November 2020

UPDATED: Pinoy BL Series from GagaOOlala: Happenstance

"Happenstance" director Adolfo Alix Jr spoke with us about his new series and revealed more details about the lovers. Lovers who cross time to experience a love that heals their broken souls and hearts. In two separate periods of time,…

bestwishes1986November 30, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

90 Days the Series (2020) Episodes 4 – 6 [Review]

To me, the hardest breakups have always been friendship breakups. Words can't describe how painful it knows that this person you called friend will never be a part of your life anymore. I've cried more over ending relationships with friends…

JoNovember 29, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 5 (2020) [Review]

In the first parts of this episode, we get to see Jim at his most inconsistent and indecisive, almost to the point where it's hard to care for him anymore as a character. After actively flaunting the lovey-dovey relationship Jim…

krishnanaidu88November 29, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru no Go 棋魂 Episodes 1 – 12 [Review]

I had been putting off watching this show, but then friends on Twitter started tweeting about it. The tweets caught my attention and got me pretty intrigued. The reviews were astounding, and I wondered why. One answer lies in this…

krishnanaidu88November 28, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Chance To Love (LBC2) – Episode 9 [Review]

While Tin and Can are slowly settling into relationship bliss and getting to know each other, some shocking truths tumble out of the closet. We finally get a glimpse at the naïve lost kid whose trust was impeccably broken. As…

krishnanaidu88November 27, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Tonhon Chonlatee – ต้นหนชลธี (2020) – Episode 2 [Review]

Episode 2 of Tonhon Chonlatee gave me mixed feelings that will affect this review. There were some great things about this episode and one glaring thing about this episode that I did not like. I know that there are reasons…

NoSleep4DramasNovember 27, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Gear Your Gown (2020) Episodes 4 – 6 [Review]

At the end of episode 3, I wondered how exactly a person who loved Itt, at first sight, does not believe in Love anymore? I found myself lacking interest in the lead story, even with all the hooks. I return…

PratsNovember 26, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Pearl Next Door (2020) – Episode 2 [Review]

I should probably start this second review off by saying that I have a serious crush on Alex. I'm hoping with every fiber of my being that, at some point, she does not become the antagonist of this series. Then…

Dɾαɱα_LʅαɱαNovember 26, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Silent Criminal 无主之战 [Series Review]

As soon as iQiyi, one of the most popular streaming portals, started promoting "The Silent Criminal," I had a feeling that this show would be slightly bent towards the regular "Romance Wrapped in Bromance" genre. I was suffering from Chinese…

krishnanaidu88November 25, 2020

Interviews

CHEAT the SERIES: Interview with Craig Lines & Vaughan Abrasado

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krishnanaidu88November 24, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 4 (2020) [Review]

This episode left me more frustrated than ever. Everything was well in the "BenxJim" household until Jim's girlfriend appears out of nowhere and crashes into Ben's dreams. The fact that Jim is aware of Ben's feelings towards him makes it…

krishnanaidu88November 23, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Boys Lockdown – Episodes 1 – 3 [Review]

When the series was announced, I was a little skeptical to watch it. Because let's be honest, we have many stories set in Quarantine times and love happening online. But Pinoy BLs have managed to stay away from any…

PratsNovember 22, 2020

Opinion

A Chance to Love: Was It Worth the Wait?

When Studio Wabi Sabi announced the sequel to their highly popular BL series "Love By Chance," the news swept through the fandom like fire, and everyone was ecstatic. The show, which got widespread recognition because of the amazing chemistry between…

krishnanaidu88November 21, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Tonhon Chonlatee – ต้นหนชลธี (2020) – Episode 1 [Review]

First and foremost, I want to thank Psycho-milk for letting me be a guest reviewer. I love blogging and writing about dramas so the more I get to do the better. This format of review and drama is all new…

NoSleep4DramasNovember 21, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episode 10 [Review]

This episode served as a reminder that all good things come to an end, sooner or later. As Solo and Gui come to terms with Moon's situation and try to make things easier for the adorable yet lost kid, tragedy…

krishnanaidu88November 20, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 8 [Review]

As Shen Yuan finally wakes up from the "Nightmare", the system won't let him rest in peace. He wants to avoid the "Endless Abyss" storyline at costs, but the system yet again puts a tent in his plans with points…

krishnanaidu88November 20, 2020

Features

Feature: My Love Letter to BL Stories

It started from the scene from the recent Korean BL show - "Mr Heart". Sangha's scene where he thanks Jinwon for making him smile and saving his life was such a heartwarming one. I felt so connected to Sangha at…

