Messy Hearts, Second Chances
From the first few episodes, I was already fully invested. This season is emotionally messy, vulnerable, and very character-driven, which is exactly the kind of dating show that pulls me in. There’s a lot of complicated feelings, unresolved pasts, and people who clearly came here not just to date, but to actually face things they’ve been running from. It’s uncomfortable at times, but in a way that feels honest and human, and that’s what kept me glued to the screen.One thing that stood out to me is that this season feels less about “finding someone new” and more about second chances both with people from the past, but also second chances with yourself - to face old mistakes, unresolved feelings, and try again in a healthier way. It’s risky, it doesn’t always work, and it leaves a lot of people hurt, but watching that emotional process is what makes this season so gripping for me.
The amount of love triangles can be tiring, especially when some friendships feel more emotionally compatible than the romantic pairings that actually happen. Watching people get stuck on one person while ignoring other possible connections was frustrating at times, and some heartbreak felt avoidable, but I also get that this emotional stubbornness is also very realistic for dating.
I also want to talk about William, because I feel like he’s being misunderstood by a lot of viewers. Yes, cheating is wrong, full stop, I’m NOT excusing it. But the way he talks about his past shows real guilt and self-awareness, not arrogance or indifference. He’s clearly affected by years of toxic relationships, and that kind of pattern really messes with how people view love, trust, and themselves (speaking from experience). To me, he doesn’t feel like someone who’s proud of his mistakes, but someone who’s scared of repeating them and struggling to be emotionally vulnerable now that he actually wants something real. Red flag behavior should be criticized, but growth and accountability should also be recognized when they’re there.
That’s why his dynamic with Izaya works emotionally for me, even if it’s kinda risky on paper. They reflect each other’s fears and flaws, and it feels like a relationship where both could either break or grow a lot. The emotional tension between them is what keeps me hooked the most.
Compared to the previous season, this one feels much more emotionally heavy and complicated, which I personally found more engaging, even if it also made things more exhausting at times Overall, this season isn’t clean or comfortable, but it’s raw, vulnerable, and emotionally engaging, and I’m fully seated for where these messy journeys go next.
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Two shows in one... and a big spoiler in the beginning...
This is qute hard to explain, but I feel like we have seen two completely different shows... The William and Izaya arc was forced on to us with endless screentime and nobody can tell me, that there were not other important scenes in the first month. The only redeeming quality in this arc was Kazuyuki with his struggle which made me feel quite sad for the most time.After William and Izaya were gone - thank you very much - we get a new show, a more dynamic show and a show with deep conversations, talk about gay life in Japan, talk about coming out and all the fears and uncertainties which will come with it. Especially Ryuki and Tomoaki grew with this show. That was the highlight of the show for me.
Point deductions go to Netflix for spoiling all the couples in the first scenes of the first episode - WTF? Why do you do this? The charm of such shows is, we don't know who will end up together. So they took away an important part of it. While the people on the panel are sure all nice and well - I don't need a panel to explain to me what happened or to explain to me how the person in the scene felt - I do know myself. They did cut it down a bit compared to Season 1, but it's still an annoyance for me - and I skipped them most of the time.
When you see Huwais and Bomis social media, it seems they are still together, but Netflix: Why did you let the people wait for SEVEN fucking months till they can reveal anything about the show? We know it was filmed from February to April 2025. It took so long to edit all the stuff? I don't believe so. I think it's cruel to let the couples hanging in the air for such a long time. Many did struggle with coming out and if they do come out and are happy, they can't even tell the world that they have a partner which makes them happy? Of course this is also a rating deduction for me!
Overall I will not be too harsh with my rating because the people in it moved me - a lot. It was a good experience but I'm still more a fan of how "His Man" is doing it. If you have the time, it's still worth a watch!
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A charming and much-needed program
This is already the second season of a Japanese dating show, but it is something much more than just a dating program or a reality show. I rooted for every couple from the second season as if they were my own friends — whether they ended up with the person they chose on the show or not, I truly wish them all the best.Beyond the romantic aspect, the participants grow by sharing their experiences with one another. Even if they don’t find their other half on the show, they take so much away from this experience. It is a truly beautiful and touching program!
Of course, the producers aim to create a show, and at times I wished the cameras could be pushed aside and the participants allowed to experience these moments in private. Everyone seems so authentic and lovable that you just want to give them a hug. I admire how beautifully the participants are able to express their feelings and how maturely they communicate with one another.
Of course, it makes me sad that in today’s world coming out is still, for many people, a difficult moment because of fear of their loved ones’ reactions. I wish coming out could be a neutral statement — something no one would have to be afraid of.
This program, just as I wrote in the title of this review, is charming and very much needed.
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Need more seasons
I decided to watch the reunion episode before writing a review.This will include spoilers, so if you’re uncomfortable knowing the endgames, it’s better to avoid reading.
