JohnGotti

Totally agree. This first ep. was light-hearted, funny, and easy to follow. I, too, hope folks can get past the "He's All That" setup. But, I would also like to see in this series some character development that show's Pi's "inner" qualities versus his outward looks. Too many series (BL and non-BL) focus on a person's "low" self-image of themselves as a lead-in to the story. Pi had a good self-image, and then gave in to peer pressure. I hope down the line the series shows, at least in some little way, you don't have to change to be liked.

Yeah. I agree. I wish the writers had concentrated more (in the flashbacks) how Gene became so "introverted" and such a "loner", when clearly in these flashbacks, he was not..... Did he discover his emerging sexuality, did he think things with him and Nubsib had grown to be a "little too close" in that stage of their young lives??? Any angle like this could've worked and made for a better flashback ep. What's really disturbing to me is the sudden re-emergence of all of these "step-brother" love theme tropes! I'm not sure this is a good theme (trope) to be exploring during these pandemic trying times, when so many are on "lock down."

You know! Had the writers of "The Lovely Writer" hadn't been so lazy in "their" writing, this could've been a pretty good ep. For example, had they clearly clarified that Gene was portraying a "big brother" role to Nubsib and Nubsib was romantically smitten with Gene (especially after taking the beating for him), it would've made a lot more sense and not so pedophilia-like..... Just my op.

LMBO!!!!

I'm sorry for LMBO! I was just commenting that it was neat to see someone gay play someone who's gay... Didn't mean to stir anyone's panties up! LOL ฉันขอโทษ!

I wish they hadn't deleted that scene with Gao She Di and Zhou Shu Yi in Gao's office. That was actually a very cute and revealing scene. But, I'm glad I got to see it, even as an outtake.

I'm right there with ya! It's scary that some of the folks actually think stuff like this cutesy, romantic, etc.! Wow!

I'm so glad someone else pointed out the things that I, too, was thinking and wondering about. For all the reasons you cited, the "flashbacks" were kind of disturbing on soooo many levels, even if the producers and director was trying to be cutesy. And, to the critics commenting about the BLs needing spicing up, I'm sure (at least I'm hoping) no one was thinking about quasi-pedophilia!

Totally! HIStory has gone from "heartwarming" to "heart-wrenching." But, many folks like it "heart-wrenching." LMBO!

Let me see! Possible drunk rape trope, stalking, breaking-and-entering, possible suicidal behavior, drugged employee (assaulted), masturbation, closeted gay step-brother, fujoshi office staff, mother aware of her son's disturbing behavior, father unaware of his closeted son, and two roommates pretending to be "shipped" together. Hmmm! Did I leave anything out? HIStory is really coming alive now!

Okay. I get the visual symbolism and metaphor aspect of this series. Yes, it's grittier, edgier and more "in your face" than ANY of the previous HIStory series. Yes, it's taking the series into a very different direction, and that may be good or not depending on your preferences, and what you're willing to bear for BL entertainment. But, you can't blame folks for not understanding what the metaphors and symbolisms are when it couched and sandwiched in between all those obvious tropes, stereotypes, and questionable characterizations. It all seems to be apart of the plot -- which would make this series kind of a dramatic "parody or satire" of sorts. And if that's what they're trying to show, I have no problem with that.

I can see your point. What I mean is I agree. Once the reconciliation of SY/GDS was completed, it would've been a good opportunity to give the secondary couples more screentime. I would've like to have seen more of Shi Zhe Yu and Liu Bing Wei. Of all the characters, they seemed to have "matured" the most.

They could have a lot of material for S3, if they expand on the side couples' relationships. I kind of like Shi Zhe Yu and Bing Wei. LMBO!

Couldn't agree more!!

P.S. To all of those 2gether the Series and TharnType the Series fans, I'M SORRY! IMO, Tale of 1000 Stars has got you beat!

Okay. So, we really didn't get an answer as to how Tian's family and the villagers felt about Phupha's and Tian's relationship. But, WHO CARES!! It was a great final episode to a great series! It not only touched all of our hearts, it brought many of us to tears! Great job to all involved with this series!

LMBO!

I can't wait to see what happens in the final episode. We all know that Tian will return to Phupha in what will probably be an emotional scene that will have us all in tears. However, I'm more interested in how their relationship will affect the others when Tian does return. We can guess that the doctor, Tul, Yod, and Rang will support Phupha and Tian. But what about Tian's father and the villagers, the village chief AND especially, the kids???

I totally agree.

Thanks for confirming! Great to hear!