STORY: Short slice-of-life with a gay, married Thai couple. The story was very good and realistic. The moral: Relationships take effort to maintain and this was a good reminder of that. The ending is so sweet.

ACTING/CAST: I think the actors had good chemistry.

MUSIC: I loved that end song and the music in general.

REWATCH VALUE: (UPDATED) Well, since I went through the trouble of resubbing the entire video and post it in 1080p...I've seen it a lot. Still sweet. Check the comments section for the link.

OVERALL: I liked that the couple already had an established relationship and were mature.

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STORY: The description above sums it up but I have to say that Season 2 was spectacular. It beat all my expectations. The first half of the season was a solid 10. The writing was so damn good. The second half slowed down so I'd give it an 8. Each episode focuses on one of the cast, but does have side scenes of the other members. The episodes of Win and Phu were especially good. Phai's episode stunned me, it was shocking; I don't think I could ever watch that episode again...ever.

One thing that bugged me was that all of the relationships were harmed by one of the partners still being in love with an ex. Why was this theme so overused?? It would have been nice if at least one couple had a healthy and stable relationship where one wasn't still in love with some old flame.

As far as the LGBT themes, there is a girl couple and a guy couple, but not enough screen time was devoted to this topic, and it wasn't presented in a positive way; realistic maybe, but why can't a gay couple be happy?

ACTING/CAST: I liked all the cast but not all the characters. (I wasn't really all that fond of Sprite or Phai, even though the actress playing Sprite is amazingly cute.) Some are better than others and some have one-dimensional presentations or flat performances. Also, missed opportunity for this show, but dammit I wanted MORE POP! He was a great character that was underused!

MUSIC: I am always impressed with Thai drama music. This was no exception. There's a ton of great music here and many original songs. It's apparent some of the cast are also musicians.

REWATCH VALUE: I don't know if I'll watch it all a second time, but I might rewatch the episodes of Win and Phu.

OVERALL: This season rocked. The Movie was slow, Season 1 was OK, but Season 2 knocked it out of the ballpark. Again, first half was better but as a whole it was worth it.

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Want something sweet to watch on an afternoon that will make you smile? This will do.

STORY: Same as the details section but I add that she wants to draw a BL cartoon.

Total run-time: approx. 2 hours over 8 episodes, 15 minutes each; a binge-worthy series.

ACTING/CAST: Cute cast and fun to watch, especially Joo Seung Joon and Yoo Ji Wan!

MUSIC: Sorry, didn't pay attention.

REWATCH VALUE: Hell yeah! Gotta see this once more.

OVERALL: Funny, sweet, cute, hot guys, though it is short but I felt long enough to tell a fun story. I might mention there's no overt BL in this but it is suggestive enough to enjoy it. It's got a happy ending too.

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STORY: This is also known as The Legendary Lackey. A lackey in this context is a bullied kid that acts as a servant/slave for the bully. I hate bullying. But what makes this story good is that it's how the lackey rises to the top. There's a lot of funny scenes and a few cringe-worthy ones too.

ACTING/CAST: The actors did a great job, particularly Lee Ji Hoon. He is quite a capable actor and can wear many expressions on his face.

MUSIC: Nothing special.

REWATCH VALUE: I'll watch it again for sure.

OVERALL: Again, hate bullying. That aside, it was a funny show.

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STORY: This movie is pretty short but essentially about Pun and Mon rekindling old feelings for each other and Pun having a crisis of conscience over this. There are a number of cute scenes, kinda slow in parts, and a bit of screen time is wasted on replaying scenes we just watched; with the exception of one scene which you get to see what was missing from the scene earlier, which was a nice touch.

ACTING/CAST: Richard Ricardo Carter is very cute and rather irresistible.

MUSIC: I liked the music also. It was very fitting.

REWATCH VALUE: Yeah, I'd watch it again.

OVERALL: A short about rekindling a friendship and more. It's was worth 45 minutes of my time.

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STORY: A TRADEGY about the broken lives of a few gay men. The story was very slow-paced but it had quite a few tiny plot twists that were uncovered via various flashbacks which explained how the guys became who they are. It's shown from the hustler's perspective on the streets, complete with a pimp, brothel, drugs, and alcohol.

ACTING/CAST: Well, there were a lot of cute actors and they did a good job. They did not shy away from the myriad of make out scenes and all that kissing.

MUSIC: Standard.

REWATCH VALUE: Nuh uh. So slow. Did I mention it's a tragedy? OK, I realize this came out 10 years ago and was probably pretty progressive for its time.

OVERALL: 100% Guaranteed to cure insomnia and the desire to live! Act now while supplies last!

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STORY: This movie is about a very caustic relationship. As the details above state, the one guy drugs the other and drives off into the wild with him. It seems to carry the same love-bordering-on-obsession theme that sister movie of this had (Suddenly Last Summer). In fact, watching this after the other, it almost seemed like the same movie, just a change in setting and circumstances...but far less enjoyable.

ACTING/CAST: They can do anger, they can fight, they can wrestle naked, and do drunk. So I guess their acting wasn't too bad.

MUSIC: Unmemorable.

REWATCH VALUE: Nope.

OVERALL: I'm not very fond of crazy, abusive relationships, especially where one actually does something criminal like drug them. Throughout the show I was hoping that maybe it would have some redemption, that it would end happily like Suddenly Last Summer...

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BL stage play, a musical

Yes, this is a recording of a production of a live stage performance of this musical. It's done well, and professionally. I've been to plays, musicals, and opera, but I much prefer them live amd in person than watching a recording on TV. Just don't go into this thinking it will turn into a regular drama at some point. It is a musical stage performance with a live audience.

