A poignant and thought provoking sequel that explores the main characters with unexpected depth

At the time im writing this review, i've watched the entirety of 8 episodes released (and the first season ofcourse, if any of you havent, i urge you too! another amazing project from Director Da Seul, and the best, until TMS2 came around XD) and, while im cautious for the final two episodes, i have to say the series already have such a grip and a chokehold on me. Through and Through. From the story, characters and their development, acting across the board, cinematography (im talking shot after shot is beautifully done, different scene hold a certain ambiences, many attention to minor details ;even with the smallest thing like the lights). Its apparent that the entire crew of this project put alot of heart in their work and i very much admire them for that.

As someone with a long history as a BL spectator, TMS2 really stands out special in its own way. I dont recall any BL that explores such a human characters, reaction and struggles with more complexity and depth. If you think you know what to expect coming from the first season, you dont. The sequel pack a WHOLE different punch. Dont be mistaken, the main characters are still the same familiar and beloved pairing from the first but the Director and Scriptwriter took a refreshing approach with this series in expanding both of their characters in way that you wouldnt expect. I admittedly cried and cried again, both tear of sadness and comforts! Theres soo much raw human emotions and moments, and its delivered with such passionate and talented actors that its literally impossible to not be immersed with their characters. Its chilling honestly.

If i didnt make it obvious yet, this series is not your typical BL realism fantasy of rainbow and sprinkles!! It delve in some real and serious topic with insecurities and mental issue, but not in a tactless way, dont worry!

Quick nod for the writer! I must say im throughly impressed by how consistent their characters writeup are and their development. Every character have their own unique personalities and characteristics and how they reacts to different situation are in accordant and natural. She successfully incorporated Seojoon's character as a Top Star with how he perceived people and how he is being perceived by people, how he approach situations etc. It makes such a fun aspect of his character!

I'll take this moment to talk briefly about Jiwoo as a character. As the whole series basically revolves around him, even as we walked it through mostly from Seojoon's perspective. He is a conflicting figure....he dont express himself well, he isnt always honest, he keep his heart close to him in this series, which is just his personality but once you learn about him as a person, his past and his mental struggles; He feels very human, just like the rest. He acted irrationally but no one does in our worst mental state. For all the reasons stated, he become a pitiful character to me. I....will not elabore further just to avoid spoiling- Haha.

I, wholeheartedly reccomend this series!! Itll open you to new understanding of human feeling, mental health and love. Such an eye opener, its almost like im a different person with a different perspectives about people and things after i watched the series.

Im already dreading that the series is drawing the ending in just a few days 😭 Regardless of the ending. I would LOVE to see another season!

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