HIStory

HIStory stitches together a string of short, male-male romances that move from school corridors to corporate suites, from eerie reunions with the dead to violent underworld conflicts. Each segment sets its own tone, mixing drama, comedy, action, mystery and occasional sci-fi or fantasy elements, so the mood can swing from light and playful to tense and suspenseful. Characters arrive with clear problems and attractions, and the shows focus on how relationships take shape amid social pressures, secrets and personal choices, without spoiling how any specific plot resolves.

Released in 2017, HIStory was created by Ting Fei Chang and directed in part by Nancy Chen. It debuted as an anthology on Taiwanese screens, adopting a format that paired different casts and storytelling teams across episodes to showcase a range of BL narratives.

The series wasn't a major presence at mainstream award ceremonies, yet it found a steady place in fan-driven rankings and online year-end lists. Rather than industry trophies, most of its recognition came from viewers and community platforms that track streaming popularity and fan engagement.

HIStory played a notable role in bringing boys' love into more visible, mainstream Taiwanese television. It encouraged more producers to try genre-mixing within BL, and it sparked active fan communities that produced fan art, cosplay and discussion threads. The show's variety of settings made it easy for different fan groups to latch onto particular pairings and scenes.

On review sites HIStory averages around 7.2 out of 10 from a modest sample of votes, reflecting generally favorable but mixed reactions. Viewers often praise the chemistry between leads and the willingness to shift between tones and genres, while criticism tends to focus on inconsistent pacing and variable writing quality between segments. Overall, it's recommended for viewers who like anthology formats and who appreciate seeing different approaches to romantic storytelling within one series.