Thai BL/Gay - BL and Gay dramas and movies from Thailand

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Upcoming sequel for short-film "My Friendship".

Upcoming August 2020.

I don't quite get why this drama is bashed harder than other of its type. 

I agree with the wide-spread criticism--this definitely has a lot of flaws--especially obvious in the technical department and the, at times, very weird writing--but I don't consider it any worse than many other titles in the bunch of run-of-the-mill BL that has been released in Thailand since the start of the boom. 

At times the story in itself is very nice, at times it's a jumbled mess of ... There is a confusing flashback part, which is  woven in in a very strange way, and can be quite unclear until you catch up on what's going on. (The random and illogical writing is what makes it weird.) I was aware of this before I watched it, due to reviews I had read--but I still found it confusing).

What it DOES have, is great and sweet chemistry between the quite charming leads. Even if the acting is uneven, the guys have a great connection and are very, very sweet together. Reunited as one of the side couples in "2gether" (2020), they don't get all that much time, but the connection is still there.

Short-film of the longer kind.

Mini-drama.

A mini-drama that could have had potential, but kind of belly-flopped. When you have this short a time to work with, you really need to make a clever script, and this unfortunately wasn't clever. It tells what it aspires to do, but it just doesn't make the best possible use of the time it's given. It turned out rather shallow and forgettable.

Mini-drama

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Upcoming 2020

Anthology focusing on five (more or less) iconic Thai BL couples. Every couple gets an episode each.

Some are utter crap, some are Okay +. 

But it is what it is; a treat for us who want to see more of the couples we love.
(Mork and Tee from "'Cause You're My Boy", Kongpob and Arthit from "SOTUS", Pete and Kao from the "Kiss" series, In and Sun from "My Dear Loser: Edge of 17" and Pick and Rome from "Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey".)

Upcoming 2020

Uhm. Horror-parody-something, featuring gay monks? :D Wtf... I think I'll have to watch it just because of the insane description. 

Has a previous installment, but I have no idea whether there are any gay characters in it.

Don't waste your time... Your reaction will be; "what did I just watch?"

Short film on which the feature film "Present Perfect" was based.

Sequel to the 2017 movie "Present Perfect". 

Mini-drama

Okay, I hate vampire themes. I especially hate vampire themes paired up with BL. 

But this would have been crap even if I DIDN'T hate vampires. 

This is bad. Seriously so. The only redeeming thing would be Fluke, since he's a decent actor.

Uhh. This small mini-drama thingy is absolutely pointless. I didn't expect greatness, I only watched for two reasons; 

One; A glimpse of Phun and Noh in uni--which was... slightly rewarding but mostly disappointing. Just random, shallow and... uhh. And when did Noh turn into a total sharp-clawed bitch?
(It feels like Captain couldn't get into his old role of Noh and accidentally got into his role of Sean, from "Great Men Academy"...)

Second reason; I really like all the four main actors in "Love By Chance", who are all present in this one, in the same two pairings--but as different characters... This would make for a very confusing watch unless one knows beforehand that their characters here have nothing to do with their characters in "Love By Chance"... 

It's shallow, it's stupid, it's more or less a waste of time--but I guess it gives us what it inteded to. I assume that there was no deeper thought behind this whole mess of a mini-drama--other than show off one of the most beloved BL couples ever, as well as give us some more of our two main LBC couples. And it did that. So I can't give the thing an absolute bottom rating.

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Short-film (in the borderland between short and full-lenght).

I'm sorry... I hate the straight storyline even if I like Cherreen. Considering the fact that the whole plot premise is supposed to revolve around pets and pet rescue, those critters are remarkably sparsely featured in the minds of the characters and the core of the drama.
More like, cute props.
(Also--as a life-long pet nut and cat breeder, I also get annoyed at most of the pet-related stuff, because they're mostly stupid and incorrect.)

The BL storyline is okay, but very tame and not very well developed--but it's Off and Gun and those two just belong together in front of a camera.
(I've always thought that they lack in attraction/sexual chemistry, but we haven't really seen them in any roles that have given opportunity for that... Their emotional chemistry, on the other hand, is one of the best ever.)

Season 2. See S1 for comment.

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Supposedly has gay character(s?)

Upcoming 2020

LGBTQ theme, with one of the MCs being gay.

Season 2. See S1 for comment. 

Nowhere near as interesting as the first season, but we wanna' see more of the boys, right.

You can see more of them in one of the episodes of the anthology "Our Skyy".

One of the few "first" BLs that actually had a decent storyline, a platform and surrounding plot on which the love story could stand, and develop within. 

