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OMG I can't wait!

For a Chinese BL, I like it. Sure there isn't much in the way of open romance, but you know its there hidden. I love how this is a period specific show in the past. The outfits are amazing and the acting well done imo.

Disturbing, I was hoping for a romance and I got a one-way romance and rape! One of the guys, even though he's the effeminate one, isn't even gay or at least he says he's not a "homo". There's no one to root for! Lol one guy is a rapist, and the other uses terms like homo so I'm guessing he's not too keen on gays (unless that was simply a bad translation). I dunno, I wouldn't recommend it because I found it a little offensive. The gay guy just CAN'T help himself when he falls in love with a straight guy, so rapes him. I guess the only things about this movie I really liked was the classical music and both leads were good-looking.

Very well said!

As for South Korea, yeah most of the BL's I've seen have either a lot of love scenes but little romance lol. I guess I prefer romance between the two. Also every South Korea BL I've seen, with the exception of Night Spa... Spa Night or whatever lol (boring), has a rape scene in it. Like Night Flight for example. I like the movie but man its gritty! Lots of crazy fight scenes and not in a funny way like in Dangerous Boys haha!

As for China, I don't know because it isn't religion (Christianity and Islam mainly) that condemns the LGBT like in South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar (Burma). But then communists have traditionally not been a fan of the LGBT so maybe that's it. At least the Chinese people in general are more or less accepting / tolerant of the LGBT. Lol geopolitics...

Thai and Taiwanese BL's are my favorites because the people are more accepting and film makers have WAY more freedom to produce a LGBT film or series. Japan is an open and kind society too, but I tend to think their BL movies are over-the-top. I did see one recently that had a near deaf guy in it that I really liked. Not overly dramatic and very cute.

Philippines BL that I've seen is weird (ie Boy) or really sad/disturbing (ie Antonio's Secret). But I've only seen those two so I won't judge based on that.

But altogether I prefer Central/South American and East/Southeast Asian BL's to North American and European ones. Not that I don't like the BL's made here in the US and across the pond though. I've seen many German, French and British BL's that I really enjoyed as well.

I love uplifting BL's, and my favorites are the coming of age, self-discovery variants where a teen or young adult realizes their sexuality and then the journey they go on to find understanding, acceptance and love. I especially like the films that focus on character development and not just plot material and exposition. I know those films / series tend to move at a slower pace but I personally prefer that type :P.

Lol but I could go on! Live and let live, all intolerance and bigotry comes from learned behaviors, ignorance and deflection. No one is born a bigot, so as the world comes further out of its ignorance, step by step, the children will be taught hate less and less.

Oops you are right, srry about that.

This season was not as good as the first. In the first season Gus had a better hairstyle AND a way better boyfriend. Gus pissed me off, first he breaks up with poor Top because Top's mother is a homophobe. Then he gets with Boring McBlankFace, they break up after Top shows up in Gus' life again, and then asshole Gus breakup up with Top AGAIN for that Underdeveloped Blandstern! I've lost my enthusiasm to see this series threw, if fickle Gus chooses Mr. Uninteresting over the cute, kind and surprisingly PATIENT Top then that's it for me all. Top is way more developed, affectionate and he needs Gus as his mother is an intolerant bigot. And why is Gus more flamboyant in this season? Sure he was in the first, but in this one he seems over-the-top. I don't mind flamboyance if its consistent but he's almost like a different person. Do people really change THAT fast in just 2 years? Top didn't, still adorable and a sweetheart as ever! Poor Top :(

I have avoided Grey Rainbow simply because I heard it ended very sad. And I'm very wary of Chinese BL because of how totalitarian President Xi is and how anti-gay (anti-fun in general) the CPC is. In my experience, if I want a Chinese BL... I just watch Taiwanese BL like the History Series'.

I have also watched The Way He Looks and I totally agree! It's most definitely one of my favorite BL movies! A very touching story with a satisfying ending that gets me to watch it again and again!

Lol I was being a little self-deprecating by saying I'm an American who always gets what they want (aka spoiled American) lmao! And maybe I should have specifically said French/Italian instead of European because their movies usually have sad / bittersweet endings. But yes I tend to expect Thai movies / sitcoms to have happy endings because so many of them do.

Very cute and touching movie! A lot of the gay Japanese dramas I've seen tend to be over-the-top or have weird plots. This did was not and did not, very sweet movie!

I would go to DailyMotion LazySubber as Athena said, that's where I watch this series :)

Yes I completely agree! I thought it was refreshing to see a strong and determined bottom too. Lol and he sure knew how to make Pik jealous! Rome liked him from the beginning for the most part, and he knew how to get his boy to realize that he felt the same back! And I first saw Adulkittaporn in Sotus as well! He is an amazing actor and I definitely hope to see him in more films/tv series!

Lol omg this BL has some pretty good romantic scenes! Definitely my favorite of the first 3 History series! Lol Jiang Jin Teng was a little rapey, but I think he could sense that Shao Yi Chen was totally in love with him. Not to mention he had proof of it in the form of that picture/note he found lol.

I can't wait!!!

I'm intrigued by the story so I will give this a try, but please don't take the child away from his fathers or make the fathers part ways in the end! No Chinese ending please!

Don't like the idea of cheating, but I think I'll give this a try. It isn't that long anyways. But seriously, just like in Together With Me... can you please BREAKUP with your girlfriend BEFORE sleeping with a guy? It still sucks to dump someone for another, but at least its honest!

I agree with your overall assessment and Rome and Pik were the best! Pik and his coy but rough exterior. Rome with his gentle, but clever/devious nature. I've seen both actors in many other series/movies and I have grown to love them. Its was interesting seeing Adulkittaporn portray a gay/bi person, as he's always been cast as a straight guy to my knowledge. Lol Poonsawas may be still growing into his acting career, but I think he's great and in time will improve!

Decent story but without BL it lost me. They toyed with it, but it never went anywhere. Slamdance was similar in this way, but I found that story altogether more enjoyable. Its a good series and I'd recommend it to those who came here for a straight romance comedy/drama and a story about friendship. If you came for BL, you may want to try something else.

OMG yes! Thank you for letting me know! I totally agree with you, these characters are fun, the story is much better than I initially thought it would be. I typically prefer college settings to workplace settings but this series has grabbed my heart!

Quackbuck, IKR? I noticed how Arthit was SOOOO much more timid and uneasy in Sotus S than in the first. Kongpob is his adorable self as usual so I was happy he pretty much stayed the same. I still enjoy Sotus S but I think the first was better, but I'm a sucker for High School / College settings.

Nooooo!!! It's so close to being over! I love this series and anticipate each episode! I'm always so happy watching it and knowing that ep 20 will be the final brings tears to my eyes, SEASON 2 PLEASE!!!!