“The Water” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Englot are back with their fourth project, and I’m a mixed bag of emotions!! The first thing you notice in this show is the extended casting from “Unlimited Love.” For those who haven’t watched this romcom with an ensemble casting, Englot played the main leads alongside multiple pairings. Now, some of the cast have been…
“Go For It, Nakamura!” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
“I loved you long before I had the guts to tell you”- William Chapman This quote pretty much sums up the entirety of this premise. Adapted from Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! by Syundei, the pilot episodes gleam over the main lead, Nakamura’s intense yet hidden unrequited love for his classmate, Hirose. The tone is hilarious with the…
“Cat for Cash” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)
We don’t always understand the needs hidden in our hearts until life corners us into facing what we’ve spent years avoiding. Such is the case for Cat for Cash, a Thai BL that looks fluffy on the surface but then sneaks up on you with grief, healing, and the strange comfort of being chosen by…
“Countdown to Yes” Series Review (Ep.3 to 11)
Some things take time. In a world that seeks instant clarity and quick answers, love often asks for patience, and then asks for it again. That’s the true foundation of Countdown to Yes, a Japanese BL that isn’t trying to stun anyone with plot twists so much as asking viewers to experience the tender moments…
“Cosmetic Playlover Season Two” Series Review (Ep.3 to 10)
When two individuals grow beside each other, it needs a lot of love & even more patience to sustain the relationship!! While the first season was focused on establishing their romance, Sahashi Toma (Toyoda Yudai) and Mamiya Natsume (Okuno So) have a lot of growing up to do this season. Obviously, a story doesn’t end…
BL Mini-Bytes
Another slow week with fewer updates. It seems like the BL industry is taking a slower pace, allowing breathing space for newer releases! Lately It’s Winter Season Script reading has begun for the upcoming sequel “Lately It’s Winter Season”. Adapted from the novel “Lately, It’s Winter Season” (ช่วงนี้เดือนหนาว) by Howlairy, the show stars Pie Saranvut…
Dominant Alpha Girls in GL Dramas
The latest trend in the GL industry is projecting female protagonists with alpha vibes. They are dominant, possessive and successful. In short, the whole package deal and certainly swoon- worthy. They are also exceedingly beautiful and deliciously hot. My Only Sunshine https://youtu.be/j-sUaX2b6lw?si=tK8K9UKg3QMf4tBZ When I first started watching this show, I was immediately ticked off by…
“Love You Teacher” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Love has an interesting way of teaching us things we don’t expect about ourselves, especially in the moments when asking for help can mean the difference between giving up or holding on. That’s the premise of Love You Teacher, a Thai BL that looks like a romcom on the surface, but then quietly pulls out…
“The Earth” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
“From sharing secrets to sharing kisses, our friendship evolved into love.” This quote best describes the romance in this beautiful sapphic romance. Adapted from the novel “The Earth” (The Earth วิวาห์ปฐพี) by Salmon (แซลม่อน), this show stars Apple Lapisara & Mim Panthita. For those who are unaware about the storyline in the novels, “4 Elements”…
“His Man Season Four” Series Review (Ep.5 to 14)
This was one of the most disappointing editions of this show!! Evidently, reshooting the entire show was a colossal waste of time, both for the contestant and the audience. The original version was scrapped; two new contestants were introduced alongside an old entry from Season Two. But the fact remains that the rest of the…
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