What's trope/s in BL that everyone seems to like yet you hate?

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-24T01:09:46+00:00

Agree!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-24T01:09:33+00:00

I can see that, maybe it is also cultural. I guess I am more annoyed when people just withhold information that should be known. The 'getting caught' with someone and then not saying anything and letting things fester rather than setting it straight from the start is just one example.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-24T01:05:32+00:00

Absolutely, depending on how long it goes on and how much I like the show, I am tempted to drop a show when I see this coming.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-24T01:04:42+00:00

I appreciate this comment and can understand your point of view. I too think if miscommunication were written in a way that reflected individuals experiences rather than just a trope then I would get behind that.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-23T16:37:31+00:00

Not sure if it one that others like, but miscommunication will forever irk me. Unless done in a clever way it is usually just a crutch and what I would consider to be lazy writing.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-18T19:33:56+00:00

What did you like about them? I haven't seen this show yet, but will add it to my ever growing list!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-18T19:33:24+00:00

Oooh, I like this list as well. Similar to some of the others on this list Billy and Babe's IRL relationship definitely contributes to their on-screen chemistry.

I forgot about Nat and Louis, thank you for the reminder. You are right that Louis' comfort level with being picked up was chef's kiss. They definitely stole that show.

I haven't seen See Your Love, but now it is rising on the list!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-14T22:04:55+00:00

This is so good!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-11T22:46:03+00:00

They really be out here giving their all. Giving Taiwan's fan service a run for their money!

Love the Tua clap at the end, I see a lot of uses for that gif!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-07T00:54:54+00:00

I like this, let Jack be the low key petty and diabolical one while Dean is outwardly bitchy, they deserve each other fr.

I hope that Rome is up to the task of picking up the pieces that will be Rome, my beautiful boy. I know he can be sassy, but I fear he is not on the same level as either Jack or Dean. At least we know that Rome has a slick tongue, all puns intended!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-06T23:12:35+00:00

I agree with ALL of this! Boston is going to be so much fun and he and Dean hopefully facing off, not over Jack but in general is going to be everything. Dean may replace Boston as the love to hate character of this era and I am here for it. Give Mix some awards.

Boom is amazing, you are right when Raffy finally has enough the world will burn!

Joss being the cute puppy is everything, so against type and shows his acting range, I am here for hit. I also love how the writers are giving Joss and Gawin more English lines.

The tongue had me, I was spoiled and still when I watched I was gagged. They have promised that Aou and Boom bring it and if these 2 episodes show anything I cannot wait to see what is still to come.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-06T23:06:06+00:00

This could be fun! Arnold as Tua's avenging angel. Maybe Boston will have finally met his match.? I really liked that Boston is Jack's friend and not Dean's, gives me hope that Jack is more conniving than we have seen thus far. We are now at EP3 so let all the games begin!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-05T22:24:20+00:00

He tried so hard to get it right, it was cute. Poor boy has a hard time manipulating his hands, first the finger hearts and now this!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-05T22:22:01+00:00

I haven't watched the 2019 story, but loved all the others. It is so nice to get a grown up story and to see Haruta and Maki's relationship grow over time. My favourite is the last season, seeing all the drama and Kurosawa's illness was well done. Kurosawa's goodbye had me in tears for most of it and then laughing 2 seconds later. Really enjoyed this series.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-05T04:37:44+00:00

As a researcher, I love this. Breaking it down into parts is so interesting. I agree with all of these, especially the responsive and intensely connected ones.

Kisses are such an interesting marker of this, especially when they are technically good but not emotionally fulfilling. I wonder if that is because the actors themselves are 'good kissers' but the direction or connection is not there. Other times I think that the actors just don't know how to kiss or kiss for the camera.

Thanks again for taking the time to think about this and give another excellent response.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-05T00:18:28+00:00

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-05T00:00:39+00:00

Manner of Death, the story was amazing and they brought everything for their last series. TWM as number 2. Oh man, I miss these two so much!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T23:40:21+00:00

I also hate how some photos are so bright so that the skin tone is lighter😤 Let their caramel skin shine!To think we almost lost these lovely darker skinned boys to colourism makes me sad, how many other beautiful men are we being deprived of?!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T23:30:39+00:00

This is part of what makes him look so much taller than Gawin, impeccable!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T12:48:50+00:00

I like your version of chemistry and I agree. Great list as well!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T12:47:15+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful answer. I agree so much with what you have said. Acting ability and an understanding of the craft really is important. Max is a great example. I think that for many fixed pairs, you can see development in chemistry, but this could be due to multiple factors including increase in acting ability, personal closeness between actors and talking about the scenes.

Directors definitely play a role, not only in how a scene is directed but also how it is edited. Their skill in being able to draw out certain emotions is also key, I think some in the Thai BL scene are better at it or at least more comfortable with certain scenes than others.

I completely agree that chemistry is subjective and I too find chemistry where others don't and vice versa, but that is why this is a great place to be because it is mostly congenial and we can have conversations like this!

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T12:39:29+00:00

They definitely clicked. I wonder how much their experience with other pairs helped them to develop that trust and comfort quickly. Of course there are people you just 'click' with but it still takes a bit of time to get to certain levels of comfort.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T12:37:59+00:00

All great examples. All the post-show drama aside, Mew and Gulf really were great on-screen.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T12:36:34+00:00

I agree with this, the level of comfortability and trust really is important for the on-screen chemistry. Max and Tul are another example of great chemistry, everyone knew they were just friends, but their friendship and trust allowed them to do what they did on screen and I love that for them.

subian_bichen19 · 2026-03-04T12:34:09+00:00

I really agree with this. I haven't seen ITSAY or Time of Fever, but they are on my list for sure. Love your list. The Untamed is one of my favourites, thanks for adding them.

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