REVIEWS

Pete’s Critiques

Welcome to the world gay love stories, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination. Each story has its poignant moment that has an impact in today’s still struggling gay community. In these reviews, you’ll find some entertainment, hopefully, joy in watching these BL series and films.

  • UNLUCKY BAE – 2026 – Thailand

    BLISS RATING: ★+ “I’d rather be unlucky, if unlucky means having you.” – Quote From Unlucky Bae This series simply baffled me. I just did not get its point; other than it was merely another fluff BL and a pedestrian one at that. I felt bad for the young actors who had to perform in…

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  • AFTER MOVING SEATS, THE BOY BEHIND ME HAS A CRUSH ON ME – 2026 – Japan

    BLISS RATING: ★★★ “Our relationship began with a seat change. Eventually, our seats will change again. Like people and seasons. Everything changes over time. And yet…” – Quote from After Moving Seats, The Boy Behind Me Has A Crush On Me This is again another in a litany of titles of series that are almost…

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  • GELBOYS SEASON 2 – 2026 – Thailand

    BLISS RATING: ★★★★★ “It’s getting too late to give you up. I took a sip from a devil’s cup; slowly its taking over me.” – Britney Spears (Toxic) Without question, I am a living fossil, and undoubtedly, should be the last person on the planet to be critiquing this series. It is as far removed…

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  • LOVE ALGORITHM – 2026 – Malaysia

    BLISS RATING: ★★★★★ “We are all drawn to the unknown. And the journey is full of uncertainty.” – Quote from Love Algorithm This is a remarkable series and one I truly thought is worthy of being called a masterpiece. I am sure not everyone will agree and, truthfully, I might understand. This saga is not…

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  • DUTY FIRST, KISS LATER – 2026 – Japan

    BLISS RATING: ★★★★ “Look at me. I’ll give you my entire life. I love you. I’m not letting anyone else have you.” – Quote from Duty First, Kiss Later Tear. Tear. Tear. That is me wiping away the sobs from what I thought was going to be a stellar BL. However, by its end, it…

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  • MATCH POINT – 2026 – Thailand

    BLISS RATING: ★★★+ “A good love should be pushing you forward, not holding you back.” – Quote from Match Point This is yet another overly wholesome series. It has a theme that is kind of wearing thin. It is another storyline around two families that do not get along; yet their sons, while seemingly ‘hating’…

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