Ton Hon Chon Tee (2020)

I really wanted to like this bc I love Mike and TopTap but :/

I usually don’t write reviews bc it takes forever, but I feel like I need to express my disappointment in this. This was so cringey. When episode 1 aired I thought the Chinese fighting scene was supposed to be ironic and funny but the longer I watch this ugh. Ton is so annoying acting jealous and yet insisting on Chon being his “brother”. Chon was being annoying bc he kept going back to Ton even after all the homophobic things Ton would say. The only redeeming characters are Na and Chon’s Mum. Poor Na deserves better. I started watching episode 8 but when they finally get together is just so cringey and rushed. Them kissing for the first time and immediately having sex was weird. Ton was supposedly disgusted by gays but all of the sudden wanted to do it? The scene when Ton came to pick up Chon on his motorcycle is what made me stop watching lol. It was so grossly cringey and the fact they’re trying to make it seem cute just gave me shivers I had to stop. There are so many good bls GMM needs to step their pussies up.

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“Being gay is not like Covid-19. It’s not infectious.” – Nam, Chon’s mother

I tried to like the series, I really did, but it fell flat for me. There were things and characters that I absolutely loved and think were done incredibly well, but there are also plenty of problems that came with that.

The plot is simple and is something that has been done plenty of times before. Which is why it needs to be done well to be good. The start was good, but I think it went downhill very quickly. I did have a lot of problems with the pacing of the plot. It was very slow at first, but it felt super rushed towards the end.

They tried to include a comedic aspect in the series, but I feel like it often fell flat. Often they exaggerated in scenes to make them funny, but I didn’t find them funny. A lot of Ton’s jealousy scenes didn’t really translate well through the screen either.

Tonhon & Chonlatee: I found Chon adorable at first. He appeared quite clueless at times, but he showed that there is a lot more to him. He knew exactly what was going on around him but decided to play dumb a lot of the times. But his actions in the later episodes really made my blood boil. It just didn’t sit well with me. Ton is not a very lovable character. At least I didn’t really like him most of the time. He made a lot of homophobic remarks, and while I know it stems from his upbringing it is not an excuse for his behavior. He can also be incredibly pushy to the point of everyone around him being uncomfortable with it. I can’t decide if he is as dense as he portrays himself or if he is just so deep in denial in regard to what is going on around him. Pod and Khao are both great actors, I have seen them in other things and I know they are capable of doing much better, I just don’t think that the plot truly gave them the chance to showcase all of their talents.

Ai & Nai: The two of them are sweet together. However, considering that the two are together and are obviously attracted to men, I found their friendship with Ton annoying. Not only were they enabling Ton to keep festering his homophobic views, but they also often went along with his comments and made such comments themselves as well. The fact they went as far to get a fake girlfriend to fool Ton is absurd. Mike and Toptap have always been one of my favorite side pairings in GMMTV series, the two have (had) great chemistry together, I just once again feel like they were not given a proper chance to show it in the series.

Miriam was nice, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of her. I felt like her character was unnecessary. I do admit that Jan did an amazing job, don’t get me wrong, I just didn’t see the point in having Miriam be part of the story. Pang was a good friend to Chon, I really liked it.

The fact that we got the typical evil ex-girlfriend plot was a bit annoying, I do admit that. But I can see what Amp and Ton were together. They are very similar in many different aspects. From their homophobic views to their “main character” energy. It also makes sense why didn’t work out. What Nueng did and tried to do is never properly addressed and that pisses me off. And that Amp was the one that orchestrated the whole thing and gets off with no consequences as well… why, just why?

Out of everyone, Chon’s mom was my favorite character. She is very supportive of her son; she knows everything about it. She is not quick to judge others and she really raised Chon the right way. But she is also not afraid to call people out when they do something wrong. It doesn’t matter who it is, if what they did is wrong, she points it out. Her telling Ton’s father that being gay is not like covid-19, it’s not infectious, is probably my favorite quote in the whole series.

