SOTUS: The Series

SOTUS: The Series
Thai	พี่ว้ากตัวร้ายกับนายปีหนึ่ง
Genre	LGBT drama Romance
Written by	BitterSweet
Starring	Prachaya Ruangroj Perawat Sangpotirat Korn Khunatipapisiri Thitipoom Techaapaikhun Neen Suwanamas Teerapat Lohanan
Country of origin	Thailand
Original language(s)	Thai
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	16 (Season One, 15 Episodes + 1 Special EP)
Production
Running time	45- 50 minutes
Production company(s)	GMMTV
Release
Original network	One31 LINE TV (repeats)
Original release	August 20, 2016 (2016-08-20) – January 14, 2017 (2017-01-14)
Chronology
Related shows	SOTUS S: The Series
External links
Website

SOTUS: The Series (Thai: พี่ว้ากตัวร้ายกับนายปีหนึ่ง) is a 2016 Thai LGBT drama produced by GMMTV Ltd., and directed by Uphold Tradition, starring Prachaya Ruangroj and Perawat Sangpotirat. It was filmed primarily in Thailand.

The series is based on an online novel, "SOTUS พี่ว้ากตัวร้ายกับนายปีหนึ่ง" by BitterSweet.^[1]

The first 8 episodes aired between August 20th, 2016 and October 8th, 2016. After the passing of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the series was ordered to stop airing during the 30 day official mourning period. The remaining eight episodes were eventually shown between November 19th, 2016 and January 14th, 2017, effectively delaying the finale from its originally intended airdate of December 3rd, 2016. All episodes aired every Saturday on GMM Grammy – GMM One, with repeat episodes airing on Line TV.

In early March 2017, it was revealed that there will be a sequel series, SOTUS S: The Series. Both Prachaya Ruangroj and Perawat Sangpotirat will be reprising their roles from the first series. The sequel premiered December 3rd, 2017.

Plot

The "Gear" – or cogwheel – is the symbol of the Faculty of Engineering. It is part of a system of cogwheels which power and run a device (e.g. a clock). If one gear fails the device stops working. Wearing the "Gear" symbol signifies being a student of the Faculty of Engineering. However, in order to get one all engineering freshmen must first undergo the S.O.T.U.S. (acronym for Seniority, Order, Tradition, Unity, and Spirit) system.^[2] Third year senior student Arthit (Perawat Sangpotirat), is the head hazer and often abuses the power afforded to him by the S.O.T.U.S system, making the freshmen do things against the rules. Freshmen students are practically powerless to complain or resist any orders given to them by their seniors. Arthit was seemingly unstoppable, until Kongpob (Prachaya Ruangroj) stood up against the abuse. This initially resulted in a strained relationship between Kongpob and Arthit, however, continuous encounters between the two helped transform their relationship into something much more affectionate.Their relationship draws on factors of Acceptance , Socio-economic woes and Friendship all of which we clearly see expressed throughout the series. It's also noted that Bittersweets idea of S.O.T.U.S acronym, as expressed in her book is unique, However its cohesively related to its actual meaning where in the series SOTUS stands for The Story Of True Love Between US.

Cast

Episodic synopsis

Soundtrack/OST

Here are the songs in this drama:

Notes

• In the beginning of each episode, there is a notice that says that the "hazing" activities depicted in the series have been exaggerated for entertainment purposes.

Season Two

Due to its popularity, a second season was announced with both Prachaya Ruangroj and Perawat Sangpotirat reprising their roles. Titled Sotus S The Series, it premiered on December 9th, 2017 and picks up after the events of the first season with Arthit now working in an office and Kongpob becoming the head hazer of the Faculty of Engineering.

Awards

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