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THARNTYPE The Series

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Recently started watching TharnType and have already re watched it many times.

I have such an emotional response watching this series that I can’t explain it and hence this blog entry is just to help me unravel my thoughts. My foray into gay love stories started a few years back when I became disillusioned with cliched straight romances and wanted to watch something that still makes me believe in love(adult life is hard). I have come to such a point now that even gay stories don’t move me anymore and I am always looking for plot holes or rolling my eyes at seemingly romantic gestures.

BL is not for me. Most of the stories, acting, side characters become so cringe worthy and immature ,that I get second hand embarrassment just watching them ( sorry BL fans,I am an embittered,old cat lady). Anyway few days back I wanted to check out the BL universe to see whats new. Came upon Tharn Type,watched the first episode ,judged it,judged myself for getting turned on at the non con scene,hated myself,hated it.

Anyway to clean my palate I searched for top 5 BLs according to different  sources and started watching. SOTUS was hella boring, with that weird Hazing like ritual ( I have been to schools with that old school senior junior interaction and can’t stand it. Also I have problem with authority). Anyway tried the first episode ,didn’t click. Tried the second season ,didn’t click. Moved on to LBC. Was impressed by the extremely healthy relationship displayed by the main couple.But the chemistry was missing and the plot was way too simplistic and sugar sweet for my taste.Also I know people love Pete but I am not a fan of fragile flower characters( sorry not sorry).

Anyway after checking out TWM : Next chapter (and getting enraged at the cheating story line, like seriously you guys fucked up two beautiful relationships for drama) and Heroin, which I am not a fan of at all (I have zero emotional response to it) but I love the OST, I came back to square one because I was so frustrated by everything that I watched.

Checked out episode 2 and 3. Still squicked out by Tharn’s excessive touching but I did like the comedy(I think this is the first BL where I actually laughed at the jokes non sarcastically, that Techno character is hilarious), the music and the acting. It was also pleasantly surprising to see dark topics (sexual assault, online bullying(If I can call it that),homophobia) being addressed. Although they didn’t go too deep into these things but I felt that at least some thought was put into the writing and those were not just pointless plot devices.

Binged watched till episode 11 and became obsessed. The Tharn who I hated in the first three episodes became a gentle,kind,loving,bruised soul (who should keep his hands and lips to himself sometimes), hot headed, impulsive,immature Type (who needs to stop punching his boyfriend) became a softer, empathetic,intense lover who protects what is his. As an older adult I know the intensity of their relationship is almost toxic. Fire and ice looks good for drama but in reality can be explosive.

But, I don’t know what it is, somehow these two make me root for them. They make me believe that there is someone for everyone and sometimes the most imperfect things coming together can be close to perfection.

From the writing, I can gauge that the writer loves all the characters and sees them as actual human beings. We get to know something about everyone and none of them look one dimensional to me. I literally empathize with everyone. No one is evil (except Lhong,but I have a feeling that his backstory will make us understand him,not agree with his actions of course) and no one is a saint. They are actual people with flaws, big and small who can still be loved despite how broken they are or how detestable their actions may seem.

As for their love, it is obsessive,jealous and too demanding at times while at other times it is understanding,nurturing and soothing.Many BLs have so many characters and story lines that we end up getting a shallow character study of everyone. With these two ,I feel like I know them,what their motivations are,why they react the way on certain things,etc. Tharn and Type’s conversations actually feel like real conversations between lovers to me, discussing their past,their likes,dislikes,family,etc.(except the sex talk, I think most couple just do it,they don’t talk about it). Another thing I find refreshing is the reversal of roles outside the bedroom. Love it.

Also the plot is so engaging and fast paced. Kudos to the author.Personally I have a very short attention span so the fact that I am engaged throughout the 50 minute run time is nothing short of amazing to me.I have read almost everything that was available about the story and the characters online.  To me,Tharn and Type are the silly (sometimes infuriating) teenagers who grow into good,strong human beings together,helping each other along the way. After Broke Back mountain and Skam S3, this is the only love story that has moved me to tears.I have heard both the OSTs and Hold me tight actually makes this adult woman cry every time. That song is the series, everything that happens between Tharn and Type can be summed up through that wonderful ballad. I am going to learn the Thai lyrics just so I can someday sing it with a guitar.

I have learnt some things from this series,which make me think:

I hope people are kind to each other and learn to forgive each other.

I hope people learn from their mistakes and grow into better human beings.

I hope people find love in life and when they do, they fiercely protect it because it is a precious and elusive thing.

After the honeymoon phase is over it is normal everyday life, the chemicals present in the initial few days are gone, which leads to break down of so many relationships. When ennui of real life sets in ,one starts seeing the flaws in one’s partner. Every small thing becomes irritating. Tharn and Type have already seen the worst of each other and have accepted it, it makes me feel in my gut that they can make it. I read somewhere that they stay together till the end and actually become each other’s last ,the way they promised when they were 18. (if only real life was so sweet).

Well you know what, after watching the series and knowing the full story they make me believe that they can make it

PS: I know fans will be furious at my disregard for the other series’ mentioned but people can have different tastes and that is okay. I didn’t like them, you can hate TharnType, there is something for everyone.My intention isn’t to unfairly criticize them but just to express why I got so moved by Tharn Type.

I often don’t feel deeply about things,so thank you for moving me TharnType.

