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Briggs runs a bridal car service, ferrying couples to their happily-ever-afters, yet he’s never experienced love himself. That changes when he meets Shao, a warm-hearted man trapped in an arranged marriage to the glamorous but disinterested Louise. As Briggs and Shao’s connection deepens, they navigate a web of family obligations, societal pressure, and self-discovery. This Filipino mini-series, based on a true story, doesn’t shy away from raw emotions, sexual awakening, and the courage it takes to follow your heart. With a refreshingly nuanced trans character and a GL subplot that adds depth, *Tie the Not* is a compact, steamy, and heartfelt journey about choosing authenticity over expectation — even when the world tries to tie you down.

Xion Lim

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Daryll Rodriguez

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Orly Mejia

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Allora Alcantara

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Victoria Bellazo

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Jericho del Rosario

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James Ramada

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Angel Cokiangco

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Melbs de Leon

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Dexter Doria

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Dovee Park

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Gaye Angeles Piccio

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E01

Tie the Not Episode 1

Season 1 · Jun 24, 2023

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E02

Tie the Not Episode 2

Season 1 · Jun 25, 2023

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E03

Tie the Not Episode 3

Season 1 · Jul 01, 2023

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E04

Tie the Not Episode 4

Season 1 · Jul 02, 2023

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E05

Tie the Not Episode 5

Season 1 · Jul 08, 2023

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E06

Tie the Not Episode 6

Season 1 · Jul 09, 2023

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E07

Tie the Not Episode 7

Season 1 · Jul 15, 2023

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E08

Tie the Not Episode 8

Season 1 · Jul 16, 2023

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hearteyes4bl

September 2024

9/10

I absolutely adored this! The chemistry between Briggs and Shao is electric and feels so natural. Their journey from strangers to lovers had me swooning. Yes, the ending could have been tighter, but the steamy scenes and emotional beats more than made up for it. A must-watch for fans of passionate, adult BL.

logic_over_emotion

March 2025

5/10

I wanted to like this more, but the writing really let it down. The build-up is decent until episode 7, then the finale completely deflates. Briggs' actions after the wedding climax make no sense — he ruins a life and then just ghosts? The business deal plotline gets dropped entirely. Honestly, the leads deserved a better script.

queer_media_analyst

January 2025

7/10

I'm giving this a higher score because of the trans representation alone — Georgia is written with respect and agency, a huge step forward for Oxin. However, I'm troubled by the drunk sex scene between the leads. Shao placed huge importance on his first time, and the lack of explicit consent there felt off. Still, the honest conversations about virginity and the GL subplot show the writers are trying.

ost_junkie

August 2024

10/10

Can we talk about how gorgeous the OST is? The soft, melancholic piano themes and the original song perfectly capture the love and heartbreak. Every emotional scene was elevated by the music. I've already added the tracks to my playlist. The story may have flaws, but the soundtrack alone makes this a rewatch for me.