Stay by My Side

免疫屏蔽 ‧ Drama ‧ 2023
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idontwanttothanks
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Sep 6, 2023
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Overall 7.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 6.0
Oh Taiwan. I just love you. I think we had like eighteen "crash into you" moments in the first three episodes alone. The premise was fun - it reminded me a lot of Master's Sun, but the execution of course is totally different. The leads were cute. The chemistry was chemistrying. I loved the sister and that basketball boys. It was mostly fluff, which I am not complaining about because I love me some fluff. That said, I don't think it did anything particularly revolutionary and it never really did manage to grab me.
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raikantopeni_in
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Dec 22, 2023
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 4.0

we need a second season

the kisses felt real and not forced at all. the amount of second hand embracement i felt in the end of episode 7 can't be compared with anything eles i felt like let me go in the screen and kill that guy. this series really stayed true to its title stay by my side as it played an important part in the story line that they have to stay by eachothers side. the pinch of ghost story is just cherry on top. and His sister is also soo cool. but the story felt half so without a second season i might lower it's rating
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_Sydney
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Jul 16, 2024
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
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I literally need a season 2 right now!!

Stay by my Side is a masterpiece in my opinion. It literally hooks you in once the show starts. Gu Bu Xia is my favorite person because 1. He’s so cute 2. He’s so funny and 3. He can handle talking to ghost while I would never be able to deal with them. Jiang Chi and Bu Xia’s relationship is the cutest thing, like I want what they have so badly because Jiang Chi said multiple times throughout the show that he will never leave Bu Xia’s side and won’t let him deal with the ghosts alone, and Bu Xia is literally falling so hard for Jiang Chi. That one scene where Bu Xia was sitting on the bridge because he couldn’t take it anymore and all that his friends said when he was up their was that “it wouldn’t be good if this was on the news”. That ending was insane because does Jiang Chi now have to deal with the ghost now or did he just take it from Bu Xia because now I would like to see a season two because for two reasons they have so much chemistry and I need to know who has the ghost with them or is it them both. I haven’t seen the special yet, but I’m pretty sure it will be amazing because they even made the anti reset special amazing. I really recommend this series because it’s so enjoyable to watch. I would definitely also think you would never get bored watching this because it’s that good.

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Ongoing 2/10
Caitlyn Wong
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Dec 13, 2024
2 of 10 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 5.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 3.5

Unique storyline, annoying character alert

Omg, I’m only 2 episodes in and I find the character Bu Xiao totally grating on my nerves. He is exceptionally annoying, childish & selfish. The way he treats his new roommate is despicable. It’s quite unbelievable a seemingly level-headed person like Jiang Chi can end up loving someone like that. I’m probably going to continue the story just to watch him squirm as ghosts visit him. I view him as more of an antagonist in the story.
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Ongoing 9/10
oddsare
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Aug 26, 2023
9 of 10 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 7.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
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Stay By My Side" Review: Taiwan's BL Drama Shines Once Again

🚨 **Spoiler Alert** 🚨

When it comes to the pulsating world of Asian BL drama, Taiwan has always held a distinguished spot. From the inception of the famed *HiStory* series, Taiwan has showcased its unique flair. And now, with **"Stay By My Side,"** produced by the illustrious Sanlih E-Television, traditional Taiwanese TV has boldly stepped into the BL arena — and what an entry it is!

Meet Gu Buxia, a student whose academic prowess may be questionable but whose charm is undeniable. Raised amidst Taoist temples, this character has a quirky fear: ghosts. Yet, it's his childlike innocence, devoid of any guile, that captivates the enigmatic transfer student, Jiang Chi. As Jiang eloquently puts it, "I'm smitten with the very essence of you."

The show beautifully weaves quintessential Taiwanese elements — Taoist temples, the traditional birthday dish of pig's trotter noodles, and colloquialisms that might get lost in translation. Yet, fret not international viewers! The endearing dynamics between our leads will keep you grinning from ear to ear, language barriers be damned.

And here's the twist: who knew that the ultimate way to drown out pesky ghostly whispers was by diving deep into a same-sex romance, complete with passionate embraces? While the series might shy away from any risqué sequences, there's no shortage of heart-throbbing kisses between our leads.

In conclusion, **"Stay By My Side"** is more than just a BL drama. It's a vibrant tapestry of Taiwanese charm and culture. It promises not just romance, but depth, humor, and a cultural immersion. Tune in, and let yourself be whisked away by its youthful zest and allure!

