BLzzz 2 = SERIOUS (2/7)

Dunno. poor reviews: "Too many idle scenes. Script and transition is bad. But the actors was good. The whole movie can be done in 15 to 20 minutes, tops; yet they expanded to 1hr 15min. Don’t be afraid to use the FF button, a lot!"

Sure. Pretty good. Ep. 8 & 9 were  mleh but ep 10 4/4 was good again. PG except for #10, which is PG-13.

 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYYyUhZKiEj4JzeVKUL3ysJ5M1_qQQB9P

movie (45 min)

 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/whisper

Alright. A critique on toxic side of BL industry (like what Lovely Writer is doing but a bit diff; based on true events) Long haired guy looks much older in poster than trailers so I don't think the BL director-BL actor ship will be a weird ship as I previously feared. Ep. 1 was really slow. PG-13

https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/2068/call-it-what-you-want-2021-s01e01 (ep 1 only)

can find the rest - *now with subs - on DM

A season 2 is coming to finish the story

Upcoming [July 23] more of Bas's story. PG-13

spells/curses...magic? Looks R

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ1RN3Olom1rP0iaV_hdtBjp5h9Jjw0Q4

YESS. PeteKao is one of the superior BL CPs, imo. Has 2 couples and both well thought out, developed. It's a very well-made, realistic, & normalized. Top shelf BL. This is now my fav intro (i'm sorry i ever skipped it-the drama! the violins! gasp!) Pete's dad is best character of all BL's ever and every drama parent ever. PG-13. DBK is one of the best made BLs to exist.

*be sure to watch all petekao series IN ORDER (so many get it wrong) It goes: >PeteKao Kiss Me Again >Our Sky >DBK (our sky is just a bonus story)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUiBwT9KNehbmOlKI-ccnox7njjChoKZv

Yes. Jealousy is a big part of this one but it's not a toxic or annoying kind. 1) Pete is a jealous person by nature. They talk about it. Understand the following to truly appreciate the drama & get the message : 2) Their relationship began because of feelings of jealousy & possessiveness. That's how Pete knew he liked Kao. 3) They've been dating for 4 years but only 2 people know (Pete's dad & Sandy. Kao's mom suspects but they think she doesn't know). Pete's jealously is partly bc he feels insecure in the relationship. No one knows they are in one, so people hit on Kao, AND if they ever break up, nobody would know. It'd be like their relationship never happened. So, for these reasons, I am fully okay with Pete's jealousy in DBK. It makes sense: 1) he's a jealous person by nature, and 2) he's insecure about their relationship bc it's kept secret. So don't let the "jealousy" deter you. DBK= remarkably thoughtful & normalized BL relationships.

My baby bright pt2  (also a mini drama within an ad) https://youtu.be/PcOGV4q2XDM

SE /death. movie 

https://youtu.be/tGj7b29zQk0 (1hr)

movie (58 min)

https://youtu.be/x2FFcVPFfDo

movie (1hr 45)

https://youtu.be/lcomZvI1xb0

Alright. Has draggy parts & gaps that don't matter; music during scenes is poor. G because Chinese BLs tend to censor out any PDA from script, btw. Unhappy ending but still looks pretty good. Fantasy.

Thinking about watching this one all together on the TV via YouTube since it's highly censored. I like it's theme song

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7zc8YgxkstgJz9H-0s9X30iL2HoJRp7T

2 parts; was actually made as backdrop for a song (song & story fit each other well) 

aka "new Jiew [the story]":  https://youtu.be/-cl7lswDJqw 13min

"new Jiew [the MV]" is the ending to their story: https://youtu.be/Jd_zxQpHcjY 5min

Love the song at the end. Hauntingly beautiful and perfect for drama. Mini series. horror/emo. I like the sad ending. Making guy A be 100% responsible for the death of his lover & friend right after saying such cruel words... is delicious. PG-13

https://youtu.be/cu0hnwf4JM0 (song) https://youtu.be/3kKXUSOxmQs (chap. 1 "he") https://youtu.be/XroI7F4d5mY (chap. 2 "she") https://youtu.be/wqdKWEK4t7c (chap. 3 "it")

semi-emotional, so i've not watched it yet. PG/PG-13?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAej3-wF5w6hthI9qD5mA_AoOCOV0srzM

movie ( 1 hr. 13 min.) SE

It was decent. Impressed by little girl's acting ability. It is slow-paced. Decent acting for "hurt." PG-13/R

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KKZxk1RaQI15-3DcaQgBjkw6S0xHUJ7 (playlist)

https://youtu.be/eRClTTUWfH0 (movie itself)

Created to precede movie "His." G. Movie is main feature though

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KKZxk1RaQI15-3DcaQgBjkw6S0xHUJ7

PG-13. Airing [begins May 27]. Sequel to "I Told Sunset About You" with a side story on YT to go in between the seasons. a lot more drama, but who knows, may be less torturous than 1st season 

special ep:  https://youtu.be/XrEiimmjszM ("last twilight in Phuket" - 13mins - is also on this list)

Can't rate or recommend. very popular, but I have been trying to force myself to continue it for weeks, but it's almost torture. PG-13. It's quite slow-paced & lingering/sentimental. Has a second season called "I promised you the moon" & a side story on YT to go in between the seasons 

special ep: https://youtu.be/XrEiimmjszM  ("last twilight in Phuket" - 13mins - is also on this list)

