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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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Stuck On You (Filipino Series)

By Golu
This series came during the covid times, a time when just making content wasn't the easiest thing to do. So, I definitely appreciate the hard work. But if I keep those feelings aside, this quarantine series is pretty basic and has absolutely nothing new or different to offer (except maybe the premise). The show has 8 episodes of 20-25 minutes each

A virgin guy Reb is planning to meet JM, a popular discreet online personality in the virtual online world for a discrete hookup, agreeing to keep their ‘alter’ names and to remain masked throughout their encounter. Interesting Reb is not ready for a live session for audience and freaks out. Clearly they lack chemistry and Reb asks JM to leave. But as son as he leave, it turns out that the area has been sealed because of covid case and now JM is forced to stay with Reb for 14 days. Since they did not have a good start, initially Reb is reluctant but he allows it. Over the course of next 6 episodes, we watch them grow from enemies , to acquaintances, to friends and lovers. They both share their past history and grow close eventually.

The series has a very Gameboys feeling of two strangers meeting online and connecting, but how they grow on each other over a time period of few days. Its a inspiration, but it really brings nothing to the table. Reb having an ex girlfriend added nothing much to the overall story. There's been multiple filipino BL's that have done quarantine stuff better. So this was meh. I was never really rooting for this couple because they weren't very fleshed out. Or at points even likable, so I was just kind of watching to finish it. There isn't much else to say about it, there was complete lack of chemistry or charm or anything for that matter. As mentioned , I di appreciate the efforts put in to make the show in a difficult time, and maybe had I seen this show two years ago, my feedback would have been different, but as of today, this show is easily a miss. It is no where close to Quaranthings or GameBoys. This is not a good start for me in this new year. (2.5/10)
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Sailor Maan said…
I think I kindda enjoyed it, but it was during covid times and perception was different back then. Reading your review makes me think I wouldn't that much now...
January 6, 2023 at 6:16 AM
Golu said…
I agree with you. I think had I seen the show during the covid, I might have given it higher rating but it hasn't aged well. For example a show like Gameboys, I am sure, I would enjoy even now after covid.
January 6, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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