Second Chance - Thailand

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The synopsis reads: "Some people get their hearts broken and are left with a scar. They ended up losing faith in love. And there are some people who are waiting for a 'second chance' to love again."

Here's the MyDramaList page. This show seems to feature a few of the side cast from TharnType and gives Tong Thanayut his first lead role (depending on whether his part as Tankhun in KinnPorsche as deemed a lead role).

There's no word as to whether this will get an international release, but the production company M.Flow Entertainment didn't bother to to make their previous BL 'With Love' available outside of Thailand, so it's likely this will be the same. That previous show found its way onto the usual fan-subbed sites without a problem so I assume it would probably happen again. Unfortunately there is no trailer either which is another sign the company aren't interested in servicing Inter fans.

As there's no trailer here's the other two couples that will feature in the series:


This series is due to start on 29th March.

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Line TV have released the series trailer. There aren't any English subtitles at the moment.

Official Trailer

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The official trailer above now has English subtitles added.

[mizuryuu]

Their school outfit is much more interesting the normal high shool Thai BL. It would be interesting to have a take on bullying which I don't think has been done much for Thai BL

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The first episode has been released on LINE TV:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

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The second episode has been released on LINE TV:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

[mizuryuu]

I like the SkyPaper couple a lot more than the other one right now

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The third episode has been released on LINE TV:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

[mizuryuu]

So it is looking like the first scene in Ep1 and Ep3 both take place in the future after Ep3. In fact, I think that both of those scenes will probably happen next episode. Then the latter half of the series will be about their "second chance" at making things work. For Jeno, I think the bad first attempt was with Arthur, and the "second chance" is with Chris. The thing with Near is probably going to implode next episode, you can already see problems pop up in Ep 3. Then like PaperSky, they will work on their "second chance" of being together.

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The fourth episode has been released on LINE TV:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

[mizuryuu]

That ending!!!! If they went where I think they went, I will cut someone.

One thing I really like about this show is how the romance just seems a bit more real than most of the other BL. I like how Jeno said that not everyone like big public displays. I also like how it is possible to find new love (instead of going back to the person who hurt you before). I also like that at least 2 of the characters are publicly gay, different from other BL where it is a "straight" guy falling in love with another guy.

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Fifth episode is now out on LINE TV:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

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I'm sure folk have discovered by now that there has been a problem with the subs for the latest episode. Just after I posted the links, parts 3 and 4 had their subs removed, then a short while later the subs for part 2 and then 1 disappeared as well. The company have now put out a message saying:

"We apologize for the inconvenience. We are currently editing part 3 and 4 subtitles. We will inform you asap."

Hopefully they will be back fully mended soon. 

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English subtitles have been fixed and are now back on all parts of Episode 5.

[ferdavid]

episode 5 was wonderful, such a lot of happy moments
an now: can't wait for episode 6, the spoiler looked really grat! (about Chris and Jeno!! *-*)

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This series was meant to have 8 episodes but has sadly been cut to 6, so the next episode will be the finale.

Here's the teaser from LINE TV for it:

Last episode teaser

[mizuryuu]

Was it meant to have 8 and got cut down to 6, or was it always meant to have 6? The only indication it suppose to have 8 was because people saw that on MDL. But MDL is user-editable, so not entirely reliable.

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I didn't add the episode number in the opening post which probably means I didn't have the info from an 'official' source at that stage. I tend not to use MDL for that type of information for the very reason you stated. It's much more unreliable these days than it once was and they also have a weird policy of allotting any series either 1, 8 or 10 episodes (previously 12) when it appears they don't have the information to hand themselves.

It's just personal preference, of course, but I do usually try to look around to get the best amount of 'substantiated' info before I post a new show thread. For instance, if I get wind of a new series and find out its being shown via LINE TV, I'll usually check out their site first to see what they have to say about it and if they do give an episode number I'll take that as authentic. Same goes with transmission dates, although even they get that wrong sometimes as they change them at very short notice and I end up putting out incorrect info. As a rule of thumb though, I try not to just throw out any old clip I've come across without, at least, some attempt at providing context or validation.

[mizuryuu]

Yeah, so I am going to assume it was always meant to be 6 episodes.

I am just having the hardest time trying to place the starting scenes from Ep 1 and Ep 3 in the timeline. They are obviously flashforwards, after the kiss in Ep 3, but before the end of Ep 4. So that must mean some times during Ep 4, Paper pushed Sky into the pool? It is the only timeline that makes sense to me. My guess is Ep 1 starting scene happened immediately after the starting scene of Ep 4, but before the shower and credit scene. The starting scene for Ep 3 probably happened some time in the middle of Ep 4?

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I'm totally with you on that. I'm having trouble trying to place that swimming pool scene into the timeline too.

[mizuryuu]

I kind of wish they did a quick flashback during that shower scene of Sky floating in the pool, just for a second or two so audience can adjust their perception on their current state of relationship

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Episode 6 (finale):

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

[ferdavid]

i've just cried about allthe speeches and the emotional finale!!
How cute are Paper and Sky and also Chris and Jeno!!!!!!!!!

[mizuryuu]

Some thoughts:

Chris sounded way worried about Tong Fah in that starting scene for someone visited only once when he was in the hospital. Also, the classmates sounds much more worried about Tong Fah now that he is awake than he was in a coma...

Considering the 6 ep limit, some times happens so quickly with time skip, but some things happen so slowly, like the random dinner, which didn't really add too much to the story. On top of that, I really hope Jeno is out to his family, cause the sister was really obvious, and you never know how family may react.

Really don't see a need for the redemption arc for Arthur. It would be perfectly fine to leave him as the flawed ex-boyfriend of Jeno. The whole conversation with the teacher doesn't feel very organic at all.

They all look so good in suits though.

Wait, M got a suit and shoed up at a high school prom to talk to Near. That was such a weird time to decide to finally reach out. Also, that double declaration is such a quick escalation.

Love that ending. Don't think they need that part with the motorcycle, but love the conversation and the final build up. Not to mention that extra addition to the credits.

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Looks like the series is being re-released on You Tube. 

Here's Episode 1:



This YT version runs just under a minute shorter than the LINE TV version.