Addicted Heroin (2016)

I'm on the fence about this drama

So first I think it was brave for all the actors and the whole production team to make a BL drama in China especially with all the restrictions.
The acting in the drama was overall quite good as was the music.
However, the issues I had which made it quite difficult for me to finish it was the relationship between the two mains. Most of their skinship (touching) was forced. Gu Hai repeated forced himself onto Bai Luo Yin claiming it was normal and ok because they were 'bros'. I get that Bai Luo Yin didn't like properly shove him away at any point but you could tell it was a bit uncomfortable. I know lots of BL (Y) series also have issues with consent but in other ones I've seen, the issue has been handled better then it was here.
Also, the fact that they are step-brothers makes it murky water for a lot of people, however, as they do not find out about this until quite late in the drama, you can't blame the characters for this.

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The title of this series is very significant because it seriously pulls you in and will leave you wanted more. I am someone who enjoys watching bl series; however, I see more Thai BL since there’s a variety of shows to select from. Even though I like Thai Bl, nothing can compare to Chinese Bl dramas. I don’t know if I had gotten used to the angst but I loved them most of the time. Most Chinese Bl end with a sad ending but somehow refreshing, because it is more realistic than what a Thai series can offer. Most Thai series I feel are rushed or have similar endings and conflicts. What I love about this series are : characters and storyline - they are developed thoroughly. The chemistry is immensely cultivating. I really love this series, I rewatch it whenever I can.

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Okay this is the first time I am completely affected by BL movie so far. All of the characters are well acted I think, the production team really pick the best casts line up. And what made me excited about it (i am telling you that I am literally addicted) was because after I watched the last episode, I started to searched about the novel it selves. And I decided that it is a great series because it made me curious about what will happen after the season one end. And it turns out after I read the novel (both book 1 & 2) I am completely satisfied about the cast for playing the role of each character. The story was great, the adaptation is awesome, the main role/actors pfffhhhhh I even become their shipper TBH. Perfectly executed even the ban matters got me disappointed.

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What a "time bomb" for Chinese Entertainment Industry

The fact it came out in 2016, filmed in 2015 and probably planned for a few years prior! This was filmed and partially aired in the communist state where anything sex, and even more gay is an untouchable taboo. I did not come across to this masterpiece until 2023. Everything about this project is perfect: statement, chemistry, production, acting! Very young and prominent models at that time participated in this is mind blowing. They were prosecuted and banned from being in the same space for 8 years in and out of China. Does it add spice to the project, yes it does. It created a very special fandom for the leads, and to be honest I am one of them. And it obviously paved the way to others to defy the laws and express true feelings.

For production: director and producers must have invested so much, including their own safety making this. The feel of small school in big city is so real with all its strictness,, uniforms and tense hormonal teens. small details of suburban China households, fire stoves, worn-out bicycles, wall paper, street food.

Acting is as expected, but the tension and chemistry are overpowering. Dialogues like: "you are crazy, go take some medicine!---but you are my medicine" or "Why are you eating my food?---It makes me happy" just precious but do not come across cheesy and are lost in actions and story. But they leave a very sweet aftertaste of wanting to be connected to someone on that level.

OST: all I can say, please make sure you are watching the extended version, because the surrender scene with "I am giving in" is just magnificent.

Highly recommend for anyone who needs some dopamine healing in their life.

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First BL I've watched from China. I'm really into it. 100% solid for me. The story, the characters, actors, music, everything was in its place. There were only a few and very limited intimate scenes but it was still just as captivating as it is. I'm very disappointed and sad to hear that season 2 won't be happening anytime soon because the government itself has banned the project and even the actors from ever working together again. How old fashioned and nonsensical can China be? I mean that's an entire nation of people forced to become irrational. I refuse to believe that the chinese are that old school about issues such as gender and freedom to love. Still hoping they lift the ban and we see a season 2. If you watch the series you can tell it was left hanging where it is. I mean if china didn't want it in the first place how the heck did they make it to episode 15 without them putting a lid on it? aghh smh Praying for an open mind. please come back Addicted. I don't know how or why but somehow your title was true enough to its meaning. I find myself irrevocably, irresistably ADDICTED too.

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Let me start by saying that I wished they had continued the series, in that way all the plots of the characters are fully explored. But just judging from all the scenes that I've watched, I can say that, this is a really nice beautiful BL. I understand that there are scenes that people might find uncomfortable, it might be seen as direct bullying and that's really understandable. But I think, if you give the character the chance to explain why they're doing those things and why they're acting like that, you'll see that it's really about personalities. We're all different. And each of us came from different sets of experiences that defines our actions and ways of thinking in life. In Gu Hai's defense, his initial aggressive behavior marked with constant teasing towards Bai Luo Yin is softened up later on in the story, as the scenes progressed and revealed that it's actually his way of expressing how he truly feels. Probably if they continue the story, then they can fully give Gu Hai all the scenes he needs to fully communicate what he truly felt. Addicted Heroin is a wonderful BL, with heart touching sound tracks. There are scenes that are really funny, and there's also scenes that are touching. Both characters are living in complicated situations where both their families and their personal feelings for each others are clashing and forcing them to take a stand and make a choice.

