No such thing as bromance in a censored Cn BL. That a legally FORCED tag by the Chinese government. The male leads…
Nope. It's gay. No friendship here. Bromance is its own genre. If you put censorship on a bromance, nothing would change, if you remove censorship from a censored BL, everything would change.
These two things are not the same. Unless you like wearing no-homo goggles, then that's on you.
That was sooooooo good, I love it when they feed me the angst I didn't even know I was missing and damn, they piled it on there toward the end real good! I was grinning from ear to ear and I loved how they did Chi Cheng's crying scene, not over dramatic, not noisy, not snot and tears, just that quietly screaming deep inside with self anger, moving through the motions on automatic as he processes his pain and regret and uselessness in that situation while tears started to stream down his face yeesssssssssss <3 I loved it.
Aaaaah. This was satisfying. And hmmm, I wonder if Chengyu didn't directly choose to pay or do some underhanded stuff to get Chi Cheng out, or threaten that Lin guy or Wang Zhenlong, because he doesn't want to tread on CC's father's toes? It's like he's operating in the background, but through the legal channels because he seems to have a very high awareness of not getting on CC's dad's bad side, even warned CC not to go against his dad in ep 21. And since his dad is being a royal homophobic prick and choosing to leave CC hanging out to dry, I can see why Chengyu would keep things legal as possible but still be doing what he can. It's of integral importance after all, that CC walks away with a clear slate and no criminal record. So there can be no underhanded stuff from the 'family's' side.
Episode notes: - I laughed at Wang Zhenlong just hanging around an abandoned warehouse sitting in a fancy leather armchair like some wish dot com villain. That guy π π π even brought his own lighting! But for real. CC did partially disable him, can't be mad at the man for being pissed. Karma is a bitch like that.
- For the first time ever (for me) in this show, I felt annoyed at wasted screen time. I have no words for how much interest I DID NOT have in seeing WZ and WS again, what a useless set of scenes. Although, I do applaud WSW's level of pettiness in hitting back at verbally WS, I would probably have high fived him in that moment irl because he derailed WS's mouthy bs pretty quickly, albeit, childishly. It was deserved, WS is super fucking annoying.
- Chengyu (Zhan Xuan) was looking extra fine in this episode. Just saying. π€γ½_(:3γβ )_
- I like CC's sister, she's not a dumbass or a puppet, the only one in Chi Cheng's family (besides CC himself) with the ability to think for herself, without years of familial, subliminal and blatant, generational brainwashing and emotional manipulation clouding her judgement.
- Suowei's choices, in the vein of being willing to give up everything for the one he loves, makes him a G. He really said 'gotta go hard or go home', or in this case 'go broke and sell my home', but the outcome was the same! :D He's locked CC down for life like he doesn't even realisssssse. hehehe
- SW's visiting CC in prison scene was mint overall. As I said, it fed my angst hunger significantly. Yummy yummy.
Ready for tomorrow! Let's have it >:D
PS: In other news, Gangzi's actor is FINALLY in the cast! Everyone likes Gangzi, don't even act like it's not true.
Waitt, our friend Wang Shuo left too early but without clearing the reason he left his man for 7 years, but did…
From what I understood, he left CC because he wanted him to pursue him, to prove he mattered, he'd eventually go after him. WS is not mentally well though, and the entirety of the reasons he did what he did, even after he came back, are quite foolish and poorly thought out.
https://www.instagram.com/elk_zhan/ They're not very active on their IG's though, it requires VPN in China so I think they don't bother most of the time.
Another fun ep. There were some really nice established relationship/domestic moments, and I enjoyed CC's frank conversation with his dad about his relationship with SW. Once again, the adaptation picked the better parts of this arc and depicted it well.
I'll be honest though, I'm not a fan of kids so the child interaction scenes went over my head and my eyes glazed over a bit, but it didn't last long and anyway, I do know the point of those scenes and the appeal they have to the majority of viewers, even if they don't mean anything to me, so I understand why writers always include children, especially for how overbearingly 'important' it is in Asian culture. Kid did a pretty convincing job in his role though, kudos to him. I did find it funny he had the standoffish trait of his mother, uncle and grandpa, when he was telling SW to back off and said no to him π
Some random RL thoughts:
-I think it's actually obvious and interesting to see these final eps, regarding the difference in the actors' demeanors and appearances, for example, there was more focus on them looking well lit and more makeup'd and TXN obviously lost weight as the show went on, because he was much thinner in the first eps, which we know were actually largely filmed last.
