Halloween was last week, and the Thai BL actors were out in full force, sharing their photo shoots. I was excited to see both KristSingto and EarthMix doing a full set. EarthMix costumes were very memorable. Look to Instagram, TikTok, and X for all the fun pictures of your favorites.

Also, if you like Pond and Phuwin from “Never Let Me Go”, they had their first fan concert over the weekend. It was held three days in a row and had so many fun moments. Be sure to look up clips on YouTube.

As for me, I am trying to cut back on my viewing time for now so I can focus on finishing my novel by the end of the year. That means I won’t be watching quite so much as I usually do. Wish me luck. There are so many great shows coming up, it might prove challenging.

On to the week in review.

Sunday, October 26

School Trip Joined a Group I’m Not Close to Episode 2 (Japanese BL on Gagaoolala)

Go to a Waterpark and Chill

1. It’s clear that Asahi is very shy, and Tsukasa has a serious crush on him.

2. This had room to be truly toxic, and so it’s refreshing that they are taking it a different direction.

Chosen Home Episode 2 (Japanese Queer drama on Netflix)

Vibing

1. The found-family story is coming together quickly.

2. Hatano is very good at getting into everyone’s business.

3. The parent-child contract was pretty entertaining, especially how she came up with the wording.

Head 2 Head Episode 1 (Thai BL on YouTube)

✴️PREMIERE

1. Sea and Keen are back, and full of spice and vinegar. 🔥

2. I loved all of their bickering. 🤣

3. JJ is perfect, as usual.

4. Episode 1 was fun. I’ll try another.

Not watching:

Takumi-Kun Series Episode 6 ✴️FINALE (Japanese BL on Gagaoolala)

Air Moment Episode 5 (Thai BL- no international release)

My Boyfriend is a Sculpture Episode 3 ✴️FINALE (Korean BL on Likey app)

Note: No international release

Pluto Charon Episode 2 (Mandarin BL on YouTube)

Monday, October 27

Patreon Exclusive:

My Secret of Seer Episode 2 (Thai BL on YouTube)

Not Watching:

A Man Who Defies the World of BL 2024 Episode 5 (Japanese BL on Gagaoolala)

Haunted Desires Episode 3 (Pinoy BL on YouTube)

MuTeLuv: Diva Deva Mata Episode 2 (Thai Queer Series on YouTube)

Tuesday, October 28

The Love Never Sets Episode 3 (Thai BL on IQIYI)

Understanding

1. The harasser’s wife must know, right? She can’t be that close to everything and be clueless.

2. The scene where Ice gets back out of the car again when he’s drunk is hilarious.

3. Let there be more understanding in future episodes.

Not Watching:

Hot Brother Next Door Episode 7 (Vietnam BL on YouTube)

Bound Contract Episode 3 (Korean BL on Queerdeep YouTube Channel)

Wednesday, October 29

At 25:00 in Akasaka S2 Episode 5 (Japanese BL on Gagaoolala)

To be chosen

1. The parallel structure between the play and the actors’ lives is well-written.

2. Actors often draw from real life and learn from their characters.

3. Shirasaki got the role.🔥

The Cursed Love Episode 4 (Thai BL on YouTube)

Dangerous Waters

1. Siwat can deny his crush on Khun, but we know.

2. I was right about Thara being the water bender.

3. The Earth bender might be the villain, with their soul trapped and ready to be unleashed. 👀

Not Watching:

Mystique in the Mirror Episode 2 (Thai BL on IQIYI)

Thursday, October 30

The Story of Bihyung: Enchanted Master of the Goblin Episodes 9 AND 10 (Korean BL on IQIYI and Gagaoolala)

Master of the Goblin

1. That was an excellently conceived plot twist.

2. Also, did Keumbok promise to leave after 3 days? Was that 3 days in the past, or 3 days in the present? 👀😔

4. The kiss was hot!

Punk’s Triangle Episode 4 (Japanese BL on Gagaoolala)

Powerhouse

1. I have no clue how Chiaki will reconcile Ayumu with AE.

2. Ayumu was right to choose 1 persona.

3. Their styles gel. 🔥

4. I think Chiaki will also fall for Ayumu, which will create chaos for them.

Not Watching:

4 Destiny Project: Blood Fighters Episode 1 ✴️PREMIERE (Thai BL cut on YouTube, Uncut on VIU Thailand (With VPN))

Please, Yes Episode 2 (Korean BL on SukFilm YouTube Channel)

Therapy Game Episode 1 ✴️PREMIERE (Japanese BL on Gagaoolala)

Friday, October 31

That Summer Episode 7 (Thai BL on YouTube)

Who wants to be a prince anyway?

1. Wave has all the instincts and knowledge to be Prince Davin, but it’s clear that he has no urge to remember.

2. It’s amazing how quickly Lava’s transformation has taken place.

3. I want to protect Pheng so much.

Me and Who Episodes 4 (Thai BL on Tencent/WeTV)

Chosen

1. Drunk Apo was cute, and so was jealous Suriya.

2. Apo chose Suriya over Tai

3. Even the serious overtones of this series have a light, fluffy edge.

Goddess Bless you from Death Episode 1 (Thai BL on IQIYI)

✴️PREMIERE

1. I appreciated the way they set up Thup from Singha’s perspective. He seemed crazy.

4. The special effects were well-executed as needed.

5. Singha is gruff, but kind.

6. I’ll keep going with this one.

Not Watching:

My Little Ghost Episode 5 (Vietnam BL on YouTube)

My the Series S2 Episode 9 (Myanmar BL on YouTube)

Saturday, November 1

The Wicked Game Episode 6 (Thai BL on IQIYI)

Is Pheem a redeemable character?

1. Pheem’s need for revenge is so overpowering that he’s willing to harm his loved ones to make it happen.

2. When Than said that he was willing to overlook the robbery, I knew he was headed toward Toxicville.

Not Watching:

Lover Merman Episode 5 (Thai BL on Gagaoolala and Viki)

Awaiting Dawn Episode 9 (Vietnamese BL on YouTube)

The Two of Them Episode 2 (Myanmar BL on YouTube)

As for the coming week, some fun things are happening. On Tuesday, November 4, WeTV will have its annual lineup. I’m excited to see what they have in store for us next year.

On Thursday, November 6, the Korean BL “Peach Trap” will begin. For some, it will air on Gagaoolala, but not here in the United States.

On Friday, November 7, “Interminable Thailand” begins! For those who were in love with The Sign, this is Billy and Babe’s new series. It looks like it will be epic as it sweeps across multiple lifetimes and is both a period series and a paranormal series.

Also, IQIYI’s yearly lineup will be on Friday. The actors that will be present make me think that we will be getting all kinds of fun announcements for which series will air on that platform. I wonder if there will be any originals.

As far as I can tell, this is all that is coming this week. It’s been a long time since we’ve had only two new series. It will be a welcome reprieve.