BL/LGBT+ from best to worst
I've been watching BL's since 2020 and It's my personal challenge to watch as many as possible. Here I'll post all I've seen from best to worst. My ptw and upcoming BL's are at the bottom in excitement order. For rating categories please look at my profile. Short spoiler-free (subjective) reviews up to 7.5 >>>
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1. Como Nos Filmes
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Wow. I thought it would be overhyped but everything from the soundtrack to the acting to the production was perfect. And it was so refreshing in its representations/lessons. Like a typical bl it was fluffy and funny, but more than that; this series is an accurate and honest portrayal of life for lgbt+. Really recommend.
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2. Contei ao pôr do sol sobre você
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
Cinematography, acting, story, everything.
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3. HIStory3: Armadilha
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
I really love this series. It mixes the bl genre with action and is so unproblematic. It's just about pure love, respect and crime-solving. I wish it was longer!
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4. O Indomável
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
Currently watching - Even though it's censored I can still feel the emotions and it's beautiful. Also the cinematography
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5. Life Senjou no Bokura: Director's Cut
Japanese Movie - 2020
The same as the series but with an extra 15 minutes at the end that really completes the story
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6. Vida - Amor em Jogo
Japanese Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
So beautiful and frustrating. Tackles the real-life self-conflicting anxieties of lgbt+ people and the desire to be "normal"
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7. Cherry Magic!
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
If you want something fluffy, adorable, heartwarming, relatable - this is it
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8. Minha confusão de amor!
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
THE comfort show!! All the characters were great, the setting was great, the vibes were amazing, couldn't ask for more
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9. Até nos Encontrarmos Novamente: A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
Such a tragic, sweet, funny and important story, cast and acted superbly.
Side note: Boy Sompob's OST gets me every time!
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10. Academia de Ótimos Homens
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Not everyone categorises it as a BL because of the magic body changing thing but it had the BL content and LGBT characters, so I think minus the technicality it is. It's not an amazingly profound story or anything, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The production quality was really great, the plot was interesting and the actors really suited the roles. Deffo recommend watching on Netflix if you can
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11. Onde Seus Olhos se Prolongam
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
The OG kbl. Way too short but it gave me all the feels and more. I could really feel the longing between them
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12. Gameboys
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
The fact that this was made during the pandemic, they utilised the online format, and it came out so great, is amazing. It was so touching and I love that they dealt with real tragedy and the struggles of connecting during isolation.
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13. HIStory3: Faça Valer a Pena
Taiwanese Special - 2019, 20 episodes
Controversial, but I loved it in its entirety. Even though I disliked most of the characters at the start, they really developed and grew on me and despite everything I appreciate the messages it gave
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14. A Melhor História
Thai Drama - 2021, 3 episodes
It's the way War says a thousand words with his eyes for me!! This was realistic and superbly acted, it definitely deserved more episodes
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15. Luz em Mim
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I believe in Shinwoo supremacy!!! This was everything and more I swear. More KBL's like this pleasee
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16. Eu Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
Currently watching - period.
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17. KinnPorsche The Series
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
The most anticipated tbl and does she deserve it? Yes. Could she have delivered more? Yes.
The narrative/explanations for events could have been better, but the cinematography and acting was fantastic.
