ABO Desire

A huge step for Omegaverse and Ch BL but with room for improvements

As a smut-o-meter-judge, I judge this to still reach a good decent level of quality intimacy scenes.
I know you all thirsty out there want that tea :P
That said, don't expect Hollywood or other high quality series/movies level of delivery.
It is still withing that kinda B-level of fake kisses and comical bed shake humping experience.
But I still feel they made it flow, it wasn't horrible to watch and enough believable.

The story wasn't all about just relationship and romance but they did squeeze in some typical corp wars.
Sure, it was all in a ridiculous fake level, that at times it felt more as a decor than part of the story, but when we enjoy things, we tend to become temporarily blind right? That's how I felt with this drama.
All B and C-level budget and fake stuff could be ignored because the story had a flow.

Now to spoilers part:
This is why I went from a 9 and almost dropped to a 6 in grade for this; the ending was so so horrible, I wish I never saw it.
They did not just cut corner, they jumped off a cliff without the hanger. They skipped such a huge portion of the story and rushed an incomplete and mumbo-jumbo ending.
It did not only left us hanging in what happened but it twisted a good story into something cheap, especially the second part of the last episode.

I personally felt betrayed af and robbed of the SL CP. Their story has been like a teaser the entirety of the series and just as many of us was hoping for some screentime, some closure in the last episode, it became instead worse. We never got to see past the revelation meeting and the timeskip just made it worse.

As for production, acting and scenery, I'd still give it an A+
I loved the Enigma take and how they chose to portrait it.
Chinese censorship did not only took vacation, I guess it went afk for unforseen time.
Eliot aced his role and easily became an actor (and character) I loved to hate, the biatch that kept me craving for more.
The scenery of the houses and building, cars and clothes...daim, wth budget did they have? It was kind of insane for a BL.
I've seen Thai BL splurge, but this felt bit more.
The music fitted and wasnt too much or too little. Kudos for that.

To summarize:
It is a drama worth to watch but beware the last episode.
It is a love drama but I'd say it is more a romcom.
Not too hard too watch, smut is just on PG level really and it is more the semi kinky suggestive scenes and the makeout that makes it a little NSFW. If you ignore a lot of nonsense, you will enjoy it a lot.
For a Chinese BL this brought me so much joy (or rather, HOPE) that I now keep longing for more Chinese BL and that Immortality might be released..

This is how I feel about it, others might might not agree.

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A new experience for me it was and the best part is I LOVE EVERY BIT OF IT!!!

Story - So the story actually seems to be well plot and every bit of it is actually well understanble. Every character has it own story to tell in the series. The love between Hua yong and shen was actually from childhood makes the story more cute and wholesome. The first initial episodes and the last four eps will hooked you to the screen and will definitely a enjoyment for the audiences. The story between Wen lang and Gao tu should have been in more detailed and shown have been shown more. The last scene that they had should have been shown more after WenLang hugged Gao tu but they didn't showed us after what happened.


Acting- Hua yong actually did phenomenal job with his calm , charismatic and bold personality that how the character is. I loved every act of his. Wen lang and shen was okay whereas Gao tu too did an awesome job in terms of acting.


Music - Some music actually suited the scenes in the series and you could literally find yourself vibe to it.


Overall - These series was based on OMEGAVERSE, something which was completely new to me and i have never heard of it too. But after knowing and researching about it , it actually interests me and now i think i need more of OMEGAVERSE stories. I loved this drama and i would definitely recommend everyone to atleast watch it once coz it won't make you bored.

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A Missed Opportunity: When Poor Pacing and Dark Clichés Overshadow Potential

I’ll be honest—I watched this series to broaden my horizons and form my own opinion.

After seeing some promos, especially featuring the actors who seemed likable, I got curious—especially about a series that touches on a sensitive topic and is ripe for debate (what better way to unwind than to debate?): the OMEGAVERSE.

Far be it from me to enjoy the Omegaverse for obvious reasons: rape culture, fetishism, the glorification of Alphas who think they can walk all over everyone and claim Omegas for themselves, and so on.

