BL ACTION/HORROR/MAFIA AND OTHER UNUSUAL THEMES

LAST UPDATED: 05/29/26

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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101. Abandoned

Filipino Movie - 2022

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

Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
103. 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.
104. 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.
105. 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.
106. Self

Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
107. Bangkok Love Story

Thai Movie - 2007

CRIME, ACTION.
Haven't seen yet.
108. Marry My Dead Body

Taiwanese Movie - 2022

ACTION, MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
109. Sweet Curse

Korean Movie - 2021

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
110. Hidden Love

Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes

SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
111. Lychee Light Club

Japanese Movie - 2016

SCI-FI, HORROR, CRIME, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
112. Once Again

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER, CRIME
Haven't seen yet.
113. The Stranded

Thai Drama - 2019, 7 episodes

APOCALYPTIC, SUPERNATURAL, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
114. Missing Piece

Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER, LOW INTENSITY.
Haven't seen yet. If this is mostly slice-of-life, please let me know so I can remove it.
115. Ghost Runner

Thai Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

HORROR, LOW INTENSITY.
Haven't seen yet. I've heard the horror content isn't heavy in this one. Please let me know if that's the case, and I'll remove it.
116. Tell the World I Love You

Thai Movie - 2022

ACTION, CRIME, SECONDARY M/M (SO SECONDARY IT MAY NOT EXIST).
Haven't seen yet. I'll remove this title if I'm able to confirm it isn't actually BL.
117. After Sundown

Thai Movie - 2023

HORROR, SUPERNATURAL, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Haven't seen yet.
118. Make a Wish

Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

SUPERNATURAL.
Haven't seen yet.
119. Malila: The Farewell Flower

Thai Movie - 2017

HORROR.
Haven't seen yet.
120. Senior High

Filipino Drama - 2023, 50 episodes

MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet. I'm unsure if the romance starts in this season or the next.
121. Senior High Season 2

Filipino Drama - 2023, 55 episodes

MYSTERY/THRILLER, SECONDARY M/M.
Haven't seen yet.
122. Love in the Apocalypse

Korean Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

CRIME, SCI-FI/APOCALYPTIC.
Haven't seen yet.
123. Payback

Thai Drama - 2026, 10 episodes

UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
124. The Lie We Lived In

Korean Drama - 2026, 8 episodes

UPCOMING, ACTION, THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
125. Knot

Thai Drama - 2026, 10 episodes

UPCOMING, ACTION, SUPERNATURAL(?).
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: This show is an omegaverse. If you don't know what that is, look it up before watching.
126. Swing Kick

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
127. Eyes on You

Hong Kong Drama - 0000, 12 episodes

UPCOMING, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
128. Ban Son Sop

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
129. Lovers & Gangsters

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME/GANGS.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
130. Gunshot

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, CRIME, THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
131. The Spooky Love Tale

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
132. Don't Be Too Emotional

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
133. Round One

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
134. Phariya Sen Phi

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
135. Park Hanhoo's Manager

Korean Drama - 0000, 1 episode

UPCOMING, MAFIA.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
136. Oops! Mysterious Sounds

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
137. Love Destiny from Hell

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
138. Nour

Thai Drama - 2026

UPCOMING, SUPERNATURAL.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
139. The Bangkok Boy Season 2

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
140. Wish You Luck

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, SCI-FI/APOCALYPTIC.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: I'd previously removed this one as it seemed to be canceled, but now it's being estimated for a 2025 release. Fingers crossed!
EDIT: It went silent again. I'm not holding onto high hopes here.
141. Punk Spy

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
142. I Love/Kill You

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: According to rumors, this may not be happening anymore. Allegedly, it could become a bromance, so if that's confirmed, it'll be removed from this list either way.
143. Partner in Crime

Thai Drama - 0000, 10 episodes

UPCOMING, CRIME, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
144. Red Peafowl

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, MAFIA, ACTION.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
145. Black Forest

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: This may or may not be canceled, because the company situation is a mess, and honestly the photoshopping has me side-eying the entire thing, but we need more dark BL, so I have my fingers crossed that it DOES happen and is better than it looks.
EDIT: Almost certainly canceled.
146. Mafia Prince & Bookworm

Thai Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, MAFIA.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: This show is also having some company issues. The project itself may not actually qualify for this list regardless, as I assume it'll lean more toward slice of life with a mafia background--but maybe not. Benefit of the doubt for now.
EDIT: Almost certainly canceled.
147. Killing Stalking

Korean Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, CRIME, HORROR.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
148. Pray in Love

Taiwanese Drama - 0000, 8 episodes

UPCOMING, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
149. The Young Gangster

Taiwanese Drama - 0000, 8 episodes

UPCOMING, CRIME, MYSTERY.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
150. The Bashers

Filipino Drama - 0000

UPCOMING, THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.
151. Allure of the Siren

Thai Movie - 0000

UPCOMING, ACTION, CRIME, MYSTERY/THRILLER.
Hasn't aired yet, included based on plot/trailer and may be removed in the future.
NOTE: MAY BE CANCELED.