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Feel good series
I love this! The topic about a grown man with child falling in love with a young man is just adorable.But what I love most is, that Shi Yi is to straight forward with his feelings. He just accepts that the one he loves is a man - simple as that. He is so damn brave!
And with his braveness he "pulls Fei with into the sunlight" (I adore this quote so much). For me, the series is just one big celebration that love is love. Of course Yo Yo being a child just accepts the fact aswell - I have the strong believe that if children are tought open-minded this is exactly the reaction they would have. Education is everything!
The music is awesome aswell.
So, this is one big watch-recommendation and for me one of the best shows about "mature" love-stories.
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The acting is pretty consistent, across episodes and across all actors/actresses. There are two scenes, however, where I found Hunt's acting a little awkward. In the first one, he was supposed to be angry but I just couldn't feel the rage and passion from him. In the second, he was supposed to be very sad but the emotion just wasn't reaching me and it felt forced. If I remember correctly, both scenes were in Episode 1 (or maybe one was in Episode 2). It almost put me off, but I'm glad I continued because it never happened again. In the rest of the series, the acting was so well-done I almost forgot about it until I rewatched from the start after finishing. The series as a whole also just got better and better with each succeeding episode.
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Coming into this off the back of "crossing the line" and not season one, I had no reason to think it would be a flop of a production, and I was very excited to see the efforts shown in CTL carry over.While the series does have it's short comings, it is over-all very entertaining, and has just enough drama to raise the stakes and get you invested, without being over dramatic. Considering how short it is, it does well to keep everything compact, without making things seem overly glossed-over.
Story (spoilers?)
Personally, age gaps are one of my favorite plot devices, and I think they handle this very tastefully. It ever feels like its a student being taken advantage of by a teacher. Though, i find their back story (the meeting in front of the bar) to be slightly convoluted and unneeded. There were better ways they could strengthen the main couple's connection.
The daughter is another great plot device (that's basically what she'd used for honestly, she drives most of the plot without retaining much real character, though its mainly due to her age.) Honestly though, You You, however bad her acting was at times was extremely cute and her part in the final ending scene nearly brought tears out.
There is the tired and old story arch of the "evil ex" used in this, I personally would have liked the time spent on her to have been dedicated to more domestic scenes, but I can see the story needed a "risk" arch added. It did its part well.
Acting
AMAZING. I would actually place it above CTL in being realistic. The connection between the two mains is at first a little ham-fisted, but it grows into a natural mutual attraction (though it comes on rather abruptly for Shiyijie, it's hinted at from the start so it's actually not too bad in the end. Their... /physical/ scenes are also done very well, and even thought this verges on an R rating at one point, it does so very tastefully and realistically. (while the lead up was so cheesy I almost punch Shiyijie in the face through my screen)
Re-watch?
Yes, probably when I'm in need for this kind of plot again in a few months.
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Taiwan Same Sex Marriage
The fact that Taiwan is the only country in Asia that legalize same-sex marriage makes me feel confident that this is a story near to reality. The story is simple and unique in its own way. The simplicity of the story makes it better compared to other BL series I have watched. I admire how Yi Jie educate her daughter about love and same-sex marriage. I've seen a lot of comments about the age gap between Yie Jie and Sheng Ze, Teacher-Student relationship, but I believe there is nothing wrong with that. It shows that whatever gender, age, race or religion you have, love has no boundaries. The love between them is so pure which I admire the most. This is worth watching. You can give it a try.Was this review helpful to you?
A cute family
I really liked this BL for two main reasons:-First, YoYo is adorable and seing her dad and Fei Sheng Zhe taking care of her and have family moments make the story really cute because more than a love story, it's the built of a family
-Also, the subjects treated are realistic and must be faced by a lot of LGBTQ+ in Asian countries and all over the world so it was heart warming to see them treated that well.
(And there was no forced sex :3)
My only regret is the fact that it was a bit short I would have like to see more but I'll rewatch it with pleasure anyway.
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The story it's not perfect, it does stumbles around at times but, they really compensate that with a lot of heart and good acting by most of the main characters. They all work together to make the story happen and they do an excellent job at it.
The music it's not really the main focus in most scenes, and not even necesary because you get lost in the story. But as in any drama, it does help to make better an already good scene.
Go watch it. And then watch it again. You will love it. ;)
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Wowow I love this series.The story is great and is super thought out, especially with the addition of the Yoyo it really was perfect. I would give a 9.85 but ya can't so 10 it is, only because of the age differences I'm not one to judge, seriously I promise I'm not and if you really love each other (which these guys absolutely do) then go for it screw everyone elses opinions on the differences in age. It was off putting at first but grew on me because you can see just how much they care for each other. Mostly because of every action that Shi Yi Joe does.
The actors are grEAT (ESPECIALLY YOYO BLESS HER SO MUCH) but they seem kinda awkward at first...? It works really well though because of the teacher/student relationship.
The music..... Isn't really memorable. Now in my position I skip the openings apart from in the last episode and/or the first episode. (Usually just the last episode I watch because the openings sometimes give MASSIVE spoilers which I don't want in the first episode.) But other than the opening song I don't really remember much else.
I would absolutely rewatch this, and I think I rewatched the last episode the day after I finished just incase I missed any details.
Amazing show pls watch-
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Viki lists this as HIStory 2: Ep. 1-4
This installment is under appreciated in my opinion. It's a teacher/student power dynamic, tsundere/sunshine pairing, plus cohabitation with themes of self acceptance and family domesticity. It's a slow burn but high heat (and that heat is good). The uke is out gay, the seme is unapologetically bi, and it's the first time Taiwanese BL flexed its marriage equality muscles.Triggers includes some verbal and physical gay bashing (not from the seme) and child abandonment/neglect (yes from the seme). The second half it a lot better than the first.
