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To My Shore (Chinese Series)
Set in Thailand, To My Shore is a dark and psychologically heavy Chinese BL, though the setting feels almost incidental. It seems the location was chosen primarily to allow a Chinese BL to secure a proper release and reach its target audience, given the strict China laws around homosexuality. Rather than a typical sweet romance,...
Acts Of Love (Documentary)
I am somewhat unsure if this should be classified as a film or a documentary, but because it has appeared at several doc festivals, I will label it a documentary for the time being. The premise follows a filmmaker who moves to Chicago after his older boyfriend loses interest in him; once there, he uses...
Wishing Upon the Shooting Stars (Taiwanese Series)
It is refreshing when Asian production companies attempt something unconventional and succeed in delivering a story that feels original. While the opening episodes of this fantasy romance are delightful and feature a concept that catches you off guard in a positive way, the narrative begins to unravel as you progress, devolving into a mess of...
Interminable (Thai Series)
Relying heavily on the reincarnation trope, this Thai BL features all the standard elements: a love story spanning multiple lifetimes, a scheming female villain, and a sprawling mansion that feels like a set I have seen in at least ten other shows. As a viewer, the direction of the story is quite predictable. However, the...
Cosmetic Playlover: Season 1 (Japanese Series)
Set within the cosmetics industry, this series offers a sweet, low-key romance. I can’t think of another BL that has utilized this specific backdrop, which makes the premise feel fresh. However, once you look past the setting, the show reverts to a familiar pattern: two attractive leads fall in love, navigate a series of misunderstandings,...