Watchlist - completed in 2023

A gut-wrenching youth drama! The "Weak Hero" trope done right!

I would recommend this to people who like to read GTO or The breaker, love well-built youth drama and that are not triggered by topics such as bullying, domestic abuse and scenes of exacerbated violence.

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Cute BL story with a fantasy twist. Could have been better.

I would recommend this to people who are in need of some heart-warming quick binge-watch with no deep-meaning.

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Easy to follow time travel story: short and sweet

I would recommend this to people who liked to watch series like Proposal Daisakusen (or Operation proposal its Korean remake), or liked to read manga such as "Analog Drop" or "SOS Love" (also called in Japanese "Konna Mirai wa kittenai").

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Bodyguard x Boss BL story mixed with a lot of pining for?! Sign me in !

I would recommend this to people looking for a dose of fluffy stuff with good looking guys fighting their feeling and longing for each other.

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A disappointing adaptation of an already quite average shojo manga.

I would not recommend this movie to people unless they are looking for the usual high school romantic trope and/or they loved reading the manga 'Wolf Girl and Black Prince" from which this has been adapted.

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Averagely acted and directed addictive BL story with weather metaphors and steamy scenes

I would recommend this to people looking for some steamy story with a lot of chasing around, who do not mind some all over-the-top elements and that are not triggered by scenes portraying rape and abusive relationship.

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(Very) Hot sequel with same defaults but providing satisfying ending

I recommend this to people that have seen Love in the Air and are willing to extend their stay in this almost "fan fictional" universe and get even more heated scenes with these characters.

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BL story with an original cute concept but not fleshed enough

I would recommend this to people looking for a short story with a fresh concept giving off an healing vibe with very cute characters and who do not mind relatively slow-paced and platonic relationships.

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Captivating fantasy romance beautifully directed ! Worth all the hype !

I would recommend this (and the overall saga as a whole with its season 1) to people looking for a fantasy show with strong production value and in search of an epic romance.

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Hot Priest but boring story strangely slowly-paced despite its interesting thematic.

I would not necessarily recommend this to people unless they like one of the main actors or the main actress.

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Youth movie heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time!

I would of course recommend this to people who like the manga from which the movie is adapted, but also to everyone searching for a great friendship story with a fantasy twist and which is deeper and more meaningful than your average shojo story. However be aware that given the topics tackled on, it is sadder than you might think but very impactful.

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Sport rom-com with a slow burn heartfelt romance that gives you all the feels <3

I would highly recommend this to people looking for an amazing romance with a well-executed friends-to-lovers trope and who appreciate a slow burn story.

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No plot but cute instants with our favourite cunning fox

I would not necessarily recommend this to people and it is clearly not a "must-see" unless they have seen the parent series and like a lot Kim Bum's character.

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Enemies-to-lovers BL story! Very cute despite some nonsensical plotlines

I would recommend this to people looking for a fun and light BL romantic story with a nicely executed trope of enemies-to-lovers and who do not mind some childish plot elements.

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Healing story with a stunning cast and dark undertone in cake world

I would recommend this to people who love one of the main cast member, and well-thought original story involving some darker themes. My advice is to try it blind, without any expectations (except if you have some triggers: you may want to check the Mydramalist tags for this).

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Short, addictive and disturbing BL story

I would recommend this to people looking for an addictive dark short BL story and who do not mind romanticised toxic relationship. Be aware that the show can be triggering and mind the tags.

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Disappointing BL story. Lack of excitement and characters development.

I would not recommend this except if you are an aficionado of BL romances. As the drama is quite short, it might be worth to test it and make your own opinion.

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Great heroine, amazing friends-to-lovers story but a bit rushed ending

I would recommend this to people who like a strong heroine, friends-to-lovers trope and are looking for an addictive fun romance with some (quite unexpected for the genre) deeper moral around dreams and adulthood.

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Good thriller with an interesting fantasy twist. Refreshing yet somewhat predictable.

I would recommend this to people looking for an original thriller with a fantasy twist and a nice ensemble cast. If you like novels from Agatha Christie, you could really enjoy this as well.

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Boring and empty BL story: could have been torrid but was torpid instead

I would not recommend this to people, I have seen much better BL series and would advise to not waste too much time with this one.

