BL Dramas & Movies

BL draws my intention because it tends to show a romantic intimacy lacking in many main stream shows. Like in any genre, finding a drama or romantic comedy with an interesting storyline, that is well told and thoughtfully cast can be a bit, ‘hit and miss’. 

Being from Australia, I wasn’t exposed to all the promotional hoopla that surrounds the BL world in Asian countries. And having English as my only language means my ability to enjoy these shows is affected by the quality of the subtitles. I needed to search and read through numerous posts and websites to find the stories of interest to me and the avenues available to me, to watch them. So I’ve developed this list in hope it might guide others to find what they prefer.

Please note only stories I have watched will be on this list. I will also endeavour to write comments about my reasons for my rating; however I won’t rewrite the synosis.

MonEliz nov 3, 2022
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  • 2gether

    1. 2gether

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    8.5

    Nice story. Good cast.

  • Still 2gether

    2. Still 2gether

    Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes

    8.0

    Spent most of the drama recapping 2gether

  • 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

    3. 30Sai made Doteida to Mahotsukai ni Narerurashi

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Unique storyline ... showcased the insecurity a persons has, about their partners feelings and thoughts.

  • A Boss and a Babe

    4. A Boss and a Babe

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Lighthearted, likeable characters

  • Weather Forecast Love

    5. Weather Forecast Love

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Another second chance. One steady, one regretful.

  • The First Love Story

    6. The First Love Story

    Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes

    8.0

    My first BL short film. Not bad.

  • A Shoulder to Cry On

    7. A Shoulder to Cry On

    Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes

    8.0

    One person is honest with themselves and others. One person pretends and is partial deceptive with other and deceptive with themselves, until he falls in love.

  • Addicted Heroin

    8. Addicted Heroin

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes

    9.0

    The relationship is not as intense as the book due to Chinese restrictions. I recommend the two book series by Chai Jidan, which provides a sequel to the story. Warning, the books deal with 18+ issues.

  • Advance Bravely

    9. Advance Bravely

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

    8.0

    I sometimes get disappointed with being shown a bromance when I’ve read the novel of a gay romance. This is worth a watch; although it could have been so much better with a bit of skinship.

  • Ai Long Nai

    10. Ai Long Nai

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Enjoyed, lighthearted, love at first sight for one of the main characters

  • Ai no Kotodama

    11. Ai no Kotodama

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    8.5

    An older movie, but enjoyable. Good acting.

  • The Ambiguous Focus

    12. The Ambiguous Focus

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

    7.5

    This was a confronting series to watch. It reminded me you need to be brave when it comes t communication. Deals with manipulation, betrayal, suicidal issues.

  • Ameiro Paradox

    13. Ameiro Paradox

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Lovely surprise … would love to see a session 2. A favourite.

  • Bad Buddy

    14. Bad Buddy

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Really enjoyed.

  • Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy

    15. Our Skyy 2: Bad Buddy

    Thai Special - 2023, 1 episode

    8.0

    Way too short. Only learn that they are still together but hiding it from their parents and doing a poor job of hiding it from their friends.

  • Bad Guy

    16. Bad Guy

    Korean Drama - 2024, 4 episodes

    8.5

    Direct short drama

  • Be Loved in House

    17. Be Loved in House

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.5

    Lightish … not too bad.

  • Be Mine SuperStar

    18. Be Mine SuperStar

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0
  • Because of You

    19. Because of You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    8.0

    I enjoyed this. Way too short.

  • Behind Cut (Movie)

    20. Behind Cut (Movie)

    Korean Movie - 2022

    8.0

    Was so brief. Needed more romance … but storyline was good.

  • Big Dragon

    21. Big Dragon

    Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Not as bad as many of the comments suggested. Not as good as many of the BLs out there.

  • Blueming

    22. Blueming

    Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes

    8.0

    Endearing and sweet.

  • Bokura no Shokutaku

    23. Bokura no Shokutaku

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Charmingly awkward… hope there is another season

  • Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off

    24. Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off

    Japanese Special - 2023, 1 episode

    8.5
  • BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    25. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen

    Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes

    8.0

    Cutesy

  • Boys Love

    26. Boys Love

    Japanese Movie - 2006

    8.0

    Sad, on many levels

  • Boys Love 2

    27. Boys Love 2

    Japanese Movie - 2007

    8.0

    One for an adult audience. Sleeping around, obsession, murder, rape. Leaves a bitter taste.

  • Cherry Blossoms After Winter

    28. Cherry Blossoms After Winter

    Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Another lovely drama, about the awkwardness of falling in love; with the added difficulty, of being gay in a  predominantly homophobic society. 

  • Cherry Magic Thailand

    29. Cherry Magic Thailand

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Close Friend

    30. Close Friend

    Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5

    There short stories are hit and miss in my opinion.

  • Coffee Melody

    31. Coffee Melody

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    7.0

    Thank god for the two couples acting ability … especially given they where required to repeat  the same dialogue over and over.This drama had some promise, yet badly needed better editing, a tighter script and more development of the romances.

