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I’ve seen so many comments here and on other platforms of people dropping this series or giving it 1-star reviews because of the SA in episode 1. While I also don’t agree with the SA, I want to share a different perspective, please hear me out.

Are we really going to dismiss a series entirely just because it depicts rape, violence, or morally disturbing themes? If that’s the case, then say goodbye to half of modern storytelling. Game of Thrones, The Handmaid’s Tale, 13 Reasons Why, Outlander, Law & Order: SVU, Monster, Kill Bill, Gone Girl, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo all explore horrific acts, yet they’ve been praised, awarded, and widely consumed.

Watching dark or controversial content does NOT mean we support it. No one watches a serial killer movie and thinks, “Wow, I want to do that.” Fiction is a space where we confront uncomfortable truths. It lets us explore trauma, redemption, and the darkest parts of humanity, not to glorify them but to understand their weight and impact. That’s the purpose of storytelling: to create tension, challenge empathy, and hold up a mirror to society’s ugliest sides.

If we only accepted stories with flawless morals and perfect characters, we would lose Breaking Bad, Dexter, Joker, The Godfather, Scarface. Entire genres would vanish.
So no, watching a RAPE scene does NOT mean we support rape or normalize it. It means we understand the difference between fiction and reality, something some people in these comments seem unwilling to separate. Millions watch Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, or The Handmaid’s Tale, which are filled with rape, murder, assault, and worse. Does that mean all those viewers “support” those acts? Of course not.

If we automatically drop or negatively review a show simply because a rape scene leads into a couple’s storyline, then we would need to call out countless other shows and films that have done the same. Storytelling has always tackled dark, uncomfortable, and even controversial topics. If you cannot separate fiction from real life, that says more about your perspective than about the show itself.

Personally, I’m just heartbroken. We finally have our very first Japanese mafia BL, something so rare and special, yet if only a small group of people loudly criticize and down-rate it, production companies might lose the courage to ever explore this genre again. That would be such a painful loss for all of us who have been waiting and hoping for stories like this.

We’re totally the same! Last week Khemjira was my number one too, but this one has taken over now.

Thank you for this. I just checked, and Make it Right was made in 2016, so that’s 9 years ago. He’s 25 now, which means he was only 16 at the time, I think I’ll pass, since I hate to watch a BL with actors under 18. But I’m looking forward to seeing him in more BLs in the future.

This is, without a doubt, my favorite Thai BL of the year. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted, captivating, addictive, and so deeply underrated.

The casting is flawless, Prince and Sasin feel like they were born for these roles. Every glance, every touch, carries so much weight that I’ve rewatched the trailer countless times, torn between excitement and fear. I can’t shake the worry that we may not be granted a happy ending, yet even if heartbreak awaits, this series has already carved a permanent place in my heart.

I’m grateful we get two episodes each week, because I don’t think I could endure the wait otherwise. We’re only halfway through, and already their chemistry is simmering, ready to erupt into something unforgettable. I know when their first kiss finally comes, it will be explosive, an aching, breathtaking moment that I’ll carry with me long after the final episode fades.

I agree with you, Revenged Love was the best Chinese BL. This one is my favorite Thai BL of the year, and Secret Relationships is my top Korean BL.

What made the Omegaverse so different was the freedom. Gender did not matter, love was simply love. You could marry, you could have children, and families welcomed it without hesitation. Even Sheng Shao You’s father, at their very first meeting, had been impressed with Hua Yong and gave his approval. That blessing alone felt like a miracle. In so many other BL stories, coming out meant rejection, heartbreak, and distance. But here, for once, happiness seemed within reach.

And yet, how ironic.
In the beginning, when Hua Yong was with Sheng Shao You, their bond was built on lies and manipulation. Sheng Shao You believed every word, blinded by trust. But when Hua Yong finally laid bare the truth that he was an Enigma and longed to have a child together, Sheng Shao You could not believe him.

It is only in Episode 15 preview, when Sheng Shao You becomes pregnant, that the impossible truth reveals itself. Shock turns his world upside down, while Hua Yong can only watch, wearing a guilty yet quietly satisfied expression. For this was the moment he had been waiting for since he was sixteen. In his heart, he had already chosen the name of their child: Hua Sheng, with the tender nickname Peanut. Their entire future had lived inside him long before it could ever come alive.

