I liked so much about this and was almost tempted to rewatch it the next day. I would loved it if they had a follow up, just to see where these characters had progressed. With that said, I liked every character in it and everything about them. The original, an Off-Broadway play from 1968, was revived and put on Broadway. He was all over the place with how he behaved and I had no idea what his motivation really was. The trajectory of The Boys in the Band is one of the most beautiful parts to the story. My only very minor complaint was with the main character. Meeting friends and then getting introduced to a whole new circle of friends. There was a common thread, but we've all been there.
2016 GAY MOVIES LIST SERIES
I've had friends like every character in the series and I liked that it didn't revolve around one storyline. This was actual gays characters, not your typical BL. It was one of the best bay shows I've seen in ages. I discovered it by watching Gameboys and it being a recommendation, so I went in blind. This was SO good!!!! I had no idea what to expect with this. Overall, this show isn’t your typical Lovey-Dovey BL cheese feast but instead puts LGBT issues to the forefront with the point of view of millennials within a country with an unconventional social environment. I would have really liked for the show to have expanded on the idea of a straight man with a group of gays a bit more.
2016 GAY MOVIES LIST FULL
I didn’t really have a problem with the acting but most of the side characters are a bit underused so it’s kind of hard to see their full potential! For example, there’s a straight character that has no significance in the show. My personal favorite is the closing track “twenty years from now” that plays like a dance number but has lyrics that reflect upon the situation between the two main characters! (Seriously, it’s catchy af and quite unfortunate that the shows version isn’t on Spotify :/ ) The music is great! It has a modern indie pop vibe that goes well with the setting and the mood of the show. Sometimes the show just shows them talking for the whole episode, but it’s scenes like these that develop the differing characters and gives the audience an idea on where each opposing side is coming from. The chemistry brought by the actors and the contrast between the characters produce a personal romance that viewers can relate and identify with. This show, however, cleverly tackles issues within the gay community with the point of view of millennials so topics such as hookup apps, HIV scares, and much more are cleverly woven into each 12 minute episodes like vignettes to portray an overarching image of love, lust, and life.Īnother strong point of the series are the two main characters.
Rewatch Value 10 This series strays from you typical BL fan service drama and instead focus on the point of view on what it’s like to be a gay millennial in The Philippines.įor reference, the Philippines is a predominantly Christian/ Catholic country with the older generations being more traditional sided.