My BL shows

Mafia setting. Steamy NC scenes.
TW: violence, Stockholm syndrome

Perfect mafia story and the second couple is just as awesome as the first.
TW: age gap (drama) between the first MLs didn't bother me but may ick other people out

Prequel to Dark Blue Kiss 

Currently on-hold

Interesting fated mate concept that went downhill near the end, IMO.

The last two episodes caused quite a commotion when they aired. I was happy with the ending, but I can see why some people may have felt Mhok got the short end of the stick. With regards to the other controversy, I was happy with the screenwriter's/director's choice. I thought it was realistic.

I love Film and Jam. Film as the attorney Charn was epic.
TW: Death of family member

An unexpectedly dark show with adult physical abuse of teens as a means of punishment. But we also have two teens who find comfort, safety and eventually healing in each other.

Currently on-hold

If you enjoy NC scenes, this one's for you.
TW: Second couple ML has SA trauma.

Currently watching

Leads had great chemistry

Just a different version of the first 3 episodes

(2024 version)
Currently watching

TW: infidelity

High school setting, love triangle.

Angsty push and pull, love triangle
TW: infidelity, DubCon

A rare collaboration for China, Taiwan and Thailand to bring this Danmei to fruition, where we got a proper BL and not a censored bromance.
TW: DubCon, abuse by parent figure

So, Jung Ki Sub generally goes with the flow and says yes to anyone who asks him out, asks for his number. But, it seems like for the first time, there's something he himself wants - he want to go out with Jin Woo, but he wants Jin Woo to ask him out because he knows Jin Woo likes him. But Jin Woo is so resistant to this whole idea because he thinks of Ki Sub as a player. Oh, what a chaotic mess.

High school and college story of awkward Hira and popular Kiyoi. In my top 5 and on my re-watch list.
aka  My Beautiful Man 1. 

The first couple didn't appeal to me as much. I was more curious about the second couple but they didn't get as much screen time or development.
TW: adult child physically abused by parent

Dueling chefs create heat in the kitchen

Hira attends college and Kiyoi becomes a popular actor. In my top 5.
aka My Beautiful Man 2. 

Interesting BL where the leads seem to need an interpreter. Their failure to communicate is astounding but you just keep rooting for them. NC scenes were hot.

Childhood best friends to lovers trope that's incredibly well done

Shin as the assertive one and Akira as the more reserved of the two - I found this dynamic funny, interesting and reasonable. 

Looks very much like Season 1, but little by little they are making progress. I'm not unhappy about it, given that Shin is young and Minato is immature. Getting to know each other over time bodes well for these two.

aka My Love Mix-Up! 

Currently watching

A feel good series with very few misunderstandings. P'Got is very much a green flag faen.

Complicated adult relationships, budding first love (second couple), superb acting. I experienced the gamut of emotions watching this show, from the giddy excitement of first love to the tragic demise of a long-term relationship, from the comfort and contentment of finding the right one to the pain of unrequited love.

This series is in my top 5. Guaranteed to be re-watched. Sequel to Utsukushii Kare (Seasons 1 and 2)

What happens when a mafia don's right-hand man wants to leave?
TW: violence

The Thai adaption of the Japanese Kieta Hatsukoi. I found it completely enjoyable and very Thai. Always a treat to see GemFourth on the screen. 

One of the more compelling shows I've seen this year.

Childhood best friends navigate their new feelings for each other.

TW: violence

Spin-off from Cutie Pie 

TW: BDSM

High school best friends meet again in a work place setting. Really cute flashbacks (post-credits). I loved their chemistry (apparent in the show and in their BTS).

Miyata-kun and Takashi were close in high school. More than 10 years later, they meet again professionally, and Takashi is keen in rekindling what they had in high school. Each episode reveals a little more of the incident that tore them apart, and I found the storytelling compelling.

Currently watching

College relationship ended badly and the two MLs unexpectedly meet at their college library just days before a world-ending meteor will hit the earth. NC scenes are hot!