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THARNTYPE The Series

First and last tumblr post here.

Recently started watching TharnType and have already re watched it many times.

I have such an emotional response watching this series that I can’t explain it and hence this blog entry is just to help me unravel my thoughts. My foray into gay love stories started a few years back when I became disillusioned with cliched straight romances and wanted to watch something that still makes me believe in love(adult life is hard). I have come to such a point now that even gay stories don’t move me anymore and I am always looking for plot holes or rolling my eyes at seemingly romantic gestures.

BL is not for me. Most of the stories, acting, side characters become so cringe worthy and immature ,that I get second hand embarrassment just watching them ( sorry BL fans,I am an embittered,old cat lady). Anyway few days back I wanted to check out the BL universe to see whats new. Came upon Tharn Type,watched the first episode ,judged it,judged myself for getting turned on at the non con scene,hated myself,hated it.

Anyway to clean my palate I searched for top 5 BLs according to different  sources and started watching. SOTUS was hella boring, with that weird Hazing like ritual ( I have been to schools with that old school senior junior interaction and can’t stand it. Also I have problem with authority). Anyway tried the first episode ,didn’t click. Tried the second season ,didn’t click. Moved on to LBC. Was impressed by the extremely healthy relationship displayed by the main couple.But the chemistry was missing and the plot was way too simplistic and sugar sweet for my taste.Also I know people love Pete but I am not a fan of fragile flower characters( sorry not sorry).

Anyway after checking out TWM : Next chapter (and getting enraged at the cheating story line, like seriously you guys fucked up two beautiful relationships for drama) and Heroin, which I am not a fan of at all (I have zero emotional response to it) but I love the OST, I came back to square one because I was so frustrated by everything that I watched.

Checked out episode 2 and 3. Still squicked out by Tharn’s excessive touching but I did like the comedy(I think this is the first BL where I actually laughed at the jokes non sarcastically, that Techno character is hilarious), the music and the acting. It was also pleasantly surprising to see dark topics (sexual assault, online bullying(If I can call it that),homophobia) being addressed. Although they didn’t go too deep into these things but I felt that at least some thought was put into the writing and those were not just pointless plot devices.

Binged watched till episode 11 and became obsessed. The Tharn who I hated in the first three episodes became a gentle,kind,loving,bruised soul (who should keep his hands and lips to himself sometimes), hot headed, impulsive,immature Type (who needs to stop punching his boyfriend) became a softer, empathetic,intense lover who protects what is his. As an older adult I know the intensity of their relationship is almost toxic. Fire and ice looks good for drama but in reality can be explosive.

But, I don’t know what it is, somehow these two make me root for them. They make me believe that there is someone for everyone and sometimes the most imperfect things coming together can be close to perfection.

From the writing, I can gauge that the writer loves all the characters and sees them as actual human beings. We get to know something about everyone and none of them look one dimensional to me. I literally empathize with everyone. No one is evil (except Lhong,but I have a feeling that his backstory will make us understand him,not agree with his actions of course) and no one is a saint. They are actual people with flaws, big and small who can still be loved despite how broken they are or how detestable their actions may seem.

As for their love, it is obsessive,jealous and too demanding at times while at other times it is understanding,nurturing and soothing.Many BLs have so many characters and story lines that we end up getting a shallow character study of everyone. With these two ,I feel like I know them,what their motivations are,why they react the way on certain things,etc. Tharn and Type’s conversations actually feel like real conversations between lovers to me, discussing their past,their likes,dislikes,family,etc.(except the sex talk, I think most couple just do it,they don’t talk about it). Another thing I find refreshing is the reversal of roles outside the bedroom. Love it.

Also the plot is so engaging and fast paced. Kudos to the author.Personally I have a very short attention span so the fact that I am engaged throughout the 50 minute run time is nothing short of amazing to me.I have read almost everything that was available about the story and the characters online.  To me,Tharn and Type are the silly (sometimes infuriating) teenagers who grow into good,strong human beings together,helping each other along the way. After Broke Back mountain and Skam S3, this is the only love story that has moved me to tears.I have heard both the OSTs and Hold me tight actually makes this adult woman cry every time. That song is the series, everything that happens between Tharn and Type can be summed up through that wonderful ballad. I am going to learn the Thai lyrics just so I can someday sing it with a guitar.

I have learnt some things from this series,which make me think:

I hope people are kind to each other and learn to forgive each other.

I hope people learn from their mistakes and grow into better human beings.

I hope people find love in life and when they do, they fiercely protect it because it is a precious and elusive thing.

After the honeymoon phase is over it is normal everyday life, the chemicals present in the initial few days are gone, which leads to break down of so many relationships. When ennui of real life sets in ,one starts seeing the flaws in one’s partner. Every small thing becomes irritating. Tharn and Type have already seen the worst of each other and have accepted it, it makes me feel in my gut that they can make it. I read somewhere that they stay together till the end and actually become each other’s last ,the way they promised when they were 18. (if only real life was so sweet).

Well you know what, after watching the series and knowing the full story they make me believe that they can make it

PS: I know fans will be furious at my disregard for the other series’ mentioned but people can have different tastes and that is okay. I didn’t like them, you can hate TharnType, there is something for everyone.My intention isn’t to unfairly criticize them but just to express why I got so moved by Tharn Type.

I often don’t feel deeply about things,so thank you for moving me TharnType.