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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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Poolboy (Vertical BL Drama)

By Golu
One more of those vertical mini series but this time not from Drama Box. This series is US based and like most of the previous ones, this one is to be seen just for pure entertainment. It has all the usual 'masala' like drama, kisses, love, misunderstandings, hot hot guys, lot of abs and with a title like this, we do get to see a lot of skin with our headliners spending most of the time in speedos or swim shorts. 

The two leads here are Aidan and Will. Aidan's father used to run a store that got hammered by a bog corporation incidentally run by Will's father. Because of this Aidan's father left and disappeared and now his mother is very ill and he needs to take of the bills. They are both in swim team and even though everyone wants the hunky Will to become captain, it is Aidan who become captain. Even though Will occasionally teases Aidan, but he always protects him from being bullied by his friends which confuses Aidan. When Will finds out about Aidan's need for money, he offers a job as a poorboy this lavish home for a substantial money that Aidan cannot refuse. The two butt horns initially but slowly they start to get close, even about to kiss a few times but something or other happens. Will has a former girlfriend, who wants to be back. When Aidan finds out that Will has a softer side to him, the duo start to come close, but Will's mother makes it very clear that she wi never accept the relationship. The two boys have to pretend to be apart but are secretly very much in love. Eventually all kinds of drama happens, the ex-girlfriend goes crazy, the two boys declare love for each other, Will gets chosen for the Olympic team, Aidan's parents get back together and forgive Will and his father (who is going through dementia) and eventually Will and Aidan become a HOT couple.

Two things stood out for me in this show. The two extremely good looking hot young men and the crackling chemistry they share. It is not easy to create chemistry like this and works. Will has this devilish charm and he acts his part so well. Same for Aidan, who does this geeky but hot nerdy boy trope extremely well. The way Will pursues Aidan throughout the show was very believable. This is not gay but a strict BL in my opinion, but it does give us a few kisses which is always good to see. Most like other BL series , we do get to see drama from all possible situations which make it for a fun watch, but because it is vertical entertainment format, no conflict lasts long and things get resolved quick, which, in this case, you want it to happen. The last few vertical shows or films I saw were UK based, but it is nice to see something from US as well. A sweet, sexy and filled with love series/film. Amidst the shimmering pools and high school drama, a powerful connection blossoms, revealing that sometimes, the greatest victories come from the most unexpected places. You cannot and should not use too much Brian for stuff like this. Just watch it in the moment, enjoy the terrific eye-candy, savor in the kisses, get entertained and likely forget it in next few weeks. (6/10)
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