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18. Causa da Morte
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
I love how mature and different the series is
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19. Um Conto de Mil Estrelas
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Currently watching - gmmtv is learning
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20. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Currently watching - great acting
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21. Para Sempre o Primeiro
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Angst and cuteness overload
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22. Dark Blue Kiss
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
The title sequence OST king. This series was so dramatic and I disliked nearly every character at some point, but I loved seeing PeteKao's relationship again. Also SunMork angst
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23. Teoria do Amor
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Frustrating and sweet + great cinematography
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24. Cherry Magic: Dia dos Namorados / Rokkaku
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
Just a short special ep - Rokkaku is adorably oblivious
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25. Seu Nome Gravado Em Mim
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
Heartwrenching
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26. My Engineer
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
Name another series that balances 4 bl couples this well! Although some of the characters *cough* were annoying at times *cough*, I really enjoyed watching it. It was funny and sweet and a comfort show for sure
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27. Ele Está Vindo Para Mim
Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
The acting was so good and it made me cry, smile and melt. Also the coming-out scene was really well written and I loved how they naturally built up to it throughout the series
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28. Lutando Contra o Senhor Segundo
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
A different vibe from the first season but still great
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29. No ar Um Homem Que Desafia O Mundo de BL 2
Japanese Special - 2022, 1 episode
Hilarious
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30. Escritor Adorável
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Expose them!! The actors did commit and ik a lot of people adore this,, but it took me forever to finish bc the mc's annoyed me so much and the eps were unnecessarily long
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31. Amor Por Acaso
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
First of all, Ae is an angel. Second, AePete are beautiful. Third, Pond and the friends are great. I really enjoyed parts of this series and it could be higher, but the Techno-Kengkla storyline was not it and after a rewatch TinCan isn't either
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32. Para Minha Estrela
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
They said no to "fish kisses" and I love that for them
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33. Still 2gether
Thai Special - 2020, 5 episodes
Lighthearted and funny with a great cast. The proper conclusion to the series
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34. His - I Didn't Think I Would Fall In Love
Japanese Drama - 2019, 5 episodes
Simple and sweet #1
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35. Absolute BL
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
I shouldn't have got invested in the 500 different couples the way I did lol. This was a short but funny and interesting concept
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36. Sr. Azarado Não Tem Escolha Senão Beijar!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
fun and fresh
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37. Ingredients
Thai Special - 2020, 21 episodes
Simple and sweet #2. Teaches me new recipes
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38. 2gether A Série
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
A lot of people's first bl including mine; really warm and funny. Would be higher but the last 3 eps fell short considering
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39. Sr. Coração
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Maybe I should take up running? Wish it was longer, but it was so cute
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40. 2 Moons 2 A Série
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Better than the original with a more developed storyline and acting. Filled with sweet moments.
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41. SOTUS
Thai Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did! I actually thought it would be another one of the overhyped older bl series'; but it was really good. I didn't like Arthit at first, but his tsundere self grew on me and him and Kongpob became really sweet. Also I love how they actually utilised the engineering theme in the story, and used it for life lessons
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42. TharnType: A série
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
So problematic at times but so entertaining at others. Both characters are immensely flawed and toxic, but the chemistry is amazing and the sweet moments had me hooked.
It would be higher if Tharn knew the meaning of consent in the first few eps (¬_¬) and if the major plotline had been resolved with JAIL instead of being brushed off at the end. It also would be lower if I didn't adore the cast..
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43. Why R U? : The Series
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
If not for covid, maybe this could have been a 10 as the plot/first few episodes were really promising.
But it was still entertaining even though the story faded, and the actors were very "committed"
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44. Second Chance
Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Wish it was longer but it covered real important topics,, also the aesthetics were great
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45. Hello Stranger
Filipino Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Cheesy but original
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46. Sete Dias: De Segunda a Quinta
Japanese Movie - 2015
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47. Sete dias: sexta-feira - domingo
Japanese Movie - 2015
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48. Cherry Magic: Tsuge & Minato
Japanese Special - 2020, 1 episode
Special episode - I'm happy we got to see more of them
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49. Seven Project
Thai Drama - 2021, 7 episodes
Currently watching - BL + GL
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50. Gen Y
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
MarKit stole my heart.
The other couples are on crack
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51. Adrenalina de Cores
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Really interesting premise, but it left so many things unanswered
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52. Você Me Faz Dançar
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
I really enjoyed this. Even though it wasn't very long, the story was different and the romance, by Korean bl standards, was more mature
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53. Desejo A Você: Sua Melodia Do Meu Coração
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
I love the songs and cinematography
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54. SOTUS S
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
Currently watching
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55. TharnType 2
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
I don't even know man. It wasn't as bad as people said imo, but there's so much more that could have been done
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56. SaifahZon Story
Thai Special - 2020, 3 episodes
Currently watching
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57. HIStory4: Perto de Ti
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
Bit silly at times but Mu Ren and Li Cheng were sickly sweet.
