My BL shows

Interesting fated mate concept that went downhill near the end, IMO.

The last two episodes caused quite a commotion when they aired. I was happy with the ending, but I can see why some people may have felt Mhok got the short end of the stick. With regards to the other controversy, I was happy with the screenwriter's/director's choice. I thought it was realistic.

Short episode between I Told Sunset about You and I Promised You the Moon. 

I love Film and Jam. Film as the attorney Charn was epic.
TW: Death of family member

So, Jung Ki Sub generally goes with the flow and says yes to anyone who asks him out, asks for his number. But, it seems like for the first time, there's something he himself wants - he want to go out with Jin Woo, but he wants Jin Woo to ask him out because he knows Jin Woo likes him. But Jin Woo is so resistant to this whole idea because he thinks of Ki Sub as a player. Oh, what a chaotic mess.

An unexpectedly dark show with adult physical abuse of teens as a means of punishment. But we also have two teens who find comfort, safety and eventually healing in each other.

Gangs, hidden identity, good NC scenes
TW: violence

Currently on-hold

Currently watching

Leads had great chemistry

Angsty push and pull, love triangle
TW: infidelity, DubCon

Just a different version of the first 3 episodes

(2024 version)
Currently watching

TW: infidelity

If you enjoy NC scenes, this one's for you.
TW: Second couple ML has SA trauma.

An unusual show where the ML wakes up within a game and must complete certain missions in a given timeframe. Incredibly well-acted and well-produced.

A small town has an unusual number of deaths and the medical examiner starts investigating. MaxTul are the BL kings and I'm glad they left left us MoD as part of their legacy. Their skin ship is perfect.
TW: violence, drug abuse

A rare collaboration for China, Taiwan and Thailand to bring this Danmei to fruition, where we got a proper BL and not a censored bromance.
TW: DubCon, abuse by parent figure

Shin as the assertive one and Akira as the more reserved of the two - I found this dynamic funny, interesting and reasonable. 

Looks very much like Season 1, but little by little they are making progress. I'm not unhappy about it, given that Shin is young and Minato is immature. Getting to know each other over time bodes well for these two.

Perfect mafia story and the second couple is just as awesome as the first.
TW: age gap (drama) between the first MLs didn't bother me but may ick other people out

Currently watching

Dueling chefs create heat in the kitchen

A feel good series with very few misunderstandings. P'Got is very much a green flag faen.

Complicated adult relationships, budding first love (second couple), superb acting. I experienced the gamut of emotions watching this show, from the giddy excitement of first love to the tragic demise of a long-term relationship, from the comfort and contentment of finding the right one to the pain of unrequited love.

This series is in my top 5. Guaranteed to be re-watched. Sequel to Utsukushii Kare (Seasons 1 and 2)

What happens when a mafia don's right-hand man wants to leave?
TW: violence

The Thai adaption of the Japanese Kieta Hatsukoi. I found it completely enjoyable and very Thai. Always a treat to see GemFourth on the screen. 

Childhood best friends to lovers trope that's incredibly well done

Interesting BL where the leads seem to need an interpreter. Their failure to communicate is astounding but you just keep rooting for them. NC scenes were hot.

School president and music club leader need to cooperate in order to prevent music club closure. Fluffy with superb OST that you’ll want to download.

One of the more compelling shows I've seen this year.

The first couple didn't appeal to me as much. I was more curious about the second couple but they didn't get as much screen time or development.
TW: adult child physically abused by parent

Spin-off from Cutie Pie 

TW: violence

Twins White and Black have a psychic connection. When Black ends up in the hospital, White takes his place to find out who hurt him. Action, Thriller, Mystery
For me, this cemented Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat's mastery as an actor as he played 3 roles: Black, White and White pretending to be Black.

So, so cute!! And a great example that love is not just for teens. Our characters are 29 and 39 when they decide to pursue their great love.

