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 RiqueXinw:

Deep Night 7/10

Happy ending but the throuple was forced with Ken looking desperate and cheap

I gave it the same rating lol 

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-OverthinkingRN-

could somebody give me some enemies to lovers recommendations it doesn’t matter if they are in my completed list I’m open to a rewatch.

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axdxex

So... Deep Night. I went back and fourth on this rating, but I think I agree with most everyone here. 7/10. I would have given it a 7.5 if I had felt emotionally connected to the show, but it didn't happen for me. 

TBH I feel underwhelmed. This show had it's shinning moments, but ultimately fell flat. The stakes seemed so high only for all the issues to be solved with one performance. I also found the Ken, Japan, Seiji situation came too late in the story, had little buildup, and little reward. It could have been done so much better. 

Final takeaway, Shogun and First are worth looking forward to.

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American Fan VIP
 American Fan:

Thanks. I feel a binge-watch coming on. 

Yeah, I think I'm watching Unknown all night tonight. Yuan just got back from NY so I can't stop now.

Sometimes sacrifices must be made while in BL heaven.

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-OverthinkingRN-
 American Fan:

Yeah, I think I'm watching Unknown all night tonight. Yuan just got back from NY so I can't stop now.

Sometimes sacrifices must be made while in BL heaven.

Good luck soldier

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American Fan VIP
 -OverthinkingRN-:

could somebody give me some enemies to lovers recommendations it doesn’t matter if if there in my completed list I’m open to a rewatch.

Here's a tip, if you haven't tried this yet. 

Click on the "enemies to lovers" tag on a drama page, like Semantic Error, and starting on page 2 you'll see BLs mentioned. Sure you may have to wade through the het or straight dramas, but it's an alternative way to search for what you're looking for.

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American Fan VIP
 -OverthinkingRN-:

Good luck soldier

Thank you Captain

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-OverthinkingRN-
 American Fan:

Here's a tip, if you haven't tried this yet. 

Click on the "enemies to lovers" tag on a drama page, like Semantic Error, and starting on page 2 you'll see BLs mentioned. Sure you may have to wade through the het or straight dramas, but it's an alternative way to search for what you're looking for.


 American Fan:

Here's a tip, if you haven't tried this yet. 

Click on the "enemies to lovers" tag on a drama page, like Semantic Error, and starting on page 2 you'll see BLs mentioned. Sure you may have to wade through the het or straight dramas, but it's an alternative way to search for what you're looking for.

You don’t really need to go threw the straight ones just add the lgbtq tag or gay male lead. The reason I ask for recommendations is because if somebody recommends something it’s probably good if I pick something how can I be sure it’s good.

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Chun Mo Rionnag
 -OverthinkingRN-:

could somebody give me some enemies to lovers recommendations it doesn’t matter if they are in my completed list I’m open to a rewatch.

Well, a quick internet search and these lists came up: 

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axdxex
 -OverthinkingRN-:

could somebody give me some enemies to lovers recommendations it doesn’t matter if if there in my completed list I’m open to a rewatch.

Let me give this a go!

  • SOTUS -  just watched this one for the first time and really liked it 
  • Fish Upon the Sky - embarrassing at times, but I became emotionally invested in the characters 
  • Sky In Your Heart - love the village setting
  • Destiny Seeker - not that great story wise but entertaining 
  • Be Loved in House : I do - I've rewatched this one a couple of times, ending could be better, but it's cute 
  • Stay By My Side - this one is actually super fun  
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-OverthinkingRN-
 Chun Mo Rionnag:

Well, a quick internet search and these lists came up: 

Thanks I’ll check them out

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American Fan VIP
 -OverthinkingRN-:
The reason I ask for recommendations is because if somebody recommends something it’s probably good if I pick something how can I be sure it’s good.

I get it. Imo, it's about 50/50 either way.  :-) 

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p43425 VIP
 -OverthinkingRN-:
if somebody recommends something it’s probably good

Yes, but if I hear positive feedback from many people in this group, that's an even better assurance that I will like the BL, which is why I find that following the ongoing chatter (especially on new releases) is so helpful.

As to individual recommendations, for me it depends very much upon who the "somebody" is. For example, I tend to prefer cute, fluffy and feel-good BLs with a sweet love story, and I'm usually not so keen on action or thrillers. I personally love Japanese BLs (e.g. the currently airing "Kare no Iru Keisatsu" / "Living With Him") that might be slow, boring and "too Japanese" (indirectness, failure-to-communicate trope, etc.) to someone else.

So for me, it's important to learn who in this group has similar tastes and preferences, so that when I get hear a recommendation, I know right away if it's likely to click with me. From looking at your "Completed" list and ratings, I see some overlap but not nearly as much as with certain other people.

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American Fan VIP

So speaking of recommendations...

I finished Unknown just past midnight. I liked it enough to add it to my fav pfp list, include it in my 24 Asian Drama Recommendation Challenge and stayed up late to binge watch, haha

There are a few things that stood out to me and swayed my rating from a 10/10 to a 9/10.  

For example, I don't recall any childhood background/history about Yuan, only that he was alone living on the street. (Broke my heart).  We saw flashbacks of Qian's early childhood, which btw didn't seem to include LiLi at all. Or I missed it.

A bigger issue for me was the fast transition on Qian's part from brothers to lovers. I think my head spun 360 degrees and wondered if I missed a whole episode beforehand. 

Lastly, I was confused at San Peng allowing himself to be in a relationship with LiLi, especially after his protests and meddling actions regarding Yuan's feelings toward Qian. Wasn't San Pang also a sibling-like "brother" to LiLi? I think I even heard him verbalize it at one point. And to add insult, he didn't fess up to his best friend, Qian. 

One last thought - That was some strange doctor but he sure was hot! Except for the cigarettes hanging from his mouth. Ugh. Oh, which reminds me of the scene when Le the gang leader put out his smoke right on his tongue. Did you see that? Never saw that in a tough guy role before.

Time to go to sleep now.

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angeliviki2022
 American Fan:
A bigger issue for me was the fast transition on Qian's part from brothers to lovers. I think my head spun 360 degrees and wondered if I missed a whole episode beforehand. 

RE: Unknown I think it started as soon as Yuan left to study abroad. We see Qian missing him, cleaning his room, reminiscing. And the seed was already planted when Yuan confessed, so Qian probably started examining their prior interactions in light of that confession. Not to mention San Pang's constant reminder that Qian really needs to figure out how he feels about Yuan, who's been caring for and about him for years. So, for me, I didn't feel the transition was that abrupt. Qian just needed to dare to accept his feelings. But his hesitation was completely understandable, because he could lose one of the most important people in his life if the relationship didn't work out.


 American Fan:
That was some strange doctor

That was Sam Lin who was one of the leads in We Best Love: No. 1 For You.  I liked his longer hair.

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