Theory of Love (2019)

definitely recommend! <3

(ima keep this short coz i hate reading long reviews)
Story 10/10: Maybe its because I relate so much to this story but I absolutely loved it! It wasn't a cringe or an unrealistic story like some other dramas except for the girls MOBBING Khai wherever he went, yeah no that doesn't happen irl-?


Acting:10/10
Fist off the acting is chefs kiss , Gun literally brings P'Third's character to life! And Off (Khai) too like wow! Even the background characters (Paan, Fai, Pun ) they killed this!!

Music: 10/10
YAS IM IN LOVE WITH TAHT ONE SONG FROM THE FIRST 4 EPISDOES SORRY IDK THAI BUT THE SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL I LOVE IT ?

Rewatch value: 8/10
I dont really rewatch shows but ig maybe in at least a couple months

Overall: 9.5/10
I dont really have much to say except for the annoying girls everything is good (btw my favorite couple is P'Un and P'Two there literally so cute together ???)

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Soo I'm only gonna comment on the storyline here, bc that's the thing that is most important to me when watching a series.

The beginning was meh. I really hate when one of the main characters are treated badly. I can accept it if it's enemies to lovers or even in this scenario where Khai doesn't know about his best friend's crush on him... but it lasted 7 EPISODES until Khai was somewhat behaving like a friend to Third. Like he was treating him like absolute TRASH. That's not even how friends behave towards each other, this was just straight up using him for his own gain. I know the whole premise is to show that "Khai loves no one but himself", but then he shouldn't have any friends in the first place if you treat your best friend like that.

After that, when Khai realizes his love for Third, things got a bit better. I kinda enjoyed watching the episodes until Khai kisses that Girl WITHOUT saying anything about it. Later on we find out that he didn't like that and that she started it... BUT WHY AREN'T YOU TELLING THAT THIRD SOONER??? (Also i couldn't understand that Two left Third with Khai alone, even though he was visibly not okay with him being there?? Like listen to ur bestie? He's not in a good place rn and then u go against his wishes??)

So I watched until episode 11 2/4 and then skipped through the rest. Didn't like it very much, so i will probably never rewatch it.
The actors were good tho, so I'll watch another BL of them.

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I almost missed out on this - keyword is "almost". I was searching the site for some dramas to watch while I wait for the new episode of 2gether to air, and I remember scrolling past Theory of Love. The summary got me curious but didn't conviece me fully. Despite of that somehow I got back to it's page re-reading the stuffs said there and finally I tought why not give it a shot?
I'm thankful I did.

I really liked that this drama wasn't just about someone who felt in love with his best friend, and then some times later said best friend also started to like him and they got together. No, it was about how much unrequited love can hurt you. If you like/love someone from far away, like you guys are just acquaintances and speak only twice a week maybe, it would be bearable. But if this person just happens to be your best friend, you're doomed. Doomed, beacuse of all the "what if"-s running through you head. You don't want to lose your best friend, but what if you have a little chance and you could be happy? What if don't? You could lose them forever. Also you have to put up a mask and be there everytime they introduce you their new girlfriend/boyfriend and pretend you're just as happy as they are, but in the inside you're dying. Maybe you're really happy for them, but at the same time thinking "this could be us, too". This type of dramas is usually not my cup of tea, but Theory of Love proved me wrong.

Khai is a total idiot (and it's an absolute understatement but I don't want to use too harsh words here) whom I despised in the first few episodes. I felt sorry towards Third. The only thing he was guilty of is the love he felt towards his best friend, who treated him shit. I wanted to hug him and be his new best friend and wanted to punch Khai in the face for mistreating the only people who truly loved him for years. Even if he wasn't in love with Third yet - you only have one best friend who sticks with you through good and bad and you shouldn't treat him/her in such way. So yeah, I guess I felt satisfied when Third started to move on from Khai and wanted to forget him as a potential lover and boyfriend. And I felt even more joy when Khai - surprise, surpise! - started to fall in love with Third in return. I got to see the way he suffered from the constant rejection from Third.