Slightly overrated, since the pacing and a few other small details, could've been better--but it's good and solid enough to never be pushed down from the shelf of classic BL dramas. Acting is very good from almost all involved, especially from the guys in one of the most iconic BL couples ever--Krist & Singto. 

Production is great in terms of all technical aspects and the music and score is edgy and catchy. Which I love. I can't take all the mushy, cheesy "romantic" music which infests all dramas... "Sotus" has some edge and it's a lot thanks to the music, which fits the tough-dude-world-feel to a T. (Yeah, I prefer my BL guys--and settings--really dudish. Variation is good, but often, I miss the more realistic type of guys. I'm fed up with pretty princes. But we get much more of the "normal guys" nowadays. Yay!)

The innocence of this drama, still annoys me to this day. I just can't take it seriously when uni students behave like elementary schoolers. It's too unrealistic. But still--it's good enough to make me forget about it. Almost.

Special for the sequel season of "SOTUS".

Upcoming 2021.

Special episodes for drama "2gether".

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Well... 

I wasn't really expecting much from this second season. Their story was "complete" in season one, IMO. It wouldn't have needed more. But since the couple is insanely popular and there IS a second novel--why not. Even if I didn't "need" a S2--I'm still deliriously happy that I get to see more of them. And that--we get. 

It's pretty much like the second season of "SOTUS". Not all that much to say, not all that much to elaborate, not all that much to develop nor explore. The journey was completed in the first season since the premise was that two opposites needed to meet in the middle. This just is that kind of story--the kind that works the best with the climax that was already achieved in season one. But this couple just is one of those that one can't quite get enough of. So it doesn't matter to me that the storyline of this sequel season is (so far) "boring" and more or less non-existent. Just to see them is enough :) 

So yes--I love it. Because it's Tharn and Type. (AND because it's Mew and Gulf.) But there is absolutely no way that I will rate it as high as S1. Because S1 was a bull's-eye. A idiotic, compelling and funny story--that was tight, complete and lacked nothing. The ultimate romcom BL.
S2 is just... milking it. 

But I'm totally fine with that. <3

Bought it. Watched it, like, five times in a couple of days. Loved it. The story is really thin, but so what--it's fanservice and every extra minute one can get with the guys, is pure gold.

Some awesomely delicious scenes are catered--both romantic ones that make you squeal and wraps your heart in pink fluff--and a bedroom scene that makes you hold your breath and go quiet.
(The director is a genius when it comes to these scenes, and pair that up with awesomely convincing actors... You'll see much more graphic stuff in other dramas and movies, yet ver few of them reaches even a fraction of the hotness-level that this series delivers... Less is more, when done properly.)

One thing I was thinking about; 

Is it just me or is that scene with Tharn convincing Type to wear the cat ears and meow like a cat, purposely put in there as a fanservice-within-fanservice meta joke?!
(I haven't read the novel so I can't say if that scene was in there, but this just can't be a coincidence, right?!)

Say "Meow" in Thai...
It sounds a lot like "Mew"... LOL

(In case you haven't watched the drama and have no clue what I'm talking about; not only are the fans hysterically shipping the characters--but also the actors. Who often, and happily, engage in the most abundant and elaborate fanservice ever. Gulf, and... MEW...)

A short episode that gives us a peek into the mind of Lhong, showing us the reasons why he is like he is and does what he does. It's not long enough to be WOW, but it's well planned and directed, and gives a broader picture and understanding.

This... is probably the most solid one you can find in the assortment of romcom-melodrama BL. 

It's more or less perfect, in every aspect. Even if there are a couple of heavy plot components, this is the very definition of BL. It's not meant to be a deep and profound story--it's a blueprint BL romance.
A classic trope; enemies-turned-lovers, but never before done so well.

It's a wet dream for any fangirl--it just has it all.

The love is crazy romantic and super sweet, the fighting is entertaining--especially the character of Type, if one, like me, has a weakness for cranky tsunderes with a bad temper... The chemistry between Mew and Gulf is absolutely insane--so good that it makes ME, who never, ever indulges in out-of-screen fanservice (I hate it), browse clips and videos...
Super hot scenes (even though they're not graphic--except one, but not exactly visually so) and a shitton of great kissing, including some that belong in the hall of fame for "most memorable BL kisses"...

The acting is, for the most part, very good. Gulf impresses as a total newbie--not just showing good acting skills, but also in doing a demanding BL role this convincingly. Most BL freshies are visibly awkward at least to some extent. Gulf never is, even in scenes where he needs to go quite far. Mew is a good actor, but not superb. But his tendency to go over the top, is excused because his acting is truly honest. The character, rather than Mew himself, comes off as melodramatic. But his strength, is of course as a BL actor. He's pretty much royalty. With good reason. I'm pretty sure he could turn straight guys gay...

The OST and score, the production and directing--is great. I can't say that I love the side story of Tum and Tar, but it's woven in tightly enough to not bother me in any way. Nothing glitches, everything is put together without any cracks or lacks. 

Basically; it's the ultimate BL. Period.

A full-version movie version of the episode with the same name, featured in the teen horror-drama series "ThirTEEN Terrors". 

This is... weird. Acting is good, especially Gun, who always does a good job. And the story is unique in it's sinister and dreamy feel. But it's so messy and strange that it just doesn't work. It's much better in the shorter version as an episode of the series.

Mini-mini-drama

This is one of those that one isn't likely to rewatch unless in a mood for good acting. Because this is really uncomfortable, in a lot of ways. But do not miss it, in case you want to see something other than just cute fluff. Because this is the other side and it doesn't get much darker than this. 

The themes are disturbing and regarding some of them, one can draw parallells to the scarier sides of BL fandom. The darker side of Social Media and Fan worship of people or couples, hasn't been explored all that much in tv. Usually we only see the "happy" side of fandom, but it can be really nasty. Cyberbullying, spreading of rumours, harrassment of BFs/GFs--whether they are real or perceived. I have seen creepy examples through the years in the circles of BL fandom--IRL girlfriends of BL actors being stalked and harrassed on social media, to the degree of their BFs and people in the production team having to plead to fans to please stop their behaviour. When people become delusional, they seem to forget the lines between reality and fantasy. Here, it's the perceived romantic interest of an "university idol" who gets the flak when his fans don't like the thought of their "God" being "tainted". 

We see parental pressure slowly grinding down the confidence and psyche of an elite child. Possesiveness and jealousy leading to acts that destroy lives. Self-harm, suicide attempts, severe expressions of PTSD (extremely uncomfortable scenes). Broken people who break others in turn--and the stupid sheep who create the scene for where those things happen. 

There are lights in the dark, though. Beautiful friendship, great parenting and personal strenght. 

The ending is open--choose what you want to believe happened. 

Production isn't very high-end, but sufficient. Acting is REALLY good. Should not be missed. When you're in a mood that allows for pain.

Upcoming 2020

Not BL, but contains a (several?) gay character(s?) Still haven't watched it but supposedly, it's one of the best dramas of recent years, and has gotten universal praise.

The ultimate classic of BL. But I have to say that I'm one of the few that aren't all that impressed... It's overrated.

Short movie that focused too much on aesthetics and forgot to tell the story in a way that catches the audience. Rather beautiful, but too empty.

Supposedly has gay character(s).

Mini-drama

Sequel to mini-drama "The Moment".

Upcoming May 2020. 

Compilation of different LGBTQ stories, of which at least one has a BL storyline and/or gay character(s).

This is lovely. With a runtime of only 15 minutes--it feels like a full movie. There would have been enough to make one. And it would have ended up MUCH better than the majority of BL flicks churned out by Thailand through the years. A sweet, pretty deep yet easy-going coming-of-age story and a couple I really wish we could have seen more of.
Production is pretty standard for a short, but well planned since the story is well fleshed out for its short runtime.  The lovely little Boy Sompob song "Jigsaw Heart" fits the feel and story perfectly. 

This is feelgood.

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Not BL, per se, and seems to revolve around BL fandom and includes female-male body-swap, but also has "gay character/relationship" listed, so probably a bit of both.
Either way, the themes qualify it for the list... (And it has Ohm. That in itself, is enough.)

Upcoming May 22nd 2020.

This is not BL, but contains a teen gay couple. (And don't expect happy, because nothing about this drama is happy.)

Survival-theme with supernatural elements--think "Lord of the Flies" or "Lost", with a touch of "Battle Royale" towards the end. The feel is creepy and claustrophobic and the tension just grows. 

I have to point out that this drama is FAR too similar to the German sci-fi-thriller series "Dark" (also a Netflix production) for it to be coincidental. If you've seen both, you'll know what I mean. Even if the settings are different, there are a lot of parallels. Too many.

Some very good acting from most main actors--I watched partly because I LOVE survival themes but also because of the LGBTQ elements,--we find all kinds of representatives here. But especially I was tempted because of the fact that one of the guys in the (male) gay couple is Perth ("Love By Chance", "ReminderS", "Until We Meet Again") whom I really like as an actor. March ("Hormones" plus a shitload of other stuff) is back with a vengeance here. (In a straight, "bad guy" role.) I utterly dislike the guy, but I have to admit he's a very good actor.

Production is very good, with a good score (can't really talk about an OST here) and very nice SFX for a tv production.

Second season is coming up and I'll be watching.