BL dramas that are actually good/worth watching
Okay, so I have a newfound obsession with BL dramas, knowing a lot can be badly done and cringy but I thought I would share the ones that are actually pretty good.
Obviously they all have parts that aren't the best but it's doesn't mean the whole show is bad.
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1. I Told Sunset about You
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
Wow this changed how BL dramas should be forever. Upped the game and even kdramas should take a bit out of their book.
The characters, the story and the visuals are incredible.Every scene is captivating and told in such a great way. This has taken lead as my favourite BL and I am so crazy excited for season 2
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2. Where Your Eyes Linger
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
A lead for boy love kdramas. Finally a good bl kdrama, with deep characters and a well told story. The only thing bad about this drama is how short it is, all the episodes added up is the length of a film.
If this was a full length 12/16 episode drama it would have topped all the other krdramas that year. -
3. Like in the Movies
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
My first Filipino drama! It was the best drama to talk about coming out and how it affects some people. I am so glad it wasn't a drama where the ml accepts he's gay so easily but it was a struggle which relates to so many others.
The entire show seems to be quotable i could still quote it now, Karl and Vlad were so very mature when dealing with their relationship which was so refreshing to see.SPOLIER
I didn't understand the ending exactly, whether they were together or not but I was happy with it none the less.
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4. Your Name Engraved Herein
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
A movie not a drama!
Just watch it. It's hard to explain what is great about this film, it just is. read other reviews they may be able to better explain just what made this movie brilliant
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5. Theory of Love
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Definitely a new favourite BL. first of all the characters are great and I love GUN he is so beautiful and the best BL I have come across. there wasn't a single scene I cringed or skipped. It is for sure one that will make you cry or frustrated but its all worth it in the end.
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6. Addicted
Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
My first ever BL and I was not disappointed. The acting from some of the minor character could have been better but it didn't take away from how good this actually is. One of the guys is so open with his feelings and it's nice to see how kind their families are and accepting.
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7. Sotus
Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
When I first started this I found it cringy and STRANGE mainly because Hazing like this is not a thing where we are but after episode 4 I got over it and focused on the story and somehow I got obsessed I don't know what part changed it for me but I LOVED IT. the characters and the way it fact the mains weren't horny or all over each other made it even better you could see how they loved each other in the small things. Plus Arthit owns my heart ngl
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8. SOTUS S
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
The love story of the leads wasn't the main focus which was good. It told a story about New beginnings in a new Job or area. About growing up and not seeing friends as much and having to adapt to a new way of life. I related to it very much after I left college which made this an even better story. The only annoying thing was how I felt the leads were still in the first few months of dating not 2 years
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9. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
WARNING - DO NOT WATCH THE LAST 10MINS OF EP 9 AND ALL OF EP 10
I will say the 2 leads I feel didn't fit together visually but emotionally they did so that's okay. this drama is actually great, the friendships and characters are all well written and I actually loved the story unfortunately the ending takes away all the good from the series. SPOILER ALERT but they kill someone off and it's stupid and makes all the work worthless. So to still watch good show but avoid the heartbreak do what I did and end it on episode 9 I felt satisfied enough.