BL series I would actually recommend watching
This list is not about my favourites, even though it includes some of my faves , it's more about BLs that I think any BL watcher with varied tastes and who is interested in being entertained at a certain level of quality for story and acting, would enjoy.
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1. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
Despite censorship, this drama is unrivaled for chemistry, feels, story and casting.
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2. The Spirealm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
Excellent quality BL, almost my number one, if not for the last 8 minutes of the series being affected by censorship.
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3. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Equal to a South Korean SKAM imo
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4. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Great cast and chemistry. Nice non-messy story and I'm a sucker for the size difference between the ML's.
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5. I Feel You Linger in the Air: Uncut Version
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Across the board, great watch.
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6. Together with Me
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
Unrivaled in BL for physical chemistry between the ML's, as well as a fantastic supporting cast and a lot of humor. Not overacted (unless the scene calls for it) and the appearance and acting of the cast and the scenes are far more natural.
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7. Century of Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish. Quality BL.
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8. Love in Translation: Uncut
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
I don't even care that the two gay brothers angle is very unrealistic, this show checked all the boxes for a well deserved 10. DaouOffroad are a W pair.
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9. Dead Friend Forever - DFF
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Don't watch this for the BL, watch this for the PLOT. Really good show, perfect ending. Nuf said.
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10. This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Solid and complete BL story, good consistency from ep 1 to 8. The side couple had some over the top scenes but the balanced out in the end. The main couple had a good balance throughout.
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11. Together with Me: The Next Chapter
Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes
MaxTul® continue to rock that physical chemistry like no other. Storyline takes an ooc twist, but the overall message and point of this second season slid home successfully.
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12. We Best Love: No. 1 For You Special Edition
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 6 episodes
Rewatching it made me appreciate this show much more than I did the first time.
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13. We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd Special Edition
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 6 episodes
Second season rewatch was worth it, still holds up.
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14. My Tooth Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Not sure how this one flew under my radar for as long as it did. It's one of the best and more fulfilling depictions of the friends to lovers (i.e: established relationship) BLs. I do think the 3rd and 4th pairings were unnecessary, but they also weren't central to the plot, so it didn't affect anything really.
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15. DNA Says Love You
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Interesting plot, quite well executed (considering the subject matter), nice chemistry between the ML's.
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16. Every You, Every me (Director's Cut.)
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Unique story and filming style with good acting and great ML chemistry.
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17. Blue Canvas of Youthful Days
Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
For anyone who likes some angst and realism and ouch with their BL feels, I'd recc this. The acting is very good.
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18. Sugar Dog Life
Japanese Drama - 2024, 9 episodes
Nothing complicated, fluff perfectly executed. It ain't deep, but it's a pleasant watch from start to finish.
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19. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
All around good feels with this one, despite a little angst here and there. Great ML's. Son Woo Hyun is fantastic
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20. To My Star Season 2: Our Untold Stories
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
More angst in this second part, but still a good story, albeit a little frustrating. The ending is a great pay off though.
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21. You Make Me Dance
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Underrated BL if you ask me. It's a short, sweet treat with good chemistry.
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22. Step by Step
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Don't let the rating and complaints about one half of the ML's fool you, this show is worth watching, it serves for several episodes and delivers a good finish with only minor drawbacks in between.
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23. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
It has a whole plot, and it was actually a pretty good plot too.
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24. The Sign
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
We could use more BLs with fantasy stories. Billy and Babe served quite well, I LOVE the fight scenes, and the supernatural plot was interesting (the weak police investigation scenes notwithstanding). The special ep was terrible though, I'd recc skipping it unless you're up for more bad police work and a subpar quality plot.
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25. My Only 12%
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
I don't usually enjoy high school based shows, so this was a difficult watch for me initially, but it's so well done and well acted and just a very good story in the end. I don't regret watching it at all. Earth (Cooheart) and Santa immediately became some of my faves after watching this.
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26. Jun & Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Uncomplicated and enjoyable, good ML chemistry.
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27. First Note of Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
It was Nice. With a capital N. Just Nice. Nice enough to enjoy without complaint.