I will start about what i love about this show, i love that they are given 2 months (or almost 2 months), that there is more time to know each others compared to other dating shows which last only a week, not saying that they are bad they aren't, but i wish other gay dating shows cast are given more time to explore too ,as sometimes attraction dont happen immediately but need time to build up.
William/Izaya: While their relationship was problematic and many people disliked them, it was obvious that there is real feelings involved. William wrote his first letter to Izaya at the start of the show, it was clear the interest was mutual. They left once they realized that their feelings are strong and decided to explore them outside the show. That made it feel even more genuine. They could have stayed for more exposure, but they chose not to wait.
The main flaw of the show is that it tends to focus on one couple too much and sometimes it backfires, because they kept showing WilliamIzaya too much and people weren't into their relationship it backfired on them and they got a lot of hate. unfortunately.. but good to know they are still staying strong.
The other 2 couples aren't together and it does happen, sometimes feelings aren't mutual, sometimes it's mutual but it ends up not working for other reasons like uncompatibility.
Overall, the cast is lovely. I liked most of them like Ryuki, Hiroya, and others , and I wish everyone the best.
One thing i do like is that the cast are like s1's cast, that they are close to each others and maintain good friendships and care.
I look forward to another season
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This series is much more than just finding love
DisclaimerWhat I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.
While this reality series is set up for the ten contestants to find love and maybe even a boyfriend, we the viewers are treated to so much more. It was also about ten guys learning about life (the good and the bad), forming a friendship among them, and becoming better people for themselves. I was so grateful for the friendships that were formed and how, even recently, they still have this bond with each other.
While I may be slightly disappointed with some of the final outcomes, I am forever grateful, as I was given the opportunity to know these ten guys and see them go through some life-changing events, whether the end result be either good or bad. Thank you to these ten wonderful men for coming into my life these past few weeks and for sharing their story with us.
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The Ex's Boyfriend show
The way Netflix is trying so hard to recreate another Daishun is honestly painful to watch, and it just isn’t working. On top of that, almost everyone in this season already knows each other, which completely kills the excitement for the audience. The charm of meeting new people, unexpected interactions, and fresh dynamics is missing, and so are those new, exciting vibes that made the show appealing in the first place. William and Izaya, in particular, give off very uncomfortable and forced vibes, and nothing about their dynamic feels natural.What made Season 1 special was the variety of personalities. Characters like Alan, Dai, Shun, Kazuto, and many others all had distinct traits, genuine chemistry, and real individuality. Each of them brought something different to the table, which made the show engaging and emotionally interesting rather than predictable.
In contrast, this season feels flat and pre-planned. Most of the personalities are forgettable, and the interactions feel staged instead of organic. The excessive screen time given to William and Izaya feels unnecessary and forced, almost as if Netflix had already decided their storyline before the show even started. At this point, it doesn’t feel like a reality show anymore..it feels like scripted acting being pushed onto the audience.
So far, the only person who genuinely stands out to me is Huwei. He has a natural charm, a warm presence, and feels real on screen. He is brutally honest..Plus, he’s absolutely adorable—like a big, cute panda 🐼. Compared to the rest, he’s the only one who actually feels interesting and worth watching..bomi is also cute..
Overall, instead of letting connections develop naturally, Netflix seems more focused on manufacturing a “successful couple,” and that’s exactly why this season is failing. Chemistry can’t be forced, and viewers can clearly sense when something isn’t authentic.
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the most wholesome show ever
I’m so glad a friend forced me to watch this. big fan now. And please how do I find an Izaya in my life?it was really wholesome to see them navigate this stage together and hear their perspectives and different experiences coming out and everything. I love how each one grew as a human regardless or romance or whatever and you can tell they all became pretty much a small family by the end.
Theo ly thing is that I wish the panelists would be sort of more involved in commentary here and there.
I think each episode showed a different side of them and by the end you sort of feel like part of their group too. I think I’ll be rooting for each of them u til the end.
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This was not the best cast
The show opening music talks about a girl, whyyyy??? Is a gay show, why the hell a song about a girl?I loved the season one, but season two is kind of boring.
The first half the producers were obsessed by Willian and Izaya and were both so annoying. The second half of the show gets better, bus not so much Jobu is too needy and Bomi is too immature and this made me not to cheer for any couple.
I hope they make a new season with a better casting, a gay romance reality is such a good ideia, the van and coffee is a nice way to create proximity. Is the casting what made this one not so good. Kuzuyki were the most enjoyable character to watch, too bad he was still in love with his ex.
At the and is not a very impactful show, I will probably forget I ever saw by next week.