There really is no other BL like this one. RECOMMENDED
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Not really my cup of tea
This was the part I enjoyed the least out of the history series.There was nothing wrong with the story itself, it was actually pretty cute, we have one rather “seasoned” character and a rather inexperienced character, going through the process of falling in love together. Both of them growing and learning through their relationship with each other.
To me the problem with this was that it felt a little stretched. If this had been 2 Episodes it would have been really enjoyable, but the 4 episodes felt too long for me, considering their content.
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THỊ PHI
Thể loại: BL, hiện đại, đại thúc công x sinh viên thụ, ngọt ngào, HE.
Nước sản xuất: Đài Loan (Phim thuộc series History 2)
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Một 'chú' giảng viên đam mê khảo cổ gà trống nuôi con - Thị Dịch Kiệt.
Một cậu sinh viên trẻ trung, hiền lành, đảm đang - Phi Thịnh Triết.
Họ vô tình gặp nhau vào lúc mà tiểu Phi đau khổ nhất, nhờ người kia, trái tim cậu dường như cũng được chữa lành.
Liệu rằng 'chú già' có còn nhớ cậu học sinh khóc nức nở trong đêm năm ấy?
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Mới xem xong bộ phim boylove đang nổi gần đây nên rv ngay cho nhà mình xem luôn ~
Tiểu Phi nhận làm 'bảo mẫu' chăm sóc cho cô con gái đáng yêu Ưu Ưu bị người cha cuồng công việc thường xuyên lãng quên, người này vừa hay lại là giảng viên trường đại học mà cậu đang theo học.
Thị Dịch Kiệt là một ông chú đẹp trai cuồng công việc, luộm thuộm, nhếch nhác, đôi khi quên cả ăn ngủ, quên luôn cả con gái, thế cho nên vì vừa muốn trả ơn 3 năm trước lại vừa thương cô bé Ưu Ưu đáng yêu nên Phi Thịnh Triết không ngần ngại trở thành 'người đàn ông' của gia đình.
Gần bên nhau mỗi ngày, trái tim cậu sinh viên dần điêu đứng trước ông chú tưởng chừng đáng ghét nhưng thật ra có trái tim vô cùng ấm áp. Tình yêu đơn thuần của cậu dần dần cũng lay động trái tim người kia giống như những món cậu nấu nuôi 'hư' dạ dày của chú già vậy.
Nội dung phim trải qua những xích mích nho nhỏ, những vụn vặt của cuộc sống để rồi tình cảm gia đình, tình cha con và hơn hết là tình yêu của họ dần hàn gắn, chớm nở.
Với cá nhân mình, nhìn chung bộ phim nằm ở mức khá với nhiều điểm sáng, diễn viên hợp vai, câu thoại vừa chất vừa sến =))) tình tiết không cẩu huyết mà đan xem hợp lý, có nước mắt, có nụ cười và hơn hết là hạnh phúc.
Phim chia làm 8 ep nhỏ, mọi người có thể xem ngay đêm nay để giải trí và đôi khi quắn quéo với sự sến súa sặc sụa của chú già khi yêu trai trẻ nhé =)))
#YPL
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Denle la oportunidad...
otra serie mas terminada, peor seguir viendo las otras history, me gusto, fue bonita, aunque en teoría ya la había visto, me vi tantos pedazos de la serie en YouTube y cuando al fin la vi, me di cuenta que ya la había visto completa, solo que no en orden... fue como volverla a ver, es muy. corta, apenas y tiene 8 episodios de 20 minutos, que se van rapidísimo, es una historia sin mucho drama muy adorable, con una niña encantadora.Los personajes pudieron haberse desarrollado mucho mas y con mas profundidad en las historias de cada uno, pero lo que esta es lo que tenemos, eso no quita que sea una bonita serie.
Recomiendo verla, no es la mejor del mundo, aunque ya es viejita, y muchas cosas en tema de BL han cambiado mucho, han digi-evolucionado XD. Realmente es adorable y si no sabes mucho de ella seguro te atrapa por lo linda que es. Cuando la vi por partes solo pensaba en que debía verla completa porque me gustaba mucho todo lo que veía, y como les dije, resulto que ya la había visto.
Y para las personas que apenas están iniciando en el mundo del BL es una serie que seguro les va a encantar, simple, pero encantadora.
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Dosen yang mencintai muridnya ?! lah kok bisa ?!
Series History 2 ini menjadi series HIStory pertama yang aku tonton. Menceritakan seorang dosen bernama Shi Yi Jie yang merupakan single parent, dia mempunyai seorang anak perempuan bernama Yo-yo. Suatu hari Yo-yo sedang bermain di taman dan menarik perhatian Fei Sheng Zhe dan temannya Zhou Xin Ru untuk mengikutinya hingga ke sebuah apartemen, ternyata apartemen yang mereka datangi adalah apartemen dosen mereka (Shi Yi Jie), kondisi apartement itu amat tidak terurus, dari sanalah sang dosen menawarkan pekerjaan paruh waktu kepada Fei Sheng Zhe untuk membersihkan apartement dan mengurus keseharian Yo-Yo. Menurut saya, masalah yang terjadi disepanjang series itu menekankan pada hubungan baru yang akan diciptakan oleh Shi Yi Jie. Overall ceritanya menarik dan saya sempat menghighlight bL satu ini menjadi bL terbaik yang saya tonton di tahun 2020.Was this review helpful to you?
