*Spoiler Free Summary of my review*
First I was going to rate this drama at 9/10 but I rewatched the drama and this time I watched the Uncut version of the show and decided to rate the drama 10 out of 10. I think this drama is worthy of applause.
Compared to the only other BL drama that included the topic of certain dark concepts, Pit Babe's creators made sure to portray and represent the ugly realistic horrors of those certain dark concepts in a better manner than what I've seen in this industry. I believe the creators did a fantastic job of showcasing these dark concepts respectfully, tastefully, and sensitively. I enjoyed both versions of the drama, though the uncut version added more depth for some of the characters with extra content not present in the cut version. I would recommend the uncut version as the best version of the story, its progression, and its finale overall.







*SPOILERS STARTS HERE*
(Content warning: trigger warnings topics with SA, forced pregnancy, child abuse, abuse, and International Human Trafficking)

I loved the show. It had its novelty with the Omegaverse genre - something I have never seen displayed in media other than in written fiction. Babe as the main character makes sense considering he’s been through it all in this drama and so much of the plot revolves around him.
I can’t help but compare and contrast this drama with the only other BL drama I’ve watched that focuses on Human Trafficking. This drama did not have main characters that felt more like NPCs that were so horny for each other that they barely contributed to the progress of the story. This drama was not tone-death and irreverent over the horrors of real-life crime like gang violence, SA, business corporation, kidnapping, child abuse, and international Human Trafficking.
There were no excessive scenes of abuse against women (though none of the cast were female, I still appreciate the absence of women-targeted violence in the drama. Such things are too common in some shows, BL or not).
The main characters were all affected by the consequences of other horrible people's actions but the drama shows light at the end of the tunnel with a happy ending for the X Hunter team. And I mean the team, not just the main characters. Everyone deserves a happy ending, got a happy ending and that makes me happy too.
This drama was way more intricate, complex, dark, novel, and respectful than I could imagine. This drama didn’t hold back on exploring the genre with secondary gender designations, society’s view of those designations, and any favoritism or discrimination those classified into those designations deal with daily. (The human trafficking conversation morphs into an underground shady black market organization that helps supply the supplier with the financial needs to continue finding ‘special persons’ and ‘adopt them’ into an organization that means these young children harm.)
My favorite characters were Babe, Charlie, Jeff, Alan, Kim, North, Sonic, Pete, and Kenta. Sorry, not sorry about Way.
The montage of moments between the characters and Way at Way’s funeral, makes me realize that this scene was needed. They need this moment to decompress, recover, reconcile, and reflect on everything that has happened. The stakes were very high in this drama what with the Human Trafficking topic and whatnot - a funeral at the end wraps up all of these chaotic emotions and puts an end to this crazy roller coaster of events and emotions.
They went through a lot together and they lost one along the way. (No pun intended this time, I swear!) I’m just glad that it was Way who took one for the team. If this was anybody else, I might have been mad. I guess Way can now be forgiven. I believe his loss helped contribute in the end just like in his life, he helped create X Hunter with Alan and Babe. Now the X Hunter team has new members and a bigger family.
I like that Babe left Way his necklace on his tombstone. Babe has such a big heart, I think it’s admirable how much love Babe has to give. Despite everything he went through, he was still capable of love and forgiveness. This is part of the reason why I was not a fan of Way.
In the uncut version of episode 7, Babe and Alan are talking about Way and his behavior to the news of Charlie dating Babe. Babe tells Alan that in the past, he felt like he “...didn’t dare to love or have a boyfriend. Part of it was because Way made me feel like I wasn’t worthy of loving anyone. He often says that, ‘being alone is the best option’”. Even Alan can’t give excuses for Way’s behavior.
Yes, Alan is aware that Way liked Babe for a long time but once Babe says what he says, Alan lets it go and just advises Babe to give Way some time. I believe he said that so that Way can adjust to their new relationship.
Honestly, this cut scene from the original version should have never been left out. This is such a crucial conversation regarding Babe’s and Way toxic friendship. Babe is upset that Way is so angry enough to throw Babe’s necklace away. It feels important to note that finding out that Babe found out about Way throwing Babe’s necklace away, makes this dynamic so much more heartbreaking. Knowing the betrayal that Babe will suffer in the future because of Way, it feels like this is a profound scene that should have stuck in the original version.
Way was gaslighting Babe for years. Making him believe he couldn’t be loved, he couldn’t date and he couldn’t do anything romantic with anyone that wasn’t Way. That’s not fair to Babe or Way.
Babe reunites with his father, Uncle Reval, and finally has a long overdue heart-to-heart conversation with him. Babe says he wants to start over and hold no resentment in his heart. He’s glad that his father is back in his life though he doesn’t think he can forgive his father right now. Understandable.
I can understand why Babe was so ready to fall into Charlie and hope for a real relationship with him. He breaks his rules for Charlie and gets easily jealous when he thinks Charlie isn't sincere about him. Babe was dying for love and I'm glad he finally has it now.


Creators!! Please bring back Kenta and Pete for season two, I need more of them individually and together. I believe Kenta deserves a redemption arc after he killed Tony and saved the day. Kenta and Kim had growth and character development. They both represented strong-willed characters that never wavered from their original beliefs until they naturally adapted a new way of operating due to personal decisions. Yes, in the end, their decisions helped other people, but they made those decisions because it’s what they wanted. It feels more believable and natural that way and I applaud the writing for having such memorable characters and I hope to see more of them in the next season. I hope Kenta embarks on a long and healthy redemption arc that involves intensive therapy/counseling and reconciliation with the other ‘special persons’ that he unfairly dragged into Tony’s proximity. Give my boy Kim some well-deserved rewards in season two. I want the best for my boy Kim, he deserves it all.
Of course more of the OG couple: North and Sonic needs to come back for season two too. Thank you!
Tony's death was cathartic to watch. I pray all of those kids at the auction were saved. Mentioning them in the second season would be nice. #SaveTheChildren
Alan and Jeff with their matching bracelets made me Super Shy and proud at the same time. Alan is a walking Green Flag, how can you not love the man?
Winner was ironically named. Neither first nor last, just painfully average. He became another blind follower to Tony and he was a great contrast to Kim in regards to a true opponent. He’s a henchman who aimed too high and who didn’t know how low he could go until he was a beaten corpse on the floor. He will not be missed.
I hope the second season expands on the International Human Trafficking subject since this is a bigger organization than what existed with Tony. I want to know what will happen next for them and that the cast is truly safe from being kidnapped, evaluated, and sold for their special abilities again.