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Epic love story in a well built fantasy universe despite some little shortcomings in the making

I would recommend this to people looking for a fantasy romance with some epic scenes in a well-built universe. If you love manga such as "Yona of the Dawn" or drama such as "Alchemy of Souls", this show is likely for you!

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Some nice teaching moments but too formulaic and predictable overall

I would recommend this to people that are looking for shows similar to Gokusen and Dragon Zakura as well as to the manga "Assassination Classroom" for example. However, if you have already seen quite a few Japanese school dramas, this might feel redundant.

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Such a fun and thrilling ride with an amazing cast!

I would recommend this to people that are looking for a good action movie and/or that are searching for a story set in this crucial period of time for South Korea. If you enjoyed the context of Reply 1988 and if you like car chase scenes, this one is for you!

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Sweet BL story about growth, acceptance and self-confidence

I would recommend this to people looking for a more profound BL romance and that do not mind watching a show with a more subdued ambience.

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Great performance of the two main actors ! Be prepared to be teary-eyed!

I would recommend this movie to people looking for a cathartic bromance story that will bring you all the feels and tears!

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Basic youth rom-com lacking in a lot of ways...

I would not recommend this to people. There are much better youth romance movies than this one.

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Almost unbearable to watch, gut-wrenching and splendidly acted...An important cinematographic work.

I would recommend this to people looking for a more serious watch splendidly acted. Be aware that this movie can be very triggering, so mind the warnings.

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A shorter, sweeter season 2 of an addictive master-servant BL Story

I would recommend this to people that loved the first season and that wanted to see more development in the relationship of the 2 main leads. Be aware that this second season being even shorter than the first one, it will likely leave you wanting more...

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Not only a BL romance but foremost an action drama providing some actual societal criticism

I would recommend this to people looking for a more serious action packed story with some angsty BL relationships and a well-executed slow burn romance.

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Good last episode but same defaults as 1st part, boring with a lot of fillers and flashbacks.

I would not necessarily recommend this to people unless they have seen part 1 and like one of the main actors or the main actress (though the three of them have surprisingly what felt like little screen time).

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Sweet BL office romance with engaging premise but failing to exploit properly its concept

I would recommend this drama if you are looking for a short and platonic BL romance in an office environment. If you liked movie such as "What Women Wants" or tv-show like "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist", it could totally be your cup of tea. However, if you are looking for something deeper or more mature overall, it is not the one to watch.

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Not bad but kind of average with a lot of crazy ! Would have been better as a movie.

I would recommend this to people looking for a police drama with some psychological aspects and quite a bit of upbeat action scenes. Be aware that this show has an almost cartoonish / manhwa vibe with big shifts in tonality over its course, so it clearly is not for everyone.

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Youthful platonic and romantic story with the sweetest male lead ever!

I would recommend this to people looking for a sweet quiet romantic and non-toxic story with a male lead exhibiting all the best traits of characters and full of green flags.

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A film noir conveying an unclear and grey message

I would recommend this to people loving Choi Woo Shik or Jo Jin Woong and/or who are looking for a police movie with high production value. It is still a pretty flawed picture in terms of story, pacing and ending, so you will not miss much skipping this one out.

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Cute and empty ad of 12 minutes starring Lee Min Ho and Yoona

I would not recommend this unless you like one of the main actors and you have want to see them act sweet together. As it is really short, you will anyway not lose much time watching it.

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Movie as flawed as the original drama: BL romance stays too superficial. Missed opportunity!

I would recommend this to people that are fan of the original drama and are curious of the future of the couple. Do not expect something really deep but if you are up for a sweet BL office romance, this might do it for you!

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Cruel tale amazingly acted! Brace yourself!

I would recommend this to people looking for a captivating revenge drama. If you like dark stories and have appreciated thematic around social classes like in "Parasite", this one is for you! Be aware that this is a really brutal story which can be very triggering as it is centred around bullying and very violent.

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A truly satisfying second part of this captivating revenge drama!

I would recommend this to people that love the first part of the show (it would be criminal to not finish it) and that are in the mood for a dark revenge drama with a well-built scheme, beautifully directed and acted. Be aware that this series can be triggering.

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Disconcerting movie: boring at first but heart-warming and emotional in its second half!

