Don't Be Too Emotional

It’s Not As Simple As It Seems

Edit (Episode 6): I’m updating this review as the series airs because every episode keeps changing my perspective. I have a feeling this won’t be the last time I tweak it.

Trying to form a definite opinion on Big Jane after only three episodes felt almost impossible, and even after six episodes, I still don’t think we have the complete picture. We’ve seen more of who he is, where some of his actions come from, and the experiences that have shaped him, but the story is still slowly revealing more about his character. I still think he could have gone about certain things differently, and I don’t agree with every decision he’s made. But as the story unfolds, it becomes harder to place every consequence entirely on him when everyone around him has also made choices of their own. This isn’t a simple case of one villain ruining everyone else’s lives, and I think that’s what makes his character so interesting to watch.

The cinematography is beautiful and does an amazing job of building tension. The wardrobe and character styling are also great, and the OST has easily become one of my favourites.

What I appreciate most is the writing. Every episode gives you new information that makes you question what you thought you knew. Whether the story completely subverts our expectations or simply reveals that the truth has been right in front of us all along, I think it’s going to be surprising either way.

When I first wrote this review, I mentioned that Little Jane was the character I found myself questioning the most. After reaching episode six, I think my perspective has shifted. I still think he has moments where he should slow down and think things through more, but I understand his character a lot more now.

If there’s one thing I’d say before anyone starts watching, it’s this: don’t take everything at face value and don’t assume you already know what’s happening. Trying too hard to force the story into one direction might make you miss what it’s actually trying to show you.

If you’ve read this far, I apologize for how lengthy this is ✋🏼🙂‍↔️🤚🏼

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Two BLs in One: University to Office Romance, with Thrills, Mystery and Toxic Obsession

Another university BL? That was honestly my first thought before pressing play. I could not have been more wrong.

Don’t Be Too Emotional starts like a familiar university BL, but then it does something I genuinely wish more BLs would do. The first six episodes take us through their university years, while the remaining six follow them as mature working adults. It feels like we are getting two BLs in one. First, a university romance, then an office romance, but with the same characters growing, changing, making mistakes, hurting each other, and carrying everything they experienced into the next chapter of their lives.

And I absolutely love that.

Instead of showing us their universities lives through endless flashbacks, we actually get to experience their journey. We get to watch them meet, fall in love, hurt each other, grow up, and become different versions of themselves. That alone makes this series stand out to me.

This series takes a familiar campus setting and turns it into something much more mature. It blends romance, mystery, and thriller elements without falling into the cringe or exaggerated melodrama that I sometimes associate with university BLs. It feels atmospheric, emotional, and mysterious, and most importantly, it feels different.

But the biggest reason this series has completely won me over is Tee and Heng. I have never watched Love Truck, so this was my first time seeing them together, and I was completely unprepared for how good their chemistry would be. Every glance, every smile, every little moment of silence between them gives me butterflies.

Their chemistry feels effortless, like these two characters naturally gravitate toward each other. Nothing feels overly forced or dependent on fan service. You can actually feel the attraction building between them, and that makes every interaction so much more exciting.

I was also shocked to find out that there is an eight year age gap between Tee and Heng in real life. Tee is 32 while Heng is 24, yet watching them together, I never once felt like they were anything other than equals. That is a testament to both of their performances.

And Tee? Tee absolutely owns Big Jane. This man is rich, mysterious, ridiculously handsome, and terrifyingly captivating. His first appearance alone had me staring at the screen. Walking into the room shirtless, surrounded by almost supernatural darkness, he did not even look like a normal human being. He looked like a demon who had casually wandered into the human world. And somehow, that feels exactly right for Big Jane.

Then we have Little Jane. Fearless, charming, confident, and completely unafraid of Big Jane. From the moment their eyes met on that soccer field, I knew I was going to become obsessed with their dynamic.

Neither of them feels like they are desperately chasing the other. Instead, they constantly test each other, challenge each other, and pull each other closer while simultaneously trying to figure out what the other person is hiding. And that tension? Electric.

The romance alone would have been enough to keep me watching, but the mystery is what truly hooked me. Because what exactly is Big Jane hiding? Every interaction with him feels like there is something happening beneath the surface. Every smile feels suspicious. Every lie makes you question what is real.

There is something dangerous about him, and I genuinely would not be surprised if we eventually discover that he is far more manipulative than we have seen so far. And honestly? I am here for it.

The cinematography is gorgeous, the soundtrack is beautiful, especially the English version, and the opening song feels like it was written specifically for this story. “You’re a red flag but I’m colourblind. I know you’re dangerous. If it burns, let it burn me alive.” That lyric is basically Big Jane in one sentence.

He is obsessive, manipulative, emotionally unpredictable, and a compulsive liar. Every red flag imaginable is waving directly in front of us, and yet I cannot look away.

He is the definition of a walking red flag, but Tee plays him with so much intensity and charisma that somehow I just want more. I genuinely have no idea how far Big Jane is willing to go, and that uncertainty makes every scene with him so much more exciting.

And then Episode 6 happened.
I usually love NC scenes, but this one? It destroyed me. Every touch felt heavier. Every kiss felt like a goodbye. Every glance felt like there were a hundred things they wanted to say but could not. Knowing that these would become their final moments together made the entire scene almost unbearable.

It should have been beautiful. Instead, it broke my heart.

And then came the letter. Big Jane writing about how special Little Jane was to him, followed by those ten reasons why he loved him, completely destroyed whatever emotional stability I had left. I cried through the entire scene.

