Lorenzo

Yeah I wished more BLs have better written characters who act like men who happen to be gay. I think that’s why I like BLs that have a story first and romance second because it feels more… earned? I’ve started watching more Thai dramas since there was a gap of new JBLs and KBLs. Man I forgot how “bad” many of them are and I was fatigued by them. Sure these types of stories have their place and merits but I prefer a different approach to the depiction of gay romance.

I’m definitely not a fan of depressing one lol. I avoid them completely because I love happy endings. Hopefully this one will be happy but I’m enjoying the journey! Also, “realistic” doesn’t mean depressing. My use of realism is in the way the characters are written like real people instead of caricatures of gay men.

Hence why I said it’s obviously more than BL and there are plenty of “realistic” BLs. By realistic I mainly mean by how the characters are written. They behave how men realistically do and not the female stereotypical top/bottom (guy/girl guy). I like BL I just think it’s interesting how because it’s not following BL tropes many are claiming bromance/no romance at all. I think that’s why the romance from the trailer wasn’t recognized immediately because they weren’t eating each other’s faces or showing porn scenes.

I know it’s definitely gonna be a slow burn romance.

Two episodes in and it’s Really good so far. The editing in the beginning is amazing and emotionally powerful. I felt the regret and pain from Ryu’s conflict and it was beautifully depicted. Amazing directing. The characters feel like real people especially the side characters and I think this is much more than just your stereotypical BL show. The acting, pacing, story is so engaging and doesn’t feel… cheap? Cheezy? There are a few other series that I have felt the same way and that they weren’t just fetishizing homosexuality. Might be because the director is male that I’m enjoying this so much and can relate to it more since it’s not homosexuality through the female lens. Sometimes they can get it right but it’s refreshing as a gay man to have such a strong series written and directed by a male. The action is good too and I hope it only gets better!

To me the conversation about the “happy ending” is very disturbing. I have only seen the two original movie adaptations and the second one definitely turned me off from reading the novel and this remake because no matter if they are together it’s definitely not conventionally happy. Especially after reading the comments on the OG comparing the two and how the novel is “darker”. I personally dislike the romancing of “toxic” behavior in relationships and the dated stereotypical portrayal of homosexuality with violence. A lot of these types of stories seems more like giving into unhealthy obsession instead of genuine love. There’s a lot more that can be expressed in a book than a live action adaptation and I wonder how the novel handles that aspect. Maybe one day I’ll eventually check this series out but that won’t be anytime soon.

Yeah I’ve watched the og movie after seeing promo for the remake series and man it turned me off from watching Double Helix completely. Now hearing the novel leans even more into the abuse… Yeah I’m definitely skipping this one. Disappointing because the actors look amazing and the normal parts look lovely but I’m definitely over the stereotypical Homosexuality with Violence trope from back in the day.

Really good so far and I love how they expanded on the plot and gave it some much needed depth. I was a bit worried that this was an adaptation

I think it’s revealed why in this recent episode. One actually has real feelings for the other and for a long time.

Although there were some editing issues it was such an amazing story. so beautiful 10/10

This right here. As a gay man it’s wild seeing this double standard and realizing just how many people fetishized homosexuality. It’s mainly why I gravitate towards Japanese BL and avoid Thai BL like the plague. The culture around “pairing” actors is extremely off putting for me.

oh man don’t get me started on that whole weird thing.

It’s wild but what can you expect from these people especially when they can’t comprehend the romance from the trailer. I mean the physical closeness and dialogue obviously depicts it as more than friendship. I guess since they didn’t show them having sex it’s automatically gay bait. I honestly would rather have a series with an interesting story and great acting over gay porn scenes. Even more so nowadays when we’re flooded with mediocre content that gets praise because of their NC scenes.

Wow. Heartwarming and heartbreaking. Such an amazing vertical series. Sad but perfect ending.

Yo as a gay man it’s heartwarming seeing so many others sharing the same opinion and concerns. It’s wild reading some of these comments especially from other people admitting they were once victims or wishing they were. Pedophilia has been infecting the gay community and I was so disheartened reading the excuses and irrational arguments made in support of grooming and SA. Any form of Pedophilia needs to be called out and stomped out for the sake of children and minors developmental well being. It’s not homophobia nor applying “hetro normative” standards. It’s hating predators that prey on the innocent. Thank you!

This right here is exactly why we have those laws protecting minors.

You’re either gonna like it or hate it and I liked it. Nice short vampire story that can be cringy at times but that’s part of the charm. The actors did an amazing job mainly the guy who played the vamp.

Reminds me a lot of Kissable Lips. Make of that what you will.

Oh yeah visually the actors look amazing but idk if I can watch those scenes… I’ll skip them if I’m ever gonna watch it.

In part 2 of the original Lu Feng kidnaps Yi Chen and SA him for days because Yi Chen married a woman. The original is frankly a hard watch and I wonder how they’ll handle this in the remake. Honestly, not a fan of the outdated toxic depiction of homosexuality violence nor Stockholm syndrome so I’m definitely not gonna be counting down the days for release. It’s disappointing though because the actors look amazing in the roles.

I was excited… until I watched the originals.