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I've noticed that a lot lately as well. The men smoke a lot in the vertical short dramas and it's happening a lot in the BL's. While it's portrayed as sexy, I don't think it would destroy said sexiness if they weren't chain smokers. A lot of the shows I'm seeing it in are more adultish so hopefully the viewers realize how unhealthy it is. It's interesting that it's usually the men. In the vertical drama "Bound By Sin" it's a woman.
I suppose the smoking is suppose to represent a sense of power and control. Theatrically I can see that concept. Personally I hate the smell of cigarette smoke and would not want to kiss somebody who had stinky breath.

Episode 1-Intriguing . I think I'm hooked.

How can we help it go up? I love this series and gave it 10's upon completion. It stayed true to the novel as currently written. I think Nong Jian could expand and write a second novel about the secondary couple. It would be immensely popular. But, I think considering this particular series was on point, I think it's unfair to diminish the rating because there wasn't more eloboration on the second couple.

Thanks for all the info. I haven't watched this yet, but considering it had correlation to Thai history, I'm interested. I'm an American trying to understand the mindset of different Asian cultures and it's really intriguing and challenging.

There is a digital version. But, I would love to actually have a physical English translation.

Honestly, I would even love the adult coloring books with these characters in them.

This whole "world building" by Nong Jian is remarkable. There's a great more commercial potential than has been pursued.

Frankly the censorship in China seriously curtailed the NC scenes. I'm not looking for pornography, but they were exceptionally tame. Don't get me wrong...I appreciate their production team was working with serious restraints. The series was still a masterpiece. I know "Revenged Love" operated with restrain as well and still produced a noteworthy series. "To My Shore" seems to have more flexibility in this area. Do you have any idea why?

He's doing a fantastic job!

With Fan Xiao I'm experiencing a "push and pull" sensation. He said he had never been with anyone sexually before Shulang, but FX lies so much...who knows.
Maybe he's conflicted because he called Shulang a pervert but yet he's drawn to him. When ask if he's gay, he said for you I will be. On one hand he says "I love you" then he tells an old acquaintance he's just using Shulang to relieve his boredom. We've got a lot of episodes left for this story to intensify. The chemistry is explosive. I adore Shulang and hope he completely ensnares Fan Xiao.

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Question: can this series be downloaded so it won't disappear if it's taken off of Viki or Gagaoolala?

I think I'm going to remember your "curse" for future use. It's just too funny.

By the way, I agree. This BL is my favorite of 2025. I've watched it so many times I've lost count. I want a follow up on the second couple. I don't care if it's in book form...but something! The authors are really missing opportunities. I've read the novel with the extended chapters which gave me a little bit of closure.
I would buy an audio of the English version of the novel if it became available. I would purchase a download of the series so I wouldn't lose availability I enjoyed it so much.

You're a riot!

I would love to see all 24 episodes. Is there anywhere all the episodes can be viewed? I would buy this series for my movie library.

It's definitely worth watching. I've lost count of how many times I've watched it. I waited a few weeks after it was over and I just finished all 16 episodes again. The story, the acting-- it's just wonderful! I hope they'll end up having a season 2 or at least a special episode. The novel is also excellent. It clears up some of the angst about the second couple.

What were the other 2 in your top 3?

Perhaps humans are not the worst creation of life, but evil people who put money above human dignity and life are reprehensible. Hopefully, if not in this life but , at least, the next one, they'll suffer for their greed and inhumanity!

I did. Thank you for this link. It immensely saddens me that because of the corruption involved with powerful and evil people, Alan Yu will probably not get the legal justice he deserves. 😭But, hopefully netizens efforts on his behalf might circumvent something similar happening to someone else soon. What I foresee is that if anything is done, lesser figures will be forced to take the fall to what was obviously murder. At this point anyone who says it was suicide is a blatant liar!😡

My opinion is that the conversation supported the family dynamics. Both parents are supportive and affectionate toward each other and caring toward Peanut. However, there is a slightly detached dynamic to HY's parenting that supports a more paternal attitude than a maternal one. Did you notice that the head of X Holdings was working on his computer, but SSY was dressing their child? It sets up the ending which basically portrays HY's deep devotion to SSY even to the point of resorting to sterilization before a future life threatening second pregnancy. (Don't you think the concept of a second dangerous pregnancy by SSY could be incorporated into a future season?). Sorry, I'm obsessed. I just hope the sisters follow this series up quickly!

It may have seemed like those scenes were fillers, but I think they are actually setting us up for a continuation of SSW and GT's story. I can even see where the subtle display of power by HY at the bar with his half brother has potential for future conflicts. Just throwing this in: I despised Gao Tu's father. He deserves to be beaten to a pulp by his loan sharks and put in debtors prison for his lazy entitled attitude! I hope he gets bashed in whatever follow up episode or season this series has.

This was my first introduction to omegaverse. I'm hooked! I think there was passion but not to the level a Thai series would have. The cohesiveness was there for me because I've read the novel twice. The series stayed true to the original source material. The last few episodes deviated in a few minor scenes but still kept the spirit of the original source material. It's hard to really be objective at this point since I've watched this series repeatedly. I guess I need to fast a few weeks and binge watch it one weekend. 😜

As usual HY is all about his man. He was willing to die if SSY died in child birth. Then, he said, of course, he loved Peanut...because it would hurt SSY if he didn't. His character stayed very consistent through his whole performance. It was always about his "crush" since he was 8 years old. He was a responsible and caring father, but even in real life how many spouses are jealous of the affection given by their wives toward their children. SSY was the parent with a more "maternal" affection toward Peanut. He had a more nurturing parenting style while HY had a playful somewhat adversial style.