“Love Bill” Series Review (Ep. 1 to 10)

This is one of those series that is so centric to being Vietnamese, that it might not be translatable into other languages. Idiomatic expressions and nuances of the language are powerful but when translated into other languages might not have the same intended impact. Does that take away anything from the series? Sure, it does. Does it make watching this series more difficult to interpret? Absolutely. Does it make it less impactful? No! I still felt its impact. I merely have to translate into my own internal language and give it meaning to me. And this series is astonishingly moving and so full of life. And that life had so many peaks and valleys that it made watching it joyful and sorrowful emotionally for me.

“Memory” Series Review (Ep.1 to 14)

I have a special place in my heart for Vietnamese BLs. I consume them as they are so creative and tell substantial human stories on an emotional level. This one did too; just not as well as others. And I am sorry about that because I think their intent was in the right place. The execution was just not so effective.

“Want to See You” Series Review (Ep.1 to 14)

“Sometimes love blinds us, other times it lets us see” – Paulo Coelho

“The Promise” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6)

“I never knew I could feel so much pain, and yet be so in love with the person causing it”

-via Curiano.com

“A Love Song For My Beloved” Series Review (Ep.1 to 7+ Sp. Ep)

“My bounty is as boundless as the sea. My love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.”

– Juliet (act 2, scene 2) from Romeo and Juliet

“School’s Out! Let’s Date Now!” Series Review (Ep.1 to 5)

This is a surprisingly entertaining series and not what I was expecting. Literally, it captured me with its portrayal.

“Mr. Cinderella” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)

This series utterly confounded me. I did not understand it – initially. The story was choppy, incoherent at times, and made little sense to my western-oriented mind. Frankly, I did not understand the fairy-tale related title and what it had to do with the series. Humbly, I want to explain my bewilderment of this series from two vastly different perspectives.

“Tien Bromance” Series Review (Ep.1 to 10)

Unique is not quite the right word to describe this series, including its title. Flippant comes to mind, but still alluring.

“Hanh Phuc Xa Bay/ Happiness Flies Far Away” Series Review (Ep.1 to 8)

This is a BL series that defies description. To say that it is phenomenal would be an understatement.

“To An Ky/The Time Adventure of To An” Series Review (Ep.1 to 6 + Specials)

This series is simply dazzling and a pure work of effulgence. It is breathtakingly beautiful and a stunning assemblage of artistry. It comes close to being a visual masterpiece with its juxtaposition of ancient and modern settings.