Chronically Under-Hyped
Runaway is probably the most slept on GL of 2025. I want someone to reply to this one day, asking if I'm crazy, because it's finally exploded in popularity. Runaway is not just good for a GL, but a great series overall. I myself didn't start watching the series until halfway through its run because I'm not a fan of horror, but I was convinced to take a chance on it. I'm urging you to do the same, because after watching the series, it has become my all-time second-favorite GL series as of the end of 2025.
What I liked about Runaway is that the GL aspect of the story was woven naturally into the series, and it didn't feel like someone had an idea for a GL series without care for the rest of the story. Nothing was forced, and everything felt like it progressed as it should.
Next, I want to commend the entire cast's performance. I always judge a cast's performance by their ability not to pull me out of the story, and I was very committed to every episode.
Lastly, the only reason I did not give Runaway a ten is because, in my opinion, some storylines needed a bit more resolving. I want to know what kind of lives Boon and Win's parents lead. What are their relationships with them like now? How is the final moment of the finale resolved? I'm hoping we get an additional episode, at which time I will revise my review.
All in all, Runaway is a breath of fresh air in the GL space. I hope all GL fans experience this series one day so that it receives the flowers it deserves.
What I liked about Runaway is that the GL aspect of the story was woven naturally into the series, and it didn't feel like someone had an idea for a GL series without care for the rest of the story. Nothing was forced, and everything felt like it progressed as it should.
Next, I want to commend the entire cast's performance. I always judge a cast's performance by their ability not to pull me out of the story, and I was very committed to every episode.
Lastly, the only reason I did not give Runaway a ten is because, in my opinion, some storylines needed a bit more resolving. I want to know what kind of lives Boon and Win's parents lead. What are their relationships with them like now? How is the final moment of the finale resolved? I'm hoping we get an additional episode, at which time I will revise my review.
All in all, Runaway is a breath of fresh air in the GL space. I hope all GL fans experience this series one day so that it receives the flowers it deserves.
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