After years of being together, we got a glimpse of the life of Arthit and Kongpob, but the more i see the more i question if they really love each other - almost no intimacy, and a couple who doesnt really know each other. Signs of an unhealthy closeted gay guys' relationship. Yes I went there. The fact that it always feels like Kongpob is chasing after Arthit just hurts me. I wouldnt want to stay in that kind of relationship. These 2 are so intent on keeping with their narrative that THEY ARE NOT GAY so we dont do intimacy - is forgivable in SOTUS, but here, it is just too tiring to watch.
The show also introduced a lot of new characters while the rest of the old cast were left to be extras - a lot of useless annoying characters especially that super annoying unremorseful HR staff that should have been fired the moment she leaked those photos . That old accounting lady, as much as i hate her character, should be whiplashing almost everyone in that company.
Cannot rewatch it even if you pay me. Im still giving it a 7 overall just because Krist and Singto are amazing actors. Otherwise dont waste your time.
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Tew and Dae are a nice addition, but I'm not sure what to say regarding Yong and Nai. It is unclear if they are just developing a bromance or a real BL, and their story has no development. They should have developed M and May's relationship more or explored Prae and her girlfriend.
SOTUS S is a nice sequel to SOTUS, so if you enjoyed Kong and Arthit in the first season, you surely will enjoy this one since it has a more fluff.
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Dislike: Arthit acting. He hides his feelings even now. Kongpob cares for him while he doesn't do much. He loves Kong but always pushes him away. Story is nothing.
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Season 1 was start of everything: getting to know each other, the plunge into unfamiliar territory, fight for control, and adapting to new environment. Emotions were in full high with passion and excitement. Season 2 explore main couple's relationship while throwing in new challenges in another unfamiliar ground, their interactions and influence on each other. I appreciate how they stayed away from triangle romance cliche. While there are plenty of other interesting characters and additional cute couples, Kongpob x Arthit overshadows all. Especially Arthit's character developed sweetness and charm since dating Kongpob; such change & progress in a character is always fun to watch. Again, there are so many more possible events that can effect their relationship that I wish to see more!
Main & support casts, director, editors, and writer... I thank you! Please bring it back with Season 3. ^^
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We have the setup where they establish who the characters are. We can tell who is going to end up with who because it is hinted at. Then there's the conflict: the overused, one-sided crush. I say overused not just because I see it in too many shows, but because that was the whole premise of the first season. There's no point in concluding a story if you're just going to bring back the same exact conflict again. This is practically the main conflict between most couples other than Kongpob and Arthit.
Now, I'd hoped that their conflict would be the most interesting since they're the centre of the story, but that's not the case. They don't even have a main conflict. It's just a bunch of small misunderstandings that eventually lead to the climax of the story — the classic "falling out" (another cliché). And wouldn't you know, the use of small misunderstandings is also an overdone concept in the romance genre.
The first season wasn't perfect. It had too many unnecessary flashback sequences, music that felt misplaced at times, scenes of silent staring that lasted too long, etc. However, whatever it lacked in these areas, it made up for through the story. The story felt real and relatable, yet not too much so that it was no longer enjoyable. It taught the importance of friendships and collaboration. It showed personal growth in many of the characters. But this season, rather than bringing something new to the plate, it played it safe and did the same thing. And because of that, it did not have the original impact the story of the first season had. I feel they simply rode the coattails of the previous season's success because they knew the majority of fans would watch no matter what.
Another thing is, everything was predictable. I knew exactly what would happen long before it did. Literally. I wrote this entire review after watching only the first episode and was able to predict everything. Anything after this sentence was added after more episodes came out.
So, I have one correction to make. Kongpob and Arthit had a main conflict (not wanting others to know of their relationship) which was sort of the root of many of their misunderstandings. However, it was also an overused conflict that they even briefly used in the previous season.
Now, I realize that many fans of the show may hate this review. That's why I want to make it clear that I love this show as well. There are many things I loved about this season! However, I'm not going to write a biased, unhelpful review. I want to critique this show properly. I truly believe the plot was too clichéd. Yes, I still enjoyed it, but this is the biggest thing the show could've improved on. The best thing this season had was the "cute moments" between couples. However, a cute couple should never be enough. It's easy to make a couple look cute. But without a good, cohesive plot to carry that couple, it's not a story but rather a few scenes placed in chronological order.
I would like to state one final time… I loved watching this season. I even gave it a good rating. I just couldn't rate it as highly as I did with the previous season and everything I've said so far is the reason why. This isn't me hating on the show. I'm simply critiquing it as a fan.
