✨ Taiwanese & Chinese BL List ✨ 台湾/中国

I’ve combined Taiwanese and Chinese BL dramas into one list because China’s strict censorship often forces Chinese BL adaptations into subtle, coded “male friendship” or bromance territory, leaving much to implication. Many of these series also air primarily outside mainland China. Pairing them with Taiwanese BL—which tends to embrace more open and emotionally direct storytelling—offers a fuller picture of East Asian queer romance on screen.

I’ll clearly note any series that received the “bromance/censored” treatment, so you know what to expect. I’ll also flag bromances that lean heavily into subtle homoerotic subtext, labeled as just "bromance". Not all bromances are bad, but transparency matters.

My Rating System:
1️⃣ Horrendous – Completely unwatchable. Painfully bad.
2️⃣ Terrible – Virtually no redeeming qualities.
3️⃣ Poor – A few positives, but mostly flawed.
4️⃣ Average – Some enjoyable moments, but forgettable.
5️⃣ Fair – Good and bad balance each other out.
6️⃣ Good – More strengths than weaknesses. Worth watching.
7️⃣ Very Good – Strong recommendation; I’d rewatch it.
8️⃣ Great – Memorable, enjoyable, and rewatch-worthy.
9️⃣ Excellent – Exceptional and widely praised.
🔟 Outstanding – An all-time favorite. Authentic and endlessly rewatchable.

If I don’t finish a show, I don’t rate it—I don’t think it’s fair. All ratings are based on my personal experience: what’s a 4 for me might be a 10 for you. Anything 5 or below didn’t leave much of an impression, while anything 6 or higher is something I truly enjoyed, rewatched, or felt emotionally moved by. In the end, these are just opinions—so dive in, find your favorites, and enjoy the journey. ❤️