Of course, it all depends on the author and how the characters are written, but this is the pattern we see regularly...
So there are sometimes exceptions (like the Pitbabe series, which manages to shake up the clichés a bit or avoid featuring the detestable, immoral characters we often see in these types of stories), I even suspect that sometimes the Omegaverse is added to a story solely as a “fantasy” element to provide the opportunity for same-sex couples to have children (just a guess, since I don’t have much experience with this genre).

Some alternatives sometimes incorporate the “Enigma” type, which introduces a different turning point, particularly in the “hierarchy.”
Based on the synopsis provided by ABO Desire, I wondered if this series would be one of the exceptions (I must admit I was amused by the idea that, for once, an Alpha wouldn’t be the “predator”).

The final verdict is rather mixed.

In and of itself, the series had potential, but we’re left with a very bitter taste because of a CA-TA-STRO-PHIC final episode (rushed, incoherent, and clearly sloppy) that literally ruins everything. Ending on such a note is never good for the overall impression. The result: viewers are left frustrated. That’s how I feel.

Honestly, overall, this series isn’t bad at all: there are plenty of positives, but unfortunately, there are also many negatives that weigh heavily in the balance. The most surprising thing: it’s not even just because of the “omegaverse” aspect. In fact, if you take out a few scenes (some unnecessary because they drag things out, others just shocking and unfounded...), the series is really interesting and the four characters are even endearing (IN THEIR OWN WAY): neither all black nor all white.

- The actors did a great job and deserve applause for their performances (especially Huang Xing as Hua Yong).


- The OSTs were really nice, and I really liked how the lyrics perfectly matched the characters on screen at that moment.


- The cinematography was nice: like most Chinese dramas, it’s very polished and aesthetically pleasing, whether in terms of the visuals, sets, costumes, or makeup, etc.


- The plot started off pretty well, offering two interesting initial storylines based on two “double crosses”: an Enigma pretending to be an Omega to please his obsessive crush, and an Omega pretending to be a Beta to save his own skin (and not “bother” his childhood friend/crush/boss).

But while the first “double game” was well-developed in and of itself (thankfully, since it’s kind of the main point), this is unfortunately not the case for the second one, which the script completely butchered at the end (even though the potential of the second couple was clearly equal to or even greater than the first).
You want to keep watching to find out how all these secrets and misunderstandings will be resolved. The problem: the plot is too tightly wound, and the resolution is poorly executed (or non-existent).

- Fortunately, then, we could count on the first couple:

Sheng Shao You’s character is my biggest surprise: a gentle, kind Alpha who’s certainly very proud and has a bit of a “Casanova” side, but is generally a “Green Flag.” He’s a far cry from the typical rapist archetype often associated with dominant Alphas. Very cute.

Hua Yong is, of course, the most interesting and complex character in the series: he captures the viewer’s full attention with his mysterious air, his double-dealing, his “acting,” his schemes, his power...
Of course, his obsession—which is certainly open to criticism—was sometimes taken to extremes. His behavior is clearly not normal (not to be replicated at home), but one can be somewhat moved by his unprecedented devotion.

I admit I was afraid that the “making the Alpha his Omega” aspect would condemn the series to remain forever in that relational imbalance typical of the omegaverse—based on enslavement, domination, and submission—(whereas for me, the whole point of this series was to “turn the omegaverse on its head”). Fortunately, in the end, we don’t end up with that imbalance. One of the series’ rare successes in terms of storytelling!

“Obsessive” characters are always intriguing in their own way, but also detestable. Here, the series managed to make us warm up to the character by the end (despite certain aspects...) because he manages to transcend the dynamic of submission.
Spoiler:
The scene where Hua Yong literally “rapes” Sheng Shao You for no reason in episode 9 at Hotel X was clearly unnecessary. We could have clearly done without it; it adds nothing to the story, except to darken and tarnish the character of Hua Yong, who had so much potential... sure, he makes amends, apologizes, etc., but why perpetuate the clichés of the omegaverse?

His unwavering devotion and unconditional love shouldn’t be overlooked: we’re talking about seduction taken to the extreme here. Okay, it’s clearly not the best example of romance, but in the end it was still a bit touching, especially when Hua Yong explains all his motives to Sheng Shao You and the latter calls him a crazy fanboy—it’s funny, and it really captures his personality.

