“I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” —Paul Coelho, The Alchemist
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“A Love Song For My Beloved” Series Review (Ep.1 to 7+ Sp. Ep)
“My bounty is as boundless as the sea. My love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.”
– Juliet (act 2, scene 2) from Romeo and Juliet
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“Love, Victor Season Three” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
This is the third and hopefully last in what is a trilogy about the trials and tribulations of a gay kid coming out to his family and friends. The first two seasons were filled with teenage angst and fun.
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“La Cuisine” Series Review (Ep.1 to 12)
“Advance Bravely” Series Review (Ep.1 to 30)
When a novel has a series or movie version, expect it that it wouldn’t be exactly as the original content. Particularly if it is being adapted from Danmie/BL literature. Due to Chinese censorship restrictions, the love between the lead characters becomes platonic or bromance. It will then depend on the chemistry between the actors and their on-point acting skills to hook the audience to the said series.
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“Getaway” Series Review (Ep.1 to 5)
Dear Straight People’s Boys’ Love series “Getaway” is a refreshing take on the “Coming out” phase for a 20 something beautifully average man. Told in 5 short but poignant episodes, we watch Sam (Sean Foo) as he solemnly reveals his sexuality in front of his homophobic father over dinner; with an urgency that couldn’t wait.
“Senpai, This Can’t Be Love” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Cold personalities sometimes hide awkward feelings people don’t always know how to channel. Such is the case for the unfriendly behavior Kaneda Yuki (Seto Toshiki) shows towards his co-worker and mentor, Yanase Jun (Naito Shuichiro), in the new Japanese BL Senpai, This Can’t Be Love.
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“Plus Minus” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
Relationships are complicated. Happiness in love is never guaranteed. And learning to let go is always a process.
“Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)
BL fans were treated to the first half of the duology “Star and Sky”, which premiered on 8th April, 2022.
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“Ingredients” Series Review (Ep.1 to 21)
After watching a good series, it’s always a hassle for me to decide about what to watch next. It’s not easy to find a comparable drama, let alone one that surpasses the previous one.
The BL Xpress 