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TharnType 2: 7 Years Of Love (Thai Series)

I had loved the original show to quite a large extent, but I think this sequel, with its paper thin plot is a sequel that should not have been made. In fact, it wasn't even necessary. You sit through grueling 12 episodes of easily 45-55 minutes each, followed by an hour long special episode and I was so glad when I finally was done with it. All this show needed was that special episode, that too cut down to like 30 minutes or so and that's it.

There is absolutely no story here. Tharn and Type have been together now for 7 years. Both busy in their career but Type's boss gives him a hard time at work, because of which sometimes there are arguments between the couple. Nothing crazy. Then we suddenly have this new couple Phu and Cir as their neighbors, who really add nothing to the plot, but hey are just there. We meet Fiat, a basketball player, who when he hurts himself, is being treated by Type as Physical therapist and becomes obsessed with Type and eventually becomes the big reason for the conflict between Tharn and Type. And then finally our fourth couple is Champ and Doctor (continued from original series). Their chemistry is cute but nothing that I care about. The major theme os the sequel is whether they will get married or not. Tharn wants to get married but Type is against, primarily because of his parents. When Tharn sees Fait kissing a drunk Type, his possessiveness comes all out and he blames Type, thereby causing a rift and Type asking them to take a break. Misunderstandings are cleared Type decides to become a monk (wtf!) and after about a year they decide to eventually get married. Their marriage is actually what's covered in the last special episode.

Firstly, the way Tharn and Type behave as a couple, do not look like someone who have been together for 7 years. They look more like 7 months. Constant mistrust, jealousy, fights, misunderstanding on the minutest of issues is something you will see when someone new gets into a relationship. They act like babies and it's frustrating to watch. Within first two episodes I realized this was not going to be fun like the original. The only good thing is that every episode had a lot of kissing between the two and Tharn pretty much wanting to get into Type's pants. I mean it was good to watch it initially but after a while it started to feel so mechanical. They would be talking and suddenly Tharn would force himself on Type, and generally out of no. foreplay or chemistry, they would be at it. It was weird. Then lets talk about when Tharn sees Fiat kiss Type. Howcome Tharn sees Fiat kiss Type but not when Type pushed him away and yelled at him? How is that even possible? It was like they had to force an issue in the series just for the hell of it. All other characters were just strictly ok. You could care less about what's happening in their world. Phu and Cir were like the most boring people ever. One of my favorite characters Techno is back in his usual self, but clearly he hasn't grown one bit in seven years, so in this new context, the same guy gets annoying. He is a clown all the time. Come on.. give me a break. I am really hard pressed to find anything positive to say about this show. I could go on and on with examples on how so many things in this show didn't make any sense, but what's the point.

I know I am late in my review, but if you were delaying like me to watch this sequel, stop right here and don't even bother. An extremely boring and disappointing sequel. These boys deserved better. (3/10)

Comments

Sailor Maan said…
Sadly this one was so disappoiting... I have to agree with everything you said. No plot (I had the feeling of watching the same episode over and over with just small variants), irrational reactions, bringing back people that have absolutely no use... The only saving grace were the last 2 episodes. Type crying was really well done and him turning into a monk was quite unique. Since it's not my culture, I just regret not understanding the ins and outs of that decision but I still found it very interesting to watch.
Golu said…
Absolutely agree with the whole Monk situation. For me also, that was something very new and different and I wasn't really;;y sure how well to appreciate the whole situation.

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