TharnType: A série (2019)

(Short Review)
I had decided last night I would stop after watching episode 11 of Tharntype as it was 2 AM and I was exhausted; however, I just couldn't stop watching! This series has honestly been a top one for me. I ended up finishing it around 3:30 AM this morning and I definitely do not regret it hehe.

Story 10/10:
- This story handled a lot of dark subjects and the effects it has on people and I thought it was very well done. It had some plot twists that were shocking for me and it just added to the effect.

Acting/Cast 10/10:
- Oh my goodness! These actors/actresses were absolutely amazing. Everyone fits their part perfectly and I love the chemistry between the two ML! The main antagonist was excellent as well.

Music 9/10:
- The music really added to the scenes and increased the happiness/sadness/anger lolol. There were just a few times that it either was put in weirdly or cut off weird but besides that it was excellent.

Rewatch Value 10/10:
- I will 100% be watching this again! It was a rollercoaster but it was awesome and it would be great to watch it again and pick up things I hadn't the first time

Overall 10/10:
- This was such a great show and I totally recommend it anyone starting out with BLs. It has a lot of insightful moments and the storyline was amazing and entrancing.

-hannah

Leia Mais

The toxic beginning didn't make me drop it.

It was the forced writing near the end.

Some TharnType reviews about the problematic aspects almost kept me away from this series. But considering the raving reviews I’ve seen on other shows that I dropped, I decided I had to know my own opinion.

You don’t have to like everything a character does in a series in order to like watching. In fact, isn’t it often that we love to watch characters make terrible decisions because we would never make the choice in real life? We want to see what happens next.

Now my favorite top tier romances are the problematic free (or at least mostly) with realistic decisions and characters with amazing chemistry, where the writing and acting shine. But there is another form--that is a guilty pleasure. There’s always some problematic characters and portrayals. The circumstances and plot are wild, and characterizations are sometimes absurd and unrealistic, but they’ll still follow a semblance of logic. It’s just that the premise is so intriguing and the acting and chemistry holds it together enough that you keep watching.

The actions of the characters aren’t so abhorrent that it makes it impossible to enjoy. If you like the chemistry between characters it’s easy to bypass the brief distasteful parts and focus on what you like. Anyone who’s read and enjoyed a lot of BL has probably done it to some degree with at least one story. I’ve done it with many.

Honestly despite the flaws in how he was written sometimes, Tharn’s character kind of carries the plot. Type’s character would normally be incredibly insufferable to watch: stubborn and hard to sympathize with. Type has little characterization beyond “homophobic because he was victimized.” So the story is super reliant on Tharn’s opinions of him for the audience to not resent Type’s character. The power dynamics between them are also quite imbalanced, but not to such an awful degree. The beginning is an unhealthy dynamic that no one should strive to obtain in real life. But the development between the characters feels meaningful despite the issues in the writing. I think the actors carry and elevate what might have been a train-wreck otherwise.

You can tell in TharnType that someone was trying to make poignant commentary on homophobia and discrimination, but they must have gotten distracted by their convoluted plot and characters because whatever message they wanted to convey is nonexistent. You can’t even tell the point they were trying to make.

I don’t consider this a spoiler since it’s sort of in the summary, but I will say I hate how trauma related to being the victim of pedophilia is used as a catalyst for the character’s homophobia. If dealt with more elegantly and not problematically, the homophobia should have been on the surface as a defense mechanism, whereas the real fear is rooted in sexual intimacy, and perhaps more internalized homophobia rather than general homophobia. But none of that was even considered or mentioned. The motivation is a cardboard cutout with no depth.

There’s plenty of series I’ve dropped that did not contain problematic elements. But the problem was they were either boring or lacked chemistry. The two most important elements. So if I have to sit through some problematic portrayals to watch something both interesting and with good (enough) chemistry, then doggone it I’m going to do it as long as I can.

I went in knowing what to expect which maybe made it easier to get past. I can’t imagine watching the series cold and encountering the problematic elements unexpectedly. I could see that instantly turning you off the show.

The biggest detriment to watching was the side couple. I don’t know if I fell asleep when they were introduced but for 6 episodes I had no clue who they were and why I was supposed to care about them. I had to google to find out about half way through. And even once I knew who they were, their scenes were pretty uninteresting, and they only had one scene an episode. They appeared so sparsely that their presence didn’t make sense, and merely acted like a boring commercial break of the main story. Once their story crossed paths with the mains the plot really felt forced and cliche. It just made me tired to watch the new source of conflict, so I dropped it.

Leia Mais

Feeling sorry for the cast

This show is probably the worst Thai drama I’ve ever seen.
The colors, the music and the acting were ok, even the production didn’t look that cheap compared to the previous dramas I watched… but the story is awful.

