It's a breakthrough for Korean BLs
I have never been stressed than ever after watching this show.
Deviating from its source material, as I did not read it, the series stands as one of the promising and daring series in the genre. I felt like I was not watching a “testing-the-waters” type of show, as it kept me on the edge of my seat every second.
What I really love the most about this is the pacing and storytelling. It has a mix of flashbacks and present timeline, which irritates me most of the time, but here, it works. This device is not just to fuel the plot, but it adds more to the story and motivation of each character.
The production? It's top-notch. Everything works because every detail and nuance has been weaved in each strand of the plot and sequences. It does not feel like a low-budget show.
We can't really talk about this show without paying attention to the performances of the actors. for having a great, compelling, and effective script, requires the same of the actors. They all killed their roles and it adds nothing but weight to why the show worked and successfully emerged as one of the strong contenders for Best BL this year.
This show set a new standard for KBLs, and has given growth to the genre.
Deviating from its source material, as I did not read it, the series stands as one of the promising and daring series in the genre. I felt like I was not watching a “testing-the-waters” type of show, as it kept me on the edge of my seat every second.
What I really love the most about this is the pacing and storytelling. It has a mix of flashbacks and present timeline, which irritates me most of the time, but here, it works. This device is not just to fuel the plot, but it adds more to the story and motivation of each character.
The production? It's top-notch. Everything works because every detail and nuance has been weaved in each strand of the plot and sequences. It does not feel like a low-budget show.
We can't really talk about this show without paying attention to the performances of the actors. for having a great, compelling, and effective script, requires the same of the actors. They all killed their roles and it adds nothing but weight to why the show worked and successfully emerged as one of the strong contenders for Best BL this year.
This show set a new standard for KBLs, and has given growth to the genre.
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