Regarded by many BL-watchers as one of Thailand’s finest productions, Sotus: The Series (2016), and Sotus S: The Series (2017) are worthy of the praise they enjoy.

Singto and Krist overcome initial hostility to settle into a romantic yet subdued affair in SOTUS, the series, and its sequel.

Kongpob (Singto) is one of the most memorable BL characters in recent times. He is intelligent and responsible. He holds his values dear and will always fight for them. He is a born leader, and a very principled man for such a young age.

His character automatically puts him on a collision course with Arthit, a senior, and head hazer, who prides himself as a student leader. The seniors are expected to uphold the school’s highest honors and traditions. However, Arthit has tendencies to disregard the rules and experiment at the expense of the juniors.

Can two individuals so diametrically opposed in their beliefs arrive at a blissful resolution? Maybe even turn to falling in love? When asked about the drama, Singto says: Our show isn’t exactly about LGBTs. It’s about love in general, that same love we all feel regardless of gender.

Set a few years later, Sotus S: The Series 2017, the sequel, continues what has been an eventful and challenging relationship between the two. In an office setting, can they maintain the well-guarded secret about their relationship without destroying it?

What is special about the series is that the characters come full-circle. A positive take on an unlikely relationship. Not that they’re portrayed as old men who continue to live together in their eighties, but you get the picture!

Both young men showed that love can withstand the pressures and politics of the many, and that’s pretty damn hard to do.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.