I liked the other two characters too - Bone and Two. Especially Two, who was a great friend and showed support towards Third when he discovered the truth about he liking Khai. Those four were always together but Two never hesitated to stand up against Khai if he hurt Third. In episode 11 (and SPOILERS ahead, you've been warned!) when Two didn't go to their planned trip because Third wasn't going either shows really how protective he is. He was ready to stay behind with him without a second tought. Everyone should have this kind of people in their lives.
This was also that moment when we could see the change in Khai's behavior. Nobody showed up in the train station - not even Bone; okay, not for the same reason as Two, but still -, but Khai stayed where he was, sitting on the bench for a whole day waiting for his friends to show up because he promised them he will be there, no excuses. He wanted to prove them he can change for Third's sake.

At the end it was good to see how their future turned out - although this part was a bit rushed in my opinion. But that's the only negative part I can say about this drama. It was a great experience to watch it until the end, and I'm sure I'll rewatch it in the future.

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So promising for BL industry

To me, this series is so underrated, yes it's well known but not many people seem to realize how well-made is the series, quality of cinematography and all those references to romantic movies contribute to make this series so good. Also, the acting of Gun was impressive (wich make me want to see him in more big series that could challenge him a bit, like in this series or in the gifted), , but also I must congrat Off: he improved so much since puppy honey. Anyway, the story was really wonderful because we were able to identify and understand both of those characters. The side story with Bone was also really realistic and beautiful.
The only flaw is that AnTwo story isn't really developed.

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I'm seriously in love

Before we get into anything and because sPoIlErs, I would just like to say I HIGHHHHLLLLLYYYYY RECOMMEND THIS. HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE, This had me going through emotional rollercoasters every 3 seconds.

Everything about this series was so beautiful. In terms of cinematography, I was astonished, The sets were beautiful and they know how to capture from so many angles and were able to show us the character's emotions by that.

The whole theme of the series is really really interesting and something I've never seen before. The way each episode was the name of a movie was incerdibly genius and how each episode really had represented its title.

Don't get me started on the acting and the storyline. The actors were insanely talented, Not even lying I only watched this because I knew Gun was an amazing actor and he REALLY is, The way he potrayed Third is just pure talent, EVERYONE else made me go crazy with how great they were at acting and how well they potrayed their characters.. I swear to god.

At first sight, the plot seemed pretty heartbreaking to me but at the same time it was simple. There wasn't many unnessecary conflicts and it was great. Each scene was interesting to watch and I couldn't get enough of it.

The character development was a little unexpected to me which makes it rEALLY good. Okay but I can't praise Off enough for how he potrayed Khai, I went from hating him to falling in absolute love with the character. Khai is actually one of the most interesting character's I've ever seen.

There were three scenes that actually drove me to tears. First, the scene where Khai and Bone were talking at the bar's bathroom and Third overhears them, That scene made my heart drop, It really showed how Khai couldn't be trusted then.. it tore me.

The second one was the scene where Khai goes to the beach to "clear his head" and realizes he has feelings for Third. I don't know but something about Khai realizing what's he's done and the way he spoke just made me cry.

The third one.. I don't even need to say it.. you all know what it is if you've watches the series. That scene was everything to me.. I swear to god-

My personal favourite scene was the scene where Khai asks Third out infront of everyone in the theatre.. I can't express enough how much I love it, That scene made me almost swallow my pillow..

The music was amazing. I mean, that same song will be stuck in my head for the next 3 years.

Anyways- I wrote a lot- If you haven't finished it I TOTALLY RECOMMEND IT AND I AM TOTALLY REWATCHING IT ONE DAY

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Overall Review:
I came in with quite high expectations because it created a lot of buzz last 2019. And honestly, it did not disappoint. The story follows the "gay guy falls for straight best friend" trope. From this description alone, you already know what you're in for. It's a great story about love and friendship and everything in between. It will pull at your heartstrings.

Story:
This is what I liked the most along with their production. It was so well made and realistic, it showed the push and pull of the main characters so well. It's great how you can see and feel all the film references they make. One of the things I liked about this series is that it actually incorporates their college majors into the plot, since other BL series just mention their majors in passing and it seems like they have all the time in the world to flirt.
The buildup was magnificent. It was not rushed AT ALL. They really gave us a chance to explore the characters and understand them. Even the side couples had a fresh storyline. Not just romance, but they also showed, in my opinion, real and believable friendships. Though there are still lots of BL cliches incorporated in this series, they still managed to make it so unique and so heartwarming.

Acting/Production:
Hats off to all the actors especially Gun. His expressions make you know what he is going through. It just gets you glued to the screen.

The production is on another level. It didn't feel cheap at all. The fact that this is a love story referencing other romantic films made the show feel hyper aware of itself and so much deeper.

