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"Why him?"
I started this series after watching a lot of videos on TikTok. So, I'm suffering with you guys waiting after episode 8 while I'm watching ep. 5.Thoughts after episode 5:
1. the conversation between LiLi and San Pang was hilarious, which brings me to
2. These siblings - Lili and Yuan - are very clever. The two "adults" have no idea what awaits them. The hunting season has begun.
3. Qian, darling, if you don't want our baby Yuan, then give him to me. I need a man to take care of me like that. I love it.
Now, I'm struggling to watch episode 6, because I know that's where everything explodes. But, at least I can take solace in the fact that tomorrow is the "Unknown Day".
"Why him? Because he has the same birthday as you." - ep. 4
"If my running away had ended up with that letter, would I regret it?" - ep. 9
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Absolutely underrated
This series is everything. It deserves more attention. Can't wait for the romance to bloom. I don't like some of the grooming aspects but the show is very clear on his the relationship formed so it's not a problem. Acting is 10/10. A little confused about the age gap between the main leads. The music is so comforting tooWas this review helpful to you?
Heartmelting
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE true love stories.I hate stories where couples break up because of lack of communication, mere misunderstandings and so on...
And then there are stories like this...
Where love is poured in to their souls, where there would die for each other, unconditionally, and for ever...
Whitout overacting nor drama they show in every word they say, every action they take, how they choose to interact, that this is true love, be it between brothers, between family, bromance or between lovers.
I'm telling you.. taiwanese BL are on another level completely.
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incest
This story seems to have started many other BLs this year with this horrible plot of the brothers, although I'm not a fan of addict heroin or the only one, but you can still watch it because they didn't grow up together, but this one, the oldest one, was a father figure and a brother, even though they're not blood relatives, I believe that in modern families this is the least important thing unless one needs a blood transfusion, it's for those with a strong stomach, I felt uncomfortable, it's not the kind of story that I like, I think brothers have other types of feelings.Was this review helpful to you?
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Not a convincing storyline
It's in the eyes ..a lovers look is different form a brother..Strangely everything else is beautifully done ..I truly like this type of narration -since the days of "we best love S01" ,, the acting was good (the cute Taiwanese style of acting if I may say so),the music too, but I couldn't buy the feeling (sorry).
He is the big brother even in the throes of passion he was "brotherly" .. I don't know if its their way to commit to "slice of life" type of story but the confusion was there and I didn't like it ..
Also the separation period was to emphasize the younger brother genuine feeling but still I felt as if he was just stuck refusing to live his life, and confusing the thin line between gratitude and love.
Moreover, the story is incomplete as both of them carrying a huge emotional baggage , they didn't talk enough with each other about it.
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The first few episodes were great but such a confused drama
This drama started out well. Some things seemed implausible but can be forgiven cause it's a drama. It was such a promising concept. The cinematography was good and I thought the first 6 episodes were solid. I picked up the novel because when I started only 4 episodes were out. The characters are flawed but well written in the novel, their love and commitment for the family really shines through.But the last couple of episodes TANKED HARD. This drama had violent moments so it wasn't as if they made changes to make it more palatable to a larger audience. So I don't understand why they took well written characters and stripped them of any originality. The show's writing really failed the viewers. I absolutely detest episode 10. Just make it not exist please. I don't understand the point of it. There is no rhyme or reason to anything that the characters did in that episode. The writing was god awful. After episode 8, it was as if they had plot points set up but didn't know how to get from one to another. The ending was extremely anti climatic. When the credits started rolling my immediate reaction was- "ha? what just happened? it ended? Just like that?"
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I was enjoying it until.....then dropped it
WARNING: This is my biased personal review and a rather exceptional one. I am sad because I had to drop this one.As a BL enthusiast, who watches almost all BLs and specially never miss the Taiwanese ones just because they are soo good, dropping this one was just hurtful. I dropped this series not because it was bad , not because the direction was bad, not because the actors were not upto the par.......😔
It's just because the story made me extremely uncomfortable , to keep watching it anymore.