PratsNovember 18, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Quaranthings the Series Episodes 8, Finale [Review]

Coming out isn't just about coming out to other people. It's also about coming out to yourself. It's about overcoming the belief that you're unacceptable. It's about finding acceptance and pride in who you are. (more…)

Dɾαɱα_LʅαɱαNovember 17, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episode 9 [Review]

This episode served as an answer to quite a lot of prudent questions that had been looming over the horizon. Solo and Gui's return to the farm bought a fresh perspective about the School's affairs and also shed light on…

krishnanaidu88November 17, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Ben X Jim Episode 3 (2020) [Review]

After Jim's farcical declaration of his and Ben's relationship, Jim and Leo ended up bashing each other. It's rather comical because just that morning, Ben and Jim were at odds with each other, and now how the tables have turned.…

krishnanaidu88November 16, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Oh Mando Episode 1 (2020) [Review]

I must admit that I had my prejudices in full force when I heard about this show. Honestly, the only reason I'm watching this new Pinoy BL is Kokoy de Santos, my golden curly-haired boy wonder from "Gameboys the Series."…

krishnanaidu88November 15, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Chance To Love (LBC2) – Episode 8 [Review]

After last episode's conclusion of Tin and Can becoming a couple, everyone else deals with losing the soccer championship in various ways. While Tin and Can are having romance, Techno is rejecting Kengkla over his lies. To make Can feel…

bestwishes1986November 13, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Better Days (2020) – Episode 1 [Review]

Directed by Carlo Obispo comes the Pinoy BL web series "Better Days" available via YouTube at the UnframedFilm channel. This series tells the story of Kian and Aron as they work together to bring back to life a failed restaurant.…

bestwishes1986November 13, 2020

Thai Casting

News: New Thai Boys Love Lakorns (2020)

Boys Love Lakorns, or Thai drama series where men kiss, have taken the world by storm. In the past, you were lucky if a popular drama featured a gay couple at all. However, this changed with the unprecedented break-out success…

bestwishes1986November 11, 2020

Taiwanese Series Impressions

Because of You (2020) Series Review: A Family’s Journey to Love and Acceptance

The family dynamic is always interesting but rarely do we see it take center stage in a BL series as much as Because of You (2020). (more…)

andreadeleNovember 8, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Oxygen the Series ออกซิเจนเดอะซีรีส์ (2020) – Episodes 7 – 8 [Review]

The current episodes bought to light some major issues concerning both of our main couples. While Solo and Gui are accosted with his father's issues, Phuri and Kao are finally in the "getting to know each other" phase in Episode…

krishnanaidu88November 8, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Quaranthings the Series Episodes 7 [Review]

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to grasp something we just realized we wanted only to be met with a brick wall. Brick wall meet Rocky. Rocky meet brick wall. Episode 7 of Quaranthings the Series is all about…

Dɾαɱα_LʅαɱαNovember 8, 2020

News

Cherry Magic – A Global Phenomenon or Just Luck for This Japanese BL?

Does "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?" strikes a chord? It would, if you are a fan of Japanese BL, being the most popular show on the circuit in recent days! When the production house…

krishnanaidu88November 7, 2020

News

Upcoming: Korean and Thai BL Shows

Wish You Following in the footsteps of its predecessor "Where Your Eyes Linger," the recently released Korean BL "Mr.Heart" left the audiences surprised with the incredible chemistry between main leads Lee Je Sin and MAN BLK's Cheon Seung Ho. While…

krishnanaidu88November 5, 2020

News Taiwanese Casting Thai Casting

GagaOOLala Broadening the Horizon:

A Closer Look at The First Thailand-Taiwan BL Series and Partnership with Line TV GagaOOLala, as one of the major platforms for LGBTQ+ content, aims to strengthen its presence in Asia by collaborating with filmmakers outside its home country, Taiwan.…

Mals!November 1, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 7 [Review]

As Shen Yuan and Luo Binghe are stuck in the Nightmare, the Evil Demon uses painful memories from Binghe's past to make him lose his calm. Despite Shen Yuan's repeated efforts, Luo Binghe keeps repeating the same mistake that keeps…

krishnanaidu88November 1, 2020

News

Until We Meet Again: Until You – Fan Meeting

October 25th, 2020, was an exciting day for the fans of Until We Meet Again the Series, as the cast reunited for a one-night-only fan meeting in Union Hall 2, Bangkok, Thailand. The venue was packed with a thousand eager…

andreadeleNovember 1, 2020