Would have enjoyed more/ would be higher without the brother storyline
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58. Área do Amor
Thai Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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59. Be Loved in House Special
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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60. Não Diga Não
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Loved the first few eps. Could've been better. LeonPob.
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61. Niti Man Society and Lover
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
So much potential at the start and I liked the vibes, but it left me unsatisfied
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62. Meet Me Outside
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
The intimacy!!
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63. Ossan's Love
Hong Kong Drama - 2021, 15 episodes
No because the chemistry was there but the second half just missed the mark. still cute tho
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64. Pescar no Céu
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Here for the side couple tbh
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65. Minha Ferramenta e o seu Jaleco
Thai Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
We misunderstand, we make-up, we misunderstand, we make-up.. you get the picture
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66. Sangue Dourado
Thai Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Not the best show ever and there's room for improvement, but there were a few episodes I loved
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67. A Saborosa Flórida
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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68. TharnType Special
Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode
meow
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69. Don't Say No Special
Thai Special - 2021, 1 episode
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70. TharnType Special: Lhong's Story
Thai Special - 2019, 1 episode
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71. Once in Memory: Love at First Sight
Thai Movie - 2021
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72. Peach of Time
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Currently watching
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73. Given
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Currently watching
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74. Grab A Bite
Thai Drama - 2021, 11 episodes
Currently watching
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75. Junto Comigo: A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 13 episodes
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76. HIStory2: Cruzando a Linha
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
Sweet but too short
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77. En of Love: Esta é uma história de amor
Thai Drama - 2020, 3 episodes
Wish it was longer
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78. Ton Hon Chon Tee
Thai Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Mostly funny with a great cast, but behind in terms of story; especially when compared with recent progressive bl's
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79. Oxygen: The Series
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
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80. En of Love: Mecânica do Amor
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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81. YYY
Thai Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
Comedic and not meant to be taken seriously, which is exactly its charm
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82. Por Causa de Você
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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83. Make It Right: The Series
Thai Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
It's a bit weird since the actors were really young at the time and the content is sort of mature but it's funny
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84. Y-Destiny
Thai Drama - 2021, 15 episodes
Currently watching
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85. Ingredients Special
Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode
Short introduction to characters
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86. YYY 2
Thai Special - 2020, 3 episodes
Currently watching
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87. Make It Right 2: The Series
Thai Drama - 2017, 14 episodes
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88. The Moment Since
Thai Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
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89. Once In Memory: Just Found Love
Thai Movie - 2021
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90. O Momento
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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91. We Best Love: Spin-off
Taiwanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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92. He She It
Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
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93. Beije-me Novamente
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
PeteKao are the one bl couple out of the four, and the least annoying. I enjoyed their frustrating story
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94. 2 Moons A Série
Thai Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
Would have been better but PhaYo's chemistry was lacking. MingKit were good though, I wish they had more screentime.
Also, the pauses between each word were so unnecessarily long
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95. En of Love: TOSSARA
Thai Drama - 2020, 4 episodes
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96. Desejando Você
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Currently watching
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97. HIStory2: Certo ou Errado?
Taiwanese Special - 2018, 8 episodes
Currently watching
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98. Azul Escuro e o Luar
Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
On hold - am I meant to like their relationship or?
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99. Viciado
Chinese Drama - 2016, 15 episodes
I know there are diehard fans of this series but I'm really confused as to why. Gu Hai has such bad personality traits and until the last (uncut) episode I really wasn't sure their relationship was consensual so... Even if the show hadn't been cancelled before it finished airing, GH literally tried to break someone's legs and kidnapped BLY...
I did really like the authentic setting, side characters, and some of the plot though
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100. Entre Nós
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Upcoming!!!!!!!!