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Chinese Series Impressions

Guardian | 镇魂 | Review

If you have watched "The Untamed" and enjoyed the subtle romance between main leads Lan Wangji & Wei Wuxian, then Guardian should be on your playlist. Despite the blatant censorship by the Chinese Government that prohibits depictions of same-sex relationships…

krishnanaidu88May 27, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

The Shipper – จิ้นนายกลายเป็นฉัน Episode 1 [Review]

The Shipper takes over the highly coveted BL slot of GMM-tv from the hugely popular 2Gether The Series. While its predecessor commanded millions of views, The Shipper only took in about a quarter of that. Not that it's an inferior…

krishnanaidu88May 26, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Engineer เมีย’s วิศวะ – Episodes 12 – 13 [Review]

Emotional security takes a nosedive as we approach the finale week. Our four main couples are going through major changes in their relationship, some good, some bad. Some draw a blank, and some are left in a state of confusion…

krishnanaidu88May 26, 2020

Impressions Korean Series Impressions

Where Your Eyes Linger – 너의시선이머무는곳에 Episode 1-2 [Review]

The much-awaited South Korean Boys Love (BL) mini-series, Where Your Eyes Linger, offers something fresh and rusty. As most BL fans do, they watch for onscreen chemistry. The duo of Han Gi-Chan and Jang Eui Soo obviously have it -…

krishnanaidu88May 23, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探|iQIYI (2020) (Ep. 31 – 40)

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty is drawing major attention because of its unique flavor of crime thriller coupled with the lively romance between main leads Tang Fan and Sui Zhou. Add in the cunning Western Depot Commander Wang Zhi, and…

krishnanaidu88May 23, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Engineer เมีย’s วิศวะ – Episodes 10 – 11 [Review]

Episodes 10 and 11 drew a blank on quite a few problems that existed between the four main couples. Bohn & Duen are still settling down in their new relationship and, as such, have sweet moments sprinkled in with excessive…

krishnanaidu88May 23, 2020

Pinoy Series Impressions

Gameboys The Series – Episode 1 [Review]

Gameboys The Series follows the carefree lives of two young Filipino gamers Cai (Elijah Canlas) and Gav (Kokoy de Santos). The boys become 'acquainted' after competing in an online game where the relatively unknown Gav won a over much-touted Cai.…

krishnanaidu88May 22, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 11 – 20) [Review]

Winter Begonia is currently one of the most talked-about Chinese Bromance dramas. The show's magnificent sets, coupled with the beautiful period costumes that take us back to the bygone era as well as the main leads' almost bubbly chemistry is…

krishnanaidu88May 21, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

YYY มันส์เว่อร์นะ – BL Sitcom Episode 4 [Review]

Episode 4 of YYY BL Sitcom levels up the comedy as well as the relationship between Nott and Pun (Yoon Phusanu and Talay Sanguandikul) , our main characters. As explained in Episode 1-3 review, they are the major players that…

krishnanaidu88May 20, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Engineer เมีย’s วิศวะ – Episodes 7-9 [Review]

The characters and their stories have a smooth transition from Episode 7 onwards. When I say it's smooth, it doesn't mean that they don't have problems anymore. Nope, it's quite the opposite. I just want to point out the fact…

krishnanaidu88May 20, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Theory Of Love – ทฤษฎีจีบเธอ – Part 2/2 [Review]

In Part One of our review, we discussed Episodes 1-6 and some interesting tidbits. In Part 2, we continue with Episodes 7 through the Finale.

BLHavenMay 19, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Theory Of Love – ทฤษฎีจีบเธอ – Part 1/2 [Review]

Love. Such a strong emotion and this is the main drive and attraction that keeps viewers glued to each and every episode of Theory of Love. The series stars Off Jumpol and Gun Atthaphan playing the now iconic parts of…

BLHavenMay 18, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 13: Finale [Review]

2Gether The Series comes at a time when there is a void to fill up - in terms of alternative entertainment. After the limited broadcast of He's Coming to Me, the massive popularity of TharnType The Series, and the artistic…

krishnanaidu88May 17, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

YYY มันส์เว่อร์นะ – BL Sitcom Episode 1-3 [Review]

Director Cheewin Thanamin is in his element when doing slapstick comedy. The unpredictable plot, the casting choices, the obviously pronounced special effects, and the overall craziness of YYY Series are entertaining as it is a showcase of pure eye candy.…

krishnanaidu88May 17, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探|iQIYI (2020) (Ep.21 to 30)

The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty has been in the news because of its distinct mix of a crime thriller, the period art direction, costumes coupled with the lead pair's chemistry. A "chemistry," I might add, that hasn't been thoroughly…

krishnanaidu88May 17, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Engineer เมีย’s วิศวะ – Episode 4-6 [Review]

We have our character roles defined and explained meticulously in the first three episodes. It is not going to be a smooth-sailing journey. There will be pitfalls, but you need to have patience, as slowly the storyline progresses and sets…

krishnanaidu88May 16, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 11-12 [Review]

Before what may appear to be a bittersweet ending to 2Gether The Series, the two previous episodes: Episode 11-12 - in my opinion - wasted a big opportunity on focus and priority. Instead of showing Sarawat and Tine growing in…

krishnanaidu88May 15, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Addicted 上瘾 – (2016) Part 2 [Review]

Addicted garnered 10 million views the day after its initial release, as reported by the show's producers and was the second most-watched show on iQiyi, China's leading commercial online portal. However, it was abruptly banned by Chinese censors after the airing…

krishnanaidu88May 15, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Addicted 上瘾 – (2016) Part 1 [Review]

