Amierul570

Who ruffles your feather? Not me. If you're stressed, go outside.

I agree with your opinion. I stopped watching Thai BLs since 2022. Thai BLs was at its peak in 2021. They produced two masterpieces (A Thousand Stars and Bad Buddy). Since then, I have lose interest in watching them. Most of the comedic elements are rather cringy than funny, too many couples but the show struggles to focus on each of them, and overall just terrible writing AND acting.

Now I'm a big fan of Japanese BLs. Sure, the productions are more low-budget and there isn't much physical intimacy between the lead characters (heck the main couple in Cherry Magic doen't even kiss until the final scene and even then it's not explicitly shown).

However they make up for it with the execution. Beautiful cinematography, decent camerawork and great performances from the actors. We don't need sex scenes to know that the characters are attracted to each other. Lingering stares, accidental hand touching and smile exchanges are enough to convey the feelings.

To be honest, Chinese vertical dramas are fun to watch because their plot are over the top and exaggerated like in soap operas. They're practically "brainless" and you don't have to delve into the plot or characters.

It won't work if you want to make a drama with serious, well thought-out storylines and complex characters. Hence why many BLs that are filmed in this format sucked🤡

I think the reason is because some episodes left a deeper impression on viewers than others. My favourite is eps 1 & 2, and my least favourite is eps 7&8.

Good news for you then! A new short series consists of 6 episodes which can be considered both a prequel and sequel to their story has just been released on YouTube. The title is The Nameless Season.

I logged out of this series by the middle of the second episode. The first episode was easily the best episode. I thought that it introduced the two main leads very well. We learnt of Yu Ha's kind-hearted nature and his desire to be independent and stand on his own feet. We were also introduced to Min U, who honestly didn't give much of a positive first impression. However, it kept me entertained and made me eager to watch the next episode. Which somehow felt kind of dull and that made me lose interest so quickly. I love Strongberry but they should go back to making short films. They're great at that.

It has only been one episode. So I think it's unfair to judge so quickly. Besides, it's a short-length series with a small budget, so don't expect splendid production values. Personally, I thought the first episode was pretty good. I have watched GND studio's productions before so I knew what to expect and don't have high expectations.

So true

No comment on here yet? Never mind, I will be the first one then. I love his performance as Ethan in Love at First Spike! He's SOO CUTE. Jared×Ethan endgame.

That's amazing. Thank you very much

The first part is very short, but manages to leave a good impression on me. Even with their limited budget, the production doesn't look horrible at all. The actors also delivered their lines naturally and didn't seem stiff. Waiting for part 2.

Well, there is the issue of budget constraint. Plus I think Strongberry is so much better at making short films than full-length ones. Their short films are what make me become their fan (kinda).

I stopped watching after the second episode. This just isn't my thing.

Soo true. Even the author Chai Jidan told audiences to watch the series and not read the original novel.