# Gap: The Series

Gap: The Series (Thai: ทฤษฎีสีชมพู; RTGS: Thritsadi Si Chomphu; lit. Pink Theory) is a Thai romantic comedy television series that premiered on Channel 3 and the IdolFactory channel on YouTube on November 19, 2022, and ran until February 11, 2023. It stars Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong. The series was adapted by Devil Planoy (เจ้าปลาน้อย) from the novel of the same name, directed by Nuttapong Wongkaveepairoj, and produced by IdolFactory. It is the first GL series that brodcasted on Thailand's national TV and surpassed 600 million views on YouTube within one year of its release.
The show garnered widespread fame internationally and multiple awards for its two leads, Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Becky Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, who became known as "FreenBecky".

## Synopsis

Ever since Sam (Sarocha Chankimha) came to her aid years ago, Mon (Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) has always considered the former as her role model. When Mon graduates from University, she decides to apply for a job at Sam's company, yet Sam's distant and icy exterior surprises her. The closer Mon gets to Sam, and the more of Sam's barriers she breaks, the more Mon's feelings gradually change from idolizing to love and Sam's world becomes brighter. However, between them lie many obstacles such as gender barriers, the 8-year age gap, company rules, and social class, as Sam is a descendant of royalty.

## Cast
### Main

* Freen Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) as "Sam" Samanan Anantrakul
* Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Becky) as "Mon" Kornkamon Phetpailin
* Tassawan Seneewongse as Sam's grandmother
* Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun as Kirk

### Supporting

* Looknam Orntara Poolsak as Jim
* Irin Urassaya Malaiwong as Yuki
* Ratchanon Kanpiang as Nop
* Punnisa Sirisang as Kade
* Noey Natnicha Vorrakittikun as Tee
* Mind Sawaros Nekkham as Neung
* Potida Boomee as Song
* Jirawat Wachirasarunpat as Aon
* Amata Piyavanich as Pohn
* Thongthong Mokjok as Mhee
* Suttatip Wutchaipradit as Noi
* Natsinee Charoensitthisap as Yha
* Chirapathr Pingkanont as Chin

### Guest

* Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana as Phoom
* Amanda Jensen as Nita
* Sulax Siriphattharapong as Cher
* Praiya Padungsuk as Risa
* Patchanon Ounsa-ard as Nuea (Secret Crush On You story)
* BonBon Armstrong as Sua/Singha

## Production and reception

Gap was announced as the first mainstream GL series in Thailand. The project was launched on August 22, 2021, along with the main cast confirmation. Casting to find other actors for supporting roles was held on November 13, 2021.
After the release of the pilot trailer on May 14, 2022, the series received negative feedback on social media. The production team had to readjust the script and costumes, in addition to making changes to shooting locations, which prompted filming to be postponed until June 20, 2022. Filming finally wrapped up on October 22, 2022.
Eventually, the show's final and improved product received an overwhelmingly positive response, which led to Freen and Becky receiving multiple awards, having a one-time mini stage-play continuation for Gap called GAP: Dark Theory, having their own world tour, and have starred in other GL projects together such as the feature film Uranus2324 and the Thai period drama series The Loyal Pin.
Following the success of Gap, another production company called NineStarStudios, adopted the novel's spinoff Blank into another GL series called Blank: The Series, which continues to follow a new version of Nueng (Sam's oldest sister) and includes new versions of Sam, Mon and other familiar characters, played by different actresses than the original show.

## Reception
### Viewership

In the table below, the blue number represents the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest ratings.
| Episode No. | Timeslot (UTC+07:00) | Air date | Average audience share |
| 1 | Saturday 11:00 pm | 19 Nov 2022 | 0.4% |
| 2 | 26 Nov 2022 | 0.3% |
| 3 | 3 Dec 2022 | 0.3% |
| 4 | 10 Dec 2022 | 0.2% |
| 5 | 17 Dec 2022 | 0.4% |
| 6 | 24 Dec 2022 | 0.3% |
| 7 | 7 Jan 2023 | 0.3% |
| 8 | 14 Jan 2023 | 0.5% |
| 9 | 21 Jan 2023 | 0.4% |
| 10 | 28 Jan 2023 | 0.5% |
| 11 | 4 Feb 2023 | 0.5% |
| 12 | 11 Feb 2023 | 0.6% |
| Average | Average | Average | 0.4% | 0.4% |
    ^1 Based on the average audience share per episode.

## Rerun

Long awaited ! The return of GAP The Series that will fill everyone's hearts with pink again. Get ready ! Fun, love, and stories that will make you smile again. First episode starts on 2 February on Workpoint Channel 23.