The show’s premise, two university guys entering a fake relationship that turns real, leans heavily on the genre trend of LGBTQ+ romance. While it doesn’t typically sacrifice character depth for identity politics, there’s a clear emphasis on representation over traditional romantic conflict. Some might say the story’s quirks are more about modern tropes than narrative richness.

Traditional family and gender norms are gently challenged, with masculinity portrayed in a softer, more emotionally open way. While the show doesn’t aggressively undermine cultural foundations, it does present traditional romance and gender roles as less desirable, especially for younger audiences.

‘2gether’ never really gives space to more traditional views of gender and relationships. Everyone is on board with the central pairing, and dissent is minimal, if present at all. There’s little debate: the new normal is accepted and celebrated, with almost no challenge shown.