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Speedrun lover.
When I first saw the trailer and everything surrounding the release, I was super hyped. I genuinely thought, “This is the series for me, I’m going to love it with my whole heart.” The premise is exactly the kind of story I enjoy: childhood friends slowly falling in love. Sounds great, right? Well... it only sounds great.The biggest issue that threw me off and made me lose interest was the pacing.
If I didn’t know the show was still ongoing, I would have honestly thought I accidentally skipped a few episodes, like I was watching episode 7 instead of episode 2. I understand that Tuo has been in love for a long time, but that still doesn’t justify everything happening so quickly, crammed into just the first five episodes.
That brings me to another issue: Tuo himself.
I find him overly jealous. To the point where it actually made me uncomfortable. Some scenes were genuinely hard to watch because of how intense and possessive his behavior was.
As for their chemistry, it’s really inconsistent. Sometimes it works well and feels natural, but other times it’s completely off or unconvincing.
Of course, the series isn’t fully out yet, which is the only reason I’m still a little intrigued and hopeful that it might improve over time.
UPDATE: Sadly, it didn't get better and my review is still accurate.
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Could've been a masterpiece.
Okay, it took me a while to gather my thoughts and opinions about the whole series.Because sometimes it was amazing, other times it was an absolute disaster, and I had to resist the urge to skip certain scenes.
Let’s start with the cast, which was absolutely perfect. There wasn’t a single person I disliked or thought couldn’t act “properly.” Thai BL series usually aren’t something I go for, but if even half of them had casts this good, I’d probably watch only Thai ones.
The story really drew me in at first. The whole setting, the cast, the vibe they created and presented, the whole concept, those were things I truly loved about it, and also why I was afraid of how it might turn out. Unfortunately, my instincts didn’t fail me, it did get worse. Even though it might sound strange for a BL series, I actually enjoyed it the most before the main couple officially got together. But there’s a reason for that: I was worried they wouldn’t be able to balance everything well, and that’s exactly what happened. In the end, I did enjoy them together, but sadly, the whole mafia aspect was pushed way to the side and became more of a background element. What really threw me off was the fact that they’re cousins. Still, the last episode ended up being my favorite.
The other two couples felt rather unnecessary and uninteresting to me, even though I loved Pete, his character was one of my absolute favorites. But he and Vegas didn’t really capture my heart. Kim and Porchay aren’t even worth mentioning, honestly.
What killed the story the most was the fact that everyone was somehow connected to someone else, and it lost its charm. From the very beginning, it’s obvious that Kinn’s father, or someone from that family is involved in everything somehow. I think that particular part could’ve been executed or developed much better.
In conclusion, if the story had been a bit stronger, it could’ve easily been a solid 10 out of 10.
Even so, I’d still recommend this drama though with a few warnings.
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Expected too much.
This show desperately wants to be cute, quirky, heartwarming and at times, it almost pulls it off. But overall? It’s a cringefest with flashes of potential buried under layers of overused tropes, weak character writing, and emotional immaturity dressed up as romance.Let’s start with the tone. The show is clearly trying to be a fast-paced BL romcom with a zany vibe. But instead of being funny, many scenes land squarely in “secondhand embarrassment” territory. The jokes are often dated, and the characters' behavior (particularly the main lead's) feels more like fanfiction wish fulfillment than believable development.
The biggest red flag? The main character's idea of romance seems to involve ignoring every boundary imaginable. He simply doesn't take no for an answer, and while the show frames this as endearing persistence, it comes across more like harassment. That’s not chemistry. That’s emotional pressure. And it's played for laughs way too often.
Acting-wise, it’s hit-or-miss. Some moments work. Especially in the later episodes when emotions finally settle, but there are too many scenes where the line delivery feels stiff, forced, or straight-up overacted. Supporting characters are mostly one-note, existing more as comedic relief than actual people.
Then there’s the writing. Dialogue is painfully cliché, and the romantic beats follow the most predictable pattern imaginable: boy meets boy, boy invades personal space, boy falls in love because... reasons? There’s little effort to build any real emotional connection between the characters. Things just happen because the script says they should.
To be fair, the production isn’t terrible, it’s colorful, nicely shot, and clearly not the lowest budget in the K-BL world. And yes, there are a few scenes that land, mostly in spite of the writing, not because of it.
But overall, it feels like a half-baked comedy that prioritizes tropes over storytelling and pushes a romantic dynamic that’s more uncomfortable than cute. If you’re really starved for new BL content, it might be worth hate-watching. Just don’t go in expecting depth, subtlety, or respect for boundaries.
