Not to offend anyone but the doom and gloom cancellation fears and panic seem a bit out of place now that there's…
I think your comment overlooks some important historical context. In the past, there were cancellations and real consequences. The fact that two series are currently airing doesn’t necessarily reflect a broader change—production teams are simply finding temporary ways to bypass restrictions, and there’s no guarantee the authorities won’t eventually find ways to shut those down. It’s worth considering that some viewers have been following this genre for years and experienced the impact of those sanctions firsthand, so their perspective is valid.
Also, the current series only has three episodes so far, while RL began a bit later in its timeline. The dynamic between the actors is quite different, and RL is a much, much stronger show. That’s not to say the other one isn’t good—it is—but RL clearly stands out.
I came across a comment claiming that people are only into RL because it’s rare. They claim the acting is bad, the production is average, and it’s no better than any Thai series. That’s so ridiculous I had to respond.
Back when the BL wave began, there were just as many Chinese series as Thai ones, yet the Chinese productions consistently stood out—with stronger storytelling, acting, and direction.
To this day, Thai dramas still rank at the bottom, despite the sheer volume they produce. Right now, there are only two Chinese series airing—RL and DESIRE—and both are far superior to almost any Thai BL drama from the past few years in terms of acting, story, and production.
There’s a scene where Chi is sitting alone in the dark drinking alcohol, and When Wu walks into the room he yells at him — and the dubbing there is really Funny.
A very big gap. If you read the novel you would stone Chang to death and curse Wang then pity Guo. Cheng was abusive…
I watched parts of Addicted again and I regret what I wrote earlier. I'm truly sorry for that, and I agree with you – it's not something that should be produced anymore. I've come to realize that I’ve changed a lot too, and I can no longer tolerate it or accept it. I’m firmly against it now.
I don’t know what’s going on with me! Usually I agree with what the majority of the BL community loves and…
I watched the first episodes of Knock Out and to me it felt like just another ordinary Thai series, so I dropped it. This series is also a typical Thai drama, but Saint is just so cute that it’s fun to watch his scenes .
People here are saying they should release all the episodes at once, but I don’t think that’s a realistic idea, and it’s unlikely to happen. There are hidden advertisements, and the sponsors want specific weekly exposure across various platforms. Gradual release also increases visibility and profits. It’s very likely they’re adding more ads and re-editing episodes to bring in more revenue. In addition, too many people subscribe to watch and then illegally distribute the episodes, which reduces views and profits—especially if it ends up on less profitable platforms.
Those saying the drama is not airing anymore or postponed because of nc scenes, you guys are wrong. Jidan confirmed…
Stopping the drama now won’t help Tian’s health — that’s a strange statement, and I’d like to understand where you got that information.
Tian needs psychological help and emotional support like anyone would, with or without the drama. The rumors won’t stop, and the fans won’t calm down either - it’s a known phenomenon with Chinese fans, who tend to be aggressive, relentless, and inconsiderate.
Someone already mentioned that these rumors might be a tactic by the production company to push for a harsher contract extension, not something truly related to the fans — so who really decides what’s true? None of us can know, except for the people directly involved.
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Also, the current series only has three episodes so far, while RL began a bit later in its timeline. The dynamic between the actors is quite different, and RL is a much, much stronger show. That’s not to say the other one isn’t good—it is—but RL clearly stands out.
They claim the acting is bad, the production is average, and it’s no better than any Thai series.
That’s so ridiculous I had to respond.
Back when the BL wave began, there were just as many Chinese series as Thai ones, yet the Chinese productions consistently stood out—with stronger storytelling, acting, and direction.
To this day, Thai dramas still rank at the bottom, despite the sheer volume they produce. Right now, there are only two Chinese series airing—RL and DESIRE—and both are far superior to almost any Thai BL drama from the past few years in terms of acting, story, and production.
It is so funny...
Tian needs psychological help and emotional support like anyone would, with or without the drama. The rumors won’t stop, and the fans won’t calm down either - it’s a known phenomenon with Chinese fans, who tend to be aggressive, relentless, and inconsiderate.
Someone already mentioned that these rumors might be a tactic by the production company to push for a harsher contract extension, not something truly related to the fans — so who really decides what’s true? None of us can know, except for the people directly involved.