Favorite BL Dramas (So Far)
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1. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
Great acting, suspenseful, thoughtful political commentary, big feels, so beautiful
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2. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Excellent character development, my personal favorite BL couple, adorable, hilarious, tropey in a funny and self-aware kind of way, thoughtful commentary about toxic masculinity, fantasy world without homophobia, heartwarming
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3. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Roller coaster of emotions, suspenseful, great characters, oh my God did I mention emotional roller coaster, fascinating exploration of familial trauma, relationships, and attachment
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4. Until We Meet Again
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
This show is absolutely gorgeous, heartbreaking, about a relationship that can only be described as "epic"--for lack of better words. Two people holding on tightly to one another, desperation, and only the faintest glimmer of hope for a brighter future--working together through the trauma of families who don't accept them and refusing to let go
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5. A Tale of a Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Beautiful story and setting, excellent character development, thoughtful, engaging, lovely, and sweet. Coming of age with a character who grows and changes over time, and reflective story about forgiveness and reconciliation
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6. Triage
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
Suspenseful, engaging, and a very creative narrative structure. Points for originality, gripping plot, and interesting protagonist
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7. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Delightful, pleasant, and bubbly coming of age story. The main characters have so much charisma, and it's simply pure joy to live in their world for a few hours. Very cute and fun. Also a good story about a teen learning why it's important to have boundaries.
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8. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Fun, creative, wacky, and cute. Delightful office romance story with an engaging and humorous twist
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9. He's Coming To Me
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Sweet, tender, quiet, and thoughtful
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10. Plus & Minus
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I was just absorbed by the relationship dynamic in this one :)
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11. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Funny, engaging, witty, good story, all-around well done
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12. Eien no Kino
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
This one is very well made but I put it lower on my favorites because I sobbed through every episode and bawled, like I mean waterworks, through at least half of them. I can't handle that much crying!!!!
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13. Lovely Writer
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Great acting, great protagonist, very humorous and tropey and self-aware. A BL about making BL
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14. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Funny and sweet comedy that is very well-done, lots of situational humor coming from silly mix-ups and misunderstandings
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15. Vice Versa
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Not my favorite BL ever but points for having an original narrative and a creative structure for portraying themes and narrative arcs. Thoroughly enjoyable and interesting story