BL series I would actually recommend watching
This list is not necessarily about my favourites, even though it includes many of my faves , it's more about BLs that I think any BL watcher with varied tastes and who is interested in being entertained at a certain level of quality for story and acting, would enjoy.
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1. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
Despite censorship, this drama is unrivaled for chemistry, feels, story and casting.
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2. The Spirealm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
Excellent quality BL, almost my number one, if not for the last 8 minutes of the series being affected by censorship.
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3. Revenged Love
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
A dark, dramatic and wildin' romantic comedy outta China that is aces from start to finish. I loved every episode and every main character and all the highs and lows and shenaniganry and the cast was fantastic with chemistry off the damn wall <3
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4. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Equal to a South Korean SKAM imo
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5. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Great cast and chemistry. Nice non-messy story and I'm a sucker for the size difference between the ML's.
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6. I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Across the board, great watch.
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7. Together with Me
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
Unrivaled in BL for physical chemistry between the ML's, as well as a fantastic supporting cast and a lot of humor. Not overacted (unless the scene calls for it) and the appearance and acting of the cast and the scenes are far more natural.
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8. Century of Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish. Quality BL.
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9. Love in Translation: Uncut
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I don't even care that the two gay brothers angle is very unrealistic, this show checked all the boxes for a well deserved 10. DaouOffroad are a W pair.
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10. Secrets Happened on the Litchi Island
Chinese Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
This exceeded my expectations VERY MUCH SO, more so after watching the extra episodes. Remember to watch the 13 extra eps right after finishing the series to be engaged by the full scope of the story and the pair!
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11. Dead Friend Forever - DFF
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Don't watch this for the BL, watch this for the PLOT. Really good show, perfect ending. Nuf said.
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12. Together with Me: The Next Chapter
Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes
MaxTul® continue to rock that physical chemistry like no other. Storyline takes an ooc twist, but the overall message and point of this second season slid home successfully.
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13. We Best Love: No. 1 For You Special Edition
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 6 episodes
Rewatching it made me appreciate this show much more than I did the first time.
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14. We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd Special Edition
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 6 episodes
Second season rewatch was worth it, still holds up.
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15. My Tooth Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Not sure how this one flew under my radar for as long as it did. It's one of the best and more fulfilling depictions of the friends to lovers (i.e: established relationship) BLs. I do think the 3rd and 4th pairings were unnecessary, but they also weren't central to the plot, so it didn't affect anything really.
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16. Every You, Every me (Director's Cut.)
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Unique story and filming style with good acting and great ML chemistry.
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17. This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Solid and complete BL story, good consistency from ep 1 to 8. The side couple had some over the top scenes but the balanced out in the end. The main couple had a good balance throughout.
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18. DNA Says Love You
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Interesting plot, quite well executed (considering the subject matter), nice chemistry between the ML's.
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19. Blue Canvas of Youthful Days
Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
For anyone who likes some angst and realism and ouch with their BL feels, I'd recc this. The acting is very good.
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20. Sugar Dog Life
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
Nothing complicated, fluff perfectly executed. It ain't deep, but it's a pleasant watch from start to finish.
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21. See Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 13 episodes
Solid show with solid acting, light but not too light, good dialogue. Some overdramatics in the plot but nothing ruinous to the over all story and quality.
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22. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
All around good feels with this one, despite a little angst here and there. Great ML's. Son Woo Hyun is fantastic
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23. To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
More angst in this second part, but still a good story, albeit a little frustrating. The ending is a great pay off though.
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24. You Make Me Dance
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Underrated BL if you ask me. It's a short, sweet treat with good chemistry.
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25. Trapped in Osaka
Chinese Drama - 2025, 4 episodes
This short gem achieved more in four episodes than most BLs do in 12. An engaging short tale with two well matched male leads. The only thing one could hope for was MOOOOOORE. But alas.
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26. Spare Me Your Mercy
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Well acted, strong start, middle and ending, with the romance element not over shadowing the actual plot but still being meaningful enough.
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27. Gelboys
Thai Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
Colourful, confused AF teens. Good acting. Nice cinematography, directing and film style.
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28. Never Let Me Go
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
It had its flaws for sure, in the writing and some of the story details, but overall this is a very complete story with a good pace, decent acting and a BL couple with good chemistry. Satisfying watch. That final kiss in the final episode was A+
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29. Secret Relationships
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
Shit's wild. Cha Jung Woo is outstanding in his role as Dickhead 2 (named by me).
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30. Fight for You
Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
The 'spy' angle of this is best taken lightly, because aside from that farfetched silly underlining plot base, this BL delivers in many, many other ways. Very few of Taiwan's BL's have such complete and pleasant chemistry between a pair from start to finish, Fight for You managed it seamlessly, cutely and cheesily in some instances, but seamlessly.
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31. Step by Step
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Don't let the rating and complaints about one half of the ML's fool you, this show is worth watching, it serves for several episodes and delivers a good finish with only minor drawbacks in between.
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32. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
It has a whole plot, and it was actually a pretty good plot too.
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33. The Sign
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
We could use more BLs with fantasy stories. Billy and Babe served quite well, I LOVE the fight scenes, and the supernatural plot was interesting (the weak police investigation scenes notwithstanding). The special ep was terrible though, I'd recc skipping it unless you're up for more bad police work and a subpar quality plot.
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34. My Only 12%
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
I don't usually enjoy high school based shows, so this was a difficult watch for me initially, but it's so well done and well acted and just a very good story in the end. I don't regret watching it at all. Earth (Cooheart) and Santa immediately became some of my faves after watching this.
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35. Ball Boy Tactics
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
One of SKs better BL's in terms of acting, dialogue, emotionality and flow. It was good and the ML Choi Jae Hyeok who played Kwon Jeong U really stood out in this.
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36. Jun & Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Uncomplicated and enjoyable, good ML chemistry.
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37. When It Rains, It Pours
Japanese Drama - 2025, 7 episodes
A rare JBL that I enjoyed enough that I find it worth reccing. It has a mature topic that is depicted well enough visually, but also through dialogue some nuance, it has a somber tone, but it closes out well and on a positive note.
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38. The Sparkle in Your Eye
Singaporean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Good acting. This was a satisfying watch.
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39. First Note of Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
It was Nice. With a capital N. Just Nice. Nice enough to enjoy without complaint.