  • Coffee Melody Special Episode

    32. Coffee Melody Special Episode

    Thai Special - 2022, 2 episodes

    7.0

    This contradicted the previous episode. The issues that where newly raised could and should have been resolved in the last episode.

  • Color Rush

    33. Color Rush

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • Color Rush the Movie

    34. Color Rush the Movie

    Korean Movie - 2021

    8.0

    Alternative world … 

  • Craving You

    35. Craving You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    7.0

    What possessed me to watch this to the end … 

  • Crazy Handsome Rich

    36. Crazy Handsome Rich

    Thai Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    7.0

    One of the worst storylines I seen. But I like the lead actors.

  • Cutie Pie

    37. Cutie Pie

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Love this. Highly recommend. The chemistry is wonderful; so sweet.

  • Cutie Pie: Special Episode

    38. Cutie Pie: Special Episode

    Thai Special - 2023, 4 episodes

    8.0

    Felt unfinished

  • Dark Blue Kiss

    39. Dark Blue Kiss

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.0
  • Dark Blue and Moonlight

    40. Dark Blue and Moonlight

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    7.5
  • Dark Blue And Moonlight Special

    41. Dark Blue And Moonlight Special

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

    6.0

    If you enjoyed main series, I’d skip this. Way too ambiguous.

  • Don't Say No

    42. Don't Say No

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.5
  • Don't Say No Special

    43. Don't Say No Special

    Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

    8.0
  • The Eclipse

    44. The Eclipse

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    8.0

    I’m mixed about this. Really didn’t like parts of the plot line. Made some interesting points though.

  • The Eighth Sense

    45. The Eighth Sense

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    A more realistic and mature approach than most.

  • Even Sun Series

    46. Even Sun Series

    Thai Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    7.5

    Good acting (for the most part). Bones of story were good. Needed another episode before the last showing the growing feelings of the  two couples … who seemed to jump from potential feelings to love, in the blink of an eye. Potential here for this to have been so much better. Credit to the main couple and a few of the supporting cast who saved this one.

  • First Love for the Third Time

    47. First Love for the Third Time

    Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

    8.0

    The acceptance of love in spite of gender done in a unique fashion.

  • Fish Upon the Sky

    48. Fish Upon the Sky

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    49. Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai!

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    7.5
  • Gen Y

    50. Gen Y

    Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    7.5

    Enjoyed the Kit & Mark and Pok & Tong couples. Frustrating. Too vanilla with main two couples.

  • Gen Y 2

    51. Gen Y 2

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • Given

    52. Given

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes

    7.5

    I had read most of the Magna so I knew the storyline … probably helped my enjoyment of this drama … although it only covered the first books, not the series.

  • Golden Blood

    53. Golden Blood

    Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Better direction would have done wonders. Liked that the friend group/potential lovers was a mixed group and not all male.

  • Happy Merry Ending

    54. Happy Merry Ending

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Enjoyed this well done drama.

  • Hidden Agenda

    55. Hidden Agenda

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Another sweet romance from this pair

  • HIStory2: Boundary Crossing

    56. HIStory2: Boundary Crossing

    Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • HIStory3: Make Our Days Count

    57. HIStory3: Make Our Days Count

    Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Need tissues.

  • HIStory3: Trapped

    58. HIStory3: Trapped

    Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes

    8.5

    The HIStory series is always worth a watch.

  • HIStory4: Close to You

    59. HIStory4: Close to You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.0

    My favourite HIStory. Highly recommend.

  • I Feel You Linger in the Air

    60. I Feel You Linger in the Air

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    The slightly higher mark is for the commitment to eras demonstrated. Comfusing ending.

  • BKPP

    61. BKPP

    Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes

    8.5

    This handled the struggle of coming to terms with falling for a person of the same gender as well as the fear of confronting possible family and society bias (if choosing to move forward), really well.

  • I Told Sunset About You Part 2

    62. I Told Sunset About You Part 2

    Thai Drama - 2021, 5 episodes

    8.5

    Sequel to, I told you about sunset. Whilst my heart broke for Oh-aew, I did enjoy this well directed drama.

  • I Will Hit You

    63. I Will Hit You

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Lovely surprise, really enjoyed. Good comedy. Well directed.

  • Individual Circumstances

    64. Individual Circumstances

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Another chance. … with an understanding of individual feelings. And forgiveness/compassion of the consequence's of a lack of communication.

  • Jack Frost

    65. Jack Frost

    Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes

    8.0

    Not an easy watch, but worth watching… a unique  viewpoint

  • Jazz for Two

    66. Jazz for Two

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    8.5

    Something a little different. Sad and pleasant mixed together.

  • Jun and Jun

    67. Jun and Jun

    Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.5

    I enjoyed this … sweet couple

  • Junjou

    68. Junjou

    Japanese Movie - 2010

    8.0

    Worth a watch

  • Kabe Sa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shouninyokkyou wo Kojiraseteiru

    Worth a watch

  • Living with Him

    70. Living with Him

    Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    9.0

    A delight. Highly recommend.

  • Kieta Hatsukoi

    71. Kieta Hatsukoi

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Comical, light hearted and G rated. This delivers.

