Must watch BLs

  1. Shows I loved
  2. Shows I didn't love but they are worth watching because they are different/unique tropes.
wootwoot juil. 22, 2022
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  • Addicted Heroin

    1. Addicted Heroin

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes

    10

    Rich/Poor, stepbrothers (but no relevance as they aren't raised together). Countryside setting (unique). Poverty. Consent issues. Power imbalance.
    You can truly feel the Chinese setting here. It made the characters feel real, which is probably why people love it so much.

  • Bad Buddy

    2. Bad Buddy

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    10

    Enemies to friends to lovers done really well. Very maturely done, a good amount of angst, well sketched characters. The acting is unbelievably good.

  • Blueming

    3. Blueming

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    10

    Coming of age show- Insecurity, peer pressure, family dynamics described very well. Poor/rich dynamic is also present. 

    Acting, direction, story, editing, music score are all good.

  • Cutie Pie

    4. Cutie Pie

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Arranged marriage trope in BL. Age gap. Acting, production, direction makes the show good.

  • Dark Blue Kiss

    5. Dark Blue Kiss

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    9.0

    It deals with issues in established relationships - lack of communication, issues due to being in the closet (homophobia), parental pressure, financial pressure. Very maturely done. There is a possessiveness trope- but the main lead character is not a jerk. 

    Unique in BL. Very realistic approach to relationships, but still has that fairy tale drama feel.

  • HIStory2: Boundary Crossing

    6. HIStory2: Boundary Crossing

    Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Trope 1: Nice guy is reluctant to get into a relationship even though he wants to and so is mean trope. Or enemies to lovers.

    Trope 2: Step brothers. But still done well.

  • HIStory2: Right or Wrong

    7. HIStory2: Right or Wrong

    Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Age gap, student/teacher, single dad falls in love with nanny. The student/teacher has no relevance. The age gap & single dad part is more important.

  • Plus & Minus

    8. Plus & Minus

    Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Adult setting, rare profession (lawyer), job is actually relevant to the plot (divorce lawyers). Also deals with homophobia.  Unique plot and good Angst.

  • Semantic Error

    9. Semantic Error

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    Height difference, opposites attract, enemies to lover. Very well done. No consent issues.

  • The Boy Next Door

    10. The Boy Next Door

    Korean Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

    9.0

    Not a BL. Genuinely funny without being homophobic. Unique comedy, so kept it here.

    Trope: People think straight men are a gay couple due to shenanigans

  • The Untamed

    11. The Untamed

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

    10

    Well sketched world, with detailed characters, excellent plot. The vibes are similar to Harry Potter, LoTR, etc which have similarly complicated plotlines. It is not a BL but to me, it was very clear they were in love from the first episode.

    Trope: Reincarnation/Transmigration, enemies out of obligations, opposites attract. 

  • To My Star

    12. To My Star

    Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes

    10

    Adult setting. Unique professions (actor, restaurant owner, entertainment). Each character's profession has bearing on plot. Rich/poor dynamics. Famous person falls in love with nobody. 

    Very mature. Unique. Must watch. The sequel is even better.

  • Triage

    13. Triage

    Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

    9.0

    Adult setting. Unique setting (medical). Unique time loops plot (groundhog day type). Thriller.

  • We Best Love : Le premier pour toujours

    14. We Best Love : Le premier pour toujours

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    9.5

    Rich/poor. Homophobia. Evil dad against love.

    Very old trope but well done. Sequel is also good.

  • We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd

    15. We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    10

    Adult setting. Love wins against society/family trope. Sequel continues excellent chemistry. Feel good drama. 

  • Star and Sky: Star in My Mind | Sky in Your Heart

    16. Star and Sky: Star in My Mind | Sky in Your Heart

    Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.5

    Puppy love is rejected, but they meet again in college. Popular guys. College setting. I liked the chemistry and pacing.

  • 2gether The Series

    17. 2gether The Series

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    10

    "Straightest BL". This would have been bad if anybody other than BrightWin had worked on it. They make the show. Feel good show. Popular for a reason. Disney Musical vibes.

    Tropes: top/bottom stereotypes galore. popular guy in love with average guy (but average guy is equally hot lol). Rich/poor dynamics.

  • KinnPorsche

    18. KinnPorsche

    Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

    9.0

    Adult setting. Unique profession (mafia). Everybody is gay trope. Production, setting, action scenes are well done. Major consent issues with the main pairing. Violent/unhealthy relationships- but it is acceptable as they are mafia men and not "normal" (ie violent murderers themselves.)

