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Journey With You (Chinese Series)

By Golu
I've always had kind of a love hate relationship with Chinese historical BLs. Some are genuinely excellent, but then there are others that cram in so much plot that keeping track of all the layers of betrayal and scheming gets exhausting, and I end up checking out mentally. Part of the issue is also just how much content is out there in this space, so something really has to stand out to keep me hooked. In this case, the production value is genuinely impressive, top tier stuff, but story wise, I just couldn't bring myself to actually care about these characters. There's a ton of political scheming and backstage manipulation running throughout. Somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, a hostage ends up falling for his own Prince Charming. The show runs eight episodes, each around 50 to 60 minutes long. After spending three years guarding the border, Fifth Prince Yin Qi gets called back to the capital because of a secret letter, only to end up walking straight into a deadly...
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The New 30 (Web Series)

By Golu
Gay web series are an in thing these days. The creators of this series in an interview mentioned that they noticed lack of content about gay men in their 40s and their issues in life. According to them, unlike the popular belief that by 40 one has figured out what they want from their life, there are many folks out there who are still struggling as if they were in their 30s.

The 6 episode series follows Elliot and his diverse group of friends as they navigate their 40s and discover that life isn’t quite what they expected it to be. Elliott is still living with his ex for about a year now. He cheated on him with a guy called Diego, who incidentally shows up as the date of his best friend Reid. This trio goes through ups and down over the episodes on especially when Elliot and Diego get back together thereby breaking Reid's heart. We also meet another gay couple Preston & Aaron who have been together for a while and are thinking of getting married. They are looking looking to spice up their sex life while debating whether or not to have a child. we meet a straight couple who are good friends with this group. The newly dad wants to have another baby but the other has had enough and this causes some friction between the two. And we have Joshua, the Asian guy with whom Elliot went on one date and his ex boyfriend with whom he still leaves. The series ends with Preston & Aaron getting married and Elliot ex finding out that Diego is none other than the same guy with whom Elliot cheated on him.

First thing is that the production quality of this series is actually quite good. It doesn't look half-hearted at all and it does make a difference while you are watching it. As a viewer I tend to take things more seriously. The actors are all new and are quite good I must say. If I had to be critical, I'd say that Elliot needs to go a little easy on his tan and makeup. It is very visible and also I'd have liked to see more character build up for him. It wasn't very clear why did Diego disappear very suddenly when Elliot cheated on his boyfriend and how come Elliot and he still have this connection. This is especially weird when Diego pretty much professes his love to Reid. In the whole scenario, Diego comes out as an opportunist; which I am not sure he was or not. It wasn't very clear. Also the fight between Reid and Elliot seemed reasonable but Reid crazy reactions were not really called for. I doubt if thats really how it happiness. My favorite character of the show was Preston, a guy who is solved, knows what he needs, and is totally in love with his partner. And god!! He was HOT!

At almost 12-16 minutes per episode, this 6 part series is a very easy no-brainer watch. I don't think anyone would hate it but then at the same time, there is nothing really special about it. (6/10)
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