The On1y One

It was slow-burn, but slow-burn romance it was not

Only watched 6 episodes and FF the remaining at 3x speed. Initially I liked the story because of awesome cinematography and good acting by the leads, not to mention I am a sucker for a good step brother romance story. However, the plot meandered too much because of all the side characters and plots. I can't really tell if the leads are attracted to each other or just affectionate and heal each other's trauma. There was a kiss scene but it was too premature and didnt feel right. It was not a kiss of love, but rather a kiss to make a point. The ending didnt satisfy me either and I am left just as confused as I was in the beginning. Heard season 2 isnt happening, so I won't be recommending this show to anyone.

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Gripping love story

I loved this love story. The two main leads were unknown to me but represented their characters so well. Both have suffered and you learn that as you continue to watch the episodes go by. I loved how the story develops and felt the writing, acting, directing and music contributed to a show that steals the viewer's attention so when the episode is over you are already focusing on what is going to happen in the next one.

I watched it initially episode by episode as they aired but since then have watched the whole series in one sitting which is how I prefer to watch them as it's easier to remember details when they aren't stretched out over weeks and months.

I would very much love to see a season two of this show as the characters have so much of their lives to let us see. Great job to the main lead actors!

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Heartwarming relationship, lovable & relatable characters, can't get enough of this

Really love this BL, just what I'm looking for in a BL Drama.
The plot might not be the best, and of course there's a lot that can be improved from the actors, but overall I can feel the passion and love that the whole crew put into making this series
It touched me in various scenes, and the emotional struggles that the characters went through was beautifully depicted by the actors and also the crew working behind the scene
Loved the color grading in this series, and there were many beautiful and aesthethic scenes
The chemistry between the main couple is like they were made for each other
If you're looking for heartwarming & cute relationships, with a lot of positive vibe between the main couple, this is just the right drama for you.
Can't wait for S2!!

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the chemistry between the two actors

You can see how well they act, perfectly fitting the character of the series "the only one" but the ending.. deserves all of season 2 bro after you made me cry there's no season 2 WTH THEN I CAN'T FIND THE NOVEL THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT LIKE??? HOW? WHERE? WHAT APPS 😭😭😭SO I MISS LIU DONG QIN AND BENJAMIN TSANG AND FIRST TAIWANESEBL I LOVE THEIR CHEMISTRY AND MY IDEAL TYPE IS JIANG TIAN AND SHENG WANG LIKE MIXTURE SUNSHINE AND SUNSHINE PROTECTOR🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 OHHH I WAS ACTUALLY EXCITED FOR SEASON 2 BECAUSE THE DIRECTOR SAID THERE WOULD BE A LOT OF DW LIKE THIS🥹🥹

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It's also good when two actors get together or become friends.

Benjamin once said:

When they're stayed in the same hotel, Zayn is very caring. "If I'm still asleep, Zayn will go to get breakfast for me, and I will go to his room to eat together."

One day, Benjamin quietly noticed that Zayn's bed was super big, and he directly said " I really want to lie down on it!" and then Zayn replied "No problem!"

Zayn first impression of Benjamin

it was late at night, Benjamin might be a little tired, he looked rather aloof and I thought "Woah, so cold! He was quite similar to Jiang tian."

After getting to know each other, I found that we had many similar hobbies, such as playing basketball and skateboarding, and we wanted to gym together in the future.

Benjamin first impression of Zayn

When I first met Zayn, I thought he was cute and handsome.

After getting along for a while, I found that he had a lot of ideas and personal insights. I was very happy to discuss roles and life with him.

Benjamin wanted to invite Zayn to do dance tango together.

He said "I learned it for a while. Tango is a dance about two people. The distance is very close, so you can feel each other with your heart."

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I felt scammed.

I am aware that Taiwanese BL are more of a roller coaster ride and will just leave you in midair, but this is something else. All the episodes, except for the last two, focused on character development. We became part of the transformation of Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian, witnessing how their personalities changed for each other and how their feelings evolved from friendship to something more. The climax would have been them expressing their feelings to each other.

But the director had something else on his mind. There was a kissing scene between the two main characters, but it was the wrong time and feelings. There was a bed scene, but it was not theirs and was utterly unnecessary.

Nevertheless, the series was successful in making us want more. And like every successful Taiwanese BL , we are left in midair - and the thoughts of the series will haunt us in the days to come.

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What???

Okay what the heck was that last episode?? It was a terrible way to end a drama! I know there's a 2nd season but seriously, the last episode was not IT. They could have chosen other parts of the book for the last ep. Spoiler ahead...
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Wang intentionally flunked the exams because he wanted to distance himself from Tian because of his feelings. But they resolved this, comes Wangzai's bday and that's when they confess and got together. If I'm not mistaken that's when they first kissed too (in the novel). After that, the had an exam and Wangzai got back to Class A, JiaHao failed, and that's when the angst started. I think this parts would've been the better option to end the 1st season.

For the cast: I'm okay with their performance, however, Liu Dong Qin does not really look like a high school student. I'm a little flabbergasted why they casted adults to play high school students!

The music: It's great and fitting.

The plot: It's not new. It's actually very common for a coming-of-age slash slice-of-life genre. What I appreciate was the world building. Like I've read stories and watched movies/dramas that show students but don't live like one (they spend most of their time outside than in school which is unrealistic). With this, one, especially in the novel, it really presented the idle yet eventful life of a student. They built Wangzai and Tian's student god images with actions and not merely a description. They actually showed how they study, how much time they spend on it, and whatnots. Typically, authors would just say that their MCs and MLs are studious, geniuses, etc. without showing how they are like that. But in this story, it's the opposite.

I understand why other people find this boring and slow but I appreciate its pace. People got used to fast-paced dramas like in the 3rd ep the lead characters are already in love and whatnots. People forget the MC and ML are still high school student. What could they do beside going to school and studying?

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this and would definitely wait for the 2nd season. A must watch and rewatch!

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I love a good enemy-to-lovers story, and The Only One completely stole my heart! Watching the playful rivalry between the two leads evolve, from rivals to friends and then to lovers, was such a treat. The show also tackled interesting aspects of adolescence, like family relationships and academic pressure, in a thoughtful way. Jian Tian is definitely the king of few words, but the way he subtly lets his emotions show is brilliant. Meanwhile, Sheng Wang, though also naturally reserved, has this effortless charm that just pulls you in. The two main actors are absolutely gorgeous, and their chemistry, intensity, and non-verbal communication are off the charts! They brought these complex and layered characters to life so beautifully.
The supporting cast is flawless, but special shoutout to Andy Chen as Gao Tian. He stole every scene he was in. The show’s direction is delicate and thoughtful, with stunning cinematography and an amazing OST. That open ending definitely left me craving more, so I really hope Patrick Liu keeps his promise and delivers a second season. Waiting very impatiently for that!

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