I’ll admit that Shen Wen Lang and Sheng Shao You’s remarks about Hua Yong are pretty funny and retain a certain realism: it’s as if the series itself ironically condemns this kind of behavior!

- Unfortunately, we can’t ignore what I consider the series’ biggest flaw (which leads to all the others): its pacing.
I don't understand what the writers were thinking: the story got off to a quick start but took forever to develop, especially the second plotline. There are significant lulls and repetitions around the middle and in the second half, and a final episode where everything is crammed in—revelations, attempts at reconciliation, reunions—just to wrap up the series. Such a shame. It’s clear that the series was more focused on the first couple/plot, which was very poorly combined with the second (even though there was a clear desire to give scenes to this second couple).

At the same time, there are a lot of unnecessary missteps, quite a few inconsistencies or contradictions in the dialogue or certain scenes, and problematic situations.
Gao Tu is very endearing, but of course, like all omegas, he is unfortunately the victim of the entire series. Financially exploited by his father (and consequently his friend), he constantly endures Shen Wen Lang’s (the man he technically loves) clumsy reprimands and gratuitous indirect insults toward Omegas, not to mention the health issues he suffers precisely to hide his nature as an Omega. It’s a real shame he’s the type to bottle everything up and retreat into stubborn silence: the scenes where Shen Wen Lang FINALLY tried to do something to “help” him were all pointless because he rejected them. How many times did I wish he’d finally spit out the words that were choking him...

Shen Wen Lang is the most frustrating character, and it’s not at all because of his Alpha nature (a solitary Alpha who doesn’t care about Omegas or anything romantic/sexual: no rapists in sight, great!).
At first he’s funny: clumsy with his words, though capricious, he has no malicious intent and is a good subordinate/friend/boss.
But the fact that he remains so out of touch, paranoid, and blind (toward Gao Tu) right up until the end ruins his potential.
By the end, his character is completely destroyed by his denial and stupidity, and the final episode ruins everything.
Why, when he’d maintained an image of a “good alpha” throughout the series, does he start to completely lose control and discredit himself?

Of course, the distressing lack of communication surely plays a role here (where would the drama be, you might ask). The problem is that when you stretch a rubber band too far, it snaps: we lose all interest in the second couple because after 15 episodes, there’s still no progress (literally nothing happens).
In my opinion, the second couple was ruined by all the things left unsaid—things that could have saved us... 15 episodes?
Spoiler:
because yes, the “secret” of the second couple isn’t revealed until that moment. It’s all a bit over the top.

It’s really a shame because I’m convinced this couple had enormous potential.

In short: well, a series with a lot of potential that could have redeemed the dreadful image of the omegaverse by giving it a better dimension, shoots itself in the foot several times with terrible pacing and the repetition of dark clichés.

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doesn’t it live up to the hype ?

I have watched 12 complete episodes and parts/videos/comments for like 13-16, well I pretty much watched more ep 16 because of curiosity to see how this will end.

I will talk about this as a BL in general, not in term of omegaverse.

Like it was an okay watch I guess… but I don’t consider it good. I don’t really get how there is so many 10/10

The pacing wasn’t good to me, it felt quite dragging. I mean with this it felt like nothing much happened in many eps, which bored me and I don’t know, it didn’t felt quite interesting to watch. And honestly, didn’t felt much the main couple falling in love🤷‍♀️also, felt like HY went a bit too far at time. you are gonna saw that this is his character or whatever, I have seen my share of some red flag, but I have an exemple in mind that was too much for me.

there was definitely some bad editing, could have been better with a different team

the acting wasn’t good from everyone. Chemistry was okay

still gonna give some points for the efforts of the team and the actors, also some did good in term of acting and there was still some enjoyable moments I guess. I think it takes some courage to act in a BL like this considering how it is in China and these poor guys suffered some hate, bullying, etc…

the ending was fine for the main couple.

second couple… they were barely seen and there was no conclusion, confession, etc... what was the point of their presence if it’s gonna be like this. Shen Wen Lang was so stupid, it was annoying to watch. Unfortunately the actor felt like the weakest compared to the other 3. At the beginning, I was feeling quite bad with Ga Tao’s situation. Anyway, this couple was a waste. Felt like they had a more plausible fondation with the fact they went to school together and have known (and actually saw each other all the time) for years. Don’t get either much those who said they were only watching for them, they gave pretty much nothing

Not related to the story, but some people need to chill regarding a FICTIONAL STORY AND CHARACTERS. The comments section was a mess here at time and elsewhere the actors getting attacked and hated…. like c’mon.

