BL Ranking
Active ranking of BL Dramas I have watched
10s are god tier - or personal favorites but anything over 9 is highly recommended.
8s are recommended with minor flaws
7s are mid or had potential but faltered in some way.
Anything below 6 are generally either boring or toxic to some extent. Boring is the cardinal sin, so if I’m entertained it goes higher (even is it is objectively bad).
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1. Love Supremacy Zone
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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2. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
The perfect standard formula, slice-of-Life BL. It makes use of all the standard tropes to their best potential. Acting and chemistry is great, the leads have a natural flow about them that truly feels like they’ve been rivals/friends since they were young. They actually communicate instead of having countless misunderstandings and their relationship progresses in a way that makes sense for their characters. The ending is pretty much perfect, it gives me goosebumps thinking about the final scene (before it cuts to an albeit corny after credit lol).
2024 - literally JUST realized that that embarrassing stairwell confession scene is the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet lol. Literally 3 years to realize that. Think about it.
Rewatch count: 3
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3. Até nos Encontrarmos Novamente: A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
Used to be my favorite, alongside He’s Coming to Me and History 3: Trapped. Those three alternated places untilBad Buddy came along and knocked them all out lol.
It’s totally melodramatic, so maybe not for everyone but I’m a slut for drama. I don’t usually rewatch BLs but I have watched this twice. I’ve cried countless times listening to the soundtrack alone.
UWMA got bumped back up to #2, I still think about it all the time. What a phenomenal drama
Rewatch count: 3
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4. Khun Chaai
Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes
I didn’t “like” this, I loved this. This sprang up on my list so easily, it gave me whiplash. It’s absolutely not perfect but it checked nearly all the boxes for me.
Admittedly, I’m a little reluctant to put this on my BL list. Because, while it is mlm, I would say it does not have the same energy/tropes you would expect to see from BL. It’s more of a soap with queer oppression as the plot point.
Intimacy between the leads is also very low. I would not recommend this if you’re looking for physical connection. I did feel their emotional connection though. That loveletter, written by formerly illiterate Jiu? Holy shit
I loved the story and I loved the leading brother’s relationship the most. They had amazing emotional chemistry (as siblings).
Rewatch count: 2
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5. Triagem
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
Recent fave, so it might move but I truly feel like this is underrated. The plot is super convoluted but they somehow manage to make it make sense despite the fact that itlooks like nonsense on paper (I tried explaining the mechanics of the plot to my friend and boy what a task).
Some people will complain that there isn’t much focus on the romance and instead on the plot. I found the plot really entertaining and watching the lead try to figure outall the shifting pieces was a blast.
I do agree that the ending was rushed though, and extra scene to establish the final romance would probably help.
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6. Jogo Mortal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 78 episodes
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7. HIStory3: Armadilha
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
The concept literally would never happen in real life but I don’t care lol. It was super entertaining, I also liked watching a BL with adults instead of college students.
Rewatch count: 2
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8. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
The more I think about it, the more this just feels like an S tier BL to me. There’s just something about it that really resonated with me. Something about the messaging just felt so real and so honest. At its heart, I think this series is about closure and I think they did a great job expressing the messiness around relationship and how they can have a lasting impact on people.
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9. Ele Está Vindo Para Mim
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Still underrated, despite the fact that it finally got a formal release on YouTube. I watched it when it came out andit was INSANELY hard to find.
I don’t think the leads have much chemistry but it’s not bad either. The plot shines here, I love the premise. The mystery also added another layer that held the show together and keeps you interested. Cute, interesting, and served as one of the turning point BLs toward more interesting concepts in Thailand.
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10. O Indomável
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
I would never watch this again, I think the structure of this was absolutely atrocious. Why they chose to make a 30 episode flashback instead of mixing in the flashbacks (like the literal source material book) is beyond me. Messygirl. Why?
BUT. It got me into danmei lol. Watching this drama single-handedly got me to try the novel, and subsequently all of MXTX’s novels. Now I have read some 200 danmei over the course of 2 years lol.
The drama itself is a beautiful drama. There are just some writing decisions I don’t agree with lol. I do still find it funny that some people don’t know this is censored BL.
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11. Um Conto de Mil Estrelas
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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12. Causa da Morte
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
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13. Century of Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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14. 4Minutes (Sultrier Version)
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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15. My School President
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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16. Dear Doctor, I’m Coming For Your Soul
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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17. Eu Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
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18. My Only 12%
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
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19. Minha confusão de amor!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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20. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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21. O Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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22. Escritor Adorável
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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23. Only Friends
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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24. Bokura no Micro na Shuumatsu
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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25. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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26. Jack Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
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27. Never Let Me Go
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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28. KinnPorsche The Series
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
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29. We Best Love: No. 1 For You Special Edition
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 6 episodes
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30. We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd Special Edition
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 6 episodes
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31. Only Boo!
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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32. Monster Next Door
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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33. Mais e Menos
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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34. Sobre Juventude
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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35. My Tooth Your Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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36. Eu e o Fantasma no Quarto
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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37. HIStory3: Faça Valer a Pena
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
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38. Love in Translation: Uncut
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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39. A Proposta Perfeita
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
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40. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
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41. My DNA Says I Love You
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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42. Erro Semântico
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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43. My Love Mix-Up!
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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44. Destiny Seeker
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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45. Meu Belo Homem
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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46. BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank Up Hen
Japanese Special - 2023, 3 episodes
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47. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
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48. Kiseki: Dear to Me
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
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49. Amor Por Acaso
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
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50. 21 Days Theory
Thai Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
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51. I Will Hit You
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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52. Luz em Mim
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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53. Kamisama no Ekohiiki
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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54. We Are
Thai Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
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55. This Love Doesn't Have Long Beans
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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56. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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57. HIStory2: Cruzando a Linha
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
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58. My Personal Weatherman
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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59. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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60. Como Nos Filmes
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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61. Teoria do Amor
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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62. 609 Bedtime Story
Thai Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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63. Docinho
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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64. Love Storm
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
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65. TharnType: A série
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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66. Why R U? : The Series
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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67. The Circumstances of Pungdeok Villa Room 304
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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68. His - I Didn't Think I Would Fall In Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
I don’t really consider it BL? It’s more of a coming of age with queer themes.
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69. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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70. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 2022
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71. Seja Amado em Casa: Eu Aceito
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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72. Inocente
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 4 episodes
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73. Junto Comigo: A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
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74. Contei ao pôr do sol sobre você
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
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75. Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut
Japanese Movie - 2020
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76. My Ride The Series
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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77. A Boss and a Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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78. HIStory2: Certo ou Errado?
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
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79. Bed Friend
Thai Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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80. Love Sea
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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81. HIStory4: Perto de Ti
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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82. 2gether A Série
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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83. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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84. Mecânica do Amor
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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85. Amor Colateral
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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86. Takara-kun to Amagi-kun
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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87. Absolute BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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88. Sr. Azarado Não Tem Escolha Senão Beijar!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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89. Onde Seus Olhos Se Prologam
Korean Movie - 2020
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90. 2 Moons A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
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91. My Engineer
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
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92. SOTUS
Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
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93. 2 Moons 2 A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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94. You Make Me Dance (Movie)
Korean Movie - 2021
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95. Big Dragon
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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96. Color Rush the Movie
Korean Movie - 2021
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97. Entre Nós
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes