*English Teacher* functions as a workplace sitcom set in an Austin, Texas high school, focusing on the chaotic and often humorous life of Evan Marquez, a gay high school English teacher. His personal and professional lives are a constant mess, leading to plenty of awkward, funny moments. While the show stays comedic, it also addresses…

The show revolves around Ian, a daycare worker running an after-school program, his boyfriend Lamar, who is both a nurse and a prostitute, and Delores, a scrappy old widow who opens her home to the couple. Season 1 focuses on the adjustment process of these three very different people as they try to live together…

“Twilight Out of Focus” is a Japanese anime BL series that introduces viewers to three distinct couples: Hisashi and Mao, Jin and Giichi, and Rei and Shion. While the marketing of the show focuses primarily on Hisashi and Mao, the series dives into all three relationships, each explored over the course of three to four…

This series is quite simple and doesn’t offer much in terms of excitement. It’s a typical college romance where the lead character is unsure whether his crush feels the same, even though they’ve already kissed. This kind of plot was very popular when BL series first gained traction, but now, as an audience, we have…

Never Let Him Go is a gripping four-part docuseries that delves into the enigmatic death of Scott Johnson, a gay academic found dead at the bottom of a cliff near Sydney in December 1988. His brother, Steve Johnson, spent over 30 years relentlessly pursuing justice, determined to uncover the truth behind Scott’s tragic death. Scott,…

For a change, this BL story feels surprisingly realistic, from the storyline to the way the characters speak and react. They’re messy and unpredictable, which gives viewers a roller coaster of emotions as the leads try to figure out themselves and their complicated relationship. I didn’t expect much from a BL series featuring a Filipino…

This film feels like one of those breezy, emotionless movies where the filmmaker is possibly lost in trying to convey some deep message. It’s disappointing because it’s from the same director who made The Way He Looks, one of my all-time favorite films. It’s not that the movie is bad, but by the time it’s…

This film has been a hot topic for many reasons. With Daniel Craig playing a gay character and the direction handled by the same filmmaker behind Call Me By Your Name, the expectations were understandably sky-high. Regrettably, I have to admit that the film ended up feeling deeply disappointing. By the time the film neared…

“Herec,” which translates to ‘Actor,’ is a fascinating portrayal of a young gay actor navigating the repressive climate of early communist Czechoslovakia. It uncovers how he is manipulated by various figures for their personal agendas, focusing heavily on the real-world struggles artists faced during this tumultuous period. Specifically, the series sheds light on the unsettling…

In the fall of 2024, Hallmark Channel launched an intriguing initiative with a romantic comedy trilogy titled The Groomsmen. This unique series centers on three best friends—two straight and one gay—navigating love and matrimony from the perspective of groomsmen. I’ll focus on the second film in the series, which highlights the gay storyline, but let’s…

This slow-paced film thoughtfully explores a gay couple at a crossroads while addressing the topic of HIV, which remains as significant today as it was in the past. Unfortunately, despite the good intentions behind the project, the filmmakers lacked sufficient story material, resulting in many quiet moments with little action. The film is visually stunning,…

To be honest, TBH is NOT just a gay web series. While it has a strong gay subplot, the show primarily focuses on the lives of teenagers in a high school and the aftermath of a shooting incident in Brno. The narrative highlights the bullying culture perpetuated by a floor hockey team and their followers,…