So, to conclude, no unfortunately, I don’t think it lives up to the hype. If you wanna watch something different and omegaverse story, then go for it

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Love Won, but Not the Way I Hoped

Just finished ABO Desire and honestly… mixed feelings 😭

The first couple (Hua Yong × Sheng Shao you) got their happy ending, and I’m satisfied with that. it was sweet and wrapped up nicely.

But the second couple (Shen Wenlang × Gaotu)… sigh 😩 I really wished the director gave them more. They technically did get a happy ending, but it didn’t feel satisfying enough. They followed the novel too closely, I hoped they’d change it up a bit and give Wenlang and Gotau more happy moments together.

Also, they barely got any screen time 😭 like hello?? they were my fave couple more than the main one! The ending felt kinda rushed too. After three years of separation, they just met, hugged, and boom - open ending. I was expecting at least one kiss 🥹 but fine, at least we got that hug.

Overall, it’s a good drama but the pacing near the end felt rushed. Still hoping we get more stories like this soon 🩶

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Quick review on each pairing

-If you like HuaSheng pairing (Enigma x Alpha) I TOTALLY RECOMMEND YOU THIS DRAMA, it's almost a perfection, their story is beautifulllll. And the pair will make you go🙈aahhhhhhh🙈💕
-If you like LangTu pairing (Alpha x Omega) just forget it, it's not for you at all, they're basically a "guest" appearance which is a great disappointment with very minimal screen time. Their story were mostly very angsty😢They were barely mentioned in the novel yes, but the drama CUTS A LOT from the novel which is worser. And their ending will leave you baffled.
//Story & overall I gave 7 because the story too rushing & the "guest" couple were horrible executed
//Acting no doubt all is almost perfect especially the omega actor, he stood out the most probably because he's the veteran actor in this drama. -1 cuz there's some cringy part like fight scene but it doesn't affect much! It's applaudable still!
//Music: 10/10 nuff said
//Rewatch: it's kinda poorly executed imo but I would rewatch of Enigma x Alpha✨

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Didn’t Expect to Like It — But I Did

This is only my second time watching a BL drama. The first one I ever saw was the Thai drama Love in the Air, which I actually enjoyed quite a bit. So when this one popped up on my Viki feed under new releases, I decided to give it a look.

At first, I wasn’t too interested. The whole alpha, omega, beta, and enigma thing honestly confused me—I didn’t really understand it and thought it might be too strange for my taste. But after checking kisskh and seeing all the positive reviews (and some comments saying the two secondary male characters deserved more screen time), I decided to give it a shot.

It took me two days to finish, and while the beginning was a bit unclear—especially regarding the second male lead’s character—I stuck with it. By episode 9, things really started heating up between the two main leads, and I was hooked.

Hua Yong’s love for Sheng Shao felt real and determined, almost like soulmates who just couldn’t give up on each other. Even though Hua Yong made mistakes and went about things the wrong way at times, his feelings were genuine. He always assumed Sheng Shao was running off with other omegas whenever he went into his rutting stage, but that wasn’t true. Hua Yong was actually Sheng Shao’s first, and his desire to mark him came not only from love but also from wanting to save him from the poison in his body.

Their relationship went through a lot of lies and misunderstandings, especially due to Hua Yong’s desperation to keep Sheng Shao close—but in the end, they found their way back to each other and became a happy family.

As for the other two male characters, their story was full of missed chances and unspoken feelings. I really wish the show had explored their relationship more because there was so much emotional depth left untapped. Their ending, to me, felt bittersweet—good for the main couple, but a little sad for the side pair.

