#BL that is not cheesy

[absolutebl]

hello! how are you doing? I hope you're doing well (: I've noticed you have a) immaculate taste and b) vast knowledge haha - I was hoping to get some recommendations? It's for my mom. She is really sensitive to cheesy stuff and stays away from it. I think she would really struggle with any sound effects, but that's a lot of bl for you XD She loves books about women in WWII and really emotional, heavy topics. She's a nurse so she also enjoys (accurate) medical aspects as well. Have you seen the netflix show Call the Midwife? That is exactly up her alley. Can you think of any BL or GL that kind of fit that vibe? I've been trying to think of some and I just can't. if not, no worries! I know it's a tall order XD anyways, ilysm!! i hope you have a wonderful day

I should add she doesn't like nc scenes. she's very much a fan of the "fade to black" if you know what I mean

Gotcha, okay lemme c

no cheesy stuff

no sound effects

really emotional, heavy topics

accurate medical aspects

historical

That last is actually the hardest. Historicals are very rare. Medical setting and companion accuracy also rare, but I came up with some you might consider... mostly they will satisfy 2-3 of the 5 criteria. I marked the ones that managed 4/5. Nothing satisfies all your criteria. I would suggest check them out yourself first since you know her best.

Japan (probably your best bet)

Life: Love on the Line

Old Fashion Cupcake

Restart After Come Back Home

Tokyo in April is

His the movie (also the series, but I don't like it as much)

If It’s With You AKA Kimi to nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo

Also, depending on how HEA she wants to go check out the "moody arthouse smackdoodle" section of this post.

Korea

The Eighth Sense - 4/5 but the medical component is mental health (no historical)

Unintentional Love Story

Made in Rooftop

Thailand

Triage

Manner of Death - 4/5 but the medical component is maybe no that accurate, coroner (no historical)

He's Coming to Me

I Feel You Linger in the Air - 4/5 (no medical)

I Told Sunset About You

Moonlight Chicken

Dear Doctor, I'm Coming for Your Soul - 4/5 but not sure on accuracy of medical elements (no historical)

China

Word of Honor - 4/5 - but the historical component is fantasy (no medical) also a steep buy-in at 36 eps.

More like this?

Pip pip, hope there's something there for her.

[gunsatthaphan]

#keep your enemies closer but only if they're clowns.

[rayandgay]

8 has always been Rak's favourite number. He really used to like tales of princes slaying dragons and living happily ever after with princesses. To Rak, 8 isn't a number but the infinity symbol. When he really likes something, he'll give it an 8 instead of a 10.

[pharawee]

Are you thinking about me now?

[red-hibiscus]

This show is incredible. thank you

[oyeixcher]

The many faces of Earth Pirapat as Heng in Ossan's Love Thailand (Trailer)

[miss0atae]

The flirting is strong in this episode!

Look how Noh is so happy to be able to wear the uniform. It must be even better because it's Phun's uniform he is going to wear.

[buddhamethods]

AlanJeff's magnetic couple bracelets have bewitched me body and soul!

HOWEVER!

These bitches work at a garage...full of...you know...metal stuff.

So are they just constantly getting attached to random car parts and wrenches by their bracelets?

[kissablelips-desireslure-vol1]

JACK & JOKER: U STEAL MY HEART (2024)

WANARAT RATSAMEERAT (as Joke)

&

ANAN WONG (as Jack)

[wanderlust-in-my-soul]

Are you really mad?

[pickletrip]

Kanghan's pickup lines

Really Kang? Blow me? Is that what you want in the middle of the restaurant? You ain't fooling no one.

Sailom ups him.

Kanghan wasn't expecting that. Haha. Take that.

[gunsatthaphan]

singlephobia at its finest.

[rayandgay]

I have something for you.

[pharawee]

So. The Hell Guard pilot. It's incredibly cheesy and kind of nondescript (except for the over-the-top fantasy elements).

But. The Chains of Heart pilot had a way cheaper and cheesier feel than the series too. Plus, this already has lots of sponsors and an announcement for 2025. I like the novel and I like the cast and I like over-the-top genre shows so count me in. 🤡

[red-hibiscus]

*punches pillow while screaming*

This is so damn cheesy, but it's Pun so it fits. I want to squish him.

And then Yoh just cutely laughs along....

[aylinaliens]

the i will knock you 🤝 my school president 🤝 secret crush on you pipeline should be studied