I would recommend this to people loving stories showcasing pets and in search of some heart-warming feelings. This does not revolution the genre and is a bit strangely paced in its set up but it will make you go through some emotions for sure.

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BL Romance from various unrequited loves perspectives: frustration level is high!

I would recommend this to people loving the main actors Gun and Off and more specifically their pairing. Be aware that this show can induce a high level of frustration for the viewer because of the annoying behaviours of the main protagonists.

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Cute and platonic fluff showcasing only the main couple relationship

I would recommend this to people that loved the parent series, and that want to see more of the relationship between Khai and Third. Do not expect too much of it, it is just cute and platonic fluff.

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BL Enemies-to-lovers, a lot of angst and quite a bit of steamy and cute moments! Truly enjoyable!

I would recommend this to people looking for a well-acted and angsty BL enemies-to-lovers story with some hot scenes. Be mindful of the triggers as the show contains elements of non-con / dub-con relationship as well as domestic violence.

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Platonic BL story: archery, trauma and friendship. Sweet but quite forgettable ^^

I would recommend this to people looking for a sweet bingeable BL drama in a school setting. It might be triggering because of some traumatic experience depicted in the show but it is mostly a very pleasant watch not that memorable.

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Bromance between Police Academy Students: a fiery midnight run !

I would recommend this to people that love one of the main male leads and that are looking for a great and entertaining cop movie!

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Hyper problematic BL, entertaining train-wreck

I would not necessarily recommend this to people as there are better BL stories. However, this specific series seems to be a staple of the BL Thai drama world so it might still be worth your time depending what you are looking for. Proceed with caution if you have any trigger.

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Cute moments but problematic issues brushed under the rug

I would not recommend this to people unless you are a fan of Mew and Gulf pairing and want to see more of the TharnType couple.

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Skip it, do not loose your time with this

I would not recommend this to people, even though it is quite short (about 15 minutes), it is really not worth loosing your time.

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Unexpected melancholic youth story

I would recommend this to people looking for a melancholic youth story. It is a sweet-and-sour tale which might bring you down before picking you up.

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BL office romance: platonic and cute, with a cohabitation trope and some amusing bickering

I would recommend this to people looking for a cute BL office romance. If you like cohabitation trope, bickering and secret relationship in an office setting, this one is for you!

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BL high school romance, interesting content not developed enough because of time constraints

I would recommend this to people looking for a BL high school romance with a cohabitation trope. It might not be that memorable, but it is a cute short watch.

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Movie does not live up to the manga due to the format constraint but is still quite entertaining

I would recommend this to people that love the manga from which this movie is adapted. If you are nostalgic of it, you will enjoy seeing "live" some of the iconic moments of Silver Spoon. Be aware that the story depicts some less glamourous sides of the farm life, with the more realistic / gruesome aspects of it all (including a visit to a slaughterhouse), so you might want to skip it if it is triggering for you.

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Master-Servant BL platonic story, angsty and enthralling despite the bad subtitles

I would recommend this to people looking for an angsty BL story centred around a gut-wrenching Master-Servant relationship. Despite its short length, the movie manage to be enthralling despite the horrendous subtitles. Be mindful of the tags as the movie can be triggering.

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Adorable BL pairings, worth a watch despite some unfinished business taste for 1 of the romance

I would recommend this to people looking for a wholesome BL romance in a college settings. It is set up in the same universe as Tharntype (which is the sequel of Love By Chance) but it can be a bit confusing as the cast is a bit different for the same roles between the 2 shows,. I personally enjoyed Love By Chance more than TharnType: it is less problematic (except for the secondary storylines which are repetitive between the 2 dramas) and it is cuter. Still, be mindful of the triggers.

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Interesting for the juvenile crimes approached, tedious for the adults storylines

I would recommend this to people that love legal shows and are looking for a new take on the genre with cases not often seen. It is clearly not a binge-able drama because of the difficult topics approached as well as its format and structure. It might be very triggering given its inner nature, so be mindful.

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Consent and communication are sexy: sweet BL romance handling well what could have been problematic

I would recommend this to people looking for a sweet BL romance which is constantly full of green flags with characters communicating with each other and having a nice evolution in their relationships. There are some dramatic elements to the plot but overall there are no major conflicts or non-sensical narrative choices: it is an healing love story wholesome and uplifting. I have not seen the parent story "Until We Meet Again" but I will likely give it a go after watching this drama already satisfying to me as a standalone.