I liked the production value, the OST and the filming locations were beautiful. I just think they wasted a lot of potential. The series could be great, it had a really solid cast and a basic plot that could have been done much better.

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Could've been better

This crap was so messy. The story had potential and they ruined it in the last 2 - 3 eps. Like Ton, why the fuck?! What was the fucking reason? Ok so Imma give my reasons and explanations on why I gave everything wut I gave it

//Story//
As I said, the story was fine. It was kind of cliche but wutever, I'm a hopeless romantic and lonely bitch. Gmm just ruined it so bad in the 9th and 10th ep. How does Ton love Chon if he'll cheat just to prove a point? Boy, you got a mouth right?
Also, the homophobia was just *NO*. Like you can add it, bc there are situations where it's "used correctly" (I do not in any way, shape, or form support homophobia) but why use it for comedy!? Fucking crazy. Also, stop with the shitty stereotypes, just bc he's feminine doesn't mean he's gay and just bc he's masculine doesn't mean he can't be gay. That's why I gave it a 4.0, it was good but they didn't execute it well.

//Cast/Acting//
I fucking love the cast, Mike, Top, Khaotung, Gunsmile, and most of the rest. But damn, the acting was so-so. what do you expect with such a bad script and execution of the story? They did their best with wut they were given. The cast saved it.

//Music//
Idk why but I found myself singing the intro all day. Literally the only part I liked.

//ReWV//
I'm not watching this again. Never. I'm gonna try to forget it was ever made. I will be telling my friends not to watch it.

A few more things.
There were cute moments, that's no lie. Unfortunately, I found myself skipping a lot of the end just to get it over with. You know it's pretty bad when I write a review and skip. This is also the first review I've written, I was too lazy to sign in and type, but I felt it was necessary.n Yea that's wut I thought. Gmm give these boys a better show. And dude give Na some happiness.

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Underrated

Problematic tropes are used in this series, but they are actually addressed unlike older BLs. It's refreshing how the characters explicitly talk about these tropes. They say things that BL audiences have been thinking about these issues for for years. Characters may also seem stereotypical at the start, but as the series goes along especially near the end, pleasant surprises that break the mold are thrown in. What's more skillfully done is how these tropes are used together with other devices to provide a funny, entertaining experience. I was just laughing every episode. Just when you think the scenarios couldn't get any more ridiculous, they will, and you laugh more and louder. It helps that the actors deliver in both comedic and dramatic scenes. The supporting cast is absolutely hilarious and endearing. Watch this memorable, underrated, even subversive series.

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Un BL bien sympathique

J'ai vraiment aimé regarder ce BL, il m'a direct accroché car je l'ai fini en a peine deux jours et j'aimerai en parler.

L'histoire :

Ça commence avec une histoire un peu déjà vue des deux garçons, amis d'enfance, qui sont séparés par le destin et qui se retrouvent des années plus tard lorsqu'ils sont jeunes adultes et à l'université tous les deux.

les personnages :

Au début, j'ai trouvé que les acteurs avaient un peu de mal à jouer de façon crédible, mais, fort heureusement, par la suite c'est quelque chose qui s'arrange et ils réussissent à nous offrir une bonne prestation.

J'ai beaucoup aimé le personnage de Chonlathee car, on pourrait croire de prime abord qu'il est un peu le cliché habituel du jeune gay hyper émotif et qui n'a pas vraiment de présence ou qui apparaît effacé par rapport aux autres, mais il n'en est rien ! Chon sait réagir aux attaques et il a un aplomb et un répondant incroyable quand quelqu'un l'agresse.

Les personnages savent instiller du comique dans les scènes ( bon, c'est pas non plus le comedy club, mais il y a plusieurs moments où je me suis surpris à pouffer devant mon écran) et notamment le couple AiXNai.

Une mention spéciale à la mère de Chonlathee qui est juste un personnage excellent, elle peut tout aussi bien vous faire rire que vous impressionner par son répondant ou sa capacité à gérer les situations de crises tout en douceur mais fermeté. Je l'ai juste adoré et je pourrai revoir le lakorn juste pour elle.

