Phenomenal
Short review:This series was amazing. The acting absolutely blew me away. You can feel all the emotions being portrayed. Every scene felt like it had a purpose in the show. The characters felt raw and real. I loved pretty much every moment of this show. I would be happy to rewatch it and I highly recommend.
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If you like this show, you are weird
Yeah it might not be biological incest but this is still incest. And it’s even worse cause the story starts out with him in middle school. He grew up with this guy basically as a father and brother figure and romanticizing this is just gross. Like I can’t see how you can watch him and the younger actor (who has to be less than 13) and start shipping them, even if he later becomes a different actor.I think Taiwan really has to do better with some of the bls they put out. I feel like them more than any country are okay with putting out toxic/weird couples and stories in bls. Incest is not okay and this story is gross.
I came into it skeptical and then they showed they weren’t actually brothers and I allowed myself to relax cause it seems like there was some distance in the relationship, there isn’t. They call themselves family, AND HES A MIDDLE SCHOOLER! That was it for me, cause he’s growing up with this guy, like this guy practically adopted him since he was an elementary school kid. Like that’s weird. That’s like a grown man knowing a girl since she was 9 and dating her once she turns 18, that is absolutely disgusting.
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In a year of major BL flops, Unknown is the saviour. Not only that, it's now in my top 5 BLs.
I was hesitant to check this series out because Taiwanese BLs have mostly been so-so imo since the earlier History series. However Unknown begged to differ! The acting is so incredibly well-done by every single cast, and the storyline is easy to understand without difficult plot holes. Lots of the emotions and feelings were appropriately expressed and I cried a lot (which I don't usually do). I found that there were no filler scenes and so it was worth every minute of my watch. Incredible OSTs too!Was this review helpful to you?
Wow just wow!
I think this is one of the best told stories I've seen in while! The storytelling was next level and I just can't describe how beautiful it was. It was heartwarming and heartbreaking. I'll admit I did question both romances at some points, but the performance of all the actors deserves 10 stars all on it's own. Every person from the children to the adults performed with such depth and understanding of their characters was truly amazing! I'm not even sure what to write, I've only just finished and I have been sobbing and laughing. I would recommend this series so highly for the amazing execution of this story.Was this review helpful to you?
Masterpiece
I have never written a review for any series before, but let this be my first. Unknown is a special gem and I promise there is nothing else like it out there. I loved every single second of this series and never wanted it to end. From the characters to the story and music, everything was perfect and it made me really care for this series. Unknown is one that I will not forget, and one that will be upon my favorites.Just outstanding!!!!
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The Best series of 2024
I love everything about this series. The wait has been killing me, i wish all the episodes will just be released this week.Taiwan bl series has been great, i must say that i have watched if not all of their series and believe me, it was worth watching.
Great acting and fantastic script.... Good job
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What a great start to this series
What a great start to this series❣️ This screams quality production, from the acting to the music, to the cinematography, to the storyline, etc. The writer and director spent no time telling us what this story is about. Btw both of them were involved in the We Best Love series, My Tooth Your Love series, and/or Stay By My Side series, so we know this is likely going to stay good. For me, these “bro” to lovers storylines are difficult to find the balance between endearing and crossing the line you maybe shouldn’t cross. I understand why Wei Quian would be hesitant to go from provider/ caretaker/ caregiver to lover and I also understand why it would be so easy for Zhi Yuan to fall in love completely given the circumstances and how they met. Learning their backstory puts everything into context. It broke my heart to see a young Zhi Yuan look like an abandoned stray cat or dog following its hopefully new owner home😭 Qian was truly Yuan’s ray of light among all the darkness around him💗 The gang part of the story – no surprises there, always taking advantage of the disadvantaged😔 Wei Quian is an exceptional person to have taken in someone when he himself needed help. He sacrificed for the one he loved and cared for not wanting Yuan to take the wrong paths in life, literally fighting – commendable among so much adversity. I’m already invested in these characters. This is how you start to tell a compelling story💖Was this review helpful to you?
I have finished watching till ep 6 and I've rewatched 2 times and still can't get over with it.
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Fabulous bl drama ever
Guys please do watch this drama it’s highly recommended I always like Korean and Chinese straight dramas and wonder if they make bl dramas like this without any cringe scenes or college love stories but Taiwan drama is a master piece awesome stories they make which feels like kdrama and Chinese drama this drama is a epic good story good actors and no cringe scenes where other male lead is in concert such things both actors have great personalities and sister love story is also so good all 4 actors played it well I enjoyed it and I think Taiwan dramas make good bl dramas I have started to watch other dramas also and this drama is too good you can find friendship , family, hardship of children and growing together to be a good family and his friend also we’re together with them too so soon it got ended I love this drama please make more such dramas moreWas this review helpful to you?
Weak script inflated x 10 by superb acting
Well, first of all, they are not blood related brothers, so it does not get as weird as the premise suggests.Secondly, I thought the acting was one of the best I have seen in a while. That being said the script and storyline is disappointing.
The actor who did Wei Qian did an amazing job in the first leg of episodes. His reactions made everything realistic and more punchy. And for Yuan, again the actor did well, but his character was thin as paper. Plot meh. The understanding as to why his feeling emerge were, well, obvious but then not really justified, iykwim -- then every adopted child would turn out with the same decisions.
Well, as we get to the breakthrough, they funnily enough lose rationale (why Wei Qian changed his mind?) but the chemistry between the actors was good if not amazing. More realistic hookup I yet have to see.
I would say the story is disappointing and rather weak, acting and chemistry is great, truly. Give it a chance.
Thanks for reading.
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masterpiece of cinema
made an account literally just to boost the rating of this drama and tell everyone to watch it. the script, the story are so real and human, and the masterful acting of the ENTIRE cast, but of course the two leads, makes this one of my favourite series of all time across any media. its so believable and touching, thought provoking and beautiful, painful and healing all at once.the whole time i was a little on edge because of the nature of 'brothers falling for each other', its so easy to make it weird and inappropriate, but the way the story and the character progression ebbs and flows had me so satisfied at the end. it all makes sense.
thank you to everyone involved in this!!! i wish i could watch it for the first time again and again.
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Unknown, a love so beautiful.
Unknown, is a beutiful story about a forbidden love. While watching this series I felt the love and hardships that they went through. The perfect production and acting made me fall in love with this series. As someone who has suffered in the past due to family issues I could relate a lot to some of the emotions shown. I've never proparly believed in love but because of these characters I think that love can exist and its very precious. I have officialy become a fan of xuan and chris, which isnt normal for me as I have never been a fan of anyone. Their acting is outstanding, they really show the emotions well, making my eyes sore from crying. Thank you chris and xuan for portraying this story in such a nice way.Was this review helpful to you?