Music:
The intro (which is also the overall OST) is my favorite. It makes you feel everything. It makes you feel alive.

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Nothing's gonna be more painful than to fall in love with someone whose never seen your worth.

This Series will introduce you to a real life experience of Friendzone.
You better ready yourself to be a crying baby while watching. Ep. 1 will drive your eyes drooling with tears so be ready.

One lesson that I've
learned to this series.
You will never see someone's worth until you lose them.
So be wise and look around you there must be someone waiting or else you're the one who will be left behind.

Trust your heart with brain so it will be better.

Greetings here from Philippines!
Khàaw Phun Khrap ?.

This is just a motivational review I don't want to spoil it.
Hope you'll like it.

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OffGun I'm sorry this sucks!

I fell in love with OffGun after watching Not Me, and as much as I was ready to love Theory of Love, I ended up hating it and wishing I could get my time back.

Gun is a wonderful actor and he gave a beautiful performance...Off as well...but the acting cannot save a terribly written script, crazy directing, and psychotic editing.

There were moments where I thought the editor must have been drunk--scenes jumping around without evolving naturally, they were having a lovely moment together in their room where you felt their relationship could grow, then suddenly it's the next evening at a noisy club. At some point I thought I was watching a bunch of trailers strung together.

And the writer was 100% burned out~WHY did Khai fall in love with Third when he was such a playboy and totally straight? WHY is Two at first hopelessly in love with Lyn...and when he's finally about to get with her he finds out some guy he hates actually likes him and dumps Lyn to be with him?? How does any of this make sense??

In the first half of the series Gun cries so much that I began timing it to about every 5 minutes...at that point it's not moving anymore it's kind of ridiculous. They spend the entire series in conflict over simple misunderstandings, and then towards the end settle into a pretty toxic relationship in my opinion where Khai is constantly afraid of losing Third and is always in the doghouse.

Another reviewer mentioned the misogyny in the series and I agree. I expected more from a genre that is touted as "for women by women." There is so much objectification, beautiful but average looking girls treated like they're unattractive and unlovable.

Last but not least, Off's character is dressed up like Hillary Clinton on vacation in every scene.

I still love OffGun and I will watch other series just to see them, but I am definitely not rewatching this one. Not Me, you really set the bar high!!!

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When I was starting watching Thai bl series, in my suggestions are different bl's but the title of Theory of love really caught my eye so I watched it. I was really shocked because at the very first episodes, you'll immediately bombarded by emotional scenes made by Gun, I really can relate to how Third feels, you like your bestfriend but you're too scared to tell them because of how will they react, I was really annoyed by Gun because he's being an idiot for khai despite the things he did to him, but I somehow relate to him as someone who cannot move on easily even knowing that they already hurt me, it's because you love that person, and for khai, Who wouldn't be annoyed with him in athe series? Being ungrateful to his friends, but in the end, he learned his lesson in the hard way and prove himself that he can change, people who say that their relationship is toxic as friends is already toxic, I agree with you but we have been toxic to someone's lives without knowing, for me they both grew in the emotional ways possible lol, as for the white and man, White's and An's was kinda unexpected, we wish that they could have more moments together as a couple, but they also grew well while Man, it's really sad that his love was one-sided, people who find their relationship weird, give them a break, they met before knowing that they are a teacher-student, and they are in almost in the same age, also they are in college, I don't find anything wrong with that, I honestly loved Man, despite knowing he had the chances to win the girl, he still went to talk her about it with her fiancee, despite man being an asshole to Gun in telling khai about Gun's feeling, he was mature in a way. I think the cast was perfect for this series, this was OffGun's first own bl series after Puppy honey love, this ship is already real as it is, Gun is already a amazing actor, he did his part well, same goes for Off who did his best in doing this series. Theory of love is honestly one of the best bl I've watched, it's different and good, it will really hook you up despite the emotional scenes. Proud Babi here : )))

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i feel what third do. i realize that we need to love our self first. and if we has love to other person don't shy to tell her or him because in the end of the day if he or she not love you back at least we our self express the love to the person we love. it's not about the movie is about you personally. movie is a fiction but the person you love is real.
sometimes we down our self because we think or scared to be failure. but if we go out in our comfort zone we realize that we had person who love us our FRIENDS. But sometimes we need have inspiration in our life to motives our goals or dreams in life. maybe one day we find out our true love soon.. we life here not alone..

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