- I was also thinking about the fact that Chinese series and film productions do not use intimacy coordinators. I think it's only Thailand and SK that do, maybe Taiwan, but I think Japan doesn't and I know that China doesn't, or if they do, it's probably super rare and maybe depends on the producers and directors of a particular show. Now, it's obvs not 'necessary' in Chinese productions because they keep things PG in all Mainland shows, but if producers are going to be making more proper BLs to release internationally, they should probably consider starting to use IC's. My point in mentioning it though, was to give a big nod to these four main leads! Who all did pretty damn well with their intimate scenes considering they didn't have any intimacy-handling prior to filming and were (as we see in the bts) doing things just according to the director telling them play by play and not even on a closed set, full crew around them, and their first times too, ya'll, it's def not easy. They probably all went through some rapid and possibly stressful mental and physical adjustments to get comfortable as fast as possible. I think they're all just lucky to get along so well and they obviously had a supportive director and crew to make them feel at ease. It would have been easier on them with a coordinator prior to filming though, but they did really great anyway!
- I haven't written fanfiction in 5 whole ass years, but I'm very seriously considering writing a CC and CY prequel era fic, like, it's weighing heavy in my damn brain pan.
Okay rando thoughts over! Ep highlights: - CC standing up to his dad and then flipping the script when he saw SW limping to freedom ππ - The bathtub scene <3 - CC's discussion with his father about his relationship - The easter egg of CY and XS
The preview finally gave us a timeline (2 years have passed) and CC looks hilarious with his five-o-clock shadow! Keen for tomorrow >:D
There has never been a single 'perfect' BL in existence, no matter who says what. But the enjoyment factor of…
Oh, yep yep. This will be likely be a 10 for me too. My 10 rating is based PURELY on how much I like a show, idgaf about how anyone else felt about it π If it checks all MY boxes, it's a 10 for me.
There has never been a single 'perfect' BL in existence, no matter who says what. But the enjoyment factor of…
Agree. Imo, finding humor in even the darkest places/scenarios and navigating the flaws of life needs to represented in creative art and media, especially fiction, or it's a waste of imaginative expression.
Episodes 19 - 21 were all over the place and somethings just didnβt make any sense.- Weiβs mom dies and he…
There has never been a single 'perfect' BL in existence, no matter who says what. But the enjoyment factor of the over all show determines the value of said show per person, per their taste and preferences. And for majority of viewers, including me, this dark romantic dramatic comedy is great and all their stupid shenanigans just makes it better.
Yes and there would be a 3 year gap between those seasons. Lol.I like that these shows end in 1 season so we get…
I watch both types of series, and also mini series and limited series, from all countries, I also watch movies and movie trilogies and movie franchises from all countries. It's all good for me, as long as it's good.
I'm still chuckling about CC dragging off SW off to shag him in that tent where Chengyu and XS can hear and see everything because they've obviously done this before, probably in the SAME room sometimes and the story is lowkey setting the tone for the future of their, uh, open-minded, dynamic. π Ya'll already forgot what WS said about them 'doing it all the time'. Even dating twins and MIXING them up. ππ The signs are all present, CJD really said 'read between the lines' π€£ she knew what she was doing for real.
This is one of those times when I would appreciate a western producer because you KNOW they would do a second season AND a prequel of CC and CY, and the actors are still young enough to play college versions of themselves too and uuuhhhhhh it would be so good. I mean it's hella good right now too, but MORE good wouldn't hurt, you know? XD
The grin did NOT leave my face ya'll. Yet another fantastically entertaining episode in the recent on high run since ep 15. I mean, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed 1-14 hella too, but the series of events that have brought us to the current relationship statuses of all 4 male leads is just peak for me rn. Their four way friendship and couples dynamic is genuinely just so fun and so worth watching and seeing develop and settle in.
I love the humor especially, I love a show that can genuinely make me laugh despite seriousness or angst or whatever.
Highlights: - Again, the humor in so many scenes, I loved it. - Everything and every scene of CC and CY is burned into my brain and will be rewatched repeatedly, #fightme. - XS finally getting his 'CY certificate', that scene was satisfying, again a nod to how they changed it for the better from the novel, they made it a W imo. The tone was right, the atmosphere was right, the scenes felt right, the pace felt right, the music was...odd and it gave me a distant Sense 8 episode 6 sex scene vibe, where they used Macy Gray's song, except...more romantic and less sexual. I'm not saying one is related to the other in any way or even all that similar, the mind just makes very unusual associations sometimes. It wasn't a bad music choice in the end. (sorry off topic I'm a music lover this kind of thing rolls around in my brain and also I dunno if anyone here has watched Sense8 and will know what scene I'm talking about) Anywayanyway, and the other highlights were; - I like that the watch came back and ended up serving some purpose, albeit not a very useful one, especially because the 520 moment between CC and SW was adorbs. - Gangzi AND Li Wang, wow, these two random gems deserve a mention! <33 Who doesn't love a loyal and likable 'minion' to a likeable main character???? - Edit: another highlight, CC throwing CY the finger and getting one back, so on brand for them XD (my brain glitches whenever they're on screen together, I can't help it)
I swear the Chinese producers and directors understand how filler and nuance in every scene, no matter how minor or major the scene is, can play a role in the entertainment level of the show, as well as using humor the right way. I'm also loving watching a show fully delving into the established relationship arcs of the pairs, as well as focusing on good friendships, so few BLs do this and it's so unfortunate. (It makes me miss TWM, the established relationships A+, Korn and Yihwa's friendship A+, Fai and Farm being loyal likable 'minions', the humor) We need more of these kinds of things in BL shows. Less fancy lighting and sound effects with dramatic kissing scenes and flawless makeup and MORE about the characters lives and their connections with eachother. I'm rambling. Way off topic again. eeeeeehhhhhh.