Well, now that I've gotten the story out of the way, I'll quickly go over the other categories. The acting and cast were all amazing but I think there were too many characters. The music was great. Especially songs sung by the characters. As for the rewatch value, well, I definitely will be watching again multiple times.
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A lot has been already said about the second season and I agree with most of it. I loved the story and I can completely understand the fear of coming out at, especially at a workplace. I could feel Arthit's internal struggle, but at the same time, my heart bled for Kongpob. You can see the love in his eyes and I have no idea how no one noticed sooner (even in season 1). Singto brought so much warmth to his character and was an amazing contrast to Krist's portrayal of Arthit (which was also very well done).The only issue I have with the story is that their relationship hasn't really progressed in the 2 years we haven't seen them. Arthit still shied away from any physical contact with Kongbop, even when they were alone at home. As mentioned, I understand his internal struggle, but 2 years is quite a long gestation period for their love to blossom, wouldn't you say? Cudos to Kongpob for having such perseverance.
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kinda boring
(sorry for my cracked english)as for me, the first season of sotus was a 10/10. but the second season....
i have so many questions to ask!
1. how did it happen, that even pop and arthit had been together for 2 YEARS, konpop never told his dad about it? or even showing arthit a picture of his dad, or his dad a photo of arthit? why did they met out of nowhere because of the company arthit is working for.
2. arthit sis always grumpy and never lovely or likable to kongpop. i always got a hopeless eye when i saw arthit spoke normally to his boyfriend, because he’s always complaining about kongpop. even after arthit didn’t talked to kongpop FOR WEEKS he still was like : ah yeah that’s just the way how he shows affection!”
3. even after the whole company said that it’s cute seing kongpop and arthit together, arthit STILL was such a brat and acted like konpop doesn’t mean something to him.
there are also very good aspects in the series:
1. they gave pam a girlfriend which i really appreciate because i was burning for a lesbian couple in sotus.
2. the storyline of day and tew was really good and tbh i always enjoyed more watching this couple than the main one. wish they had more screen time!
3. the music was really good! it’s all saved in my spotify, can’t get enough from the songs!
4. even to it’s a little boring, it’s really realistic expect from other bls where it’s completely accepted to turn out as gay
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After watching season1 thought and eager to watch S2, but was little disappointed. S2 was not as good as S1. I thought their relationship might change in something good and more mutual but it was the same in S2,kongpob keep chasing arthit and arthit keep hiding his feeling, i dont understand they were couples for 2-3 years,yet arthit was difficult to express his feeling. Arthit keep throwing him away from him which makes kongpob keep running after him.arthit never shares his problems with him nor he never dare to clear out their issue all he do is keep distance from KP,no discussion.why? You guys are dating you guys are couple. Why its always KP who make effort to talk to clear out misunderstanding? I think i know why KP was like that because he promised him that no matter what future holds i will be your side, and he was true to his words, thats why he keep wirking on their relationship to make it better.Plus there are so much more annoying episodes with annoying couple like tew and day. I hate those episodes. In S2 there was not much more chemistry in b/w the lead actors and focus were kinda scattered. Because i personally wanted to see our Arthit and kongpob but sadly it wasn't there as much like 1st season. There are some good supporting characters too in Arthit office,like earth, tod, dennai, p'yong, cherry.
I just feel s2 was litlle annoying seeing arthit reacting and acting strangely. They do not talk much or say arthit doesn't talk much to KP. It seems like KP loves him a lot but arthit kinda skeptical about their relationship or what. Don't know. But their relationship should be on next level. There should be some chemistry but there was not. Its not like arthit doesn't love or care for KP ,he even get jealous also, but sometimes its bit of annoying.
Yes there are hardship of their relationship but it doesn't seems like they are in relationship for 3yrs!!
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The storyline is good but incomparable to the first series. I somehow felt that series 2 was created just to support their fans and endorsers. Well, nothing wrong with that. Sotus is one of the foundation of BL series. Regardless of the plot, the connection between the characters will carry the storyline.
The plot this time maybe cliche to others - but you see, as long as you get satisfied that's good enough for me.
Episode 12 is the best and one of the most iconic episodes for me.
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At first i feel like the actors are still not comfortable with each other. Arthit was strange and uncomfortable in the beginning and later was kong.
The story was plain. The only major event that happen in the whole 13 episode of series is Arthit accepting his relationship in front of people. I really skip the story of the side characters from the university. They were really just boring.There were some cute moments between the lead and those make me keep sticking with it.(But really can't forget those awkwardness.)
Music are not much of my taste but they were okay.
Rewatch value:I am not going to watch it again.
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