The On1y One (2024)

This is one of the best if not THE BEST BL of 2024

If you are looking for a drama that contains plot, talented actors, and top tier chemistry this drama is for you. If you watch it and end up dissatisfied with the lack of NC scenes or are mainly looking for those scenes.
1. They are in Highschool.
2. There are more important things to focus on than those types of scenes in this drama.
3. The story is very well fleshed out, with many lovable characters.
4. The actors are talented and you can tell how much hardwork every person that participated in this drama put in.
5. This drama actually makes you think, with some episodes giving out themes and/or foreshadowing that coincides with the rest of the episode.
Now, if you really want those spicier scenes show more support for Season 2. Rate 10 stars on this website and also IMDB, also please watch The On1y One through legal channels to show continued support. Show support on Instagram/X(Twitter). Either on the actors’ accounts or the main account of the show.
Instagram: theonlyone_tw_series
Actor for Sheng Wang: zayineric
Actor for Jiang Tian: benjamin_tsang

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IT'S A FRESH ROMANCE FOR YOUTH

Every other review has summarized it, so i'm going to tell about how this series makes me feel, and maybe it could make you feel that way too.

It makes me believe love exist but also about how not everything is going to go the way you want. The process of the falling in love and how it affects them is shown through every single episode. I know slow burn may not be everyone's favorite, but plase give this series a chance. Because this series made me want to fall in love. Made me believe that there's truly someone who can be your home. I know the ending may not be what you expected, but for me, it gave me hope for a better future for them.

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My mind is blown and I am left wanting more

I dont usually write reviews because I'm lazy but I just had to praise what a master piece this is. If you are looking for something cute slow but also full of a shit ton of feelings then this is the show for you. Jiang Tian, the man you are. I swear the male leads got me feeling things in my stomach. All I can say is give me a season 2 right now!! For those who are wondering if this is a happy ending, its an open ending. There's more to come and with enough praying and manifestation it will definitely be worth the wait. If you are debating whether to watch it, just go for it expecting nothing. I was gonna drop this show but I always force myself to watch at least one episode and damn am I thankful lmao.

Not giving spoilers but in conclusion WATCH THE MFING SHOW CUZ ITS DAMN GOOD.

Anyways i will haunt everyone if this doesnt get a season two (this is not a threat) okay maybe it is.

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Masterpiece series

It is truly a masterpiece. While the theme of stepbrothers may be common in Taiwanese/Chinese BL series, the execution of this one made me fall in love with it. The performances of the cast, particularly the main couple (with Liu Dong Qin being especially remarkable), along with the stunning cinematography and beautiful OST, deeply immersed me in the storyline. It has been a long time since I've felt this excited about each new episode of a series. Imagine how I feel writing a review of it! I am eagerly anticipating a second season (please, let it air as soon as possible) and highly recommend watching it.

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Only Half of the Story

Rated // 37.5/50 ~ 7.5

This was deliberately written with a season 2 in mind. Since I'm in the west, I don't know what's coming from a novel or have access to the novel so the ending did hurt me. However, if you go in knowing that this is a story the develops over years in it's original work, the novel, then you'll not be too upset at the end. And hopefully our wait for season 2 wont be too long as the director appears to be really pushing for it now.

Having said that, this is true LGBTQ media to me. The boys are only 17 and both having their sexual awakening with the other, who will soon be a brother, as their parents are getting married. There's no explicit scenes, no kissing, not even a confession. It's teenage boys falling into a love that will looked down upon in the future and one of them decides to jump ship to avoid the heartbreak. It's hard enough being 17 developing feelings for the same sex as you, let alone that person is a soon to be brother. I actually really understand the ending and honestly, as sad as it is, it can also be left there too because sometimes that happens. Slice of life isnt meant to be fluffy because life isnt fluffy. A lot of relationships dont work out, esp gay ones.
For me, that's what separates queer films from bl's. It's focusing on the characters as people and the homosexuality happens naturally, especially when the characters are high schoolers still working themselves out.

I really didnt get the whole plot with the teachers though until the end. It was almost as if the writers were trying to create a mirroring plot, as if it were a glimpse into the boy's future.

Overall, I still loved this. It's a slow paced bittersweet reminder of gay youth and as the plot takes place on 2012, it hit me a little close to home. I really loved the sweet potential of each of the characters and I hope that season 2 materializes to watch that potential grow.

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