Dramas 2022
Shows watched in 2022 :)
Notes:
- not all shows were released in 2022
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1. Gameboys Level-Up Edition
Filipino Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
Tags: Pinoy, BL, COVID-19, gaming, distance, coming of age
Notes: I truly believe this is the show that started it all for me, in regards to BL dramas. This will always hold a very special place in my heart, and I really do recommend it to everyone.
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2. Gameboys 2
Filipino Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Tags: Pinoy, BL, COVID-19, distance, first love, coming of age
Notes: As with season 1, this series just has a grip on me that will never leave.
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3. Gameboys: The Movie
Filipino Movie - 2021
Tags: Pinoy, BL, COVID-19, coming of age, first love,
Notes: This is a condensed version of season 2; I would recommend watching season 2 instead.
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4. Alt Gameboys
Filipino Special - 2020, 1 episode
Tags: Pinoy, BL, online
Notes: This is a special episode dedicated to a side pairing in Gameboys; it's not a 'must watch' but it does help with understanding the side couple in season 2.
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5. Gameboys: Out in the Open
Filipino Special - 2021, 1 episode
Tags: Pinoy, BL
Notes: This is a short to promote LGBTQ+ acceptance.
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6. Tomorrow
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Tags: Korean, grim reapers, underworld, afterlife,
TW: suicide, self-harm, animal death, mentions of sexual assault
Notes: This is my all time favourite Kdrama, and I really wish it got more notice because it's heart wrenching but so beautiful.
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7. The Silent Sea
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Tags: Korean, dystopian, futuristic, space, aliens
Notes: This is a wonderful little show that really captures the real vibes of capitalism and the classes.
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8. Avvocata Woo
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Tags: Korean, romance, autism, lawyer, whales
Notes: This is one of the most perfect, most adorable shows I have ever seen and I am so eagerly awaiting Kang Tae Oh's return from the military so we can get season 2.
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9. Mentalista
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Tags: Korean, mystery, detective, murder, thriller, memory loss, found family,
Notes: This is a little gem that I rarely see people mention and I feel like it deserves more attention.
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10. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Tags: Korean, romance, fantasy, soulmates
Notes: I don't think I need to add anything here - everyone knows this and loves it, as they should.
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11. Love in the Air
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
Thai | BL
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12. Until We Meet Again
Thai Drama - 2019, 17 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, soul mates, fate, past lives
Notes: I personally wasn't a huge fan of this series, but I LOVE the side couple.
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13. The Eclipse
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, thriller, mystery, high school, sexuality confusion, oppression
Notes: 10/10, best series I have ever watched, I would die for these boys.
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14. Oh Mando
Filipino Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
Tags: Pinoy, BL, sexuality confusion, coming of age
TW: self harm
Notes: This is a cute wee show with Alex Diaz and Kokoy De Santos.
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15. KinnPorsche
Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, mafia, violence,
Notes: Well, everyone knows this one, right?
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16. Not Me
Thai Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, identical twins, rebellion,
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17. Cutie Pie
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, arranged marriage
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18. He She It
Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, horror, thriller, ghosts
Notes: This really deserved to be longer than three short episodes.
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19. Something in My Room
Thai Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, ghost boyfriend
TW: suicide
Notes: This was a beautiful series that broke my heart.
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20. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, enemies-to-lovers, neighbours
Notes: One of the best BLs ever made.
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21. Big Dragon
Thai Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, sexual confusion, blackmail,
TW: slight sexual assault?
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22. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Tags: Korean, BL, enemies-to-lovers, college
Notes: This was super cute and deserved to be longer.
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23. Hemp Rope
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, swimming, coming of age
Notes: still airing as of December 2022 (cont. into 2023)
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24. Vice Versa
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, body switch, multiverses
Notes: Such a sweet show, much more enjoyable than it's parent show.
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25. TharnType
Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL,
TW: homophobia, sexual assault
Notes: I really wish I could wipe this show from my brain.
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26. TharnType Special
Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode
Tags: Thai, BL,
TW: homophobia, sexual assault
Notes: I only watched this in an attempt to see if the special could save this series, but alas it could not.
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27. Ton Hon Chon Tee
Thai Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, childhood friends
TW: Homophobia, attempted sexual assault
Notes: I'm so sad that I didn't enjoy this as much as I wanted. Khaotung and Jan were my saving graces.
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28. A Tale of a Thousand Stars
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL,
Notes: This was an adorable story, and one that I feel every BL fan should watch at least once.
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29. Fish Upon the Sky
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, enemies-to-lovers
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30. Manner of Death
Thai Drama - 2020, 14 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, mature, thriller, murder-mystery
Notes: My watch carried over from '22 to '23. This was a fantastic wee show that didn't feel overly like a BL, but still hit the spot.
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31. My School President
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, enemies-to-lovers, high school romance
Notes: still airing as of December 2022 (cont. watch in 2023). This show is perfect.
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32. 609 Bedtime Story
Thai Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, alternative universes, fantasy
Notes: I DNF this one. It just didn't spark any joy for me.
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33. Never Let Me Go
Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Tags: Thai, BL, murder, shady business, bodyguard
Notes: still airing as of December 2022 (cont. watch in 2023)
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34. Strangers from Hell
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Tags: Korean, horror, thriller, murder
TW: slight gore
Notes: cont. watching in 2023
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35. Bad and Crazy
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Tags: Korean,
Notes: cont. watching in 2023
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36. Love in the Air: Special Episode
Thai Special - 2022, 1 episode
Tags: Thai,
Notes: This was the special episode to end the series, and it was just as perfect as I'd expected.