiculous it was when we were meant to take it seriously. At least I wasn't bored during it though. Then moving onto the ending. Type becomes a monk....what? Okay I guess he just gave up his medical profession? I enjoyed seeing the culture of Thailand's process with becoming a monk but from a storytelling standpoint it didn't really make sense. They (Tharn & Type) don't get married, you have to wait for a special episode for that and nobody really gets any consequences. The end.

I loved seeing the actors again but come on. This could've been something of worth to watch if they didn't half ass it the entire time. It really felt like that and it was so frustrating! You had a perfect set up and ruined it. Should've gotten the same director if you could. Also fix your fuc**** subtitles Line TV don't subtitle the lyrics of songs over the dialogue!!! Sorry ya'll Imma stick to the first season. Hope all the best for Mew and Gulf after this ending!

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