Mou Mou (2024)

So close to perfection

This story is truly amazing as everyone did a wonderful job in portraying the characters. However, it felt short to perfection as we are left with some unanswered questions. And while there are talks for a season 2, I'm not sure that we are going to get a season 2. So, as such,I'm judging this on these 12 episodes that were presented to me and not what the future may hold for this series.

Due to this, I gave the story an 8 due to it not really giving a complete first season (to me), as it sets it self up for a season 2. I gave tha acting a 9, as the 2 ML's gave stellar performance in thier roles. I gave the music a 10 because the opening OST was just beautiful and I gave rewatch value an 8, due to the fact that while Ilove this series, I can't put myself rewatching this too often to feel like the ML's ending is not complete.

Overall, this series is a 9 for me. I just wished that it could have given me everything that I wanted for it to be a perfect 10.

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Starts out strong. Loses momentum at the end

Other reviews have captured the important points which, summarizing, are that this is a great slow burn story but marred by an unsatisfying ending. However, in addition to all the points other reviewers have made, I'd like to add two. First, there is an unusually high level of sophistication in emotional expression and carefully paced story telling in the first 7-8 episodes. Excellent attention to detail regarding lighting, interiors, props, costuming, etc. Liu Dong Qin / Eric Zay as Sheng Wang did a great job with eye/facial expressions; I could read every thought without a single word/inner monologue. Second, while the first 7-8 episodes are really fantastic, episodes 9-11 have a variety of confusing / clumsy edits that make you wonder if the editor/director/show runner were out sick, and the B team stepped in. Episode 12 seems to return to the same consistent pace/tone, but delivering an unsatisfying ending. This could have been the best BL ever. A real pity that so much excellent work gets thrown away in the last few episodes. A sequel to wrap up the storylines would help.

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Emotional damage, but I love it!

It's not just a bromance , and not yet a full boys love. But everything is here, we just need to wait...maybe because they're teens, underage high schoolers or because it's 2012. and same sex married wasn't legalized at the time ( 2019 was a breakthrough year).

I'm glad they didn't have characteristics of Thai bl- humping, jumping and d-ucking on every corner.

This was/is a beautiful story , where you finally try to understand your feeling and still you don't know how to react, cause you're still immature but the feelings are here and won't move on. You need to keep swimming, unit it's the right time. We saw how much time 2nd 'couple' needed to express themselves.

Main actors were fantastic, how they manage to express their emotions with just facial expressions . Let's hope there'll be 2nd season and the cast would be the same .

This show really stole my heart ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I'll definitely read the novel .

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I hate to say this, but this series could be one of my top picks of the year. Yet, they decided to finish it without resolving the story.

I was literally screaming, feeling disappointed like Tian was with himself rather than Sheng Wang. I always brace myself when watching Taiwanese BL series, but this is the first time I felt truly terrible. I was about to sleep right after watching the season finale, but they made it very hard for me to close my eyes. I had to take two Advil and watch some porn to finally fall asleep.

I don't really care if a series ends in a sad way, as we're used to seeing in Taiwanese dramas. However, leaving unfinished business is the worst feeling you could give to fans. I wouldn't mind if they were trying to convince us that there’s another season coming, but they still should have wrapped up the show properly.

I love this series, especially with the common theme they explored. I initially questioned why they repeated the "step-siblings" concept again, but as time went on, I fell in love with it more than I ever expected. We don’t really need a side couple—their friendship reached another level compared to any BL series I’ve seen. Even Qi Jia Hao’s character was quite convincing.

But once again, I can never forgive this series for how they wrapped up an entire season with such uncertainty.

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I will wait for you

When I thought nothing could touch Unknown, along comes The On1y One, which effortlessly outshines any other for 2024. It's that great. Lead by the director Lui Kuang Hi who gave us Your Name Engraved Herein, nothing but an intense slow burn insightful unique piece of perfection should be expected. He definitely knows his art. With each episode he teases and plays with our emotions, giving the viewer the belief that with every other episode, we will be satisfied. We are not, we want more. He knows how to tell a story and tells it well. The script was mastefully brought to life by a truly gifted cast.

Wang and Tian's story unfolds in a way that shows with clarity the angsty teenage years. The urgency of emotions are hidden behind stoic facades that fool everyone but themselves. Their bond is unbreakable. One would think that the pouty Wang needs to be constantly taken care of, but we see that he is the one who creates a 'home' for Tian to feel safe. To rest the burdens he carries. Little by little their worlds fuse and being without each other becomes painful for them and us. The beauty of their relationship is the innocence and sincerity in which they hold onto each other. At 17, with past hurts, their emotional insightfullness is more mature than their peers.

Xi and Benny's relationship shows that at any age, love is hesitant, confusing and frustratingly emotional. They're both the other's anchor. With 15yrs of friendship behind them, they too struggle to shape what is truly between them. Xi sneaks moments to embrace Benny's acts of love without anyone knowing. Benny, hinting at his true feelings, is the one to actually bring to the fore what cannot be ignored any longer. His round hesitant eyes look directly at Xi, "I like you." I'm left to wonder, why Xi previously pretended not to know. Is he unwilling to lose an irreplaceable friend if something goes wrong? Has a past hurt made him cautious? Benny, I'm rooting for you.

Rather than putting every nugget that made this series gold, I will not. This is a series that everyone should experience with fresh unknowing eyes. I will say, the whole gamut of emotions will be felt. With the hint of a proposed season 2, I will be waiting.

