BL's that are actually worth your time.
I have spent to much of my life just watching shows that end up being really problematic and/or are about toxic relationships. Or the bl just ends being bad for whatever reason, be it acting, plot, directing ,etc.. So, let me save you the trouble with this list.
Also English isn't my native tongue so excuse the spelling mistakes.
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1. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
This is such a guilty pleasure of mine. From the concept to the storyline, this show is brilliant and innovative. This romantic comedy has couples with good chemistry and an interesting storyline.
If you want intense kiss scenes this isn't the one for you tho...
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2. Até nos Encontrarmos Novamente: A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
(trigger warning for suicide)
Another thai bl that manages to give the typical university trope a new spin. It's different and has a cool concept. Not to mention that compared to some other thai bls, the acting is great in this one.
It might be a bit slow for some but it's worth it.
Also, GET YOUR TISSUES.
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3. HIStory2: Cruzando a Linha
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
It's iconic and if you still haven't seen it, GET TO IT. There is nothing to hate on this one
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4. Causa da Morte
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
For anyone who is tired of the university drama's. If you want romance, crime and mystery than this is perfect for you. It's more crime based than romance on certain episodes but I find it relieving after the cheesiness of some other dramas. Also MaxTul is the couple in this and they've played in like 3 series together. Because of that, their chemistry is really good and you can tell they've done this before.
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5. Adrenalina de Cores
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Color Rush set the bar for korean bl. Innovative storyline with interesting characters. The one downside I can think of is that it's to short and i want a season 2
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6. Ingredients
Thai Special - 2020, 21 episodes
Turn your brain of and relax to this show. JeffGameplay are so good in this and it's honestly such a comfort show that doesn't leave you feeling stressed af.
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7. SOTUS
Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
A classic, nothing more to say.
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8. Para Sempre o Primeiro
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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9. Um Conto de Mil Estrelas
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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10. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
This entire series is online through their screens and that concept is so interesting and fun to watch.
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11. Como Nos Filmes
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
When we are talking about bl from the Philippines, this one needs to be mentioned. It's iconic and there is a reason for that.
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12. 2gether A Série
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
Who am I kidding, you've seen this already. There is no need for me to add this to this list.
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13. Teoria do Amor
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
This is an EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER. Prepare your tissues and power through.
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14. Por Causa de Você
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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15. Desejo A Você: Sua Melodia Do Meu Coração
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
I suggest watching this as a movie and not like a drama, I find it's most enjoyable that way
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16. Lutando Contra o Senhor Segundo
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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17. Meet Me Outside
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
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18. Contei ao pôr do sol sobre você
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
Often called the best bl drama ever made so definitely worth your time.
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19. Papa and Daddy
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
For everyone sick of the university students in denial. Papa & Daddy is about two adult men moving to the next fase in their life and their relationship. Ends on a cliffhanger but a second season is coming.
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20. A Melhor História
Thai Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
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21. Seja Amado em Casa: Eu Aceito
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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22. Não Diga Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
I'm still kinda upset at the way it ended but the rest of the show made up for it.
Who knew that the toxic side couple from TharnType would form a relationship with some of the best communication out of any bl. If bl's based on stupid misunderstandings annoy you, you'd probably like this one. If you're tired of watching conflicts that could be solved if they only just talked to each other than I reccomend Don't Say No. This bl showcases a couple that openly discusses a lot of things like a real healthy couple would. It proves that it's possible to make a bl where the plot doesn't resolve around misunderstandings.
That is untill the last two epispodes. Seems Mame really couldn't help herself.
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23. Vida - Amor em Jogo
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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24. Minha confusão de amor!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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25. Pintando com Você
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
It's short, it's cute, it has Jun Hee from ACE in it. What's not to love?
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26. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
A twist in the west side story, romeo and juliet trope. But done in a way that doesn't make you feel like you're listening to a story you've heard a dozens times before.
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27. Meu Belo Homem
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
This show is a great example of how a last episode can really make a series. Up untill the last two episode you'll probably wonder why I put this in this list as a 'healthy' relationship but I promise it's worth it. Or at least it was for me.
Without spoiling anything, it's the type of relationship where you can see that it's not very healthy in the beginning but neither seems to care or mind (or at least they don't in the beginning). Its confusing and complicated but they adress those complicated feelings which is why I like it. This shows how two people in a relationship need to be on equal footing to make it work.
More than it being unhealthy, it's a relationship between two very flawed characters and I think it's important to keep in mind that there are two sides to every story. This isn't a review so I won't go to deep into it but it's a relationship unlike anyother and within 6 episodes they manage to create two deep, layered and dynamic characters.
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28. Erro Semântico
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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29. Eu Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
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30. Absolute BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
Throw away everything you think you know about bl's bc this isn't going to be anything like that. This is a comedy that pokes fun at all the BL tropes while somehow also being very cute and warmhearting. It just got a second season which I also really like and if you enjoy this you should definetley check it out.
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31. Flores de Cerejeira Depois do Inverno
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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32. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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33. Sr. Azarado Não Tem Escolha Senão Beijar!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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34. Para a Minha Estrela 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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35. Amor Por Acaso
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
A classic
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36. Junto Comigo: A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
Okayyy, one could say it's one of the more morally dubious ones but I just really enjoyed it so I'm putting it in here along with the sequel.
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37. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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38. My Engineer
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
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39. Still 2gether
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
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40. Escritor Adorável
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
I never actually finished this lol? So if you watch it, do let me know whether I should continue it or not.
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41. SOTUS S
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
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42. Ele Está Vindo Para Mim
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
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43. Docinho
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
It gets kind of boring towards the end but so many people enjoyed it that I think you might enjoy it too.
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44. Pescar no Céu
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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45. Ton Hon Chon Tee
Thai Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
The more time goes by, the more I start to doubt wether I really like this or not.
So... it's here for now but I might take it out because one of the male leads was VERY frustrating.
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46. YYY
Thai Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
It's a Thai comedy, a genre you either love or hate.
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47. Vice Versa
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
The plot's refreshing . That's kinda all I have to say on it lol.
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48. He She It
Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
It's Jeff, it's Gameplay. I have a soft spot for them so I had to add this.
It's short but worth it. (also angst lol)
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49. O Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
This is the couple I didn't know I needed.
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50. Luz em Mim
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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51. HIStory3: Armadilha
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
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52. Entre Nós
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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53. Onde Seus Olhos se Prolongam
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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54. Love is Dang Nyang Dang Nyang
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
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55. Never Let Me Go
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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56. Utsukushii Kare Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
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57. My School President
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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58. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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59. Old Fashion Cupcake
Japanese Drama - 2022, 5 episodes
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60. A Tractor Loaded with Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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61. You Are My Favorite
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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62. Dangerous Romance
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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63. Kiseki: Dear to Me
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
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64. Last Twilight
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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65. Cooking Crush
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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66. Cherry Magic Thailand
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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67. Love Supremacy Zone
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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68. Cityboy_Log
Korean TV Show - 2023, 29 episodes
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69. We Are
Thai Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
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70. Oportunidade Colorida
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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71. My Love Mix-Up!
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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72. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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73. Century of Love
Thai Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
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74. 4 Minutes
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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75. Jack and Joker
Thai Drama - 2024, 12 episodes