BL Drama Lovers Club

 Hannah:

I just watched We Are and it was a good first episode but is anyone else confused why it’s on iQIYI instead of YouTube?

It's on YouTube for some countries and iQIYI for others. Use a VPN to watch on your preferred streaming service.

 RiqueXinw:

oh, I need some of this energy because if I see one more email I am going to scream. 

Deep breaths...in and out...slowly

 American Fan:

After rewatching Oxygen (most of it anyway) I had to downgrade my rating from an 8 to 7 and take it off my Fav BL list.

Proceeds to read as someone who rated it 10/10 at the time of watching. Interesting. 

 American Fan:

I've gotten more critical over time.

Yup, definitely can relate to this one.

 American Fan:

If you are a big fan of this series you might not want to read my venting comments below. :-)

This only made me want to read it more lol, but first let me take cover before my fellow Oxygen fans arrive.

 American Fan:

And so was Gui's hairdo.

This part sent me HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I am wiping tears right now

 American Fan:

Disclaimer: No offense to all the Nut/Oxygen fans out there.

No worries we are cool. Just a little secret between me and you (as if this is not a public domain lol) this is one reason why I don't re-watch series especially older series, come nearer, *proceeds to look both ways*, whispers* SOTUS.

 American Fan:

Deep breaths...in and out...slowly

*Summoning the calming energy of the universe*

I'm finally here to talk about 'We Are' !!!

To start off let me just say, I usually do think Phuwin is pretty and cute, but that first shot of him painting... he looked ethereal, ponytail and all.  I love the characterization of Pheem, starting from the hair to the flip flops. I hate flip flops, but they suit the character so much. 

Standout characters of ep.1 for me : Q, Tan, Fang. Q has the cool vibe going on, I think if he was my senior I'd be in love with him too. Tan is hilarious, he's willing to throw his friends under the bus, but first makes sure there won't be any bodily harm involved. I'm totally intrigued by Fang, because he's giving me older brother vibes to Phum, and like he's the mastermind out of the two? 

I think we're all in the consensus that Phum deserved that kick. I too would have been livid. I'm expecting a lot of funny moments as they go from hate to love.

Lastly, I'm actually excited that this show will have 16 episodes, because it's honestly the only way a cast with this size can even attempt to shine. Despite PondPhuwin holding the central roles that bring this cast together, this show is being billed as an ensemble so I'm really hoping we get a lot of moments between the other pairings and proper character development. Like others said, there's nothing NEW about this premise, but I don't need new, I just need well done.

 American Fan:

I didn't like the whole Fujoshi/doctor thing going on.

Just quoting this part because of the spoilers. 

OMG this love triangle/square monstrosity still makes me livid. They are the reason I have no desire to rewatch Oxygen. Why did that stupid storyline get so much screentime???? The dumb doctor spent idk how many episodes hurting his supposed best friend and his crush's teenage brother, just because he was entitled and selfish and a liar. 

 AshleyK:

I'd like to join the club, please!

Just by posting in this thread, you're a member.

There are also lively Discord groups if you're interested, the MDL BL Drama Lovers server is here:  https://discord.gg/uRSVuwEqga  there is also the BL Wonderland Discord Server: https://discord.gg/blwonderland Both servers offer watch parties and lively conversation about individual BL and GL dramas and films.

Fàilte!

 AshleyK:

I'd like to join the club, please!

Welcome to the club.

 AshleyK:

it recently occurred to me that Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire might qualify as BL? Louis is 25 when he is turned ?

Welcome! To most of us here, "BL" means Asian BLs - and although the protagonists are invariably attractive, there's no particular limit as to age.