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Muito bem escrito.

Eu não comecei The On1y One com muitas expectativas, principalmente pois não via muita gente comentando sobre, logo também não sabia o que esperar, mas eu me surpreendi bastante, tinha apenas oito episódios quando comecei a acompanhar e assisti todos em um dia.
Na trama, nós acompanhamos como a vida de dois jovens mudam completamente a partir do ponto em que se conhecem, e como as mudanças se relacionam com o passado deles, Tian e Sheng. Na minha concepção, a obra retrata perfeitamente como uma pessoa mais fria e fechada age quando se importa verdadeiramente com alguem, muitas vezes o desenvolvimento desse tipo de personagem deixa a desejar, como o jeito do mesmo mudando repentinamente ou simplesmente não sendo bem explorado. Aqui nós vemos algo muito prazeroso de assistir, a forma com que Tian se porta desde o começo não muda completamente, a essência dele continua ali, mas ao mesmo tempo ele se molda ao Sheng, se permitindo confiar nele e mostrar um lado mais cuidadoso que não é todo mundo que tem a sorte de presenciar.
No outro lado da moeda, também temos o Sheng, entendemos como o trauma de perder sua mãe tão cedo o afetou, como ele estava acostumado a lidar com o mundo sozinho, sempre guardando tudo pra si mesmo, mas toda essa defesa que ele criou desde muito jovem começa a desmorar, ele vai se permitindo receber aquele cuidado, e se ve sentindo falta dele, de Tian, quando estão separados, com a comunicação sendo um traço muito importante entre eles.
Continuando, o desenvolvimento da relação deles é algo extremamente bonito e puro de se ver, todo o cuidado ali é muito real e genuíno, principalmente a forma como se ancoram um no outro. Quanto ao final, já vemos que grande parte da hesitação de Sheng em dar um passo a mais é pela questão deles serem "irmãos", sempre achei esse enredo sem sentido, já que não, os personagens não são irmãos de verdade e nem mesmo foram criados juntos desde a infância para que sentissem essa sensação, a relutância vem pela parte do julgamento que ele pensa que deve receber de sua família.
Agora sim, tenho expectativas boas em relação a uma futura segunda temporada, já que está praticamente confirmado que continuaremos acompanhando a história deles, e com certeza farei mais uma resenha quando estiver disponível.
( Um adendo: A fotografia do episódio 11 é simplesmente divina, o jogo de cores que usaram em uma cena específica foi genial. )

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A Realistic Depiction of Teenage Romance & Relationships

The human heart is a stormy place, and when paired with thought, it becomes even more tumultuous. Love isn’t logical—it’s a force that heals, torments, and binds, sometimes all at once.

When mixed with thought, love can often feel like madness.

Adapted from the novel Mou Mou by Mu Su Li, the Taiwanese BL The On1y One defies expectations while exploring love amidst emotional turmoil. Starring Liu Dong Qin as the studious and friendly Sheng Wang and Benjamin Tsang as the reserved loner Jiang Tian, the series follows two boys with their own personal traumas who are brought together as unexpected brothers.

I’ve started this review a thousand times—not because I’m sad, though I am, but because The On1y One gave us so much to think about and feel.

Read the complete article here-

https://the-bl-xpress.com/2024/10/03/the-on1y-one-series-review-ep-3-to-12/

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Todo lo que podría pedir y más

Empiezo a creer que Taiwán ha alcanzado la máxima experiencia en la narrativa del BL. ¿Cómo es posible que manejen tan bien los ritmos? ¿Que la música esté tan bien introducida y consiga hacerte sentir tantas cosas? ¿Por qué son capaces de destrozarte emocionalmente de esta manera?

Adoré la historia, la actuación de Liu Dong Qin y Benjamin Tsang, el ambiente, la escenografía, los planos...

De verdad, espero que hagan segunda temporada, porque acabé llorando en un avión de vuelta a casa y quiero pensar que no me voy a quedar con una historia en puntos suspensivos...

Qué buena, por favor.

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Simple done very well!

A massive congratulations to the cast and crew for a well thought off bl! I am forever in love with the cast (especially you andy chen!!!) and will forever cherish them in my heart!

Weeks ago when this was airing ep 1 and 2, I just saw this series on my fyp on TikTok and thought to myself that this might just be a silly Taiwanese series just for the vibes (cause I saw the truth or dare scene! the kiss was what reeled me in!), but woah was it more than that!

I might sound like I'm overhyping the quality, but c'mon you gotta admit everything was done soo well! The song choice, the camera angles, the script, and the lighting?! The production team carried a lot as well as the actors! I honestly was not prepared for what is to come, and honestly am very thankful for this rollercoaster of a show! We went through so much in such little time and I would applaud how the pacing fits sooo well!

This series so simple, like it has the most basic Taiwanese bl plot of step brother but it is sooo well done! It had it's own unique flair and style! I will forever love you Shang Weng and Jiang Tian ( and Gao Tianyang MY HUBBY) This is definitely forever one of my top bls to date!

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A series that will make your heart beating again.

This series will make your heart think of ''Someone'' who is always in your heart, a story of love, friendship, and confusion. A time of youth that is bright and full of life. Their love and friendship will make a lifeless heart feel alive again. Even if you have to shed some tears but it is another series that is worth to watch and is a must in 2024...
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