As a gay man I feel embarrassed that people watch and in some ways like this kind of content, because is toxic, unrealistic and clearly written by an ethero who idolizes gay relationships. Someone should stop this author from writing poor script and I’m happy to see people on this site ho recognize toxicity for what it is.

I find lazy that the script gives Type a tragic past to justify his behaviour towards gay men, he should go to therapy… I hope this issue gets cleared in the following episodes because I couldn’t bear any longer after watching episode 4 and its bed scene.
Repeat after me: you can’t cure homophobia with gay sex.

I don’t understand Tharn either: why accepting Type’s attitude without getting too upset and develop feelings for him? He is a victim of Type’s homophobia but he decides to act EXACTLY the same way as the one who assaulted Type as a young boy. He’s described as a reliable, calm and collected guy but he turns evil for fun.
Good job ruining gay representation again.

The only good thing about this series is the chemistry between Mew Suppasit and Gulf Kanawut who play their roles flawlessly, they’re convincing and you can feel the emotions in their eyes. It’s a good point wasted in the worst Thai drama unfortunately.

Leia Mais

Holy shit this is bad.

I liked Tharn the first half of episode 1 because he's a self assertive, confident, openly gay man. However, I'm forced to drop this because he proceeded to sexually assault Type 3 times over 3 episodes. It's disgusting and more so because all 3 incidents are brushed away like they were innocent pranks. The first time Type was drunk-unconscious. The second and third time he was frozen with fear. If consent ever mattered to Tharn then he should have stopped MUCH earlier the second time. And given how Type reacted to his advances, Tharn never should have attempted the third time. It doesn't matter if Type ultimately relented because he still froze up and begged Tharn to stop.

Besides, Tharn's actor is way too old to play a college freshman. Type's crying is extremely fake, so are his nightmare episodes.

Leia Mais

I’ll get straight to the point.
This drama was extremely hard to watch and it got the the point where I had to just drop it at episode 3.
⚠️Trigger Warning
There was nothing more to their (relationship)build up than borderline r*pe and s*xual assault. I was loving the show until the end of episode 1 when
⚠️Spoiler
Tharn basically is forcing himself onto Type in his sleep(Type is also extremely drunk in this situation keep that in mind) That drew me away but with seeing high ratings I kept and powered through, yet it’s just a repetition of Tharn forcing himself onto Type( a gay man forcing himself onto a “straight” man which is wrong and vise versa), I continued to ignore these moments until I got to episode three ⚠️Spoiler ⚠️ Where Tharn follows Type into the shower and begins to kiss on him all the while Type is repeatedly telling Tharn “No”. That’s where I stopped, if you want a genuine love or are sensitive to these topics, I suggest you don’t even come near this drama. Although I can be wrong.

Leia Mais

it's not my type

well, the chemistry between Type and Tharn was actually good however I hated Type character because he hurt Tharn more than one time and they ended up together now that's messed up because Type was about to cheat on Tharn or maybe he did I just skip when he was on his date with the girl. look I don't care how you put it I like BL drama but I hate cheaters and I get that he was rape but nor all gay are rapist I didn't like how he says he hates gay and still ends up sleeping with Tharn then throw him away then realize his mistake. no, I am not planning on completing this at ep 6 was where I dropped this I believe that was here he started to have a side chick, if a BL show has a hit of cheating I feel super uncomfortable. This isn't my type of show maybe someone like it but not me. I am biased toward cheating characters and action. Man and I was seriously liking this until I started to get the cheating vibe.

Leia Mais

This is the type of drama that you excitedly wait for the next episode while hoping it never ends. Tharn and Type are roommates. Type hates gays and Tharn is gay. Now the fun begins! Watch as Tharn slowly and sexily changes Type's way of thinking. The sex scenes are intoxicating. The kisses are delicious. The leads are both very handsome. The dialogue is very witty and mature. I love how this drama is being played out. It's very romantic and the sex scenes are very tastefully done, showing just enough to make you want more. The minor characters are great, but Type and Tharn steal the show. Only 5 episodes are available as I type this review and I have watched all 5 at least twice. Please let there be a happy ending.

Leia Mais

After some of the good BLs of 2019 had concluded (MODC, DBK, He's coming to me, etc.). I decided to come back and give it another try after not seeing it since episode 2, as I was very bored. Before I started the 3rd episode, I rewatched a few scenes from Episode 2. Particularly, I gave the scene where Tharn made unwanted sexual advances to Type lots of attention. I was trying to decipher how some fans were able to see it as other than sexual assault. I watched it a number of times. Trying to see it in a new light. And when I finally did (I decided to look at it as Tharn just exacting his revenge... Stupid. I know.), I was able to let it go. So then I procedeed to watch the 3rd episode. I was willing already to let Tharn's past actions go and forgive him. I was starting to see him as a good person. Then, out of nowhere, the bathroom scene happened.... I don't know about y'all but that was rape right there.