One quiet afternoon, while driving, Sheng Shao You’s brother called him. He answered casually and said, “I’m bringing your future in-law.” These simple words. Yet for Hua Yong, those words shattered his world open. His hands trembled, his foot slammed the brake too hard, and for an instant he forgot how to breathe. After more than fifteen years of silent love and patient waiting, Sheng Shao You had finally accepted him.

The weight of all those unspoken years lifted in a single moment. What once seemed like a dream of marriage, family, a future suddenly felt tangible, real. Just these words gave Hua Yong’s life meaning. And yet, those same words carried a fragility, a trembling hope that could break at any moment. For love, as sweet as it is in the Omegaverse, still came wrapped in sorrow, sacrifice, and the long shadow of what almost was lost.

Thank you for your kind words! I actually do this every week for all the BL series currently airing, it’s one of my hobbies. Let me know which BL series you’re watching at the moment, and I’d be happy to share a few of my thoughts with you.

I’ve watched 5 out of 12 episodes so far, and I noticed your link includes a few scenes from the series. I believe we’ll get to see all of those scenes as the episodes progress.

This series streams on GagaOOLala, with new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday, though we wait one day more for the English subtitles, making Wednesday and Thursday our treasured nights.

I have just finished episode five, and it left me undone. Their chemistry is breathtaking, a fire and tenderness entwined. My heart ached in two moments most.
When Prince fed Sasin, and Sasin, with such gentleness, took his hand, pressed a soft kiss upon it, and ate that little plant. Such sweetness, such fragile beauty, it felt like watching love bloom in silence.

And then the final scene shattered me. Prince, broken, blaming his very birth, confessing through tears that his mother died because of him. His sorrow poured like rain, streaking his perfect face, still luminous even in despair. In that moment, Sasin gathered him with three words that wrapped the darkness in light: “You have me.”

I am in love with this show, lost in its sorrow and tenderness, and I can hardly wait for the next episodes. One 31 is gifting us not just one, but two masterpieces right now, this tale and The Wicked Game.

Finally, after eight episodes, we got their first kiss. Win climbing the ladder into Nut’s room felt familiar, but this time it was different because Nut already had feelings for him. That made the kiss feel sweet and genuine.
My only issue is that the build-up felt a little rushed. For most of the series it seemed like small hints, then suddenly Nut liked Win, even though he was spending time with Lin. It almost felt like an episode was missing. More one-on-one moments to grow their chemistry would have made the kiss even more satisfying.
Still, episode eight was easily the best so far. I’m glad they didn’t wait until the last few minutes of the finale to give us this moment.

Same, its so good

Haha, glad I could help!
Two other really useful tabs are Episode Guide and Calendar. Both will show you the exact release dates for each episode, and they’re especially handy if you want to check whether a single or double episode is dropping that week.

If you scroll up, you’ll see the countdown timer in your timezone.

The first 7 episodes were released at the same time and day each week.

Episode 8 isn’t out yet, it’ll be released in about 2 hours.

The Wicked Game began with a storm of tragedy.
Poor Pheem, just a boy, stood helpless as his stepmother ran over and killed his own mother before his very eyes. As if that horror was not enough, she pushed him down the stairs, trying to erase his existence so her son could inherit the hospital.

Instead of finding comfort in his father, the one who should have sheltered him, Pheem was cast away, deported to another country, abandoned, and unloved. That night carved itself deep into his soul. A night when innocence died, when grief wrapped its cold fingers around his heart and planted the seed of vengeance.

The scar on his back became a constant reminder. When he grew, he marked it with ink, a tattoo to cover the wound, yet never letting him forget. His return is not for reconciliation, but for reckoning. His stepmother and half-brother must now face the man born from that night of sorrow.

And in this storm of revenge, we see the return of my favourite couple from Century of Love and Love in Translation, Daou and Offroad. Offroad, who once played tender and innocent, now transforms into Pheem, cold, sharp, and unrecognisable, showing the power of his versatility. Daou as Than brings warmth and straightforward strength, creating an intoxicating enemies-to-lovers tension that already burns bright in episode one.

This first episode is nothing short of perfection. From the heart-wrenching tragedy to the explosive fight scenes, everything was crafted with intensity and beauty. Offroad delivered a performance that shook me, and the pairing with Daou feels electric. I am so glad GMMTV did not direct this series, because One 31 has proven once again that they excel at delivering gritty, powerful fight scenes that elevate the story to another level.

