good/enjoyable mlm shows
a list containing mlm (man loving man) shows. this list compiles BL shows that i found enjoyable (they might be good or bad, the only criteria is that they were enjoyable to watch) where the main/one of the main couples are mlm.
only including shows that i've seen
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1. Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
sickeningly sweet
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2. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
this is my favourite
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3. The Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
not the greatest of shows. I think they tried to do something that was a bit too much for them to handle, but I really loved FirstKhaotung in this show. I got very invested in their couple
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4. Vice Versa
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
such an interesting plot and overall just so good. I became quite invested in all the characters which made it just even better. highly recommend
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5. Fish Upon the Sky
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
a hilarious and sweet show. the side couple were a bit uninteresting, but PondPhuwin did great
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6. HIStory2: Boundary Crossing
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
skip zhenwen and zhenwu's parts
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7. HIStory3: Trapped
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
a CLASSIC
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8. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
great show if you exclude the VERY disappointing ending
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9. Together with Me
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
I did not like the side couples at all because of the age-gaps and power-imbalances, but if you skip those parts it's a good watch
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10. HIStory4: Close to You
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
just skip ye xingsi and fu yongjie's parts
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11. Don't Say No
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
I was not expecting to like a show by MAME, but DSN surprised me. it's far from perfect but it was an enjoyable watch (and not riddled with fetishised SA)
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12. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
VegasPete aside, this is quite a good show. I was excited for BibleBuild's couple until... well if you've seen KinnPorche you'll know what I'm talking about.
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13. Cupid's Last Wish
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
I almost didn't watch this because everyone expected it to be a BL in the same way The Shipper was a 'BL'
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14. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
would've loved for this to have been longer (and for them to have had a proper kiss)
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15. Senior Secret Love: Puppy Honey
Thai Drama - 2016, 6 episodes
it's a classic. one of the originals even. OffGun's debut role as a couple
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16. Great Men Academy
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
I love this show so much. despite it technically not being a BL I'm still adding it because I love it so much
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17. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
I don't have much to say for this one, but it's sweet and quite realistic too. great cinematography and acting. just overall a great show
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18. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
my god, it's just so fucking good, I love it
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19. Love Storm
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
I was hesitant to add this here 'cause despite being quite an enjoyable show there are two (or more? don't remember) scenes depicting SA between the main couples. personally I tried my best to forget those scenes, but in the end they are there, and they sort of ruin the whole show. I recommend pirating the show, that lets the studio (hopefully) know that people don't want to see SA depicted as a light thing. it's not a thing that can just be forgotten or excused. I really hope that those scenes were just made from pure ignorance by the team and not by a team that knows that what they're portraying is bad, but still choose to do it anyways (although I know it's not ignorance on MAME's part. she's probably the biggest SA fetishizer in the BL industry)
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20. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
I don't think I need to explain. it's a must-watch
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21. My School President
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
LOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEE
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22. Hemp Rope
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
I wasn't expecting much based on how boring and slow UWMA was, but it was quite good!
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23. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
my biggest quarrel with this show is that I am so god damn invested in HeartLiMing that I'm always close to skipping JimWen scenes just because I'm so impatient for the next HeartLiMing scene (don't get me wrong, though JimWen are great... HeartLiMing are just a bit better)
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24. Sotus
Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
A MUST-WATCH CLASSIC
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25. Sotus S
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
a sequel I didn't hate?!?!?!?! unheard of
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26. The Circumstances of Pungdeok Villa Room 304
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
i LOOOVE this show. Jiwoong and Seobin have amaaaazing chemistry. love them
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27. Mr.Heart
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
goofy, but fun
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28. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
it's good
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29. Theory of Love
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
classic
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30. Utsukushii Kare
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
the relationship is a bit toxic but otherwise I highly recommend
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31. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
i absolutely LOVE this show
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32. You're My Sky
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
sport gays!!!!
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33. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
i love this show. currently collecting the manga
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34. BKPP
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
one of the best (if not the best) bl shows ever
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35. Kiss Me Again: Pete-Kao
Thai Special - 2018, 3 episodes
classic lol
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36. Love's Coming
Thai Movie - 2014
i love this movie. it's so sweet
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37. Absolute BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
funny hehehehe. love it
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38. I Secretly Fell in Love with the Student Council President
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
it's so cute, I love it