La réalisation :

Le lakorn traite de beaucoup de sujets différents, certains, bien connus des BL comme l'acceptation de sentiments nouveaux, le besoin d'héritiers ou le coming-out. D'autres que je n'avais pas encore rencontré affilié à la psychothérapie de couples.

J'ai beaucoup aimé la tonne de références que l'on peut voir dans la série qui renvoient à d'autres BL (mais attention si vous ne les avez pas vu, vous serez spoilés sur les déclarations et les scènes de bisous !) et je me demande même si la scène où Ton cuisine n'est pas un clin d'œil à la filière dans laquelle l'acteur a étudié et dont il a été diplômé.

Bilan :

La série est vraiment toute douce avec des pointes d'humour et des moments qui vous font réfléchir dispersés ça et là (avec même des petits twists scénaristiques en plus !), ça se mange (voire, se dévore) sans faim. C'est passé comme une lettre à la poste !
Dernier petit truc : j'ai eu beaucoup de mal pour le titre à ne pas m'en souvenir comme « Ton nom chocolaté » mais c'est une transposition toute française de ma part.

Maintenant à vous de vous faire votre avis.

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Its cute. I would watch it again

Im not sure why all the bad reviews. Is the show oscar worthy? No but almost none of these school age BL's are. Once you've seen a couple you've basically seen them all. The plot isn't terribly original but it was hilarious. The ML's are cute and the supporting actors are too funny. Especially the mom and the girl who plays the fake girlfriend. I laughed all the way through. To me it was almost a spoof of BL series. If you pay attention there are a lot of commical references to other thai and chinese bl's. I didnt even notice the music. I think it was just normal background music.

Its a good flick if you want something light to binge watch. I would recommend it.

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Must watch

i would like everyone who is checking reviews, GO and WATCH the series it is very good . it deserves more praise than people give it. watch it till last and you will love it.
the story is beautiful and it shows friendship romantic relationship ... it is filled with comedy you will always have a smile on your face... trust me wait till "Ton" confesses his feeling it gives show a more meaning ...
i have watched many bls and i will recommend everyone to watch it cause you are missing a really good show.. you can also check comments section there are also quite a good short reviews about the show!!

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Badly concluded.

I only watched it for two reasons: 1, because my friend said it was very crack!fic and funny. 2, I really liked the cast.

Well, it was fun and kind of crack!Fic. The show could have been great if they didn’t mess up in the last 2 episodes. I don’t know if it was because of Covid, but that end was ridiculous… nonsensical. Like, how can that be the explanation for everything Tonhon had done? Like, really? His dad was a homophobe and Tonhon was an ass.

We knew from the first time that he liked Chonlatee. I mean, no one is this jealous of a “brother”, but the explanation was totally awful. How can they say Tonhon acted like that because he liked Chonlatee so much? Do you all think we are stupid?

Anyway, I liked the Mike/TopTap relationship better. I wished that Chonlatee would stay with Na (or someone else).

Overall, funny tropes, good cast, but very bad on figuring out some things. Most of the Thai BLs don't know how to work on certain topics.

Wish for Pod/Khao to have another show together. They deserve something better, but after the not-so-good reviews, I don’t think GMM will give them a chance.

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Ignore that low rating, it's 10/10!

If you watch this for nothing else, watch it for the final episode. Although... it's flipping amazing anyways.

How do people rate this so low?! Was it the homophobia? Because I can see that, although we had people loudly voicing support for LGBTQ+ there was quite a lot of homophobia. That being said, we have dealt with that in other shows and not condemned it for that. And if that isn't the reason, I have no idea what it could be. Was it the pandemic? Was everyone still just angry at the world? I really just don't get it. I mean.... I usually rate shows a little lower than average or about the average. But this was a 10/10 for me.