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JUMPING INTO THIS, I KNEW NOTHING. I HAVE ALREADY WATCHED THE BOYFRIEND SEASON 1, BUT I FAIL TO REMEMBER MOMENTS FROM IT. I STARTED WATCHING THIS AFTER I SAW A REEL OF IT IN INSTA. THIS JOURNEY OF THEM AND ME WATCHING THIS SEASON WAS AMAZING. I FELT MORE CONNECTED TO THIS SEASON AND THE MEMBERS OF THIS GREEN HOUSE. THE MEMORIES THEY MADE WERE NICE, AND I FELT LIKE I WAS A PART OF ALL OF THEM. I GOT TO EXPERIENCE LOVE FROM EVERY POINT OF VIEW. WILLIAM AND IZAYA HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THAT DESPITE HAVING MANY THINGS TO FIGHT ABOUT, WE CAN STILL BE THE PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER AND MAKE SURE THAT A SINGLE FIGHT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE RELATIONSHIP HAS COME TO AN END. BOMI AND HUWEI WERE SWEET AND CUTE. THEIR RELATIONSHIP WAS SLOW BUT FULL. I LIKED THIS COUPLE THE MOST, UNTIL I GOT JOBU AND TAE. WHEN TAE WALKED IN, I THOUGHT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN NOW. I WANTED JOBU TO FIND A NICE PERSON. I WAS VERY EXCITED TO SEE THEM TOGETHER. THOUGH THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE WAS NOT GREAT AT ALL. THEY WERE READY TO GIVE EACHOTHER A CHANCE AGAIN. IT HELPED ME REALIZE THAT YOU NEVER REALLY KNOW WHO YOU MIGHT ENDUP WITH AND HOW AMAZING IT CAN BE WHEN YOU LET YOUR HEART FLY. HIROYA WAS AMAZING. THOUGH AT FIRST I DID NOT LIKE HIM AS HE WAS AFTER HUWEI. THEN WHEN I GOT TO SEE HIM MORE, I FELT HE WAS THE MOST AFFECTED MEMBER HERE. HE FELL IN LOVE TWICE KNOWING THAT IT WOULD NEVER BECOME A RELATIONSHIP. HE WAS HONEST TO HIS FEELINGS. I HOPE HE FINDS A BETTER PERSON. THE OTHER TWO, RYU AND TORO WERE VERY CUTE TOO. THEY HAD THEIR OWN STRUGGLES AND WERE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS. I HOPE BOTH OF THEM ARE ACCEPTED BY THEIR FAMILIES, AND EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT, I WANT THEM TO KNOW THAT ALL THE GREEN HOUSE MEMBERS ARE THEIR FAMILY, AND WE ALL WILL ALSO BE THERE FOR THEM. KAZUYUKI WAS A VERY NICE PERSON. I AM VERY HAPPY THAT HE GOT HIS CONCLUSION AND HIS HEART BACK IN THIS JOURNEY OF HIS. I HOPE HE LIVES HIS LIFE WITH THAT OTHER PERSON AND HAS FUN. I HOPE ALL THESE PEOPLE FIND HAPPINESS AND ALWAYS STAY CONNECTED.OVERALL, IT WAS A FUN AND EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER. I WILL RATE THIS A 8.5.
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Green Room innevata
La tanto attesa stagione due di The Boyfriend è arrivata. Se da un lato il coinvolgimento che ho provato durante la prima edizione, per la coppia che poi si è formata, qui, lo ammetto, non l’ho sentito, è stata comunque un’occasione per affrontare temi profondi, con grandi momenti di commozione. Non si è parlato solo di coming out e del cercare di viverlo come un momento felice, che poi coinvolge più momenti della vita di una persona e dei suoi familiari, ma più in generale di come creare rapporti tra le persone, come instaurare fiducia, come aprirsi a chi ha esperienze diverse. All’accettare e cercare di vedere il mondo con occhi diversi. La solitudine a volte può fare davvero male. Anche se a volte aiuta a riflettere ed approfondire, solo con il confronto con gli altri ci si può rendere conto di quello che viene dato per scontato. Può sembrare assurdo per un dating show, ma qui c’è stata una bellissima e profonda riflessione sulle relazioni di lunga durata: sul fatto che non ci sono solo le farfalle nello stomaco dei primi momenti, ma ci sono tutti quei gesti e quelle situazioni che creano una quotidianità solo con chi amiamo veramente. Alla fine mi rimane sempre la bella sensazione di aver ascoltato persone che con onestà e profondità si sono messe a nudo, a confronto, ed è come esserne diventati amici. E non solo amici loro, ma anche degli stupendi commentatori che sottolineano con arguzia, intelligenza e delicatezza i vari momenti dello show, senza mai essere di troppo o sopra le righe, ma anzi aggiungendo partecipazione e sostegno. Grazie Green Room, grazie ragazzi.Was this review helpful to you?
