Nafees

Episode One - The very first scene sets the groundwork for exactly what Fan Xiao (FX) is. Brilliant light play by the director honestly - there's this gritty metallic green light falling upon half of his face while the other half lies in a warm shadow, giving him an air of mystery and palpable danger. Loved this, and actually light play is also used again in later scenes. Like when FX and YSL are at a restaurant - the lighting is warm and hazy, signifying intimacy. Often low budget bl productions don't even bother removing the day time filters.

Episode Two - Absolutely loved the acting because every time FX is on screen is really intense. It might be a bit cringe but that's just how he is and we love him for that. Again, camera work goes crazy in framing FX just as he is. And curiously - FX is only framed as scary or intimidating when we see the scene from his perspective rather from from YSLs when he's framed as ordinary. Even soft, in one scene.

(to be continued as episodes come out)