Mind you censored BLs all do the 'established/domestic' arc very well, but seeing it without the censorship just makes it better. Speaking of censored BLs, was anyone else reminded of Sako's Door in The Spirealm when Chi Cheng was running down the passage of the old factory??? Another weird brain association.
This comment is all over the place but the point IS that this show is a W, I really do not think it's going to disappoint me before it's over. For what I personally look for in a show, I have yet to be let down.
It was a bit different from the novel (which has an equally incoherent and stupid series of events). They made…
But in this scenario, CC doesn't want to sleep with XS, and XS does not know that they're trying to get him to sleep with CY (initially), so their plot makes vaaaague sense. And CC wants CY to get laid because bros help out bros, same with SW, he wants XS to get laid possibly for similar reasons or because he wants revenge for XS setting him up before. As for how XS handles it, depends on how sensitive he is. He's no snowflake himself though.
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These two things are not the same. Unless you like wearing no-homo goggles, then that's on you.
Aaaaah. This was satisfying.
And hmmm, I wonder if Chengyu didn't directly choose to pay or do some underhanded stuff to get Chi Cheng out, or threaten that Lin guy or Wang Zhenlong, because he doesn't want to tread on CC's father's toes? It's like he's operating in the background, but through the legal channels because he seems to have a very high awareness of not getting on CC's dad's bad side, even warned CC not to go against his dad in ep 21. And since his dad is being a royal homophobic prick and choosing to leave CC hanging out to dry, I can see why Chengyu would keep things legal as possible but still be doing what he can. It's of integral importance after all, that CC walks away with a clear slate and no criminal record. So there can be no underhanded stuff from the 'family's' side.
Episode notes:
- I laughed at Wang Zhenlong just hanging around an abandoned warehouse sitting in a fancy leather armchair like some wish dot com villain. That guy π π π even brought his own lighting! But for real. CC did partially disable him, can't be mad at the man for being pissed. Karma is a bitch like that.
- For the first time ever (for me) in this show, I felt annoyed at wasted screen time. I have no words for how much interest I DID NOT have in seeing WZ and WS again, what a useless set of scenes. Although, I do applaud WSW's level of pettiness in hitting back at verbally WS, I would probably have high fived him in that moment irl because he derailed WS's mouthy bs pretty quickly, albeit, childishly. It was deserved, WS is super fucking annoying.
- Chengyu (Zhan Xuan) was looking extra fine in this episode. Just saying. π€γ½_(:3γβ )_
- I like CC's sister, she's not a dumbass or a puppet, the only one in Chi Cheng's family (besides CC himself) with the ability to think for herself, without years of familial, subliminal and blatant, generational brainwashing and emotional manipulation clouding her judgement.
- Suowei's choices, in the vein of being willing to give up everything for the one he loves, makes him a G. He really said 'gotta go hard or go home', or in this case 'go broke and sell my home', but the outcome was the same! :D He's locked CC down for life like he doesn't even realisssssse. hehehe
- SW's visiting CC in prison scene was mint overall. As I said, it fed my angst hunger significantly. Yummy yummy.
Ready for tomorrow! Let's have it >:D
PS: In other news, Gangzi's actor is FINALLY in the cast! Everyone likes Gangzi, don't even act like it's not true.
They're not very active on their IG's though, it requires VPN in China so I think they don't bother most of the time.
I'll be honest though, I'm not a fan of kids so the child interaction scenes went over my head and my eyes glazed over a bit, but it didn't last long and anyway, I do know the point of those scenes and the appeal they have to the majority of viewers, even if they don't mean anything to me, so I understand why writers always include children, especially for how overbearingly 'important' it is in Asian culture. Kid did a pretty convincing job in his role though, kudos to him. I did find it funny he had the standoffish trait of his mother, uncle and grandpa, when he was telling SW to back off and said no to him π
Some random RL thoughts:
-I think it's actually obvious and interesting to see these final eps, regarding the difference in the
actors' demeanors and appearances, for example, there was more focus on them looking well lit and more makeup'd and TXN obviously lost weight as the show went on, because he was much thinner in the first eps, which we know were actually largely filmed last.
