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Trapped...yes they trapped my heart
I must say that a few first eps i was skeptical because of obsessing over chasing that mafia guy. But i was so wrong.The story is great its well written the characters are written so well there is so much chemistry and tension and the plot is kinda predicteble but still not.
I must say i fall in love with side couple... they were incredible here i wish they would have their own series cuz so good.
The main couple started off a bit awkward but lazer their became smth great.
The OST was good.
I liked this HIstory sm that i wish there would be so2.
I really recommend watching it.
Rewatching it is makes me so emotional and happy.
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Highly Recommended
When Tang Yi kissed Siao Fei and confirmed the relationship, the only concerned by colleagues was how can a police date a triad leader? 😊 (as opposed to, how can 2 men date)The development of thlnd to relationship from adversary (TY actually sued SF), to half friend to life partners is so organic and sweet, without it being cheesy.
Love the fact when SF realised that he was in love with TY, it was a revelation and he immediately pursued TY, loudly and publicly.
SF was ussually with be the one to comfort TY, kissed and protect TY.
I loved the way both addressed conflicts and misunderstandings in a very open and matured manner e.g. about Andy. TY instinctively knew SF was bugged about it and didnt know how to bring up the topic.
The acting for the whole cast was spot on and loved, loved the OST. Is in my playlist.
Trapped has to be my fav BL drama, because it has a matured cast, in an adult setting and the story plot doesnt just focus on their relationship. It spoke about the actual definition of family.
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My all time favourite BL show ❤️❤️❤️
I have seen quite a few BL shows and Trapped is by far my all time favourite and there are a few good reasons for that .here are some of them:
1. The leads characters are all grown ups
I personally am sick and tired seeing shows about college kids who seem to be clueless half the time , while here in Trapped we get a story about real MEN who knows who they are and what they want from life and they are not afraid of asking it ,that was definitely my favourite part about this show .
2. The plot line, like seriously how freeking good is that a cop and a mobster falling in love ,I don't know about you people but for me it was pure BL heaven.
3. We see the boys dealing with real life issues like loss of a family ,hate, betrayal and very hard lessons that you only encounter when you are outside from school I found I could relate much more to this show then to the other BL shows that seem to be repeating them selves .
4. The Love between Tang Yi and Meng Shao Fei was sooooooo good I could feel the sparks from episode 1 and the way it was build up it was brilliant ,I just loved seeing how those two strong men melting slowly for one another and God knows it was a long road getting there but it was so worth it.
5. Side plot line was wonderful too the 2nd couple was great and funny they were my comic relief from all the serious staff that went on the show, like how can you not like Jake and his adorable smile .
Music : I loved the title song and I even download it to my phone.
All an all I would say this show has a refreshing plot line ,great actors and would highly recommend it.
My only biff with this show is the fact that each episode was so short , I wish I had more time enjoying this show, maybe i will get lucky and they will make a season 2
oh well a girl can dream ......
I really hope you will enjoy this show as much as I did.
P.s I have already watched the whole series
5 times and I am sure I will watch it again :)
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Phenomenal
History's best bow ever released. The undeniable chemistry between the protagonists and the antagonists. The drama of the police and the bad guy goes beyond the cliché already released in western series. The drama flows smoothly and you get involved in a natural way. The deconstruction of the character of Tang Yi from bad guy to a passionate man who borders on the teenager is built in an exact way and Shao Feii always on the front line not caring about his actions taken to change his great love and open his eyes.Was this review helpful to you?
Not of the 'HIStORY' series level.
I suggest you drop your expectations to ZERO before you start watching this 1.I thought my IQ's dropping whilst watching this drama, I had to put it on hold a couple of days after the 5th eps.
They did show plenty of improvement(acting/story/production) in THE LAST 5 episodes, but by then, if you're still watching; how much difference does that really make!?
Don't expect BL-chemistry, even though they tried their best to make it look as if.. felt cringey every time they kissed, for real! [Last episode was an exception.]
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BITTERSWEET BUT BRILLIANT
I’ve always been a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope, especially in BLs, so naturally I had to give HIStory3: Trapped a try, and it did not disappoint! I’m also into mafia/gang-style stories with a good mix of action and romance, so this hit all the right notes for me.The chemistry between the leads? Top-tier. You can’t fake that kind of connection, they were such a great pairing. And even though this series doesn’t have a lot of NC scenes, the emotional tension and affection between the leads felt very real and sincere, which I honestly prefer.
The side couple? Adorable and totally hilarious. They added the perfect amount of lightness to balance the heavier themes.
Now, I usually lean more toward Thai BLs, so I was a bit hesitant at first since this is a Taiwanese series but with all the high ratings and buzz around it, I gave in, and I’m glad I did. The production value, acting, and storytelling were all really solid.
One thing that threw me off a bit, though, was why the police weren’t wearing uniforms? It felt kinda unrealistic. I’m used to seeing law enforcement in proper uniforms in shows from the Philippines and Thailand, so that stood out to me here.
As for the ending… it’s bittersweet. If you’re someone who only enjoys BLs with happy endings, this might not be your cup of tea. But personally, I still really enjoyed the ride from start to finish.
