Claudia:
I would like to join as well.
awangxian:
Hi! I would love to join!
Just by posting in this thread, you're a member.
There are also lively Discord groups if you're interested, the MDL BL Drama Lovers server is here: https://discord.gg/nUdnPFRN there is also the BL Wonderland Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K4FDFgne Both servers offer watch parties and lively conversation about individual BL dramas and films.
Fàilte!
amethyst_aquarius:
Is anyone watching Bedfriends? I have to say that I'm surprised at how much depth a FWB centered series has (unlike another one that had negative character growth) and NetJames are obviously great with their acting. I just hope they don't fuck up the relationship growth half-way but till now I think it's good.
I am watching Bedfriends. I am enjoying it so far. I agree, I hope the relationship does get messed up and Yim's character is making me more excited for Middleman's Love.
Is anyone watching Bedfriends? I have to say that I'm surprised at how much depth a FWB centered series has (unlike another one that had negative character growth) and NetJames are obviously great with their acting. I just hope they don't fuck up the relationship growth half-way but till now I think it's good.
I' currently watching it and tbh I'm pleasantly surprised by how good it is up til now!! Considering how traumatised i got by fahlanruk, this series is so much better in every sense i.e. plot, chemistry and talent of the actors,... can't wait how it all evolves also with uea's family and ex (they all deserve to rot in hell btw)
AthenaTheStorierX:
Im watching Bed Friend.
It’s leagues better in plot and character writing than previous Mandee series, while still having that characteristic cinematography and chemistry. I really like all the major characters as well (except sometimes Jade, who reminds of the annoying 3rd wheel in jdramas).
But for an 8 episode series, there are way too many items of plot tension/conflict (5 just in the first 3 episodes), and 3 of which are really heavy and potentially triggery ones. I’m very worried that several are gonna be resolved in a dissatisfactory and/or hasty manner. I can potentially see one of them carrying over into Middleman Love, mind you, but the rest are so Uea-centric that they need to be resolved in this part.
oh I have no faith in them dealing with the issues in any proper way. I mean emotionally abusive mother, pedo uncle and abusive stalker ex that also has powerful father? And we only have 5 episodes to deal with it all 🤡 And that's just around the leads, add all the work related stuff. Brave of them to think they can handle it.
But then I'll take any BL about adults, that's enough of a marketing they need to do to make me watch it...
Also, would like to join the club :)
But for an 8 episode series, there are way too many items of plot tension/conflict (5 just in the first 3 episodes), and 3 of which are really heavy and potentially triggery ones.
I may get flack for this but I kinda prefer the 8 ep format more than the 12 or longer lately. Especially after watching Moonlight Chicken which had quite a few major issues including multiple strained family relationships, a pissed off ex, the death of only family member, death of an ex with unresolved feelings, struggles with money, etc. While not every issue was resolved in a neat and tidy bow, they were left in a satisfactory place where anything longer would have just felt like unnecessary filler, in my opinion.
So I think it's doable, but it has to be done right, which is really tough.
dodoubleg1785:
I may get flack for this but I kinda prefer the 8 ep format more than the 12 or longer lately. Especially after watching Moonlight Chicken which had quite a few major issues including multiple strained family relationships, a pissed off ex, the death of only family member, death of an ex with unresolved feelings, struggles with money, etc. While not every issue was resolved in a neat and tidy bow, they were left in a satisfactory place where anything longer would have just felt like unnecessary filler, in my opinion.
So I think it's doable, but it has to be done right, which is really tough.
Oh, I have nothing wrong with the length, the problem is the length for a story that incorporates no less than 3 traumatic conflicts, a romance conflict, and a workplace conflict (at least).
An emotionally, financially, and physically abusive mother, a pedophilic uncle who appears to have tried to sexually assault him, and an obsessive/stalker ex who also appears to be trying to sexual assault him are not meant to be covered at the same time in the span of 8 episodes. 2, maybe. 3, something is more than likely to suffer from insufficient resolution or rushing. These are major issues that will need to be addressed in a certain way to make this relationship work. And I really hope they don't do a timeskip cop out to skip over them being handled.
Sure, there might be a way to do it, and I hope they do, but the doubt is extremely high. It has me beyond wary for how this drama will continue.
