Honestly I can't believe we're still getting BL series this bad in 2026. This mini series runs about 7 to 8 episodes with a total runtime of just about an hour and it is so boring that I genuinely struggle to find the words. The actors are awkward, the story is as basic as it gets and there is almost nothing about this show worth saving. The makers do try to stir up some drama here and there but even that falls completely flat. Ho Won is a 23 year old university student who spots a man sitting alone at a gay bar and gets attracted to him. The man is Min U, a 33 year old who brushes Ho Won off immediately saying he's too young. Ho Won lies about his age and since he's made a bet with the bartender that he'll get this man home before the night is over, he switches tactics and eventually the two end up at Min U's place and sleep together. Despite being complete opposites in every way there's some kind of pull between them and they go on a couple of dates. But t...
14 year old Gaurav is very close to 18-year old brother Mihir, who happens to be the basketball captain. IN fact Gaurav idolizes him for everything and dreams of following his footsteps. We see that they belong to an upper class family who are supposedly very liberal. Things suddenly change when Gaurav accidentally finds out that Mihir is gay and walks in on his brother and his partner Varun. Gaurav fails to understand what's happening and despite repeated attempts from Mihir, he doesn't talk to him. This event leads Mihir to come out to his parents, which makes his girlfriend initially upset but she comes to terms with it. Eventually when Mihir comes out to his parents, hell breaks loose and they show deep down they are as regressive as any other family would be. When Gaurav's relationships start to get strained even with his friends because of this, he confides in his best friend. The only people who understand and support Mihir are his friends. After a bit dramatic finale, Gaurav finally is able to understand that school is all about identifying yourself & getting to know yourself and everything that Mihir is doing is ok and he finally goes and hugs his brother before the bog basketball match.
The film starts off really well where we are shown the kind of relationship Gaurav and Mihir share, not just with each other; but with their parents and in fact even with their friends. They gone drives, drink occasionally and generally seem like a very liberal family. So its shocking for everyone when everyone in the family reacts so negative. Thankfully Mihir is not ashamed of who he is. He is finally just coming to terms with it. One of my favorite scene is when he tells his girlfriend on how everyone in society will come and tell him that its a phase and things will get alright. The real star of the film is Gaurav. As the younger brother who idolizes his brother, likes a girl, is a singer, guitarist and even has pain in his eyes for his brother, the actor fits in the role perfectly. The last 15 minutes seemed too dramatic and filmy and I wish there was a little more conclusion to Mihir's story. Also, a little more focus on the changing family dynamic, and its eventual outcome would have done this film a world of good. Themes of being gay, being young, being confused, and wanting support and understanding are not something that are easily handled by Indian cinema. It’s great that these issues are being taken up at least now. I am surprised it took me 5 years to watch this film. I just didn't expect it to be decent but it really surprised me and thankfully the film wasn't stretched at all.
TimeOut may not have a hard-hitting story but it does make you think. It's not a classic by any means but this is a film with a young heart and an open mind. (5.5/10)
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