A romance built around obsession, secrets, and what feels like a manipulated sleight of hand wasn’t something I expected to be drawn to, but here I am.
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“You Maniac” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a chase, and that’s exactly what the Thai BL You Maniac offers.
It’s a “playing hard to get” manual that’s heavy on the tension and edging toward romance.
“Blue Lips” Series Review (Ep.1 to 16)
Blue Lips remain a recurring theme throughout this show. If you thought it was seduction, then you are wrong!!
“4 Thirties Gossip” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
What pure joy this bitesize series is! Just about an hour and a half long in total, it is pure pleasure to watch. It is like being with old friends, especially if you are gay, young, and into a lifestyle where gayness is your number one priority. I remember the feelings and sensations as if it was just yesterday, although it has been literally decades ago.
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“Send Your Pain to the Wind” Series Review (Ep.1 to 5)
By far, this is one of the most profoundly moving and reflective stories I have ever watched. It is effulgent, but I may be the only one who thinks that. It is storytelling at its finest, with the Vietnamese being the only ones who could pull off such a masterful manipulative story in such a distinguished manner. You MUST pay close attention to its nuances as well as the characters, otherwise you will get lost. Literally. I had to watch this series twice before I fully understood it and fully appreciated its intricacies. And it is really one of the more creative, original, and pensive tales of love I have ever seen. It is certainly NOT a BL but a solid and breathtaking gay story of unrequited love lasting more than 30 years. It is a story also of deep sadness, loneliness, and staggering regret. Yet, at the same time, it is also a reflection of the acceptance of the fate en route towards forbearance. The story is very, very ambiguous. Frankly, my interpretation may not be how you see it, but after watching it twice, I think I understood its meaning en masse.
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“Ordinary Love” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
An ordinary romance is still an impossible dream for most homosexual couples!!
“A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hills’ Dream” Series Review (Ep.1 to 16)
If you are expecting this review to be one of glowing expressions and falling in line with the vast majority of people who think this series is some masterpiece, then you had best move on. You will be disappointed. I separated the presentation of this series, which is phenomenal, from the story itself because, for me, the presentation overwhelms what is a very weak, confusing, and disjointed story. I could never put my finger on exactly what it was we were to be concentrating on. And therefore, I found my emotions being scattered and torn in all different directions.
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“The Servant Prince” Series Review (Ep.3 to 8)
I really love when a series allows its characters to grow. I love it even more when a villain with no redemptive qualities isn’t redeemed.
And The Servant Prince manages to give me both.
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“Nour” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)
I love a good mystery thriller and a good paranormal storyline, and Nour brings both to the table.
Sprinkle in some desire, and you have the recipe for something incredibly intriguing.
“The Fire” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
“The Fire” isn’t your typical “Enemies to Lover’s” journey, it is a sojourn of lifetime redemption!!
