5 Heartwarming BL Series to Binge-Watch for Pride Month
By: Tony Carmona
Celebrate Pride this June by watching these 5 proudly Filipino-made series that will surely make you feel love through your screen. These Pinoy BL series can be seen on YouTube, and both Filipino and international fans are gushing about them.
In Between (Sa Pagitan ng Kumusta at Paalam)
Directed by Briliant V. Juan
Starring: Genesis Redido and Migs Villasis
Plot: Migs Villasis, a 23-year-old basketball player from Trinity College, and Genesis Redido, a 22-year-old volleyball player from the University of Sto. Tomas has been best pals since childhood, but their friendship grew into something more special as they grew older.
Boys Lockdown
Directed by: Jade Castro
Starring: Ali King, Alec Kevin
Plot: While it may not be the best time to go out, meet someone, and fall in love, Key and Chen meet in the midst of the enhanced community quarantine and bond in unexpected ways. Something wonderful begins to grow between them as they get to know each other despite the limitations, hardships, and even dangers posed by the pandemic.
Watch the first episode HERE
Hello Stranger
Directed by: Petersen Vargas
Starring: JC Alcantara & Tony Labrusca
Plot: During the COVID-19 pandemic’s lockdowns, two Adamson University college boys are ready to cross paths for a school project. Mico, a studious college student, is paired with Xavier, a popular basketball player. Through their numerous online interactions, the two boys manage to create an unexpected bond that goes beyond friendship, despite their striking contrasts.
Watch the first episode HERE
Gaya Sa Pelikula
Directed by: JP Habac
Starring: Paolo Pangilinan & Ian Pangilinan
Plot: Karl, an architectural student, moves into his uncle’s apartment, takes on odd jobs on the internet, and finds himself short on funds. In exchange for rent, his neighbor Vlad, who is hiding from his family, proposes that they become housemates for the semester break.
Watch the first episode HERE
Gameboys
Directed By: Ivan Andrew Payawal
Starring: Elijah Canlas & Kokoy De Santos
Synopsis: Presented as a computer screen film about two boys who met online during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, one a live-stream gamer and the other a fan. After a shocking loss in a popular smartphone game, Cairo is eager for a rematch. But Gavreel, his opponent, wants something more in return.
Watch the first episode HERE