Romanticized relationship between siblings are just really uncomfortable for me to watch. Well, yes it's established that they were not blood related, but how does it matter if blood related or not siblings are siblings right.
Well yes, might have been easier if it was the case for stepbrothers or stepsisters who were of age but in case if it's someone with whom you grew up with(like Yuan and Qian), meant that your relationship was always fake... The question should not be is this okay, the question should be is it right?..The worst part is that what if the other person never reciprocated your feelings, a family is broken , affecting not only them but other members of the family as well.
So, I was wondering if it was right to gamble your family for your feelings and found it really selfish to do so. This is why I just couldn't continue keep watching it anymore.
Overall: It must be a good drama to watch , but you can only watch it if you have no issue with this storyline.
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is this a joke?
Nothing to complain abt acting, but the plot is so immature, like a high-schooler's diary. Everything seems to take place in the family's living-room... It must be very low budget! Conveniently the ML gets paired with the adopted sibling, and the real sibling falls for the only family friend and also business partner. Just a drama abt 4 people! Not to mention they are all rich & famous, after rising from rags due to being genius or something! The ML becomes an IT graduate and businessman as an orphan while raising two younger siblings. The adopted brother is also a top student. The "dumb" sister becomes a well-known actress over night etc. The setting for this is literally an average house, too big to be realistic as an orphans' house, and too small for 3 accomplished adults.Some side actions and characters are unnecessary, like the handsome doctor and the second fight with the gangsters.
This mini drama is saved by the excellent actors - special mention to the child actors!
Just watching out of boredom.
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"Don't be afraid of the cracks that's where the light comes in ”
"Don't be afraid of the cracks, that's where the light comes in." I like Taiwanese lgbt dramas because they treat the stories seriously and sensitively, with plenty of space for character development、 though in Unknown there is maybe a little too much space I think。 of course this may reflect the story itself as it is predicated on Wei Qian only being able to accept his feelings over a long period of time however、 against this we have the "four years later" trope which I am unsympathetic to as a device。 Some of the action in the middle such as the re-surfacing of the gang theme and its violence could have been left out without detracting from the story in my opinion.。for me the OST also became intrusive as in many dramas unfortunately and producers should realize songs do not replace a script and even silence has more effect in certain romantic situations. however these are minor criticisms of a well crafted and sensitive drama. I accept we need to know of this early stage in Qian's story to understand his eye problem later、 as also the flashbacks to his mother、a marked contrast （intended dramatically I assume)to the family he managed to create and foster..I particularly❤️🌈Was this review helpful to you?
“I Wish I Could Tie You Up”
First of all…. 🤯I absolutely loved it! The director was amazing toying with my heart! So many emotions I went through in several seconds T.T For that, xié xié ni.
Their chemistry between one another has been the best; all four of them! The character building, the story line, the feelings - all delivered within a perfect time frame & not a moment too soon.
Their NC - damn! Can’t stop thinking about it! Those soft kisses, being there for each other through everything; and not to mention the little lamb’s shyness Hahaha.
Perfect is what I say.
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Perfect
I thoroughly enjoyed this series! I loved the “slow burn” effect it had with the ML characters. I loved how the story unfolded. The only thing I would have wanted was more of Qian and Li Li’s story. I think their characters deserved that depth. All in all great watch and I’d watch it again!Was this review helpful to you?
This is one of the great BL series I have watched in 2024
I just recently discover how Taiwan produces great and wholesome BL series and it's so sad that its kinda underrated. So I stumble upon this series Unknown and boyyy THIS THE SERIES I'VE BEEN CRAVING FORRR. Even it's a pain to wait a whole week for just 1 episode to be release the wait is worth ittt. Tbh didn't expect to be emotional at the last two episode. This series is really great and boy the OST itss givinggg whjahahha I love how the each ost is perfectly played for a situation or scene that they are showing, that sometimes it become funny whahhahaha. Also the characters are just givinggg I'm too lazy to write how I admire each character and how every actor carries them effortlessly so just watch and you'll know. Anyway if you are looking for something to watch a BL series perhaps with a light, heart warming story with a great storyline, plot, and ost I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!!Was this review helpful to you?
