BL ACTION/HORROR/MAFIA AND OTHER UNUSUAL THEMES

LAST UPDATED: 12/18/25

There are woefully few BL series with action and exciting plots. Here's a list of the ones that exist at the moment. Not every show on this list is necessarily good, but it all breaks the typical slice-of-life/school/work settings. Please let me know if I missed anything.

CATEGORIES:

MAFIA/MAFIA-ESQUE. Criminal organization or family.

CRIME. Illegal activity outside of mafia.

ACTION. Fighting, sparring, chase scenes, murder. This has moments to get your blood pumping for non-smutty reasons.

HORROR. Scary, gory, bloody. Not necessarily all three.

MYSTERY/THRILLER. Intrigue in the plot, even if the story itself is fairly low-key.

SUPERNATURAL. Includes supernatural elements that aren't pushed aside for slice-of-life plots.

SCI-FI/APOCALYPTIC. Visions of the future.

LOW INTENSITY. Has elements listed above, but is slow or doesn't utilize them much.

OTHER NOTES:

REC'D. I recommend it.

HAVEN'T SEEN YET. Included because it looks like it fits or I've been told it fits. Take its placement with a grain of salt.

SECONDARY M/M. Main couple is straight, or gay content isn't as heavily featured.

NOT ON MDL:

- TIEN BROMANCE (VIET) - Mafia, Action, Horror. Haven't Seen Yet.

-BOY TOY (CAM)- Crime, Action. Haven't Seen Yet.

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1. KinnPorsche

Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

10

MAFIA, ACTION.
Rec'd.
2. Manner of Death

Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes

10

CRIME, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Rec'd.
3. HIStory3: Trapped

Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

9.5

MAFIA, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Rec'd.
4. Long Time No See

Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes

9.5

MAFIA-ESQUE, ACTION.
Rec'd.
5. 3 Will Be Free

Thai Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

9.0

CRIME, ACTION, SECONDARY M/M (OR RATHER, COMPLICATED M/M).
Rec'd.
6. Never Let Me Go

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

8.0

MAFIA-ESQUE, ACTION
7. Dead Friend Forever - DFF

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

9.0

HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Soft rec, show had its flaws but was a lot of fun.
8. Pit Babe

Thai Drama - 2023, 13 episodes

9.0

ACTION, CRIME, SUPERNATURAL (powers)
9. Laws of Attraction

Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

9.0

CRIME, ACTION.
Soft rec. Not a perfect show, but a lot of fun.
10. Not Me

Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes

8.5

ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME.
Soft rec due to some straight-washing and other issues.
11. Kiseki: Dear to Me

Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes

8.5

MAFIA, ACTION.
Soft rec. Major pacing issues, especially in the second half, but sweet with a decent amount of action if you can turn off your brain and just enjoy it.
12. Grand Guignol

Japanese Movie - 2022

10

HORROR.
WARNING: VERY, VERY GORY, INTENTIONALLY OVER-THE-TOP, AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBING TO SOME. This film is an homage to late 19th century French shock value theater, and it shows.
13. To Sir, with Love

Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes

9.0

ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M (MOSTLY DUE TO EXTENSIVE PLOT).
Soft rec, not for everyone.
14. Double Mints

Japanese Movie - 2017

CRIME, ACTION
15. He She It

Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes

7.5

HORROR, SUPERNATURAL
16. Triage

Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

7.5

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, ACTION, CRIME
17. Till the World Ends

Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

8.0

ACTION, HORROR, APOCALYPTIC
18. The Eclipse

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

8.5

MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Soft rec due to weakness in the ending.
19. The Director Who Buys Me Dinner

Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

9.0

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Soft rec because most Korean stuff is too short to fully explore (or explain) its themes.
20. A Tale of Thousand Stars

Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

9.0

LIGHT ACTION, CRIME.
Rec'd, though the action content isn't incredibly high.
21. Chains of Heart

Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

5.0

ACTION, MAFIA-ESQUE, MYSTERY/THRILLER
NOTE: Very fun, b-movie action until a really frustrating ending. Go in with very low expectations.
22. Bite Fight

Chinese Movie - 2016

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, ACTION
23. Sing in Love

Japanese Movie - 2022

CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER, ACTION
24. My Dear Gangster Oppa

Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

MAFIA, ACTION
25. Golden Blood

Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

6.5

MAFIA-ESQUE, ACTION
26. He's Coming to Me

Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

8.5

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY, LOW INTENSITY
Rec'd for a sweet story, but too close to slice of life to be a rec for the list's themes.
27. The Blue Hour

Thai Movie - 2015

8.0

HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY
28. Love Syndrome III

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

7.0

ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME, LOW INTENSITY
29. Something in My Room

Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

6.5

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, LOW INTENSITY.
I heavily debated even adding this one because it is SO SLOW. The supernatural elements aren't a huge focus, but they're present enough for me to include this one.
30. Color Rush

Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

8.5

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY
31. Remember 15

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

6.0

ACTION, HORROR, SECONDARY M/M
32. Midnight Museum

Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

6.0

ACTION, HORROR, SUPERNATURAL, SECONDARY M/M (VERY SLASHY, BUT ONLY MINOR M/M COUPLE CONFIRMED)
33. 609 Bedtime Story

Thai Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

6.0

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SOFT ACTION, LOW INTENSITY
34. House of Stars

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

7.5

THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY
35. Cheat The Series

Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

6.5

MYSTERY/THRILLER, HORROR, LOW INTENSITY
36. The Tenants Downstairs

Taiwanese Movie - 2016

3.5

HORROR, SECONDARY M/M.
This is more of a horror movie with a bit of gay romance through out, as well as m/m sex scenes. I can't recommend this one in good conscience, but if you don't get squicked by sexual violence (on men and women but more on women), really gross female exploitation, or fairly graphic murder and gross out scenes here and there, and you just wanna see some good sex scenes between two guys, it's not... the worst ever? Just be prepared to be bummed out.
37. I Feel You Linger in the Air

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

8.0

SUPERNATURAL, VERY LOW INTENSITY.
NOTE: This one is very close to merely being a slice-of-life/historical BL, but I'll include it for its supernatural elements because they aren't the usual "guy is a supernatural thing, but everything else is basically just a standard romance" type deal. This is not a high-action show and is more of a slow burn romance, but it has its creepy moments and mild supernatural themes.
38. Dangerous Romance

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

7.0

SOFT ACTION/CRIME, LOW INTENSITY
39. Shadow

Thai Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

7.0

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, HORROR, VERY SECONDARY M/M.
Don't go into this one expecting gay romance or feel good moments.
40. Love Syndrome: The Beginning

Thai Movie - 2024

6.5

CRIME, SOFT ACTION, LOW INTENSITY.
WARNING: When I say low intensity, I mean that the emphasis is more on the relationships than anything, but be warned that this movie contains graphic, non-consensual sex.
41. Love for Love's Sake

Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

9.5

SOFT ACTION, SUPERNATURAL, SOMEWHAT LOW INTENSITY
42. Wandee Goodday

Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

8.5

SOFT ACTION
43. 4Minutes

Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

8.0

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER
44. Unforgotten Night

Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

7.5

MAFIA, ACTION
45. The Heart Killers

Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

8.5

CRIME, ACTION
46. My Golden Blood

Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

9.0

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, ACTION
47. The Bangkok Boy

Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

9.0

ACTION, CRIME.
I spent years thinking this one would never come out, so I'd removed it from this list. But it's back on and staying strong so far! I'm praying for a happy ending.
EDIT: Soft rec on this one, depending. It's more about the plot than anything, which I love, but the romance is good and natural. No denial of interest or claiming to be straight, etc. so I won't mark it as secondary m/m.
48. Knock Out

Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

8.5

ACTION, CRIME.
Despite a few issues, I would actually rec this one for how it wraps everything up.
49. Century of Love

Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

8.0

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
50. Pit Babe Season 2

Thai Drama - 2025, 13 episodes

7.0

ACTION, CRIME, SUPERNATURAL (powers)
51. The Next Prince

Thai Drama - 2025, 14 episodes

7.5

MYSTERY, ACTION
52. Shine (Orchestric Ver.)

Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

7.0

ACTION, CRIME.
I want to rec this show, but it did something that really frustrated me. If you're looking for something high quality, though, this one's for you.
Bring tissues.
53. My Magic Prophecy

Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

8.0

SUPERNATURAL, THRILLER.
54. Khemjira

Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

8.0

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR, THRILLER
55. Revamp the Undead Story

Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

7.5

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
56. The Wicked Game

Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

8.5

ACTION, CRIME
Soft rec. Good show overall, though there were some missed opportunities.
57. The Cursed Love

Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

6.0

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL
58. Goddess Bless You from Death

Thai Drama - 2025, 13 episodes

CURRENTLY AIRING, HORROR, CRIME, SUPERNATURAL.
All currently airing shows are subject to removal from this list if they do not, in fact, utilize the presumed themes.
59. Melody of Secrets

Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

CURRENTLY AIRING, HORROR, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
All currently airing shows are subject to removal from this list if they do not, in fact, utilize the presumed themes.
60. Dare You to Death

Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

CURRENTLY AIRING, HORROR, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER, ACTION, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
All currently airing shows are subject to removal from this list if they do not, in fact, utilize the presumed themes.
61. Me and Thee

Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

CURRENTLY AIRING, MAFIA, ACTION.
All currently airing shows are subject to removal from this list if they do not, in fact, utilize the presumed themes.
62. Mystique in the Mirror

Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't finished yet.
63. Love in the Moonlight

Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

ACTION.
Haven't finished yet.
64. Mandate

Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

ACTION, CRIME.
Haven't finished yet.
65. The Journey to Killing You

Japanese Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

ACTION, CRIME.
Haven't finished yet.
66. I'm the Most Beautiful Count

Thai Drama - 2025, 13 episodes

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL
Haven't finished yet.
67. Memoir of Rati

Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

SOFT ACTION?
Haven't finished yet.
68. The Sign

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't finished yet.
69. Kidnap

Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

ACTION, THRILLER, CRIME.
Haven't finished yet.
70. Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart!

Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

CRIME, ACTION.
Haven't finished yet.
71. Fight for You

Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

ACTION, CRIME.
Haven't finished yet.
72. My Secret of Seer

Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
73. Blood Fighters

Thai Drama - 2025, 2 episodes

ACTION
Haven't seen yet.
74. 4 Destiny

Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

SUPERNATURAL, THRILLER, ACTION?
This is an anthology, so not all stories may fit. I'll try to set it up properly to avoid confusion.
Haven't seen yet.
75. The Hidden Moon

Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
76. The Killer Next Door

Korean Drama - 2025, 60 episodes

THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
77. Kill to Love

Singaporean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
78. Some Nights I Feel Like Walking

Filipino Movie - 2024

ACTION, CRIME.
Haven't seen yet.
79. See Your Love

Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 13 episodes

THRILLER, MAFIA.
Haven't seen yet.
80. Saigo no Jugyo: Ikinokotta Mono Dake ga Sotsugyo

Japanese Drama - 2024, 43 episodes

THRILLER.
I'm not sure how much actual romance is in this, but it's a death game show with a gay relationship at the center (in a sense), which is a first. So I'm adding it.
Haven't seen yet.
81. Eccentric Romance

Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

CRIME, ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
82. Spare Me Your Mercy

Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME
Haven't seen yet.
83. Love Is a Poison

Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

CRIME, THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
84. The Spell

Thai Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

HORROR, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
85. Room ~ Shijo Saiaku no Ichigoichie

Japanese Drama - 2024, 5 episodes

THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
86. Q18 Quantum Dice: Allegory of the Quantum

Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

SCI-FI, ACTION, SECONDARY M/M(?). They seem critical to the show, but they're listed as supporting characters on MDL, so I'm not sure.
Haven't seen yet.
87. Meet You at the Blossom

Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
88. OMG! Vampire

Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

SUPERNATURAL, SOFT ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
89. Two Worlds

Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
90. Time

Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
91. Playboyy

Thai Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
92. 7 Days Before Valentine

Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
93. The Whisperer

Thai Drama - 2023, 9 episodes

HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
WARNING: As of 07/31/24, the final episode of this show has never been released, and there is currently no indication it ever will be.
94. Fractured

Filipino Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
95. The End of the World with You

Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

APOCALYPTIC.
Haven't seen yet.
96. Abandoned

Filipino Movie - 2022

MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
97. Hometown's Embrace

Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
98. Tanaosri

Thai Drama - 2023, 33 episodes

ACTION, SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet. Sadly, I'm not sure if anyone will sub this.
99. Mystery of Love

Filipino Drama - 2022, 1 episode

ACTION, MAFIA?
Haven't seen yet.
WARNING: This series went on indefinite hiatus after one episode. I've only included it to be thorough, but it's been nine months as of 6/14/23.
100. Love at the End of the World

Filipino Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

APOCALYPTIC.
Haven't seen yet. I heard it's quite odd and surreal.