I seem to be really out of step with other reviewers. This series has been a real disappointment. The storyline is trite and repeats what other series have done, but not as well. And I don't see anyone having chemistry with anyone else. I also agree that the Green / Tine dynamic is problematic. (I will only say here that whatever the context, drugging someone is never OK - real life, not real life, person being overly assertive, &c. It's not OK and it doesn't provide anything of value to the plot.) I too don't look for realism, but entertainment in my BL. Some fuel for my dreams that night. However, with all the BL being churned out now, I feel that ther's lots of sh*t is hitting the fan. For me, this is nowhere near what Love Sick, Make it Right, Together with Me, SOTUS, He's Coming to Me, Love By Chance, and a few others achieved. This one is just more of the low-hanging fruit being grabbed and churned into *****.
I am still looking forward to future episodes as I am hoping that Drake has a solid support role with Frank. They are a main reason I have been anticipating the series. I was surprised and pleased with his [Drake's] role in Blacklist, and I think he has real potential for the future. But, it doesn't look like they will be in Ep 3 either. I will be fast-forwarding through stuff until I see how they do.
It's also interesting to see how GMM recycles actors in different combinations. I do find that draws me back and draws me in. Some combinations work, some are great, and some are meh. Not sure where this will fall when it's done. I was confused through Ep 1 though, until I found out that AJ has a twin brother JJ, the latter who is in this series. (Guess he as in He's Coming to Me, but I forgot.) I would like to see some of these guys break out into other types of roles - like White and Singto. I enjoy seeing them in new situations, stretching their skills.
I have intentionally given the series few stars as I think 8s, 10s and an over-all 6.8 is not supportable, and those scores are not fair to other series which are much more deserving. 10 just ends up being meaningless, not helpful to those who are trying to decide what to see first or to get into BL. We owe the newbies our mentoring!!
Well, I've gone on too long. What's important, as other's have said, is that those who enjoy the series get to enjoy it. And share their excitement and enjoyment. I do appreciate the comments and reviews. And I look forward to getting to excitement and enjoyment myself. I think I just need a shot of Drake to get me moving in the right direction! ?