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No meaningful story, only cuteness and fun ! 30 minutes of fluff worth the watch !

I would recommend this to people that love the main actors and or the BL series in which those characters are evolving such as "Between Us" (or even its parent show "Until We Meet Again" that I have not seen (-yet)).

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Beautifully filmed adult and bittersweet BL story but not exempt of flaws in the writing and ending

I would recommend this to people looking for a BL story a bit different, with some real adult and bittersweet vibe but not too explicit. It is a short watch despite some flaws in the writing and its ending, so it is worth giving it a shot.

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BL around a dating sim app and characters design: what's not to love ?!

I would recommend this to people looking for a different kind of romance, it takes some very well-known tropes and manages to make something fresh from it. It kind of gives similar vibes to the manga "Otaku x Otaku". If you love office romances, friends-to-lovers stories and have an interest in games development and art design, go for it!

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Flawed in writing and editing but still highly entertaining BL office romance

I would recommend this to people looking for a hot and highly entertaining BL romance in an office setting and who do not mind a bit of choppy editing and a over-the-top storylines. Given the traumatic events happening repetitively to one of the character, you might want to check the triggers out before watching the show.

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Unfortunately sequel not living up to my expectations: disappointing

I would not necessarily recommend this to people unless you have seen the first movie. If you loved it and are curious about what happens to the characters, and do not mind some over-the-top narrative choices, you might give it a go to and see for yourself!

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Super frustrating: such a waste of potential !

I would not recommend this to people unless you really loved the season 1. Even if you have seen it, proceed with caution as you might get very frustrated by all that wasted potential. Despite my disappointment, I might still give it a shot if there is another season: I find the concept so fascinating that I'm ready to give it another chance.

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Restrained & soothing slice-of-life story: expected and not that memorable

I would recommend this to people that like more restrained and quiet slice-of-life story or shows that are involving cats. It is really short, so you will not lose much time trying it.

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Great action-packed story in a well-conceived dystopian futuristic world!

I would recommend this to people looking for an ultra binge-able action drama set up in a well-conceived dystopian futuristic universe. If you like movie such as "Dune (Part1)" or even to a lesser extent TV shows such as "The 100" or "The Mandalorian", this will be right up your alley!

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Could have been deeper and more thrilling, still entertaining with interesting concepts showcased

I would recommend this to people looking for a sci-fi movie. I do not want to give too much away but if you like series like "Fringe" or books like "The Ice People" from Barjavel, you might give it a go (as it plays roughly with some of the same topics but in a more superficial way I would say). I wish it would have been deeper and more angsty but I still had a great time watching this film.

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Song Joong Ki as a pining wolf boy in the '60s countryside: a "must see" ^^

I would recommend this to people looking for a good movie, well-acted with an interesting plot balancing pretty well several genres. It is a quite surprising and effective melange of slice-of-life and fantasy with some elements of thriller and romance. If you love one of the actors/actresses of the cast, it is a "must see". Strangely enough, even if the scenario has nothing to do with it, it kind of remind me in a way of "Titanic" in terms of relationships, characters and plot structure.

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Gripping and unsettling revenge story with some interesting narrative and production choices

I would recommend this to people looking for a gripping revenge story, quite different in its narrative style. If you loved manga such as "Teseusu no fune", you might love this as it gives some similar vibe. Given the crime committed as well as the various topics approached in the film, it features heavily (a lot) of really triggering components. I would strongly suggest to look at the tags before watching this if you have any triggers. If you don't, this could be better to go watch it blind in order to not spoil yourself of course.

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Amazing coconut-scented BL drama: turmoil of emotions, strong possessive friendship and more...

I would strongly recommend this to people looking for a poetic and deep BL teenagers story. It is an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance but so much more than that. It has an artistic vision quite uncommon which leaves a lasting impression on the viewer.

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Fluff, nostalgia and poesy in Phuket: not essential but cute little side-story

It is not necessarily a "must-see" and not that memorable, but if you liked ITSAY and its main couple, you will for sure enjoy this cute little side-story which has a poetic and nostalgic vibe.

