Theory of Love

Third is a filmology major and a member of the Savage Team along with his best friends Two, Bone, and Khai, but he has a secret. Third has been secretly in love with Khai for years. For three years he has kept his.

Theory of Love (2019) is a Thai boys love romance drama series created for GMM 25, a Thai national-television production under the GMMTV banner. Filmology major Third (Atthaphan Phunsawat) is a member of the Savage Team, a close circle of college friends alongside Two (Nawat Phumphothingam), Bone (Chinnarat Siriphongchawalit) and Khai (Jumpol Adulkittiporn). Third has secretly been in love with Khai for years, and the engine of the series is his struggle to keep that feeling hidden while the friendship around him shifts under jealousy, rivalry and the pressures of living together. Each of the twelve episodes of roughly fifty minutes follows the everyday texture of campus life, cafe hangouts and shared spaces, building a single continuing story across one season. Set in a contemporary Thai university milieu, the series leans on lingering glances, half-finished confessions and the ache of a love that cannot yet be spoken. Its tone is wistful, tender and often angst-laden, with the emotional weight carried by quiet moments rather than grand gestures. Viewers who enjoy the bittersweet friendship dynamics of 2gether: The Series and the youthful longing of Heartstopper will find resonance here, along with the steady, character-driven romance that defines Thai youth dramas.

Audience reception is positive, with viewers praising the romance and the lead chemistry while the series remains a modest, fan-driven Thai romance.

• 2gether: The Seriesshared tones of unrequited love and friendship bonds under emotional strain, Thai youth romance
• Mon Pa Ran Pa Rukshared Thai boys love format built on a close friend group and a secret crush
• Heartstoppershared slow-burn one-sided romance and emotional angst within a friend circle

Release Date

2019-06-01

Episode runtime

50 min

Rating

7.9 / 10 (55)

What is Theory of Love about?

A filmology student hides a three-year secret love for his best friend Khai inside their tight-knit college circle.

What is Theory of Love like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Theory of Love as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Theory of Love violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Theory of Love.

What did critics think of Theory of Love?

Audience reception is positive, with viewers praising the romance and the lead chemistry while the series remains a modest, fan-driven Thai romance.

Which shows are like Theory of Love?

Shows with a similar feel include 2gether: The Series, Mon Pa Ran Pa Ruk, and Heartstopper.

How long is Theory of Love?

Theory of Love: 1 season, 12 episodes.

Is Theory of Love still running?

No, Theory of Love has ended.

Where can I watch Theory of Love?

In United States, Theory of Love streams on Rakuten Viki.