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Blue
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Nov 26, 2025
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 5.5
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 4.0
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Enredo Contado Em Um Disco Arranhado

A premissa é um clichê de fanfic que eu adoro, mas a execução foi penosa. Eu me senti preso num loop narrativo: fantasma aparece, Bu Xia grita, Jiang Chi abraça, e tudo se repete. Faltou ambição para explorar a mitologia ou a profundidade emocional dos personagens para além da necessidade sobrenatural. A trama dos fantasmas acabou servindo apenas como uma desculpa conveniente para o contato físico; assim que a "novidade" passou, senti que a história não tinha muito mais a oferecer. Ainda assim, a dinâmica entre o estoico e o caótico ajudou a criar aquela tensão doméstica ideal, sendo um dos poucos pontos que salvam o roteiro.

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Katrina
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Jan 9, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 6.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 4.5

Encantador, divertido, mas com alguns tropeços, assim foi o dorama

Foi uma experiência cativante, mas com altos e baixos para mim. No início, senti um pouco de vergonha alheia, mas logo me vi imerso numa trama fofinha que trouxe conforto e distração. A história, embora não tenha trazido grandes inovações, conseguiu me prender pela sua abordagem interessante. A abordagem do sobrenatural deixou um pouco a desejar, mas sei que isso não era o foco, então não foi um grande problema.

Apesar de os efeitos visuais não serem os mais impressionantes, a ambientação e a fotografia foram pontos altos. Os locais de filmagem eram bonitos, contribuindo para a experiência visual. A trilha sonora também foi cativante, combinando muito bem com a narrativa. O que mais me cativou, no entanto, foi a diversão que tive assistindo. A série se mostrou uma ótima companhia durante o tempo em que estive envolvido, e o fato de ser um dorama curto foi uma vantagem considerável.

Jiang Chi e Bu Xia formam um casal adorável, apesar de suas diferenças. A evolução da relação deles, partindo de uma rivalidade inicial para algo mais profundo, foi encantadora. As atuações dos dois foram adequadas, sem ser excepcionais, mas também sem serem ruins, transmitindo uma química palpável na tela.

Contudo, o final não foi perfeito, mas ainda assim, deixou espaço para mais. Sinto que uma temporada 2 ou um episódio especial seriam bem-vindos para proporcionar um desfecho mais completo à história. No geral, "Fique ao Meu Lado" cumpre o que promete: é uma história fofa e reconfortante, ideal para momentos de descontração, sem abordar assuntos difíceis, proporcionando um puro conforto.

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Triz
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Apr 23, 2024
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Overall 1.0
Story 2.5
Acting/Cast 2.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

TIRE ISSO DE PERTO DE MIM

Gente, eu já vi muita coisa ruim na minha vida mas isso aqui é terrível em muitos níveis.
Fui mais generosa na hora de julgar a história porque ela é original e interessante mas é apenas a ideia de algo que foi terrivelmente executado.
A atuações são ruins, quase nada acontece durante a história e a fotografia e locação são estranhas.
Os atores não tem química e tudo parece muito forçado e superficial.
Além de tudo isso ainda é esquecível e não tem nada de especial, ou seja, eu não recomendo para ninguém.

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ppkrist
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Sep 2, 2023
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

VBL pertama yang sangat berkesan

Rangkaian series bL taiwan baru yaitu VBL Series sudah dimulai, diawali dengan series yang satu ini. Stay by My Side menceritakan seseorang yang bisa mendengar suara hantu, dia begitu frustasi sampai akhirnya menemukan seseorang yang dapat membantunya menangkal semua itu ; kebetulan, dia adalah teman sekamarnya yang begitu sempurna. Bagaimana kisah mereka? saksiksan series ini. Dari segi alur dan dialog, sangat mudah difahami ya ; series ini adalah series ringan yang moodbooster banget, sangat rekomendasi untuk mengisi waktu luang anda. Scene di series ini begitu sederhana namun sangat berkesan menurutku, beberapa ekspresi dan romansa para tokoh sangat terasa dan kuat, serta hangat. Dari segi warna, mungkin mirip seperti series bL "dark blue and moonlight" ya, punya pallete yang sama dengan beberapa scene terlihat overexposed. Series ini benar-benar tidak punya cerita yang toxic dan sangat menghibur! sangat rekomendasi.