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Cute and short!
The positive feedback for this show was overwhelming, and honestly, if it hadn’t been for that, I probably would have never given it a chance.The format is ideal. just 8 episodes, making it easy to binge. Personally, I think the story could’ve been a bit more complex and explained in more depth if the series had been longer, but overall, it was still an enjoyable watch!
My biggest disappointment was the scene order. At times, I found myself double checking if I was watching the correct episode because some transitions didn’t make much sense and felt a bit confusing.
That said, I LOVED the chemistry between the main characters. The acting felt genuine, and the subtle hints at a possible second couple were a great touch, I was rooting for them from the very first signs!
In conclusion: If you’re looking for something light and relaxing to watch, this show is a great choice. Not too heavy, engaging, and full of moments to enjoy.
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Not an ABO fan but this has me in chokehold.
As the headline suggests, I don’t usually consume any ABO content, which is why I was hesitant to watch this at first.However, the hype surrounding it made me think, “Even if this isn’t something I’d normally watch, I’ll give it a shot.” And oh boy, am I glad I did!
I’ve been absolutely hooked, I couldn’t stop watching. While there are a few elements that aren’t really my taste or made me cringe a little, the series as a whole is genuinely great.
All four main leads are fantastic actors, and their chemistry is undeniable. Even as someone who hasn’t read the original novel, I’m incredibly excited to see how the story unfolds.
So, even if you’re not usually into ABO content, this series might surprise you, the main couples are lovable, and the story pulls you in more and more with each episode.
Definitely worth giving a try!
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A pleasant surprise, but not entirely.
My Bias Is Showing is exactly the kind show you put on with zero expectations and somehow end up having a pretty good time. It’s colorful, silly, and sometimes way too over-the-top, but there’s something oddly genuine buried in all that chaos.The plot is almost too simple. It’s cute, sure, but it never really dares to dig deeper. If the story had taken itself just a little more seriously, it could’ve turned into something truly special instead of just a fun watch.
Then there are the “goofy ahh” moments, you can tell the show really wants to be funny, sometimes too hard, unfortunately it never works out. It’s charming in its own awkward way, but also a bit exhausting at times.
And to talk about the music choices, half the time it feels like someone hit shuffle on a random playlist. The soundtrack jumps from catchy to cringey without warning, which kind of fits the shows chaotic personality, but still makes you raise an eyebrow more than once. Hearing an up-beat song when the scene is supposed to be ''emotional'' is bit of a stretch.
Despite all that, I’d still recommend it. It’s imperfect, a little too goofy for its own good, but it’s got heart. If you don’t take it too seriously, My Bias Is Showing is the kind of feel-good mess that’s easy to enjoy. Especially if you’re in the mood for something light, fun, and unapologetically unserious.
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Completely missed its own premise.
Let’s start with the plot, which was an absolute mess. The premise sounded amazing: rivals to lovers. Key word: sounded, because the actual story has almost nothing to do with the setup.Quickly, we learn that the “rival” is better at everything than the MC, which irritates him to no end. Cue childish competitions, including the MC proudly announcing he’ll get a girlfriend before the rival does.
Meanwhile, in the same episode, their friend suddenly starts dating their female friend, and the MC, who also has feelings for her, decides to jump into a pool after ranting in half Chinese half Japanese. This chaotic spiral leads to the first kiss, which takes place underwater for no logical reason, except that the rival was trying to pull him up so he wouldn’t drown.
From here, the plot stagnates badly.
They get together, but then the rival moves to America for a few months, because his mother is marrying an American. Obviously, it can’t end here because Season 2 (set five years later) exists. The big twist: their communication fades, the MC travels to the U.S. because of his father and suddenly sees his boyfriend with a child and a mysterious woman (whose identity we STILL don’t know).
The whole story feels like random dramatic events thrown together for shock value.
It’s rare for a show to make me feel so much and so little at the same time. Confusion, anger, sadness, emptiness—overall, nothing but everything. Unfortunately, none of it in a good way.
The saving grace of this drama.
The actors were genuinely great and had very natural chemistry. I’d love to see them work together again because they carried the entire show on their backs.
I truly don’t understand the positive reviews that convinced me this would be peak storytelling. It wasn’t. The pacing was awful, the plot was chaotic, and the execution completely wasted a trope that could have been beautiful.
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