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Painfully real, interesting and innovative take on a BL story

I would recommend this to people that have seen the first part ITSAY of course. You need to be in a certain mindset to watch this Part 2 as the show is pretty deep and focus on the painfully real sides of a relationship. If you want some meaningless fluff, chose another series and wait to be ready and in the right mood for this. It is so worth it in a way as it is such an innovative take in terms of storytelling for a BL story despite some minor flaws in its pacing and writing.

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Riveting thriller movie, quite disturbing: a "must-see" but an unlikely "rewatch"

I would recommend this to people that love movies directed by acclaimed director Park Chan Wook or even enjoy thrillers in Victorian-era Britain (as the film is an adaptation of a novel set up in that time). If you have watch any works from Park Chan Wook, you know that there might be some triggering aspects...It is for sure the case here, so be mindful of that if you have any trigger.

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Good BL story: original in its form with an artistic vision, hindered a bit by editing issues

I would recommend this to people looking for an interesting and artistic BL story set in a university background with some surfing. If you enjoyed drama such as "I Told Sunset About You", it might bring you similar feelings.

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A really enjoyable and cute BL with some really well done love triangle

I would recommend this to people looking for a light and cute BL story with a sweet and well done love triangle in a high-school setting. With its love story balancing in an interesting way scenes between multiple love interests, it gives a bit a similar vibe to the drama "Cinderella and the Four Knights", so if you enjoyed it, you might want to give it a go !

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Good thriller where the real monster is the human nature of some people

I would recommend this to people looking for an action drama with an interesting psychological side. Despite the concept of the show, the horror vibe is pretty mild. There are of course a lot of blood, some jump scares and thrilling action sequences, but the horrific side is quite subdue and more relating to the human nature of some people. Frightening truth: most of the time human beings are indeed scarier than monsters...

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Simple BL story quite wholesome, in a classic way - looking forward season 2 !

I would recommend this to people looking for a simple BL story quite wholesome, it is super short and bingeable. The tropes are classic but well executed, it will give you all the feels.

To be noted: There is a Special episode 6.5 to complete the Season 1 story as well as a "Special version" of the whole season 1. (=> So either watch the "regular" version of S1 + its Special episode 6.5; either you watch the "special" version of S1).

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10 minutes of misunderstanding to create the drama for Season 2

I would recommend this to people that have seen the season 1 of course, before watching season 2. If you have watched the Special version of Season 1, it seems it is not necessary to watch this SP.

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More dramatic than S1, still entertaining despite some writing and editing flaws

I would recommend this to people that loved the season 1 of the series. The context and the vibe of the show is more dramatic than the prequel, but it is very worth your time if you appreciate the actors and are looking for a BL story in an office setting.

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BL office story with really relatable life lessons, wish it was longer!

I would recommend this show to people looking for a sweet office BL romance. It is super short, so it is really worth trying it.

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Flawed writing + odd narrative choices: missed the mark despite great chemistry between the leads

I would recommend this to people looking for a BL romance with a friends-to-lovers trope. It is not that well executed here with the coming to terms with the feelings for the main couple being too quick. If you do not have huge expectation, you might find it enjoyable.

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Pure fluff - cute but quite redundant with the main series

I would recommend this to people that enjoyed the main series. It is totally dispensable but at the same time, it is super cute...and that can be enough for an enjoyable watch.

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Thrilling series shedding some light on dark realities of South Korea military service & deserters

I would recommend this to people who are looking for a thrilling series set in the context of the military mandatory service in South Korea. The storylines are quite dark but there is also a wholesome aspect to the drama with some almost slice-of-life details as well as a buddy cop vibe. If you enjoyed the movie "Midnight Runners", you will likely enjoy this too! Given the topics approached, be mindful if you have any trigger.

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Relevant, impactful and satisfying Season 2, I would have loved to have more episodes

I would recommend this to people that have seen the first season of the series of course. Even if I found the first season more striking and powerful overall, this second season is worth it and provide a satisfying conclusion to the story. I cannot get enough of these characters, so I would gladly watch if there are a season 3. There are indeed so much more stories on military life and deserters that could be told...but I also think a sequel is not needed and I am happy as well if it ends on this note.

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