Top Ten Favorite BL Series from Thailand
This ranking is to express my own opinions about my favorite BL series from Thailand.
Random Notes:
- There are going to be some light spoilers in the comment sections.
- Feel free to send my any questions, feedback, and/or comments.
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1. Be My Favorite
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
This was a series I was hesitant about because of the time travel story concept, but the execution was wonderful. This was an incredible series. I could not find any faults with the script because it was very well written. The cast also did an outstanding job. This had great music, wonderful cinematography, and cool special effects.
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2. Cherry Magic
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
This was a great series and very cute. They did a great job with the story pacing and introduction of the characters. It was also refreshing to have a more mature BL series with characters that talked to each other about their problems. Overall, the script was good with the exception of episode 8, which was ridiculous. The ending was perfect. All of the actors were incredible portraying their character. This also had great cinematography and music. I know this is not a remake of the original series, but it is hard not to compare it with the Japanese adaptation. My original concern was how were they going to fill 12, 45 minutes long episodes. Thankfully, my fears were unfounded as I watched the series. I also liked how Thai version didn’t completely mirror the Japanese version. For me, this series was able to keep the same charm while creating a way to fit into Thai culture. I really liked the added scenes with Jinta and Min which created more depth to their story and relationship. It was a very smart move that the Thai adaptation incorporated story content that was used for the Japanese series and movie adaptation of the manga.
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3. He's Coming to Me
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
This was an incredible series with a beautiful storyline. The script was good, but had some weak sections. Although it has a happy ending, it was really random and derailed from the storyline. The cast did a great job with their characters. It also had beautiful cinematograph and incredible special effect.
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4. Until We Meet Again
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
This has one of the best BL storylines I’ve ever seen. Overall, the script was great and successfully connects multiple elements and characters together. There were some weak elements, but it does not distract me from enjoying it. However, the ending is a little weak. The cast was great and did an outstanding job. It also has beautiful cinematograph and music.
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5. Manner of Death
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
This was an outstanding series. The best thing about this series is it’s a crime mystery first and a BL series second. The script had so many twists and turns to keep you guessing without getting you confused. There were some big surprises towards the end that I did not see coming. All of the actors did an amazing job with portraying their characters. Tul and Max are outstanding actors and have great on-screen chemistry. This series helps show off their acting skills. The cinematography was stunning. I like the silent nod to Tul and Max previous characters from Together with Me in the first episode. It’s cool that this series shares the same universe with Triage. If I had access to it, I would rewatch this.
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6. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
This was a great series. Overall, it had a good script was great. This also had some twists in the storyline that made it interesting. The twist in the last episode was genius. The cast did a great job.
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7. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
This was an outstanding series. Usually a Thai series suffers due to having multiple storylines, but this series did an incredible job telling them. I love it when a series has a strong story line which incorporates the bl couple(s) development. The script was wonderful, and I like how they tied up everything in the end. There were some elements of the script that are weak in my opinion. However, the weak points are minor and does not really distract the story. I’m not surprised that the acting was amazing because this series has quite a few veteran actors in it.
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8. Something in My Room: Uncut
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
If you can, you have to watch the uncut version which much better than the cut version. This was a great series. I like that this not only had a paranormal storyline but also has a side sci-fi storyline. Unfortunately, the sci-fi storyline does not really get a proper ending. I like how the incorporated several nods to Lovely Writer. Warning: This has a bittersweet ending. The actors were incredible. This had incredible acting, beautiful cinematograph, great music, and cool special effects.
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9. Triage
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
This is a remake from a 2019 short film which was also very good. It’s cool that this series shares the same universe with the “Manner of Death” series. I was hesitant about watching this because the time loop concept is my least favorite of the sci-fi genre. However, they did an excellent job. The script was awesome, but had some weak aspects. Sometimes the logic behind the characters actions did not add up. However, it’s only minor and does not distract from the story. I like the cast which did a great job portraying their characters. As for production, the cinematography and locations were great.There is a hint at the very end of another series in the works set in the same universe.
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10. My Gear and Your Gown
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
I love this series because it tackled some important issues such as safe sex, STI, and sticking up for yourself. However, the script does have some flaws. The series also has some weird director choices such as very long camera pauses on the actor’s face and miss use of screentime. The overall acting was good, but I admit there was very little on-screen chemistry between the two main leads. For me, the positive aspects of the series outweigh the flaws.