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Dark Blue and Moonlight Special

Dark Blue and Moonlight Special  ·  2017, Taiwan
6.6
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● Completed 🕑 2017

Hai Qing comes back to China and sees Yan Fei once again.

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In this four-episode special continuation of the acclaimed Taiwanese BL series *Dark Blue and Moonlight*, we rejoin artist Hai Qing and his devoted lover Yan Fei as they navigate the bittersweet rhythms of a long-distance relationship. The special opens with Hai Qing returning from his art studies in America, and the couple revels in long-overdue domestic bliss—cooking together, sharing tender moments, and basking in the joy of simply being reunited. Yan Fei, once trapped in an unhappy relationship, finally seems at peace, while Hai Qing sheds his former melancholy for playful charm. Yet beneath the sunlit surface of their reunion lies a poignant question: is this happiness real, or is it a fleeting dream? Directed with intimate, almost theatrical focus on just the two leads, the series masterfully blurs fantasy and reality, delivering a soulful meditation on waiting, longing, and the painful yet beautiful persistence of love. Fans of the original series will find this special both a comforting balm and a gut-wrenching twist, cementing why *Dark Blue and Moonlight* remains a raw, unforgettable gem in BL storytelling.

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E01
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Dark Blue and Moonlight Special Episode 1
Season 1 · Dec 27, 2017
~ min
E02
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Dark Blue and Moonlight Special Episode 2
Season 1 · Dec 27, 2017
~ min
E03
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Dark Blue and Moonlight Special Episode 3
Season 1 · Dec 27, 2017
~ min
E04
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Dark Blue and Moonlight Special Episode 4
Season 1 · Dec 27, 2017
~ min
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blue_moon_romantic
Jan 14, 2025
9/10
I can't stop crying. Seeing Yan Fei so happy and free with Hai Qing in the first three episodes was everything I ever wanted, but the dream reveal shattered my heart. Still, I love that they gave us these sweet, domestic moments—they show how deep their love really is. A painful but beautiful ending that makes me want to rewatch the original series all over again.
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plot_plotholes
Mar 3, 2025
6/10
I appreciate the emotional weight, but the dream device felt like a cheap trick to avoid giving us a real reunion. Why couldn't Hai Qing come back during breaks? And if they talked every day, why did the dream version act like they hadn't spoken in weeks? The logic gaps pulled me out of the story. Still, the acting saved it from being a total mess.
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cinematic_geek_tw
Aug 20, 2024
8/10
The visual contrast between the dream sequences and reality is stunning. The warm, golden lighting of the reunion scenes made my heart sing, while the cold, blue tones of the post-dream reveal hit like a freight train. This special proves you don't need a huge budget to create powerful visual storytelling—just a strong director and a painter's eye for color.
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social_spectacles
Nov 11, 2024
7/10
I love that this series doesn't shy away from messy, realistic relationships. Yan Fei's past infidelity and his ex's manipulation are referenced, and the special shows how true love doesn't erase past wounds—it just teaches you to live with them. However, I wish they had addressed the emotional labor of waiting more critically. Still, it's refreshing to see a BL that treats love as complicated and sometimes painful, not just fluffy clouds and kisses.
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ost_addict_hq
Feb 28, 2026
8/10
The background piano score during Yan Fei's dream montage is absolutely haunting—it swells at exactly the right moment and then fades into silence when the truth hits. I actually rewound that scene just to listen to the music again. The special may be short, but the sound design elevates every emotional beat. Wish they'd release an official OST!