JohnGotti

I'm just curious.... Why didn't you like any of the HIStory series?

True.

Wow! Again, all good points, and there is no disagreement from me. Sorry to say that although I've had drunk sex, it's not been drunk anonymous sex, so I can't relate. LOL The "lazy" writing comment, along with the still tropish and stereotypical attitudes in some cultures continue to lead to these kinds of BL series -- and it's kind of sad, IMO.

Yeah, 15 minute episodes are not enough time for soooo much storyline.

Again, I agree with giving the smaller, low-budget series a chance. But, IDK, it still feels a bit "choppy" trying to fit soooo much story into small timeline. It seemed they were "jumping" all over the place. I'm not the director or producer, but if they had spent one ep. developing more of the Nico backstory OR the Mira backstory, it probably wouldn't feel so "choppy." What do you think?

I also had low expectations of how "the movie" would be pulled off. BUT, you know, I think show was pretty darn good. I think it was far better than trying to do a season 2 and dragging out the storyline. The "movie" format works better for some series. You get to tell a complete story in about an hour and a half or two. They left this story such that there could be a series of "movies", each telling another part of their love story. Forget the "series."

All good points! I agree with at least giving them a little leeway to see where it goes. I also agree with you on the Vietnamese BLs.

IDK.... It seems that the "I had drunk sex, and I don't know who I slept with" theme has been overused too many times before, especially in these times of covid-19 and pandemic. But, I could be wrong!!! SMH!

This was such a good series. I'm concerned that Season 2 will ruin it. From the previews, it appears that S2 will be set (5) years after they've graduated. Each time a series is set in the future, there's usually so much history that's gone on that we the viewing audience doesn't get to see, and series either takes too much time trying to catch us up or they give no background at all. And, that makes the current storyline confusing, difficult to follow, etc. But, since the production company has chosen to go this route, I just hope they take enough time to develop a story as good as S1.

Interesting calculations, since the sequel is set only (5) years into the future. Hmmm! I can't wait to see how they resolve it. Now, here's a theory -- maybe some of those hours were the time that Gao Shi De was apart from Zhou Shu Yi during their time in the university??? I personally think that Zhou Shu Yi's father will play a large part in this story..

I luv'd this series!!! A sweet love story without a lot of toxic drama and few moments that allowed to you to go AHHH!. I just hope, that since the sequel is set five years in the future, that the series gives us just enough of a background story to catch us up to what's been happening during the past (5) years.

P.S. I think the HIStory series from Taiwan are some of the best BLs out there. HIStory 2: Crossing the Line is still one of my favorites. LMBO!

Very good point, and I tend to agree with you as well. I believe that the overuse of the tropes/stereotypes (wifey/hubby, seme/yuke, etc.), along with the boys in "blue shorts" /engineer-medical student themes have stagnated Thai BLs. However, these themes have brought so much popularity to the genre in Thailand, I believe the production companies simply want to stay with "what works." Even though it's much better than it was just a few years ago, the Thai BLs are starting to lose a lot of ground to the other Asian cultures producing BLs that are of better quality, i.e., better acting, better storylines, and better treatment of the LGBTQ+ community.

Again. I agree. I'm not sure why Vietnamese BLs aren't included on this site???? It may be that little in known of their society compared to the others. But, you're right the Vietnamese BLs that are out there, seem to be getting better.

I agree!

Touche! LOL

I couldn't have said it better myself!!! Kudos to you!

Very good points! I stand corrected for the inclusion of Chinese BLs. I had forgotten about Addicted-Heroin and Untamed (mainly the novels). I knew of the issue with Japanese culture, which is why I did not include them. I agree with you that they are all "very different and yet the same." And, I totally agree with you about the lack of "toxicity" and the raw naturalness of the actors and the storylines in Taiwanese BLs.

Thank you. I should've "looked before I posted!" LOL

I'm not sure about most of you. But, for me, I'm beginning to like the Taiwanese, South Korean, and Chinese BLs much more so than I do the Thai BLs, and even to some point, the Filipino BLs. I think that the Asian cultures mentioned seem to have gotten the idea about how to have a decent story, mixed with a little drama (not to mention some good looking young men) to produce a fairly decent BL drama.

The Taiwanese, South Koreans, and Chinese don't seem to focus their BLs on the classic (and very over played) tropes and stereotypes that are fading in the other countries' BLs, but are still present. The eastern Asiatic peoples , and it may be cultural (idk), don't include much, if any, things such as rape and sexual violence, etc., in their BLs . And, although some of the characters in the BLs may have issues with their family or friends about being "gay," those characters deal with it in at least a way that's believable and acceptable, if not palatable. Again, this could be due to their cultures as well.

I get it. In some BLs, an occasional trope or stereotype may be necessary to showcase something going on in the storyline. However, I say it's refreshing to watch a BL and be able to focus on the story and the characters, and not have to worry about which LGBTQ+ trope will be thrown in the show for affect.

I said all of that to say this: I JUST LUV THIS SERIES!!!!!

Luv'd that part too!