Undoubtedy, the two leads have so much chemistry together that I want to see more of them. However, I no longer want to put up with this. This really is problematic at best. A trigger warning for those who had been sexually abused before would be right for this.

Leia Mais

Ehh idea was good...but its not working

My first review, so it´s kinda messy :)
I did really like the idea of story. Like putting homophobic in a room with gay and make them living together, sound as really good idea for a plot. And it could have really work...

If Type´s character would be better written.
- Type is too toxic, I do understand that homophobic people hates gays (...well no...but you know what I want to say) but physically hurting him? That´s too much for romantic story. Type kicked, punched Tharn so many times, sure sometimes it was as teasing, but....when he punched him because he was angry...that´s too much. I can´t like his character for that.
- Another thing is that how homophobic he his. Sure he has a reason...but story just told you that and didn´t do much with what. Like Type should be having some problems because of that reasons, but when things happens he acted like his reason for that never happen. It would be so much better for his character be affected by that before doing it.
- And his homophobic insults are really annoying. When thinks with Tharn he still acts like he is straigh. Boy you are not doing it with sock on I guess so don´t give me that you are straigh as straight. And things really annoys me. Like you are in love with boy but still talk crap about gays. If he was questing himself for loving Tharn, it would be understandble kinda, but he didn´t . He accepted that he loves boy and still talk crap about how all gays are the same disgusting. He like yells how disgusting they are but change in a minute because of talking to Tharn. It was like his boyfriend isn´t gay. I can´t really decribe what I think by that bc Type´s actions doesn´t make sence to me.

And small thing which makes me mad are things which happens offscreen. Like their relationship change from one point to small point....but progress is still important! I wanna see how that happen not "It just happen". Like Type said no and then something happens offscreen and Type is saying yes...I wanna see how and why it happened!

Things I liked are comedy and acting and OST after few episodes hits good too.

Leia Mais

RAPE/NON-CON/DUB-CON

The character Tharn is manipulative and molest Type when he's drunk. That's all you need to know.

Save your time and skip this one. I don't understand how this series can be so popular. Sure the actors are handsome, but that doesn't save the storyline and the non-con act.

But if you're watching it for the actor, or just for fun, just remember that this is non-con and no matter how handsome he is it doesn't make it okay. And if you're going to recommend this to anyone else, please recommend while educating them that what's happening in this story is NOT OKAY.

Please don't help the non-con culture spread even more and accepted as if it's okay.

Leia Mais

Toxic Relationships are SOOO Cool :P

I hope you caught on to the sarcasm. The actors' chemistry was wasted here. Tharn and Type are way too toxic to each other. Type has unresolved trauma and Tharn continued to force his way in and play head games after Type let him know. That is wrong on so many levels. Tharn is a manipulative "nice guy," the type of person who feels entitled to their crush's affections. Type was a hateful bigot, but it was due to childhood trauma that needed to be addressed with professional help. At his core, he is a good person. Type was still too rude, and I didn't like him at first, but I could at least understand where the anger came from.

Idk if people are just going "KYAHH! GAY. Mew! Gulf! I likey!!!!!" or if they're really unable to see how bad of a relationship this is or both. I am disappointed that a highly liked/rated show features a lead couple with twisted beginnings and behaviors in a positive light. There are movies like A Frozen Flower and stories like Killing Stalking which feature some bad relationships, but the writers do not romanticize anything and allow consumers to examine each character's mindset. TharnType promotes forced partnership and bad/illegal behavior. I was enjoying shows like Gameboys, A Tale of a Thousand Stars, and Manner of Death before coming here. Those three shows aren't perfect, but they are nothing crazy like the main relationship in TharnType. I'm just glad TharnType was not my introduction to BL dramas.

Idk if this is considered a mild spoiler since it's a trope in so many BL shows, and the lead pair is known since episode one, but I'll warn you anyway:
I really wish Tharn and Type's relationship started off like the one with Type and the girlfriend. They're so pure and cute together. Idk why the author/writer decided a toxic relationship was the way to go. Maybe she saw how well Twilight did? I mean, she's laughing her way to the bank right now, but it boggles my mind that enough people found this stuff acceptable such that the show is rated above an 8 on MDL and even on IMDb. Fortunately, it looks like many of us aren't blind and are making it known that we want healthy LGBTQ+ shows.

Leia Mais