  • KinnPorsche

    72. KinnPorsche

    Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

    9.0

    An adult gay romance, so a breath of fresh air in the genre. Touched on many darker aspects of life. Left loose ends in character relationships  between family members and non main couples. In my top five. Tong Thanayut Thakoonauttaya deserves an award for his portrayal of Tankhun.

  • KinnPorsche Side Story

    73. KinnPorsche Side Story

    Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode

    8.5

    Should have been included in the main story.

  • Miracle

    74. Miracle

    Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes

    9.0

    Very refreshing.

  • Last Twilight

    75. Last Twilight

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Good story, well told with good cast. Heartwarming.

  • Last Twilight in Phuket

    76. Last Twilight in Phuket

    Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode

    8.5

    A brief wrap up on initial series, as well as insight into things to come.

  • Laws of Attraction

    77. Laws of Attraction

    Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Focus was more on storyline than romance. Majority of acting was good, but the bad couple of actors were quite awful.

  • Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut

    78. Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    8.5

    Ito is one of the luckiest characters ever. Spanning many years, this movie focuses on being brave enough to be honest with yourself AND live your own life.

  • Light

    79. Light

    Taiwanese Movie - 2021

    8.5

    Adult. Although involves prostitution it is a heartwarming story

  • Saebit Boys' High School Council

    80. Saebit Boys' High School Council

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Interesting choice for the main characters personality; at first I thought he had a form of autism, as he is genuinely honest. Enjoyed the insightful friend character, who only ever wished everyone happiness. My emotions swayed with this one.

  • Like Love

    81. Like Love

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 15 episodes

    8.5

    I enjoyed this, however in my opinion it’s unconcluded. The sequel stopped part way through?

  • Long Time No See

    82. Long Time No See

    Korean Drama - 2017, 5 episodes

    8.0

    Enjoyable, feel good (for a gangster) movie

  • Love by Chance

    83. Love by Chance

    Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes

    8.5

    A series with depth.

  • Love by Chance 2

    84. Love by Chance 2

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    8.5

    This sequel has merits.

  • Love Class Season 2

    85. Love Class Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.0

    Charming in its own unique way.

  • Love Supremacy Zone

    86. Love Supremacy Zone

    Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • Love Storm

    87. Love Storm

    Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes

    8.5

    A new favourite, really like this series. Great couples chemistry. Initial couple would have received a 9 review. Only fault, the trauma faced by Sky‘s character was dealt with too lightly, thus overall not deserving of a 9 review.

  • Love in the Air: Special Episode

    88. Love in the Air: Special Episode

    Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode

    8.5

    Nice to see these couples again

  • Love Mechanics

    89. Love Mechanics

    Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    8.5

    A reminder that happiness needs to be fought for.

  • Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version

    90. Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    This wasn’t nearly as bad as painted. In my opinion the script, direction and editing all needed work. Particularly in regard to revealing the background story, as this is billed as a third instalment of a series that does not have instalments one and two produced … and thus needs to be viewed as a stand alone drama. Insights into the background story were vague and I needed to read the synopsis of the novels to understand what had happened to date. Once revealed, as the actors say, horrible things occurred, yet how they moved from initial hatred to soulmate love is left unexplained. Despite this, I do think this drama is worth a watch. Majority of the acting is good although the sex scenes look too contrived.

  • Love Syndrome: The Beginning

    91. Love Syndrome: The Beginning

    Thai Movie - 2024

    8.0

    There are complex issues in this one, and I would have been so confused if I hadn’t read the books/seen Love Syndrome 3. An extra 20 mins to show the development of the main couples stories would have gone a long way to understanding why the characters were behaving as they were.

  • Lovely Writer

    92. Lovely Writer

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.0

    I couldn’t help but want to see Gene’s journey.

  • Manner of Death

    93. Manner of Death

    Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes

    8.0

    i didn’t enjoy this as much as I thought I would; I didn’t think the storytelling was good enough.Has a darkness to it. 

  • The Ghost and I Becoming Family

    94. The Ghost and I Becoming Family

    Taiwanese Movie - 2022

    7.5

    A  comedy bromance.

  • Mood Indigo

    95. Mood Indigo

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    8.0

    Sad, compelling and erotic.1 of 4

  • Pornographer

    96. Pornographer

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

    8.0

    This is a must watch if you want to see the series. In a way I wish I’d just watched Mood Indigo and learnt that the main character found someone who loves them. 2 of 4

  • Pornographer - Spring Life

    97. Pornographer - Spring Life

    Japanese Movie - 2021

    8.0

    Less than 30 hour. Allows us to see the bond between the two isn‘t broken. 3 of 4.

  • Moonlight Chicken

    98. Moonlight Chicken

    Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

    9.5

    Loved it. The chemistry between Earth and Mix is spot on, Gemini and Fourth are brilliant.  It has a mature script and good direction. 

  • Pornographer

    99. Pornographer

    Japanese Movie - 2021

    8.0

    Final in the series. Doesn’t leave me with a feeling of certainty about the couple’s future … but that’s a reflection of reality. 4 of 4

  • Mr.Heart

    100. Mr.Heart

    Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes

    8.0

    Worth a watch.

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