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.
Continue reading “Love, Victor Season Three” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)
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.
Continue reading “Advance Bravely” Series Review (Ep.1 to 30)
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.
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.
Continue reading “Senpai, This Can’t Be Love” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Relationships are complicated. Happiness in love is never guaranteed. And learning to let go is always a process.
BL fans were treated to the first half of the duology “Star and Sky”, which premiered on 8th April, 2022.
Continue reading “Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)
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.
Have you ever thought: I love Romeo and Juliet but it would be so much better if it was gay and had vampires? If yes, then this show is your answer.
The food porn BL remained true to its food porn theme, giving us a cute if not too deep relationship surrounded by a lot of Thai food and a cute but also not too deeply characterised supporting cast.
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