A classic. Although this was a Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, they had done a fabulous job letting us know how much the MLs cared for and loved each other. I loved the scene where drunk Lan Zhan gives chickens to Wei Ying, a common Chinese betrothal ritual. Exceptional chemistry between the leads.

This could have been another HR nightmare but it was so well done.

One of the best BLs of 2023. The leads had great chemistry. There were no many wonderful details that you may only notice on a rewatch, like color schemes and patterns. The camera work may seen up close and even shaky at times, but they really wanted to bring us into the show. At times, I felt like I was intruding into the character's personal space.

TW: Trauma, depression

School president and music club leader need to cooperate in order to prevent music club closure. Fluffy with superb OST that you’ll want to download.

Fun sports BL with MeenPing. A few plot holes here and there, but still an enjoyable watch.

This fascinated me from episode 1, and thankfully 2 episodes were released each week. They picked the right actors to play Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang. Incredible chemistry and wonderful acting. The cinematography was also well executed; great use of light, rainbows, weather. I can't praise this enough. 

I'm rooting for the production team to get Season 2's funding so we  can enjoy another series.

On my re-watch list.

High school romance where one is super rich and the other is a classmate hired as his bodyguard.

Angst galore from week to week. Lots of NC scenes.

College RomCom. Ignore the "stalker" description in the synopsis. Toh is just over-the-top crushing on Nuea and may have hoarding tendencies. What I loved about this series: the tight friendship of Toh, Jao, Daisy and Som; and the representation: ML/ML, FL/ML, FL/FL couples. Intentionally campy so be prepared for second-hand cringe. Great NC scenes. Good rep of safe sex and consent.

Don't stop at episode 36. Watch the short epilogue/episode 37, Word of Honor - Epilogue. 

MUST watch to complete WoH series

Watch the Special Edition instead since it has additional scenes.

Office setting; a bit of an HR nightmare.

Phuwin was so young in this one. I love the "magic" of the Kitty Gang in their makeover transformation of Pi.

Currently watching

I looked forward to every episode (watched while on-air). My biggest complaint is that the last episode felt a bit rushed and Pete/Kenta or Pete/Way was underdeveloped.

Just saw the trailer for Pit Babe Season 2. 

Interesting premise. I wish it were longer to develop each of the 3 couples' relationships more. Supposedly, there might be a sequel, Because of You Season 2. 

Forced proximity trope brings a perfect ending.

Special episodes after Love Sick Seasons 1 and 2.

A student-teacher romance with an age gap of about 5-6 years. I thought Sahara was smart to step back until Toki graduated before pursuing the romantic side of their relationship.

Currently watching on QuStory app

Starts historical then switches to modern as the 100-year mark draws to a close. It becomes more urgent for San to find the reincarnation of Wat. Sensei Tao has made various calculations that lead to Vee, but San is far from accepting that outcome.

A hidden gem. I loved this show,

Sweet, youth romance, where we have two main couples. They find a sense of belonging in one another. One ML is in a band and the OST is fantastic.

Very short film

Fluffy and so very cute

So, so cute about two college roommates: a spirit medium and his human talisman.

Thoroughly enjoyable, loved their chemistry.

I'm one of the few that loved this show. Best friends to more?

Cuteness overload. I couldn't stop smiling.

Sequel to 2gether 

Currently on-hold; unable to find subtitles

Although I enjoyed the start of the series. I found the introduction of the mystical part distracting and something that didn't add to my enjoyment of the show. I love fantasy and mythology so I was a bit surprised that it didn't intrigue me more in this drama. The Sam-Yo pairing became more interesting after a while. I think Sam was my favorite character.

I love these two characters who are so different yet fit together so well.

Takara is the cool, popular guy and Amagi is the cute, quiet kid who somehow catches Takara's eye. This is one of the cutest dramas, and I loved Katori 's role as their "relationship interpreter."

Angsty