- I was also thinking about the fact that Chinese series and film productions do not use intimacy coordinators. I think it's only Thailand and SK that do, maybe Taiwan, but I think Japan doesn't and I know that China doesn't, or if they do, it's probably super rare and maybe depends on the producers and directors of a particular show. Now, it's obvs not 'necessary' in Chinese productions because they keep things PG in all Mainland shows, but if producers are going to be making more proper BLs to release internationally, they should probably consider starting to use IC's. My point in mentioning it though, was to give a big nod to these four main leads! Who all did pretty damn well with their intimate scenes considering they didn't have any intimacy-handling prior to filming and were (as we see in the bts) doing things just according to the director telling them play by play and not even on a closed set, full crew around them, and their first times too, ya'll, it's def not easy. They probably all went through some rapid and possibly stressful mental and physical adjustments to get comfortable as fast as possible. I think they're all just lucky to get along so well and they obviously had a supportive director and crew to make them feel at ease. It would have been easier on them with a coordinator prior to filming though, but they did really great anyway!
- I haven't written fanfiction in 5 whole ass years, but I'm very seriously considering writing a CC and CY prequel era fic, like, it's weighing heavy in my damn brain pan.
Okay rando thoughts over!
Ep highlights:
- CC standing up to his dad and then flipping the script when he saw SW limping to freedom ππ
- The bathtub scene <3
- CC's discussion with his father about his relationship
- The easter egg of CY and XS
The preview finally gave us a timeline (2 years have passed) and CC looks hilarious with his five-o-clock shadow! Keen for tomorrow >:D
I'm just sharing it because they were having trouble posting links on here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lKSWopDBXgykKfcffEsm0vzvjR7ZcmkD
This is one of those times when I would appreciate a western producer because you KNOW they would do a second season AND a prequel of CC and CY, and the actors are still young enough to play college versions of themselves too and uuuhhhhhh it would be so good.
I mean it's hella good right now too, but MORE good wouldn't hurt, you know? XD
I love the humor especially, I love a show that can genuinely make me laugh despite seriousness or angst or whatever.
Highlights:
- Again, the humor in so many scenes, I loved it.
- Everything and every scene of CC and CY is burned into my brain and will be rewatched repeatedly, #fightme.
- XS finally getting his 'CY certificate', that scene was satisfying, again a nod to how they changed it for the better from the novel, they made it a W imo. The tone was right, the atmosphere was right, the scenes felt right, the pace felt right, the music was...odd and it gave me a distant Sense 8 episode 6 sex scene vibe, where they used Macy Gray's song, except...more romantic and less sexual. I'm not saying one is related to the other in any way or even all that similar, the mind just makes very unusual associations sometimes. It wasn't a bad music choice in the end. (sorry off topic I'm a music lover this kind of thing rolls around in my brain and also I dunno if anyone here has watched Sense8 and will know what scene I'm talking about)
Anywayanyway, and the other highlights were;
- I like that the watch came back and ended up serving some purpose, albeit not a very useful one, especially because the 520 moment between CC and SW was adorbs.
- Gangzi AND Li Wang, wow, these two random gems deserve a mention! <33 Who doesn't love a loyal and likable 'minion' to a likeable main character????
- Edit: another highlight, CC throwing CY the finger and getting one back, so on brand for them XD (my brain glitches whenever they're on screen together, I can't help it)
I swear the Chinese producers and directors understand how filler and nuance in every scene, no matter how minor or major the scene is, can play a role in the entertainment level of the show, as well as using humor the right way. I'm also loving watching a show fully delving into the established relationship arcs of the pairs, as well as focusing on good friendships, so few BLs do this and it's so unfortunate. (It makes me miss TWM, the established relationships A+, Korn and Yihwa's friendship A+, Fai and Farm being loyal likable 'minions', the humor) We need more of these kinds of things in BL shows. Less fancy lighting and sound effects with dramatic kissing scenes and flawless makeup and MORE about the characters lives and their connections with eachother. I'm rambling. Way off topic again. eeeeeehhhhhh.
Mind you censored BLs all do the 'established/domestic' arc very well, but seeing it without the censorship just makes it better. Speaking of censored BLs, was anyone else reminded of Sako's Door in The Spirealm when Chi Cheng was running down the passage of the old factory??? Another weird brain association.
This comment is all over the place but the point IS that this show is a W, I really do not think it's going to disappoint me before it's over. For what I personally look for in a show, I have yet to be let down.
As for how XS handles it, depends on how sensitive he is. He's no snowflake himself though.
They're all very clever and very stupid, really.