STORY: A standard BL story though it had an interesting sub plot about an older generation couple worrying about what the newer generation BL couples must suffer. I really felt for them amd what they went through, more than the young couple.

ACTING: All were good stage actors. I hope they have long and vibrant careers. Sam is HOT.

MUSIC: This is a musical, after all. I thought it was good. Some songs were hits and some were misses. It's a Tiawanese production in Mandarin, so thankful for the subtitles.

REWATCH VALUE: I gave it a go, but the format isn't my cup of tea.

OVERALL: It's much different than a regular BL. Maybe you'll dig it, maybe not. The older BL couple's storyline was more interesting than the younger. Tip: if you made it through part 1, the payoff in part 2 is worth it.

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Not a sequel to Ghost Boyfriend

STORY: This is NOT a sequel to the first Ghost Boyfriend. Completely unrelated. Much to my sadness. Well, it seems this time they wanted to focus on the supernatural "ghost" part. It had a real interesting premise in that the two guys knew each other for thousands of years, and one was trying to find a way to lift the curse off the other. There seemed to be a hint of an enduring fondness or friendship, but SADLY, the plot and execution was a mess and the potential of a great story was wasted.

ACTIING/CAST: Not great, suffering from some production value problems, some weird audio and lip syncing issues. But, I think Han Jing Cheng is hot, and like to see him in all the roles he plays.

MUSIC: No idea. Remember none of it.

Rewatch Value: Nah. Just not worth a second shot.

Overall: Not a sequel, not as good as the original, a wasted plot which is tragic, took a long while to even get somewhat interesting, and also barely a BROMANCE. At least the first movie had some kissing.

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STORY: Hyun-woo is stuck in the past, still in love with his ex-boyfriend after a breakup. The problem is that he is having a hard time moving on. His inability to let go is affecting his work and his attempts to date other guys. There are a number of scenes with long moments of silence and no dialog as we watch the main character deal with his obvious internal struggles; he looks so lost. The end is simply a thought-provoker. It's not happy or sad, just open-ended.

ACTING: Yo-han Kim did a great job at relaying the character's inner emotional turmoil. I could relate easily to the character. Also, the kiss with his roommate was quite sweet.

MUSIC: It's a short film so there were only a couple of pieces that lent to the main character's struggling emotions.

REWATCH VALUE: I will someday when I have a Korean BL binge.

OVERALL: This was all about the pain of living in the past and the emotional baggage that goes with it.

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STORY: This writing for this series was all over the place; it was sci-fi, dark, fantasy, romantic comedy, and more. What the synopsis didn't make clear is that Adam loves Ah-Zhai who loves Pei Ni (Penny) who loves Adam. There's a lot of humor and awkward situations because of this love triangle.

ACTING/CAST: Bai Shu (Ah-Zhai) is a very good actor, very expressive. Cai Wen Jing (Pei Ni) is a very good actress; she played multiple, and very different, personalities.

MUSIC: I liked both the opening and closing songs of this show.

REWATCH VALUE: I didn't have much of a reason to revisit Season 1 but Season 2 is so much better.

OVERALL: Read my spoiler in the comments section if you want my opinion about the BL in this show.

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Continuation of the story about a wealthy and powerful guy who basically owns another guy.

STORY: I actually thought part 2 was a bit softer with the the master/slave dynamic. There still is a heck of a lot of possessiveness and jealousy in this. The company and family also play a big part in trying to separate Xie Yan and Shu Nian. This was more about Shu Nian fighting against all odds to keep Xie Yan. I really liked the continuation of the touching story from the first movie that happens between Xie Yan and Ke Luo, both orphans who were adopted by wealthy families. I rooted for their camaraderie. Sorry to say, the ending is soul crushing. You will cry. But there is great news! There is an alternate ending that is happy! Even if you hate sad endings, watch it first, then watch the happy ending.

ACTING/CAST: Very good, all played their parts naturally.

MUSIC: Typical for a drama, the Chinese vocals were not English subbed.

REWATCH VALUE: Yes, i'll watch it once more with a friend.

OVERALL: Besides the heartbreaks and tough times throughout the movie, it was worth experiencing this. The high production value, sharp cast and dialogue, made it worth the trip.

TL;DR: Shu Nian comes to realize Xie Yan is a person that he loves and has to defy all odds to keep him.

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STORY: A sitcom about a family of four who rent to Earth and Ice, who are siblings. The teen son, Jang, realizes that his heart beats hard for both Earth and Ice but he is confused and scared by his feelings for Earth. This show tackles many subjects like homophobia, unwanted teen pregnancy, and other challenges of raising teens in modern Thailand.

ABOUT THE STORY: Unfortunately, lies and misunderstandings are the heart of this show and used heavily by the writers. It seems almost every episode is some big misunderstanding that is resolved by the end of it. The comedic timing of this show is somewhat different and I wasn't used to it. They add a laugh track or some strange sound effect at oddly inappropriate times. Perhaps it's just me; this is my first foreign sitcom.

ACTING/CAST: The entire ensemble cast are very good actors. This is a sequel to the long running Bang Rak Soi (2003-2012) so there are guests appearances from the previous show.

MUSIC: I liked the music and at the end of some of the later episodes they do a Thai rap ending that is very comical.

REWATCH VALUE: I'm glad I saw it once but I do not feel the need to revisit anything.

OVERALL: I fell in love with this family, the characters, the cast. It is a very well-written show. If you decide to invest the time into this, you won't be let down.

NOTE: The long-running Will-Jang-Choose-Earth-or-Ice plot line does get muddled. If you want to know more, read the comment section for spoilers about this.

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