All in all, I’m glad I watched it. The alpha-omega world still feels a little odd to me, but without it, the story wouldn’t have had the same spark or intensity.

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It's very hard to rate this drama

Overall, it's super hard to rate this drama because I have very mixed feelings about it.
I never read anything about omegaverse, so I came in as a newbie. I don't mind the omegaverse at all and was quite interested except for how it sometimes just looks like r*pe and it's uncomfortable to think about. So I believe it's more about portrayal than the omegaverse idea itself.

In my humble opinion, the manipulation part drags on for way too long, and some of the manipulations tactics by Hua Young are very close to, if not straight up, disrespectful towards real abuse victims. Especially since this, specifically, didn't feel 100% necessary to the plot. Because of this, I had a hard time liking Hua Young for a long time. However, from the moment he came clean, it was a mischievous and fun character to watch, and I could fully appreciate Hua Young's actor's skill. I wish I could have seen more of his real persona earlier in the drama.

Then there is the second couple. As much as I like the main couple in the end, I started the drama because I really wanted to see the second couple's development all the way through. I don't mind them having very little screen time, since the main couple is entertaining enough ; however, it was truly disappointing that they didn't get a real conclusion. I would have liked just one more scene of them just talking for once in the whole drama, and I wouldn't have felt that disappointed lol.
Tbh, as is, Gao Tu could have not existed and it wouldn't have changed much in my opinion. Like, don't get me wrong I love Gao Tu and this is why I feel that way ; Gao Tu and Shen Wen Lang's plotline was cut so short that it might as well have been completely absent from the drama.

The ending of the drama overall was cut way too short or in a weird way so that it felt like there would be a next episode.

Anyway, there are multiple parts I didn't like, in this drama, but other parts were still entertaining enough that I finished it quite easily. This is why I can't rate it neither really high nor low.
I think there are many things that could have been better, but I liked it enough that I still want to rate it a bit high to encourage the BL Drama world to try and portray more special and unusual stories like this.

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Came for Gao and Shen? This Drama Will Disappoint You

I’m honestly really disappointed with this drama.

I first found it through a YouTube clip of Gao and Shen, and their scene looked so interesting that I immediately searched for the drama and started watching it. Later I realized they were only the second couple, not the main leads. That was a bit disappointing, but I still decided to watch because I thought both couples would get good screen time.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case at all.

I couldn’t really get interested in the main couple and story line too, but I kept watching because of Gao and S. They were the only reason I continued the drama. But the biggest problem is that they barely gave them any screen time. Their story felt rushed and underdeveloped, which was really frustrating.

What made it even worse was the ending. I at least expected a happy ending for them after everything. Instead, the story completely ruined their characters and their relationship. It felt unfair and honestly pointless after making viewers care about them.

Because of that, this drama ended up being a huge disappointment for me. I watched it mainly for Gao and Shen, but they deserved so much better than what the writers gave them.

I especially wouldn’t recommend this drama to people who started it after watching YouTube clips of Gao and Shen, because those clips make it seem like they have a bigger and better story than they actually do.

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Bittersweet Ending!

I really enjoyed the drama overall, but I’m quite disappointed with the ending. I expected more since the story started off so great. As it approached the ending, it became somewhat disappointing.

The first couple's story was compelling, and they ended on a decent note. However, the second couple received less screen time and had an unsatisfactory ending.

What bothers me the most is the rushed ending. It felt like they were running out of time and hurried through all the important scenes, especially the reunion between Gao Tu and Wen Lang.

The story had wonderful potential, and if they had paid attention to certain details, it could have been an outstanding omegaverse series.

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Inflicting Misfortune

If you like dark romance maybe you'll like this but I don't.
It's really a sadistic and stalker ways that just being pass on by many just because they're handsome. Like the events leading to other leads distressed and misfortune? it all comes with their partner.
I also read and finish the novel just because I was hoping for better but no. It's like inflicting the wound putting salt and licking it. It's typical c novels of damsels and unfortunate but in this one it is forced to be that. Not by circumstances but by their own partners.
Many events have plot holes. And fans keeps romanticizing it, ignoring the blazing red flags waving everywhere. So yeah not for me. This should be tag as dark romance because it is.

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