And suddenly, I understood the title.

*Don’t Be Too Emotional.*

Because it was not just Little Jane who became too emotional. It was all of us.

That moment is when the series really got me.

There have been so many university BLs this year, but Don’t Be Too Emotional has already become my favorite. Not because it completely reinvents the genre, but because it takes something familiar and gives it a completely different emotional shape.

We get the university romance, the mystery, the heartbreak, and then we get to see these characters as adults. That university to working adult transition is easily one of my favorite things about this series. It makes the characters feel like actual people whose lives continue beyond the romance we initially fell in love with.

The chemistry between Tee and Heng is phenomenal. The mystery keeps pulling me deeper, the cinematography and music elevate every scene, and the story constantly leaves me desperate for the next episode. Every episode is so addictive that I genuinely never felt bored. There is always something happening, whether it is the romance, the mystery, the tension, or another Big Jane moment that has me questioning everything.

I went into this expecting another university BL. Instead, I got a university romance, an office romance, a mystery, a thriller, and a complete emotional breakdown all in one. Somehow, this series keeps giving me something new to obsess over, and even at Episode 8, I am still completely hooked.

10/10 from me so far. I came for another university BL and somehow ended up emotionally attached and completely obsessed with Big Jane and Little Jane. At this point, I am not watching Don’t Be Too Emotional anymore. Don’t Be Too Emotional is watching me lose my mind. 😭

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Not enough Consent

What is up with all the sexual assault? I guess I was expecting romance between them and consent.

I was rooting for them as a couple. I thought maybe the rumors were exaggerated. But even if he was doing bad things at least he shouldn’t get all grapey.

my review isn’t long enough….

I started out liking this. Big Jane is hot. But the forcefullness is not sexy at all. Idk I have to make this longer still not long enough. I think his out of control anger is also too much. I don’t believe the younger brother even seems like his brother and I also don’t think he would be gambling and get into debt. Especially that L Jane has to sell himself to B Jane.

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My typical type of drama, it totally passes my standards

Don't get too excited..
It's so good, I like dramas containing absolute red flags or maybe blacks..
Story is so engaging, just continue and you'll understand what I mean.

But the coincidence of the lovers having same names is quite common.

The OST is excellent " you're red flag, but I'm colour blind " , I got extremely excited after the first time I heard, this drama is totally my typeee.

That devil looking guy is so toxic, but I like itt.
And the little Jane is too softt, totally opposite to each other.

I'm just excited to know the reason why big Jane manipulates human minds.
And make those blood contracts.

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Prepare Yourself.

Currently only half way through the show so review may change, will edit accordingly.

Only 6 episodes in and it feels like so much has happened. Each episode has so much packed into it, sometimes you can lose sense of time progressing but it’s not too bad.

If you are a victim of domestic abuse or have lost someone close to you I would suggest giving this show a miss as it could be quite triggering, or atleast be prepared.

The acting is amazing, the story definitely hits you in the feelings and not always in the good way. Iminterested for the second half of the show.

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How did this series get all these positive reviews?

It’s slow, has repetitive narrative, unlikable characters, and a frustrating dynamic where characters hide secrets and easily fall for rumours.

I understand a few novels are completely on the negative side with red flag characters but this series adaptation has genuinely made me question why sexual assault is glorified and viewers are actually excited by shit like that!? Even if it’s fiction!

I started watching because of the reviews and gave it a chance till the sixth episode but no more. Done with this atrocious series especially when there are SO many epic and amazing BLs coming out these days.

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It's okay... I think it could be a little better.

So far it's okay. I think what I don't like about this TV series is the the one that is called Little Jane. He gets on my nerves and if the only reason that I gave it the stars that I did! He gets on my last nerve. I'm not sure why but he he's just annoying! I have almost stopped watching this at every turn because Little Jane is annoying. The only reason why I keep watching this is because I do like Big Jane. Granted, at first I didn't like him much because I really thought that he was some sort of demon, especially when I saw the trailer for it and he had black demon wings coming out of his back; however, the more I watch it the more I see that that's not the case, but Little Jane...... He is just so freaking annoying. I can't stand him!! But I am going to finish watching this because I do want to know how this ends. Little Jane though is cringe-worthy. He gives me goosebumps and not in a good way. I am just so close to being through with him. I noticed so many people are giving it such high ratings and it's making me question if we're all watching the same series and if I'm the only one that finds Little Jane annoying!

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Episode 3 continues to blur the line between truth and rumor.

Jane is surrounded by frightening stories, yet every rumor seems to have one thing in common—the people involved broke their promise first. That makes it difficult to decide whether Jane is truly dangerous or simply misunderstood.

Jenaree has always lived for the happiness of others rather than his own. Perhaps that's exactly why Jane was drawn to him in the first place.

The more Jenaree hears negative opinions about Jane, the more he wants to believe him. Ironically, love sometimes creates doubt instead of certainty.

At this point, I still can't tell whether Jane is a devil hiding behind a handsome smile or someone unfairly judged by everyone around him. The series is doing a good job of keeping that mystery alive.

I'm looking forward to learning more about Jane's past. Until the drama reveals more of his cards, it's still impossible to know who he really is.

🇯🇵 Streaming Information (Japan)

WeTV Japan (Japanese subtitles)
Rakuten TV (Japanese subtitles)

🌏 International Streaming

iQIYI (Available in selected countries/regions)
WeTV (Available in selected countries/regions)

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