I think it’s safe to say that 2026 is the year of Chinese BLs. The writing, acting, directing, and cinematography just keep getting better with every show, giving us some incredibly interesting and gripping series. I love dark romance and red flags, and even though the script isn't perfect, I really loved this show. It was an absolute emotional rollercoaster.
First off, I have to say that both Lu Feng’s and Xiao Chen’s families— and their siblings— are just despicable. I honestly don't know which family is worse. Lu Feng and Xiao Chen are the products of two toxic, dysfunctional households that use their kids as mere puppets to get what they want. While the homophobia in Lu Feng's family is blatant, Xiao Chen's family uses love and filial piety to blackmail him and make him feel guilty.
Lu Feng is my favorite character. He’s complex and layered; he drove me crazy countless times, but he never once doubted his love for Xiao Chen. He took all his family's hatred and even got disowned just to stand up for their relationship. Xiao Chen, on the other hand, just couldn't break free from his family's emotional blackmail. There were so many times I wondered if he actually loved Lu Feng, and honestly, I wanted to shake him out of his apathy and make him stand up to his family.
Even though the show's take on Lu Feng’s bipolar disorder might be a bit questionable, I’m glad the character actually went through medical treatment. In most shows, characters with severe trauma miraculously heal the second they find the love of their life. Even if it was just on the surface, the series showed his resistance and how hard it was for him to stick to the treatment, which I think added a bit of realism to the story. That said, I think it would have been more interesting if both Lu Feng and Xiao Chen had gone to therapy. Xiao Chen went through plenty of trauma too, and in a way, he’s also responsible for how Lu Feng acts. Couples therapy would have really helped them find some balance in a relationship that’s still pretty emotionally unstable.
The whole cast did a great job, especially Ayden Sng and Lu Si Tong. It’s definitely worth a watch.
First off, I have to say that both Lu Feng’s and Xiao Chen’s families— and their siblings— are just despicable. I honestly don't know which family is worse. Lu Feng and Xiao Chen are the products of two toxic, dysfunctional households that use their kids as mere puppets to get what they want. While the homophobia in Lu Feng's family is blatant, Xiao Chen's family uses love and filial piety to blackmail him and make him feel guilty.
Lu Feng is my favorite character. He’s complex and layered; he drove me crazy countless times, but he never once doubted his love for Xiao Chen. He took all his family's hatred and even got disowned just to stand up for their relationship. Xiao Chen, on the other hand, just couldn't break free from his family's emotional blackmail. There were so many times I wondered if he actually loved Lu Feng, and honestly, I wanted to shake him out of his apathy and make him stand up to his family.
Even though the show's take on Lu Feng’s bipolar disorder might be a bit questionable, I’m glad the character actually went through medical treatment. In most shows, characters with severe trauma miraculously heal the second they find the love of their life. Even if it was just on the surface, the series showed his resistance and how hard it was for him to stick to the treatment, which I think added a bit of realism to the story. That said, I think it would have been more interesting if both Lu Feng and Xiao Chen had gone to therapy. Xiao Chen went through plenty of trauma too, and in a way, he’s also responsible for how Lu Feng acts. Couples therapy would have really helped them find some balance in a relationship that’s still pretty emotionally unstable.
The whole cast did a great job, especially Ayden Sng and Lu Si Tong. It’s definitely worth a watch.
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