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winter_
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Sep 2, 2023
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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Ho decisamente amato questa serie.
Mi è piaciuto molto come all’inizio si odiassero e Jiang Chi fosse veramente fastidioso ma quando Bu Xia gli ha detto che per lui era una persona speciale ha cambiato totalmente atteggiamento diventando una persona così fottutamente carina. Ho amatissimo poi come in tutta la serie l’unica persona con cui è sempre stato carino sia stato solo Bu Xia, nessun altro, adoro questo tipo di cose perché rende molto evidente come appunto la persona che ami sia speciale per te.
Non mento se dico che all’inizio mi è dispiaciuto vedere Jiang Chi innamorato mentre Bu Xia che cercava di avvicinarsi solo per non sentire i fantasmi. Infatti il litigio ci è voluto e sono stata felice di vedere come si siano capiti e in generale come Bu Xia si sentisse in colpa e non volesse veramente succedesse quello che è successo. Si è pentito.
Da lì il loro amore l’ho trovato così fottutamente carino e mamma mia quanto amo il loro amore, si amano così tanto e si vede proprio che hanno occhi solo per l’altro. È un amore molto forte soprattutto quello di Jiang Chi che ha voluto si facesse quel rito solo per non far sentire le voci a Bu Xia, disposto anche a sentirle lui al posto di Bu Xia. Lì ci sono rimasta un pò perchè speravo veramente tanto lui non le sentisse ma alla fine è successo, Bu Xia non le sente ma Jiang Chi si. Non credo effettivamente Bu Xia lo saprà mai e sento che in un certo senso debba saperlo, per questo spero molto in una seconda stagione. Una seconda stagione dove magari si trova una soluzione o dove almeno Bu Xia sappia la verità, poi ovvio la seconda stagione la voglio appositamente per vederli di nuovo così dannatamente belli e carini assieme. Non pensavo mi sarebbero piaciuti così tanto, consiglio molto questa serie.

+Per me la seconda stagione dovrebbe essere tipo: inizia con loro tutti carini che vivono le loro avventure quotidiane ma Bu Xia inizia a diventare sospetto nei confronti di Jiang Chi a causa di varie sue reazioni simili a quelle che lui aveva quando sentiva i fantasmi.
Bu Xia incomincia a rendersi conto anche che non sente più i fantasmi e chiama la sorella per spiegazioni che molto probabilmente verranno buttate a caso, come se fosse fortuna.
Quindi Bu Xia rimane giusto con qualche sospetto ma non sa che Jiang Chi sente i fantasmi fin quando non succede un grave incidente a Jiang Chi a causa dei fantasmi e quindi lì la sorella è costretta a dire a Bu Xia la verità, quindi che Jiang Chi ha fatto fare il rito così che li sentisse al posto di Bu Xia.
Bu Xia ovviamente si sentirà molto in colpa nei confronti di Jiang Chi ma le cose si sistemeranno parlando.
Poi magari preferirei se si trovasse anche una soluzione che farebbe sì che entrambi non sentano le voci.
Bho mi piacerebbe vedere questo tipo di dramma, anche se sicuro farà un pò soffrire.

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cocochic
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Mar 23, 2025
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Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

ฉันชอบเรื่องนี้มากได้โปรดมีซีซั่น2

เป็นเรื่องที่น่ารักมาก ฉันชอบกู้ปู้เซี่ยกับเจียงฉีสุดๆ พวกเขาเป็นคู่ที่น่ารัก เนื้อเรื่องดี เพลงประกอบดี นักแสดงเคมีเข้ากัน โดยรวมแล้วฉันชอบมาก ดูซ้ำ2รอบติดต่อกันแบบสบาย คิคิ อยากให้คนค้นพบเรื่องนี้เยอะๆ ฉันแนะนำเลย

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Dropped 2/10
lemony
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Oct 3, 2023
2 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 1.0
Story 2.0
Acting/Cast 1.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
Abgebrochen nach Folge 2.

Ich finde das Acting leider total awkward und Buxia ist super nervig. Die Story an sich klang interessant, aber Folge 1 und der Anfang von Folge 2 waren ein reines Cringe-Festival. Nach der Szene mit den Chips konnte ich einfach nicht weiter gucken. Das war sooo unangenehm, urgh.

In Folge 1 ist nicht sonderlich viel passiert, was mich auf die Story neugierig macht, deswegen droppe ich den Titel. Es ist nicht Mal lustig-unangenehm, wie bspw in dem kdrama "why r u?" sondern einfach nur...ich-möchte-das-nicht-mehr-mitansehen.
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