I flipping loved this show! It was hilarious! It was a great plot, and Chonlatee was everything! The friends were AMAZING! Every character played their role so well! I was laughing so much. I LOVED this friends to lovers trope, I loved the journey, and I routed for Chonlatee the entire time! I loved the differences between our two main characters. I loved how right away Tonhon was treating Chonlatee as if not a day had passed. Their first meeting? Hilarious! Their first sleepover? Hilarious! Everything he did was just so satisfying.

And can we give this series credit for not having Tonhon break up with his girlfriend FOR Chonlatee! He was heartbroken BEFORE he ran into him again (and while heartbroken he ran back to his 'home' if that tells you anything) and then things went from there. That is SO refreshing. Look at Love Mechanics, although I loved that show, I couldn't bare to watch another show where the GF card gets dragged along for far to long!

One of my big issues in this show was Ton and his feelings. When Ton was faced with a truth and suddenly seemed to change so much, it felt unrealistic. Buuuuuuut after everything played out, his reactions made SO much sense! I even want to go rewatch it right after finishing it to see the series in a whole new light!

There is not one thing in this show I disliked, and THAT is very, VERY rare for me.

Oh and let's not forget Na! We love you Neo! and Gunsmile, sad to see you in this role but you did great! Mike, TopTap, a pleasure as always. ALSO this is SUCH a change in character for Khaotung! I saw one episode of Eclipse and him in 2gether and he seemed SO different here. I love him the most in this one but what a versatile actor! And Pod! I actually wasn't a huge fan of him in Dark Blue Kiss but LOVED him in this one! Okay at first I thought he was a bit dense but again, I have to go back and watch the show in a new light to truly see his entire character now!

GMMTV, a pleasure as always.

I have many more thoughts but I have to stop somewhere!!

Okay one more thing! When Ton was apologizing LOL OHMYGOD.
Me:
"HE DID NOT JUST DEHEAD THAT TEDDY BEAR AHAHAHHAHA
THREW THE WHOLE GARBAGE AT HIM HAHAHAH
Oh you're hot? HERES A BUCKET OF WATER AHHAHAHHA

THAT EPISODE KILLLLLED ME! I had to rewatch so many times and started crying I was laughing so hard!!

Leia Mais

There was too many stereotypes to count in this series but I don't know....I enjoyed it for the most part. It's definitely not a life changing series and to me it's just a fun little series to watch when there's not much else. The main couple is very strange and the dynamic of their friendship is probably stranger than their relationship. Throughout their friendship we see Ton being very close minded and almost pressuring Chon to get a girlfriend. Then everything happens and their in a relationship and Ton accepts it pretty quickly....which would be fair enough but then we find out Ton has actually fancied Chon for a long time also. There's little to no indication that Ton is even slightly interested in Chon whatsoever until he finds out Chon likes him. I don't know haha it confuses me so much. Its a good comfort series I guess.

Let's not forget about Na, he's so adorable but gets used.....ugh I'm glad he found happiness right at the end.

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Watching this show is my only regret

You would think, with an all-star cast such as this, GMMTV would put out something actually worth your time. Don't bother with hope though, as this show will fail to meet even your lowest expectations. Despite how cute Khao looks in all those oversized shirts, the character visuals are there to serve as a distraction to the complete mess that is going on in the foreground. If you're prepared to be colossally disappointed by a story that somehow manages to cram every important detail into the final episode without giving any closure for the previous 9, then this is the series for you.

But don't worry - what the show lacks in logic, it makes up for with characters that truly never get what they deserve. This series has characters that you will love, and a few that you will really, REALLY hate. Which, honestly, is the only motivation to finish the series in my opinion. The acting is one of the only redeeming qualities (aesthetic cast aside), and it's clear that every cast member has done their best to bring the story to life (unfortunately). Although the comedic and dramatic timing for the series is comically out of place - the timing of the comedic moments is honestly funnier than the comedy itself purely for the distress that it causes in my only functioning brain cell - at least the cast commits and gets it done.

Really though: GMMTV, you've really disappointed me with this one. Thanks for reminding me that my standards aren't actually that low.

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