  • Still 2gether

    19. Still 2gether

    Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes

    8.5

    Sequel to 2gether. Short. Continues without a gap. Primarily to give people more BrightWin. But wraps up other couples. Top/bottom stereotypes continue. But nothing is mean/degrading. Disney musical feel. Popular for a reason. Feel good.

  • TharnType

    20. TharnType

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Old classic. Enemies to lovers. Likes the guy but doesn't reluctant anyway trope. Top/bottom stenotypes. Pink milk. Homophobia. Lead's chemistry basically makes the show (MewGulf). Plot is not very mature in how it deals with issues, but it was very forward for its time. Consent issues.

    Major trigger: Childhood sexual abuse (not dealt realistically or maturely) 

  • TharnType 2

    21. TharnType 2

    Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Clearly made to give people more MewGulf. Adult setting. Deals with work pressure, established relationships. Kind of unique plot in a typical BL.

    Trigger: child sexual abuse, stalker. Not dealt realistically/maturely.

  • Où tes yeux s'attardent

    22. Où tes yeux s'attardent

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Rich/poor (important to plot). School setting. Dysfunctional family dynamics. Watching friend flirt with girl > jealousy > relationship trope- but done well.

  • To My Star 2

    23. To My Star 2

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    Unique professions. Better than the first season. Incredibly mature. Lost love. Regrets. Midlife crisis. Public pressure. Anxiety. Mental health. Insecurity. Angst.

    The most sincere show i have seen in my life. My favourite, very well done.

  • Manner of Death

    24. Manner of Death

    Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes

    8.5

    Adult setting. Unique profession (medical, police, crime, etc). Each profession has bearing on the plot. Murder mystery. Crime ring. Corruption. Very unique.
    Excellent chemistry between leads.

  • Love Mechanics

    25. Love Mechanics

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    Infidelity. Coming of age. College setting. Rich/poor. Being in the closet. Jealousy. Imperfect characters. Angst.

    Incredibly well done. Unique. Very mature take. Not a typical drama.

  • Absolute BL

    26. Absolute BL

    Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode

    9.0

    The vibes are similar to "The Boy Next Door", but this is a BL show. Mentions almost every BL trope in its 2 seasons. Very unique.

  • Lovely Writer

    27. Lovely Writer

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    9.5

    Adult setting (BL industry, actors, writers). Very realistic and unique. Incredible ending.
    Episode 9-12 are incredibly well done. Cute hetero couple too.

  • Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    28. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    10

    Japanese BL. Comedy. Consent!

  • Life Senjou No Bokura

    29. Life Senjou No Bokura

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes

    10

    Childhood friends to lovers. Adult setting. Homophobia. Angst.
    Pretty unique storyline. Japanese BL.

  • Old Fashion Cupcake

    30. Old Fashion Cupcake

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes

    9.0

    Japanese BL. Adult setting. Almost midlife crisis. Trope subversion.
    Unique.

  • My Engineer

    31. My Engineer

    Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes

    8.5

    Comedy is awesome and subtle.Lots of 4th wall breaking with fujoshis. Lots of things are clearly done to mock tropes in BL. First 2 episodes drag, but it picks up after that. No consent issues!
    1. Passive guy vs pursuer trope but very cute & sweet.
    2. Secretly in love with best friend trope.
    3. Tsundere and jolly guy.
    4. Mature guys (no trope)

    Only negative is that the story is incomplete, and needs season2. But still worth watching, very uniquely positive BL.

  • Saebit Boys' High School Council

    32. Saebit Boys' High School Council

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Love Triangle done right. School setting.
    Coming of age, peer pressure, homophobia.
    Shows primary audience are kids/teens, but it is realistic enough for adults.
    Ep1-5 are very dull. Ep6-16 are good.

    "Yesterday, today, and probably tomorrow, I will continue thinking about you"

  • Unknown

    33. Unknown

    Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    10

    Loved the angst, disliked the mafia plot (wasn't believable IMO) but other than that, the acting, direction was so good. Pacing was so good. It genuinely gave me closure from Addicted.

  • The On1y One

    34. The On1y One

    Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    10

    Great! Wish they would make something like this for adults, and not school children. But at least the actors are adults.  Great acting, direction etc.

    Needs a sequel though. :(

  • Love Supremacy Zone

    35. Love Supremacy Zone

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    8.5

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