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I liked how it wasn't a typical romance, that both parties out of nowhere fall in love when both are straight. What most drew me in was how one fought for the other, whole other just didnt the give a shit. I liked how he resisted wocheck made it whole better. Acting was great for me, music as well. Only thing I hated was how they cut most of scenes, and how the series was canceled on 15 ep. I hope that they continue it , but I highly doubt it. There were a lot of dramatic scenes, which I like and that was a surprise since I don't like too dramatic series. Proves that plots great  and not too spicy nor too sweet.

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So I quickly binge watched this series and overall it was a delight. I enjoyed every second of it, even though it wasn't the most unique plot--it had charming characters, fun music and a great atmosphere.

I'm sad there won't be a continuation of this show. The main characters interactions were so fluffy and well played. It makes the series worth watching. Their constant bickering and flirting is what kept me laughing and smiling. Just--they are so cute.

Overall, the plot line was good, though a few parts were cliched. However, I'm sure most people aren't watching this for plot--more so for cute Asian guys and the fluff. Make sure you watch the uncut scenes if want steamy stuff.

If you're looking for a fun story, definitely check this out. I will re-watch this in the future.

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A perfeição em forma de serie

Faltam palavras pra descrever o quanto Addicted é incrível, uma serie totalmente coesa, com uma historia e roteiro maravilhosos (sim você pode tentar militar mas infelizmente será invalidado/a), a atuação de todos que estão na serie é otima!!!! China você me paga por cancelar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a ost é PERFEITA! Timmy e Johnny realmente tem muito talento tanto pra atuar quanto pra cantar. é uma serie que qualquer um com certeza assistiria mais de uma vez, é interessante, você se sente muito bem assistindo. química incrível entre os atores, até hoje nenhum outro drama superou.

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This is not the right recipe for happiness!

What the hell did I just watch?!?!? I have seen some highly toxic and unhealthy things, but this one takes the top spot! Well, at least they did not lie in the title which is actually Addicted . Heroin is the translation of the word you get when you put their names together, as explained in the series.

The drama tells the obsessive and possessive, highly toxic love Gu Hei has for Yui Zi. Gu Hei was fascinated with Bai Luo Yin ever since they met for the first time and he never left him in peace since. He started first with pranks in school, than he pretended to be poor, then wormed his way into his family, slept with him in the same bad but trying to get more in a kind of round about way, flung his wealth and connections around manipulating lives of people close to BLY, kidnapped him, tried to rape him repeatedly. Gu Hai basically showed behaviour worthy of a psycho. He was addicted to BLY, to his kindness, intelligence, level headedness and therefore tried to control him, own him, cutting him from his friends and family with jealous insistence. That is why I do not understand when BLY finally succumbed to GH pressure and let him do whatever he wanted with him, which is the only thing GH was interested in, apparently!

The series is based on a danmei book: so basically this is the result of a female fantasy writing. Love, generally speaking, can provoke this kind of obsession even in the straight couples. But it does not mean that it is right. Usually when you have a similar kind of a relationship in movies, it never ends well. This kind of obsessive relationship never ends well in real life too. I am glad we are finally moving away fro these kinds of tropes in BLs: this is not a recipe for happiness . Addicted was pulled off air unfinished, after the very steamy episode 15!. But it seems that there are another 3/4 of the book left, not covered by this series. The series ended with them in a sort of relationship but do they get their happily ever after at the end of the book? I hope not!

There are a lot of side characters with unfinished stories: a couple of crazy ex girlfriends, a crazy cousin, controlling or laxist parents, school friends' possible second couple romance... The actor playing BLY's father was the most handsome of the lot. The two playing GH & BLY are obviously too old for the roles: they are supposed to be teenagers (I guess around 18 seeing them driving cars and getting drunk but still in high school: go figure!!!) but they are obviously much older. You end up getting used to it by the end but it felt really strange at the beginning! They were OK but no more than that!

The series looks very low budget: it was clearly made in a week! Just look at the weather throughout the 15 episodes: it is always gray and cold (steam coming from actors' moths when they talk)! Once they actually discussed what they would love to eat for a holiday which falls the following week, on August 15th: while the trees outside the window were bare of leaves and as steam was coming from their mouths! Global warming and drastic climate change evidently!
Costumes tell the same story: everyone is wearing two same outfits throughout! Music was the best about this series!

Recently, I've been watching dramas I never really wanted to see (especially chinese ones). This one is a legend, the unfinished one, the one which brought on the demise of chinese BL and the birth of bromance c drama. But is it good? NO! But it is a gulty pleasure watch. I understand that. I can watch it once but never again!

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