Confounding, convoluted, deeply disturbing but brilliant! Just Brilliant! It makes no sense. Yet it does. This might seem like an oxymoron but what you are watching is a journey. A journey through the mind of a deeply disturbed young man as he tries to cope with living with an almost unfathomable trauma. It is his stream-of-consciousness displayed in all its resplendence for us to see and participate in. This series is so creative not only in story but also in presentation. I have no doubt that most will intensely dislike it because it just does not fit into any traditional standard of presentation. Through much of it, you may be confused and might scratch your head and ask yourself, “What am I watching?” However, be forewarned, by the end, you may be forced to confront your own sense of reality.
Category Archives: Taiwanese Reviews
“Impression of Youth” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
Two couples. Two opportunities to fall in love amidst the need to find oneself and the passions that motivate one to move forward.
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“See Your Love” Series Review (Ep.3 to 13)
Sometimes the greatest love stories are the unspoken ones—the kind that quietly sneak up on us, built from a glance, a touch, and a feeling rather than words.
“Eternal Butler” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
In a world where AI is steadily weaving itself into the fabric of daily life, the notion of a robot with human-like capabilities no longer feels like a distant dream. And if that robot is anything like Ever 4, it’s easy to understand the allure.
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“First Note of Love” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
The Taiwanese BL First Note of Love ventures into the universal experience of loss and healing, using music as its emotional language. Led by Charles Tu as Neil and Michael Chang as Sea, the series introduces two characters whose lives converge by chance but are bound by shared dreams and mutual healing. Neil, once an idol, left the stage after his brother Matt’s untimely death. Sea, a budding musician, admires Neil’s former band Magnet, longing to mirror its success. Through this journey, they find solace in each other while piecing together fragments of their dreams.
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“See Your Love” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
One of the most heartbreaking truths of our world is the struggle people face in getting others to see past perceived limitations and recognize their true potential.
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“The On1y One” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
The human heart is a stormy place, and when paired with thought, it becomes even more tumultuous. Love isn’t logical—it’s a force that heals, torments, and binds, sometimes all at once.
When mixed with thought, love can often feel like madness.
“The On1y One” First Impressions (Ep.1 & 2)
When you meet the person your heart is yearning for, do you reach for them? What if it feels like you shouldn’t?
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“First Note of Love” First Impressions (Ep.1 to 3)
Fear has a way of imprisoning people. Sometimes, we overcome those fears by leaning on something or someone. But what happens when the person you find comfort in is gone? What happens when the person who gave you the courage to face the world no longer stands beside you?
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“Unknown” Series Review (Ep.3 to 12)
Sometimes beauty is born out of tragedy, out of a broken place that doesn’t seem capable of growing something beautiful.