Addicted (Chinese: 上瘾; pinyin: Shàngyǐn), also known as Heroin, is a web series that premiered on the popular online video platform iQiyi on January 29th, 2016. The series aired three episodes weekly until February 23rd, 2016, when it was banned for its gay content…

krishnanaidu88May 14, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 1 – 10) [Review]

Winter Begonia is the latest entrant on the bandwagon of Chinese BL dramas, premiering on iQIYI, an innovative yet daring online entertainment portal in China. The show is adapted from Shui Ru Tian’s novel of the same name, set in…

krishnanaidu88May 6, 2020

Korean Series Impressions

In Between Seasons – 환절기 2016 [Review]

Being young and gay can have complications. In the case of Soo-Hyun (Ji Yoon-Ho), a high school kid, he has to hide his intimate relationship with his friend Yong-Joon (Lee Won-Geun) from his Mom. While coming out to parents is…

krishnanaidu88May 3, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 4

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…

krishnanaidu88May 2, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 3

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…

krishnanaidu88April 30, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 2

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it's based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster…

krishnanaidu88April 30, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 1

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it's based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster…

krishnanaidu88April 29, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – เพราะเราคู่กัน (2020) – Episode 10 [Review]

I only have a minor complaint about 2Gether, and everything else is more than A-okay for me. You see, this series is the kind of BL that can feature twists and turns and still focus on the main characters without…

krishnanaidu88April 26, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 10-13 [Review]

How to review a BL series amidst the noise? In the case of WhyRU, it's as simple as what you see is what you get. Nowadays, with fan service being the norm - it's a little bit harder not to…

krishnanaidu88April 25, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探|iQIYI (2020) (Ep.11 to 20)

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty is racking up ratings because of the elements of mystery and thrills. That, coupled with the main lead's excellent chemistry, is keeping the audience on edge and highly entertained. Let's review what is happening in…

krishnanaidu88April 23, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 8-9 [Review]

Notwithstanding the real-world reality of social distancing and abject poverty, people - young and old - took refuge from the Internet and anointed what previously was an obscure, even taboo genre - Boys Love. Gone are the days when young…

krishnanaidu88April 23, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Present Still Perfect (แค่นี้ก็ดีแล้ว2) – 2020 [Review]

Aam Anusorn Soisa-ngim never sold himself to the devil. Like many independent filmmakers around the world, he firmly maintains that art should never be compromised in exchange for profit. While he was offered to take the driver's seat in future,…

krishnanaidu88April 12, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Until We Meet Again – Episode Finale [Recap]

UWMA? Why are we talking about Until We Meet Again weeks after the Finale was broadcast? Because I need to finish what I started. A multitude of reasons, actually. Mainly because I effectively trashed some aspects of Episode 16, and…

TheFNGeeApril 9, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探|iQIYI (2020)

Written by Krishna Naidu (Twitter-krishnaidu88) – Edited by TheFNGee The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty is the latest entrant in the long list of BL romances that are designated as "Bromance" due to the strict regulations set up by the Chinese Government. The drama is…

krishnanaidu88April 8, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 6-7 [Review]

We’re halfway into 2Gether the TV series and the cast and crew did not waste time pushing the drama forward. What makes these two episodes crucial is that there is the increased interaction between Sarawat and Tine in terms of…

krishnanaidu88April 5, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The Series – Episode 5 [Review]

I enjoy this series - in a major way - because Bright and Win have so much onscreen chemistry. If you want a 'symbolic' comparison, then there is no better example than honey and lemon. From the premier episode until…

krishnanaidu88March 26, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 8-9 [Review]

At this point, viewers are familiar with WhyRU main couples' dynamics. Tutor-Fighter (Saint and Zee) is more of a love-hate relationship with plenty of angst.

krishnanaidu88March 23, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

My Engineer เมีย’s วิศวะ – Episode 1-3 [Review]

After a rough start - with the cast having been altered a few times - My Engineer is finally on air! I made an effort to watch it via WEtv app and grabbed a VIP access to watch the 3…

krishnanaidu88March 20, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Dew (Let’s Go Together) ดิว ไปด้วยกันนะ [Review]

Dir. Ma-Dew of The Love of Siam and Home fame reprises his cinematic magic in Dew (Let's Go Together). The flick is a sentimental and romantic drama about two young boys set in a not-so-friendly times for people of 'their…

krishnanaidu88March 18, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The series – Episode 4 [Review]

Let me get straight to the point. Tine being dense and clueless ruins everything for Sarawat as he moves towards a more romantic atmosphere. By this time, everyone knows that Sarawat has the hots for Tine and it goes beyond…

krishnanaidu88March 14, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

Why RU: The Series – เพราะรักใช่ป่าว Episode 7 [Review]

Episode 7 of WhyRU is an acting highlight for Saint Suppapong as he says goodbye to his sister who has supported him throughout his young and eventful life. Zee's Fighter kept himself in the sideline amidst Tutor's emotional turmoils. Yet…

krishnanaidu88March 10, 2020

Thai Series Impressions

2Gether The series – Episode 3 [Review]

Someone said, spoilers are necessary to push the drama narrative. In the beginning, I would disagree but things have change in how we review, analyze and discuss series, especially BL (and gay for that matter). In Episode 3 of 2Gether,…

krishnanaidu88March 8, 2020

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