Just to add on a bit:The part at the end when Yongjie knew that Xingsi was going to cry and then lead him into…
Okay. I get the visual symbolism and metaphor aspect of this series. Yes, it's grittier, edgier and more "in your face" than ANY of the previous HIStory series. Yes, it's taking the series into a very different direction, and that may be good or not depending on your preferences, and what you're willing to bear for BL entertainment. But, you can't blame folks for not understanding what the metaphors and symbolisms are when it couched and sandwiched in between all those obvious tropes, stereotypes, and questionable characterizations. It all seems to be apart of the plot -- which would make this series kind of a dramatic "parody or satire" of sorts. And if that's what they're trying to show, I have no problem with that.
i don't know why but after episode 2 of season2 really everything getting bored ... i really love season 1 and…
I can see your point. What I mean is I agree. Once the reconciliation of SY/GDS was completed, it would've been a good opportunity to give the secondary couples more screentime. I would've like to have seen more of Shi Zhe Yu and Liu Bing Wei. Of all the characters, they seemed to have "matured" the most.
Okay. So, we really didn't get an answer as to how Tian's family and the villagers felt about Phupha's and Tian's relationship. But, WHO CARES!! It was a great final episode to a great series! It not only touched all of our hearts, it brought many of us to tears! Great job to all involved with this series!
I can't wait to see what happens in the final episode. We all know that Tian will return to Phupha in what will probably be an emotional scene that will have us all in tears. However, I'm more interested in how their relationship will affect the others when Tian does return. We can guess that the doctor, Tul, Yod, and Rang will support Phupha and Tian. But what about Tian's father and the villagers, the village chief AND especially, the kids???
He's consciously written as an uke, because BL writers and viewers like that dynamic, and as an uke is a male…
Interesting synopsis! Wow! I liked the "unevolved girl's role" statement. I think that was the impression that I was attempting to portray. But, alas, you instead, portrayed it far better than I did.
I don't see it as weak personally. He is extremely unexperienced, introverted, and it seems like he has anxiety.…
So true! I would have to agree! But, wouldn't you agree that it is a trope to portray all gay men or boys, who are inexperienced in relationships, as weak-like, immature or "girlish?" Can't they be mature and inexperienced or "boyish" and inexperienced??
I like this series. However, one of the things that's annoying to me is how they have Gene's character being so weak. That itself is not necessarily the issue. But, Gene is supposed to be out of university, a mature and fairly successful writer. Okay, he falls for a younger university student and begins acting liking he's back in high school. Now, I realize that sometimes falling in love makes people giddy, gooey inside and do and say stupid things. But, give me a break! Nubsib is acting more mature than Gene (and he's the one with the initial crush). His character comes off almost as "girlish", and as the eps. progress, Gene seems to be taking on a more "girlish" (dare I say uke-like) demeanor with regards to his "relationship" to Nubsib, and Gene doesn't present as the "ladyboy" type, at least not yet. This is just one person's opinion.
Interesting synopsis. I can agree on many points. But in the totality of it all, whether or not it was meant as…
I totally agree about Yongjie and the career as a doctor info. The problem I believe so many are having with this series (just my guess) is that the HIStory series of the past showed more "positive" portrayals of lgbtq+ relationships. Yeah, they had the occasional bullying, manipulation, step-brother love and jealousy tropes (they even killed off a character, just to resurrect his dopple-ganger). But, what they didn't have is the seemingly crossing of the line with violence, possible "drunk rape", stalking , etc. I guess the producers decided to explore wider avenues with this series, and some fans are having a hard time adjusting. Like me! LOL
Interesting synopsis. I can agree on many points. But in the totality of it all, whether or not it was meant as…
Wow! I've known some folks like that as well. Unfortunately for them, the outcome wasn't so good. I totally agree with your behavioral assessment of folks like that. But, what is really interesting is that Yongjie is studying to be a doctor! I'm not sure that's a good thing or not.....
P.S. Thanks for the correction notice. I did mean Yongjie. LMBO!
P.S. Thanks for the correction notice. I did mean Yongjie. LMBO!