Juan Miguel Severo's script is outstanding. The lead characters have rich backstories and the plot has plenty of twists and turns to keep the momentum moving forward without too much padding from incidental characters. The 8-episode drama is stretched out with musical montages in every episode but at least they further the story. I was a bit skeptical about the movie metaphor, fearing that we'd get the usual gay stereotypes but this actually plays out more like a reality show. The characters and situations ring true to life. The leads have a lot of chemistry together and their kissing scenes are believable. The direction is impressive, with a lot of very sophisticated flashback and dream sequences. The sound design deserves special mention, with a lot of complex elements like sub-sonic tones. I didn't catch any microphone-clothes rustling, which is too common in these low-budget affairs. The low light scenes were a bit dark, I've seen better cinematography in other BL dramas, but the quality was good enough it didn't distract too much from the story. I would have wished for a more romantic scene at the end, but I can't fault the producers for knowing the limits of the target demographic for BL dramas. Most memorable line (used in Episodes 2 and 8) "So why act like I just accused you of a crime?" When Vlad asks Karl if he's gay.