There are catcalls and comments on the relationship status between these two; but this show is more romance than bromance!
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“The Sparkle in Your Eye” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
This is a surprisingly effective series that is deeply rooted in the realms of movie making and BL specifically. The more light that is shed on whom represent characters in movies, specifically in the BL genre, fans will hopefully gain a better appreciation not only of the work that is involved in the making of a movie but also understand the complexities of the underlying production to a movie. And a lot of it is ugly. I do think the story is a relevant one to tell because it represents the ills that go on in this industry. It can be a brutal, impersonal, and cut-throat industry and make no mistake, it is an industry.
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“Moon and Dust” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
Just plain weird. Honestly, there are not many instances that give me the ‘willies’, but watching this series frankly did. Everything about this story left me disquiet. And the way the narrative was fashioned felt like what the two protagonists were somehow involved in, between the two of them, was ‘dirty’. Therefore, the whole drama felt – unclean. Sadly, it did not need to go down that road.
“Golden Platform” Series Review (Ep.1 to 43)
“SALUTE to the unsung heroes who silently contribute to society. SALUTE to you and me who never give up in adversity.” – Quote from Golden Platform
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“Jian Hun” Series Review (Ep.1 to 25)
I downright fall under the spell of certain themes in either movies or series. This series had two of my favorites. Time travel and swashbuckling epic times full of exotic and romantic lore, legends, and traditions. And especially given my naïve Western upbringing, I am heart and soul smitten by Chinese fable and mythology. This series transported me back into time, like with the character, where I too could imagine myself beside them. Perhaps I have always secretly harbored a desire to be a valiant hero from another culture in the past.
“Infidelity: It’s A Disease” Series Review (Ep.1 to 4)
Colorful, creative, and comical. This is the best way to describe this short BL series from China. It most assuredly will make you smile. This is a series that feels ordinary in the sense that I can see this happening in real life as the story does have an air of plausibility about it.
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“Revenged Love” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 4)
I haven’t been this hyped about reviewing a show in a long, long time!
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“Unnatural Fire” Series Review (Ep.1 to 38)
Two strong bromance actors paired together in one crime thriller, that’s the highlight of this show!
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“I’ll Turn Back This Time” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)
Admittedly, this is one of the most disconcerting BLs I have ever watched. While apocalyptic in nature, it does not quite end that way, although, given that it is from China, can be a matter of interpretation. I honestly do not know what to make of its ending. If you are an optimist, then the cracking of the ensorcelled pendent means the curse has been broken. If you are a pessimist, then you view the cracking of the charmed pendant as a fait accompli. You must decide which on your own.
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“Towards the Truth” Series Review (Ep.1 to 16)
Never before did I think that skinship could be a viable option in a Chinese drama with male leads, but “Towards the Truth” proved me wrong!
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