Addicted
2016
Original language: Chinese
- drama
- comedy
The story
Two high school students become entangled in a wildly conflicting emotional relationship that erupts when they discover they are now step-brothers.
What it’s like
Emotionally charged and restless, this series runs on angst, obsession and volatile closeness rather than on any particular look. Its tone sits between teen drama and wry comedy, with the awkwardness of two classmates forced into a household together giving the scenes their friction and their pull. Expect the rhythm of school corridors, family dinners and late-night confrontations, where small slights and sudden tenderness carry more weight than set pieces. The story follows a young romance that turns combustible once the two boys realise they are now stepbrothers, and the drama comes from the pressure of divorced parents and a secret that cannot stay contained. Its register is intense and emotional, with jealousy and longing running high, though it is not built around physical danger. It suits viewers who want a binge-friendly, character-driven romance with strong feelings and a heavy dose of teenage angst, especially those drawn to queer coming-of-age stories and family-tangled relationships.
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