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Boston's being messy because he's horny and doesn't really care. Top looked kind of annoyed and I feel like if Mew hadn't walked in, Top would've stopped Boston like five seconds later, but there's no way we can know that for sure.

"switch"...that's a new word for me. We call it "vers" where I come from.

Overall, just ok, I don't think it's gonna be my favorite of 2023 though.

I totally don’t think is is gonna happen, but I’m leaving this comment here and when/if I’m proven wrong after several episodes, I promise I’ll be coming back to apologize. lol

I think Love in the Air was last year.

I kinda feel you. It is het women doing the writing of quite a bit of those stories, but it's not because they are het women that they're writing them. Het women are also responsible for many of the groundbreaking BLs that still have people gushing to this day like SOTUS.

I think your point is valid. Personally, the first I saw of Force (Top) and Book (Mew) was Enchanté and while I didn't enjoy the show too much overall, I did really enjoy Force's character which was a little goofy and very expressive compared to how he was in A Boss and a Babe. So this is why I think it may be a bit of the direction he's receiving as to why he seems expressionless. I also didn't see The Eclipse, so I don't know what the juxtaposition is between this series and that one, but I do want to see it at some point.

omg now that you mention it, it does give Queer as Folk vibes with how the sex scenes are shot

With all the saucy stuff that happened in the first episode, I thought that this may not be that deep, but honestly, the acting wasn’t bad, so I hope the plot can deliver as well. in the meantime, there’s no shortage of good-looking guys to stare at.

Now that I've finished the drama, this makes sense. For the first like 11 episodes, I was kind of annoyed by his character too, but later on, we realize that a big part of why he is the way he is is his trauma from not being able to remember his past.

I really liked many aspects of this show:
-The length of the series. They kept the plot moving and got done in 29 episodes. There was mystery, intrigue, anguish, soul-searching, dramatic music etc., but nothing dragged. Each episode always moved the plot ahead. I can't stress enough how admirable this is for me. Chinese dramas always go for 40-60 episodes for no reason and it's exhausting.
-The aesthetics and costumes. In recent years in many historically-based fantasy dramas, the costumes are always way over the top with the hairstyles and extra bits added to everyone's costume. While this drama wasn't set in actual Tang Dynasty China, it stayed true to Tang fashion (for the most part). The set was also very pleasing to look at and there was great attention to detail.
-The actors. Jing Boran, Song Weilong, and Hong Yao in addition to just be extremely easy on the eyes, played their parts very well..especially Jing Boran. Lan Jue's expressions whether he was freaking out, playing with kittens, or just reclining in his villa reading a book were a joy to watch for me.

If you like mysteries and bromance, I'd recommend.

My thoughts as of episode 6 part 2/4: I applaud any and every BL that has explicitly gay characters (or at least men who have verbally confirmed their attraction to/preference for men) from beginning. However, it's becoming very hard to believe that Pat, a gay uo man with dating experience, doesn't realize that Jeng likes him/is flirting with him. I get that he wouldn't react to it, it's his boss after all, but how does he not know Jeng has the hots for him?
Further, what's supposed to be so appealing about Pat that we have the gorgeous Jeng, the popular extremely attractive Put (Up) AND the handsome Kong (Big) chasing after him so much?

Oh, I know very well who Singto is lol but I'm happy his time with Krist over. Arthit in SOTUS was kind of a garbage person (imo) and Kongpop low key enabled it. It was groundbreaking for the time and I get that, but I won't pretend I liked it...even back in 2016 when I watched it.

Singto WHO? lol

I'm the opposite. I didn't think Ben was cute at first, but the more I watch, the cuter he gets.

Damn. Check Out can't catch a break. I haven't seen it, but I haven't heard anything good AT ALL. lol

Ahhh....just realized I somehow accidentally posted this comment twice 😅 but thank you for the encouragement ❤️ I'll definitely continue watching.

Nothing to do with him being girly. lol We love a "toot" in this house. 😊 I just don't feel like his acting is as good here as it was in Lovely Writer. This opinion may change though as I see more of the show.

Only on Ep. 4, and while I'm happy to see Bruce (Chot) in a role that's not basically just him crying, I don't know if I really feel like this is the best fit for him. Does it get better?

Only on Ep. 4, and while I'm happy to see Bruce (Chot) in a role that's not basically just him crying, I don't know if I really feel like this is the best fit for him. Does it get better?