Currently on-hold

Angst galore from week to week. Lots of NC scenes.

High school romance where one is super rich and the other is a classmate hired as his bodyguard.

High school best friends meet again in a work place setting. Really cute flashbacks (post-credits). I loved their chemistry (apparent in the show and in their BTS).

Don't stop at episode 36. Watch the short epilogue/episode 37, Word of Honor - Epilogue. 

Forced proximity trope brings a perfect ending.

Currently watching

I looked forward to every episode (watched while on-air). My biggest complaint is that the last episode felt a bit rushed and Pete/Kenta or Pete/Way was underdeveloped.

Just saw the trailer for Pit Babe Season 2. 

Special episodes after Love Sick Seasons 1 and 2.

Gender bender

High school setting, love triangle.

A student-teacher romance with an age gap of about 5-6 years. I thought Sahara was smart to step back until Toki graduated before pursuing the romantic side of their relationship.

A hidden gem.

Currently watching on QuStory app

Currently watching

Opposites attract in a university setting. Incredibly well executed.

TW: Childhood trauma from their time together, separation and a reunion. Love and healing that the two of them could find only in each other.

Very short film

College RomCom. Ignore the "stalker" description in the synopsis. Toh is just over-the-top crushing on Nuea and may have hoarding tendencies. What I loved about this series: the tight friendship of Toh, Jao, Daisy and Som; and the representation: ML/ML, FL/ML, FL/FL couples. Intentionally campy so be prepared for second-hand cringe. Great NC scenes. Good rep of safe sex and consent.

So, so cute about two college roommates: a spirit medium and his human talisman.

Thoroughly enjoyable, loved their chemistry.

I'm one of the few that loved this show. Best friends to more?

Cuteness overload. I couldn't stop smiling.

This is an incredible BL, full of details and "clues" about the MLs' growing closeness, from the posters and artwork on the walls and the color schemes of clothing, lighting, etc. You can search for the Reddit on-air discussions for additional details, which was esp. useful for me on culture/language insights. SWM was adapted from book 1 of the novel "Are You Addicted?" by Chai Ji Dan, who was the screenwriter for this drama. I'm disappointed that Season 2 was cancelled.

Office setting; a bit of an HR nightmare.

Sequel to 2gether 

Currently on-hold; unable to find subtitles

Although I enjoyed the start of the series. I found the introduction of the mystical part distracting and something that didn't add to my enjoyment of the show. I love fantasy and mythology so I was a bit surprised that it didn't intrigue me more in this drama. The Sam-Yo pairing became more interesting after a while. I think Sam was my favorite character.

I love these two characters who are so different yet fit together so well.

Takara is the cool, popular guy and Amagi is the cute, quiet kid who somehow catches Takara's eye. This is one of the cutest dramas, and I loved Katori 's role as their "relationship interpreter."

TW: Childhood trauma, DubCon

We deserve a Season 2.

This was interesting to me from the start. And I really liked how it ended.

TW: incurable illness

I wish we had more episodes to clarify their past.

One of the best BLs of 2023. The leads had great chemistry. There were no many wonderful details that you may only notice on a rewatch, like color schemes and patterns. The camera work may seen up close and even shaky at times, but they really wanted to bring us into the show. At times, I felt like I was intruding into the character's personal space.

TW: Trauma, depression

Currently on-hold

This could have been another HR nightmare but it was so well done.

This fascinated me from episode 1, and thankfully 2 episodes were released each week. They picked the right actors to play Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang. Incredible chemistry and wonderful acting. The cinematography was also well executed; great use of light, rainbows, weather. I can't praise this enough. 

I'm rooting for the production team to get Season 2's funding so we  can enjoy another series.

Fun sports BL with MeenPing. A few plot holes here and there, but still an enjoyable watch.

Lots of action scenes and mystery. Very intriguing, esp. the fantasy elements. I almost rated this a 10/10 but the last episode felt a bit rushed.