O Ún1co (2024)

So much potential and so frustrating

This is brilliantly acted and directed, and the writing is in detail much better than the average BL - but the story as a whole was tedious.

When you have characters kiss in the 2nd episode, you can't just slam on the brakes for 10 more episodes and then have nothing happen. The development of their relationship is beautifully done - slow burn at it's best - but it reaches a peak far before the end and then goes nowhere after that. Not slow burn - no burn, because to keep the relatioinship at a steady level they couldn't continue to show them quietly doing loving things to each other and so we didn't get any more of those beautiful moments.

Sheng Wang does what he does to avoid being turned on by the way Jiang Tian drinks water? After the enormous amount of focus on studies - and I mean ENORMOUS, there was no setup at all for him to do something that drastic. OK, so you're turned on. Go whack off and get it out of your system. Obviously there were deeper issues behind it, but those needed to be explored and not handwaved away with the sexy-water-drinking shorthand.

The could have entirely deleted the tiresome and totally unnecessary secondary couple plot and instead devoted that to Sheng Wang's descent into self-denial.

There's a scene a few eps before that where Sheng Wang explicitly names himself as Jiang Tian's home, which was one of the best scenes in the series and would have been the perfect place to end it. But unless you have a second season confirmed, then it's beyond frustrating to have devoted 12 weeks and hours to this to get absolutely nothing.

To be honest, what kept me from dropping the series was Andy Chen as their friend Gao Tian Yang, who I found enthralling. So hot and such a well-drawn and acted character.

Would I recommend it? No. Not unless a second season does come out and does resolve all the unresolved issues, which is ALL the issues since none of them at all are resolved. It doesn't sound to me like a second season is likely, and all those people, who appear to be most of the MDL audience, can blame themselves for watching pirated copies of this. That is stealing and it greatly diminishes the chances of BLs being made, so hang your heads in shame.

Leia Mais

Excellent

The On1y One is a serious, gut-wrenching coming of age drama about the sexual awakening of two teenagers under very difficult circumstances.
Tian is traumatised by his parent's divorce and the shocking exposure to his father's secret which leads to conflicts in his heart and years of internalised self loathing. He considers himself to be essentially homeless, keeping a suitcase packed and ready to be on the move at any moment.
Sheng has lost his mother and lives through a lonely childhood grieving his loss.
They need to come to terms with their parents relationship and somehow start building a new family together.
Their tentative friendship gradually starts to turn into more. They negotiate this new path, forging a friendship which is deep and sincere despite Tian's early reservations. They find a tethering in each other which gives them a sense of belonging, a sense of home in each other.
As they realize their romantic feelings, Jian and Sheng deal with their feelings of shame and guilt differently. While Tian comes to term with his feelings, Sheng withdraws.
Sheng's withdrawal cuts into Tian's core, opening the very same wound he had helped in healing.
Season 1 ends on this heartbreaking note.
The series is beautiful, both visually as well in the powerful emotions it inspires.
Each and every actor has played a nuanced role giving us a sensitive glimpse into the pains of growing up. It is a story of sexual awakening which reminds us how delicate and painful it is to be 17.
Looking forward to season 2 of this excellent drama. Kudos to the entire team. ❣️❣️??

Leia Mais

The Lost and Lonly Ones

This is a story about friendship, family, and an over all feel of being lost... as well as probably shows two of the most lonly boys in all of dramaland.

Yep lost and lonley ones... While I do have some issues with the make up that I otherwise realry notice most of the filming has some pretty decent quality and shots. The monologs and dialog of this drama say alot less than the gazes, mimcs, light and slow mo angles filmed. You could probably watch this with nieter subtitles or sound without loosing the ffel of the story or feeling the leas bit lost. You may even find yourself enjoying it even more (not that I tieied) .

If you are in the mood for something that will make you feel all warm and fizzy inside, this may make you smile once or twice bit the over all feel to it is kind of depressing, and more of a feel things than feel good type of deal.

A decent watch leaving you wanting more and wondering was this all they had to tell or will there be a second season?

Leia Mais

Ending plot

I can't express how I'm feeling right now. This series is filled with unsolved emotions. It's a MASTERPIECE.
The actors did a great job. We can feel that longing, tension, care,love etc. They portrayed it really welly.
Let's head to the ending part. We're expecting something like "Addicted" , "Culpa Mia" . But it has that same type of plot but it's really different at same time. This series shows you how you go through the things at teenage. We can feel that romance between tian and wang but it's not that typical lovers trope romance rather It's much more deep. We can see them letting their guards down slowly. It's a slow burn series. It's good that director didn't tried to haste things here.
Imo they ended it here to make us wait for the season 2. It's good marketing technique as it'll make us hook to it. But I think it'll be worth it.
I RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERY PERSON WHO WANTS TO SEE SOMETHING SLOW BURN

Leia Mais

This is one of the best if not THE BEST BL of 2024

If you are looking for a drama that contains plot, talented actors, and top tier chemistry this drama is for you. If you watch it and end up dissatisfied with the lack of NC scenes or are mainly looking for those scenes.
1. They are in Highschool.
2. There are more important things to focus on than those types of scenes in this drama.
3. The story is very well fleshed out, with many lovable characters.
4. The actors are talented and you can tell how much hardwork every person that participated in this drama put in.
5. This drama actually makes you think, with some episodes giving out themes and/or foreshadowing that coincides with the rest of the episode.
Now, if you really want those spicier scenes show more support for Season 2. Rate 10 stars on this website and also IMDB, also please watch The On1y One through legal channels to show continued support. Show support on Instagram/X(Twitter). Either on the actors’ accounts or the main account of the show.
Instagram: theonlyone_tw_series
Actor for Sheng Wang: zayineric
Actor for Jiang Tian: benjamin_tsang

Leia Mais

IT'S A FRESH ROMANCE FOR YOUTH

Every other review has summarized it, so i'm going to tell about how this series makes me feel, and maybe it could make you feel that way too.

It makes me believe love exist but also about how not everything is going to go the way you want. The process of the falling in love and how it affects them is shown through every single episode. I know slow burn may not be everyone's favorite, but plase give this series a chance. Because this series made me want to fall in love. Made me believe that there's truly someone who can be your home. I know the ending may not be what you expected, but for me, it gave me hope for a better future for them.

Leia Mais

My mind is blown and I am left wanting more

I dont usually write reviews because I'm lazy but I just had to praise what a master piece this is. If you are looking for something cute slow but also full of a shit ton of feelings then this is the show for you. Jiang Tian, the man you are. I swear the male leads got me feeling things in my stomach. All I can say is give me a season 2 right now!! For those who are wondering if this is a happy ending, its an open ending. There's more to come and with enough praying and manifestation it will definitely be worth the wait. If you are debating whether to watch it, just go for it expecting nothing. I was gonna drop this show but I always force myself to watch at least one episode and damn am I thankful lmao.

Not giving spoilers but in conclusion WATCH THE MFING SHOW CUZ ITS DAMN GOOD.

Anyways i will haunt everyone if this doesnt get a season two (this is not a threat) okay maybe it is.

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