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conflicted
So, overall my rating for this series would be an 8.5. I did enjoy the series and I did end up enjoying the majority of the characters by the end. However, my big issue is that it took way too long for me to get invested into the show in my opinion. The first few episodes (if you're counting on a 1-20 ep scale) were honestly a little bit dull. Visually the scenes were not interesting, kind of dull color schemes and basic sets, and I did not feel anything for our main leads until about episode 4 or 5 (on 1-20 scale). However, I waited it out, because I knew it is a beloved treasure within the bl community. Thankfully, I did because soon I met Jack (him and Zhaozi were honestly a huge highlight for me) I knew I had a character I could hold onto to at least FINISH the show and then also to my luck the main leads warmed up to me. The pace of the mystery plot also picked up (but unfortunately I was kind of meh to it. I enjoyed it but wasn't overly impressed by it).On another note I'll speak about the acting, I honestly do not believe that it is a problem with the actor who plays Shaofei, because he honestly did really well in scenes where he was serious, but I think the directing was a bit confusing for some of his scenes. He would have to go from serious to goofy in the snap of a finger, and honestly the comedic aspect didn't hit right in those scenes. I think Shaofei and Tangyi's storyline could have been left without the weird goofy aspects, and that could have been left to the group of cops and Jack/Zhaozi's relationship personally. I also HATE HATE HATE that every single kiss within this series used the dead ass wide fish kiss eyes. Like who kisses like that???????? But overall it was very nice and overall enjoyable, some aspects just didn't hit right with me.
I think that the actor who plays Tangyi was honestly the highlight of the show. He was so good at playing his character and showcasing every emotion Tangyi felt. His scene at the end of episode 18 (or 9) was so wonderfully performed. I would love to see more from him in the future.
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This series was so good that I had to write my first ever review for it on this site.
I'm not going to lie. I saw the trailer for this series back in 2019, but I wasn't genuinely interested enough to watch it. Now, two years later, I'm kicking myself for not watching it sooner. This is one of the most impressive BLs I've ever seen.The plot is straightforward and to the point. Much of it is not revealed until later episodes, which I personally appreciated because focusing on character development in the first few episodes worked really well. I am a huge fan of the mystery genre, so I had high hopes for this series. And, I won't lie, the revealing of the mysteries was well thought out and executed flawlessly. However, there are numerous plot holes in this series. There are so many things that bothered me that weren't explained at all, which is a shame because they all seemed so interesting and deep, but the creators didn't seem to care to explore them.
Throughout the series, there is ONE character who completely dominated the show. Tang Yi is the name. I rarely connect with the characters, but I felt his emotions, trauma, actions, and everything else about him. He was simply a fantastic character. At first glance, he appears to be a generic character who had to grow up tough due to a tragic backstory. However, the way this series handled his story was extremely refreshing. When Tang Yi appeared on the screen, it was clear that the story was about HIM.
Meng had a lot of potential as a character, but we only get a small glimpse of his backstory, which is unfortunate because he is the main character and all we see is him being used as a plot device all the time. He is a nice character, but I couldn't connect with him because there isn't much behind him.
Overall, this is a show that you should watch. The story is a little lacking, but Tang Yi's character makes up for it. The acting, production, and music are all excellent as well.
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Brilliant, Moving, and Full of Pain
This is a phenomenally good BL series that touches the human connection in a way I was not expecting. The series starts out very much as a ‘cops and robbers’ scenario but turns way more intense and personal . This love story is secondary to the development of the main characters forming a bond based on honesty, trust, and basically doing the right thing. It is essentially based on higher ideals and goals not just for life but for their love. It is truly a beautiful story. This is a great story, solidly written and beautifully acted. All the supporting roles are so good and add both to the flow of this series and to its content of making it more of a human story that a love story. It is filled with emotions, painful past memories, and a plethora of unsavory aspects of what makes us human. The beauty of it was that it did not define them, merely explained them. You can read my full review of this very interesting HIStory series at ppbongi.medium.com.Was this review helpful to you?
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Mafia Boss vs The Police? Heck Yeah!
I remember I watched this around December 2019 on my sister's recommendations. This is the best HIStory, imo. The story is very good and since I'm a simp for enemies-to-lovers troupe, this is perfect. The chemistry between the first couple and the 2nd couple are sooooo goood. The plot is great and the NC's timing were very good. I loved how they put comedy in this series too. They could make it serious but funny and sweet at the same time. but the ending kinda ruined it for me...LIKE WHY IT HAS TO END WITH TANG YI'S IMPRISONMENT?! FREE TANG YI!I would recommend this to someone who like detective/police series and love NC's between the couples.
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Amazing love story, packed with action, cuteness, and perfect chemistry
I am not an ease one to please. If fact, I rarely get excited by BL movies and dramas (although I keep watching them for some reason....), but this one was a completely different league.The story is mature (not your average boyish, coming-out plot). Everything revolves around a cat-and-mouse game between police and mafia. The main leads are simply perfect: cute, handsome (OK, I know they all are, but I had to mention it), with realistic characters, feelings and actions. Their characters evolve over time in a convincing way (one can understand why they change and what their thoughts are - this does not mean necessarily that one has to agree, but it's believable). The balance between romance and action is good, and the portion of intimacy just right. Everything is sprinkled with a dose of humor (but not too much to spoil the mixture), mainly arising from the side characters. The main characters gradually fall for each other (oh well it is a BL drama after all), but they do not question their feelings, rather they question their life choices and how they led them to today's situation. And this is what I expect from adults living in a modern society. There are the occasional ticklish scenes (such as provoking jealousy or fear), but not too much. Relationships are critically looked at, but not overdramatized. And people actually work, they do not just sit around discussing their heart's adventures, although the latter ones naturally emerge from the plot.
I consider this series a rare gem, which I personally rewatched twice (I can barely remember doing that for any other BL series). It is hard to tell if I am being objective, or it just hit the right nerve, but in my defence I am neither a cop nor a mafia member, so I wish to believe it is the first... :-)
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