The Wicked Game opened with a 10/10, a flawless beginning to what promises to be one of the most unforgettable BLs of the year.

Just finished both episodes and honestly, this is one of the best chemistry couples I’ve ever seen. Their kisses are so passionate, explosive, and erotic, it feels so real. I wouldn’t even be surprised if they actually dated in real life.

Wow, what a great start! My first Mermaid BL and it did not disappoint. The CGI tails are stunning, Phu’s smile is adorable, and his chemistry with Nawa is so fun to watch. Excited for the next 7 episodes!

For those who may not know, the iQIYI app works just like Netflix, letting you download and watch offline. I knew episode eight would run for two hours, so I downloaded it beforehand. What a journey it was. One of the longest BL episodes I have ever watched, yet it held me so completely that my two-hour flight felt like a fleeting moment. For the first time in my life, flying was not a bore but a joy, because of this masterpiece of an episode.

Some may say it was too long, but it is never about the length. It is about the chemistry, the cinematography, the plot that carries you away. And episode eight delivered all of this with perfection.

I believe it was Grandma Si who first opened Peem’s heart. With simple words, “if you have a lover, and if you lose him, you will regret it,” she unlocked something within him, giving him the courage to reveal his true feelings to Khem.

From there, communication became their bridge. Khem told Pong with honesty that he felt nothing more than brotherhood. Peem told Prim that his heart already belonged to someone else. Once the air was clear, the two met in the quiet of night. Their confessions came softly, their silences carrying as much weight as their words. It was slow, but it was necessary.

We waited eight episodes, and the first kiss was worth every second. A kiss centuries in the making, carrying the echoes of past lives into this one. The music, the lingering glances, the gentle press of lips, it was tender, it was sweet, it was romantic in every sense.

Later that night, they rode together on a single bike. Under the stars, Peem worried for his grandmother, and Khem’s embrace told him without words: I am here, I will always be here. And then Peem, in his vulnerability, asked Khem not to call him Master anymore, at least when they were alone. “Call me by my name, Peem,” he said. The joy in Khem’s smile showed another thread binding them closer together.

And then came the scene we all had been waiting for. Khem whispered, “I don’t have much time left, but I want to follow my heart so I will not regret it.” Thunder roared, rain poured, but nothing could stop these two lovers.
“You mean so much to me, Khem,” Peem confessed, before they kissed again, their hands trembling with longing as raindrops ran down their skin. What followed was not rushed, not forced. Peem understood Khem was not ready to give everything, and so he did not push. Instead, they shared what they could, pleasuring each other with tenderness and respect. This is love in its truest form, communication, care, the willingness to wait. Not everything must be about sex, nor should every first time be defined by it. The intimacy they shared was more than enough, because it was theirs.
The scene was breathtakingly beautiful. Their love felt unhurried and real, overflowing with affection. As they ended with a gentle kiss, Peem’s love and respect for Khem shone through brighter than ever.

When morning came, Khem woke to find Peem still beside him. The smile on his face was pure joy. He touched him gently, rubbed his nose against his beloved, and the sweetness of that moment lingered.

And let us not forget our second couple. Jet and Chan lying in bed simple act of holding hands all night, it melted my heart. I was glad, too, that they were not given another NC scene. Love does not always need to rush into physical passion. Sometimes, the beauty lies in patience, in allowing time to deepen the bond, especially when moving from friends to lovers.

This series is nothing short of a masterpiece. It gives us everything, romance, tenderness, longing, respect. I cannot wait to see how the remaining episodes unfold.

Honestly, it would feel almost satisfying if he died,
but how could he ever face Sheng Shao You?
Blood ties run deeper than betrayal,
and at the end of the day, they are still brothers.

Yet if Sheng Shao You were to accept him,
how could he ever look at his future father-in-law,
when that man is also the father of the son he has killed?
The weight of choice presses down,
a heart torn between love, family, and justice.
Such a decision is almost too heavy to bear.

I haven’t read the novel, so all my comments are based on what I’ve seen in episode 14. Sorry if I’m wrong,

Sorry, I misread. I’m writing this at 1am and all my energy is gone 🤣 but thank you