BO:SO (2021) Episode 1: Lockdown

Given the interesting plot/storyline, Episode 1: Lockdown was at least promising. I'm just not sure yet if this series qualifies as a boys' love (BL) series. In any case, character connections (including family relations with daddy issues and entangled love affairs) and COVID-19 pandemic contexts (with people out of work and financially struggling), were clearly laid out. Screenplay had corny lines but it was nevertheless ok. Acting was abrupt and tentative at times but it was mostly fine. Audio-visuals were a bit uneven though. There were instances when lip movements didn't match spoken vocals. Scene transitions need to be smoother. But all in all, this was a good start.

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