DM

i dunno; looks emotional; movie (1hr 40)

https://youtu.be/IkxZYv5zhbU

i thought it was cute

YOOOO ... Look at who plays the 2 leads! LJH (Lee Je Hoon) from "Move to Heaven" & the ML from "My Shy Boss" (these 2 have been in several more things I've seen too) - mind blown. Major props to them doing this so early on...& so well acted. Movie. PG-13/R

https://youtu.be/n4we-Ivd8MM only 29 mins of the actual drama; rest of the 54 min runtime is bts & extended/extra scene (Same one is also here: https://www1.dramacool.ch/just-friends-2009-episode-1.html ) There's a scene after the credits dance number, then, it's really over.

like a trailer/condensed ver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffcCGbcaHWM (turn on auto-translate)

upcoming [August]; seems dramatic; probably R. Gangsters, mafia, guns = diff for a BL; plan to watch

Excited for side couple played by Jeff x Game

trailer: https://youtu.be/vB0wrTigNr0

watch this special ep in between the 2 seasons: "i told sunset..." & "i promised..."

 https://youtu.be/XrEiimmjszM (13mins)

dying to watch this cut

[Aug 13] movie (44 min)

sexual assault, prostitution, drug cartel

R. It was fine. both are asssassins

https://www1.dramacool.ch/drama-detail/long-time-no-see-2017  or https://kissasian.sh/Drama/Long-Time-No-See-2017

well-made ad ... the ad's a mini drama, basically https://youtu.be/hEE7S1Wnre4

step-bros -> lovers -> one "dead"

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZWyNEL7A7oPVyhPNzBazLzOYJ3mue1rP

Dead guy's not actually dead...what? (sequel)

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5e70E7BNvLHlWlBbom_w14sfTcOzVnj6

PG-13/R? seems dramatic; movie (2hr 13)

https://youtu.be/Vwl4BLT1Hwc or https://youtu.be/lRScBtv6Ezo 

Yes. Enjoyed it. "MAMA!!" part was funny. Ep 2 & 6 get R briefly, but it's PG rest of drama. Poster makes it look lame, but it's not

watch on DM

I added P&D to this list (no sadness or angst really) bc CP are married working adults & have kid = more mature stage of life

eh. PG-13

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_V1avwPtt1MD-klBpSO30HaVfB1UzidZ

Yes. Maintains a super chill vibe; characters & story are well developed - it's been a nice drama. PG

Watch on DM or Line TV. 

R. i dunno. i just know it gets dark & psychotic; movie (1hr 37)

try DM

R. Basically, "A," who is married but repeatedly has affairs, is approached by "B," who tells him he was hired by A's wife to investigate whether A is having an affair. B tells A he's like him for 7 years, & that in return for a sexual relationship, he won't tell A's wife about his infidelity. Not really

DM

DARK. R. Darker than expected. Kinda boring too so I've only made it through #1, skipped around #2, (I already knew ending of #3 bcuz of spoilers in the comments on MDL), & then put it on hold. Thought it was just going to be about cyber-bullying/bullying but I was wrong (intense physical assault followed by rape+suicide). Commend production for portraying rape & its aftereffects realistically & not as a "path to romance/relationship." High reviews; tackles heavy topics; watch if in mood for that kind of thing. Goes like, #1: Light/"fluffy"->#2: Dark/the assault->#3: Darker/the effects

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCx1bZZ8vz0xg6AL19qsemIC13nWACoLT or DM

G (Though based on BL novel, it is still a Chinese drama, so you'll have to appreciate subtle things. Read YT comments for symbolisms or references to novel or sneaky moments director pulled to pass censorship . Like the theme song. It'd probably get a higher rating if I had watched all of it, but I just wanted moments centered on LZ+WY. 

The Special Edition extends, adds, removes, & alters scenes from the OG in order to enhance main ship storyline. You may need to watch OG for full comprehension, & if you want more for other characters arcs bc Special does cut out some good things.  

**The OG and Special Edition have diff endings*

Special Edition (condensed to 20 eps): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMX26aiIvX5q6hl3s418u7x47mIwLL4GK 

OG (50eps): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMX26aiIvX5pYn98zge18X88sfeYbnhTr

Donghu/animated ver (23): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbo4IVFo2uKBMaiDRrF0r-er02WGGbUgP

Chibi animation ver (30): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMX26aiIvX5pbNWuM5A7lbEQu6yOWmOJS

There are 2 spinoffs for side characters

[July 15] 

DM

seems dramatic; movie (1hr 5)

https://youtu.be/cY-IMRr9OyU (not good quality)

Mleh. Can't recommend; though the acting is good (esp the granny). (WinTeam getting their own series: Between Us).  Worst soundtrack - laughably bad. PG-13. Watch ep 13 if looking for WinTeam CP

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGeYurfvKJYlyHYdcKe6OiB_SbGIgS5CH

What the heck?! I don't even know how I should rate this. It wasn't bad but wasn't great but also, WHAT THE HECK?! So...I dunno. Is he dead? Is he not dead? Was it a dream? How much of it was real? How much actually happened? How & when'd he die? Did they actually get married & he die during?? Or was there no wedding? Do I give it 4 stars? 6?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyBPWtHRZ4vOt856yMTpuBa1Hg9UiYDI

that hit like a truck; movie (20mins)

https://youtu.be/dYAzwQZovNE

unfortunately, OST is not on spotify, so i can't add it :(

locked on Viki; maybe the drama would be better in movie form - i'll have to find out

def dramatic. not happy ending (wrong time & place for that kind of relationship); think it's PG-13

try DM