BITTERSWEET BUT BRILLIANT
I’ve always been a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope, especially in BLs, so naturally I had to give HIStory3: Trapped a try, and it did not disappoint! I’m also into mafia/gang-style stories with a good mix of action and romance, so this hit all the right notes for me.
The chemistry between the leads? Top-tier. You can’t fake that kind of connection, they were such a great pairing. And even though this series doesn’t have a lot of NC scenes, the emotional tension and affection between the leads felt very real and sincere, which I honestly prefer.
The side couple? Adorable and totally hilarious. They added the perfect amount of lightness to balance the heavier themes.
Now, I usually lean more toward Thai BLs, so I was a bit hesitant at first since this is a Taiwanese series but with all the high ratings and buzz around it, I gave in, and I’m glad I did. The production value, acting, and storytelling were all really solid.
One thing that threw me off a bit, though, was why the police weren’t wearing uniforms? It felt kinda unrealistic. I’m used to seeing law enforcement in proper uniforms in shows from the Philippines and Thailand, so that stood out to me here.
As for the ending… it’s bittersweet. If you’re someone who only enjoys BLs with happy endings, this might not be your cup of tea. But personally, I still really enjoyed the ride from start to finish.
The chemistry between the leads? Top-tier. You can’t fake that kind of connection, they were such a great pairing. And even though this series doesn’t have a lot of NC scenes, the emotional tension and affection between the leads felt very real and sincere, which I honestly prefer.
The side couple? Adorable and totally hilarious. They added the perfect amount of lightness to balance the heavier themes.
Now, I usually lean more toward Thai BLs, so I was a bit hesitant at first since this is a Taiwanese series but with all the high ratings and buzz around it, I gave in, and I’m glad I did. The production value, acting, and storytelling were all really solid.
One thing that threw me off a bit, though, was why the police weren’t wearing uniforms? It felt kinda unrealistic. I’m used to seeing law enforcement in proper uniforms in shows from the Philippines and Thailand, so that stood out to me here.
As for the ending… it’s bittersweet. If you’re someone who only enjoys BLs with happy endings, this might not be your cup of tea. But personally, I still really enjoyed the ride from start to finish.
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