Me, My Husband, and My Husband's Boyfriend – Series Review & Episode Guide

Misaki is a happily married high school teacher. Misaki's friends and coworkers envy her blissful matrimonial life, which seems picture-perfect on the surface. She seems smitten with her husband Yuuki. Misaki enjoys Yuuki's sweet, sensitive nature. They first met at a dating mixer, where their views on relationships aligned. "These events make me feel I'm a commodity than a human being," Misaki once said, a sentiment Yuuki agreed with wholeheartedly.

However, Misaki is dissatisfied with their sex life. Despite their emotional bond, her husband doesn't initiate physical intimacy. Yuuki often goes to bed early and claims to be exhausted. Eventually, Misaki reaches her breaking point and vents about their lack of passion. The couple never makes love unless Misaki actively pursues it. "I don't think sex is equal to love," Yukki explains. Nonetheless, he promises to celebrate their anniversary with a physically affectionate evening.

Recently, Misaki reconnected with her friend Maki. They used to be close. However, Maki once warned her about Yuuki, claiming he wasn't compatible. Instead of being happy about her friend's engagement, Maki implied Misaki should break up with her fiancé. That ominous remark troubled Misaki. Furthermore, Maki harboured romantic feelings for her friend. Maki once confessed her love, but Misaki rejected her and didn't feel the same way.

At the time, Misaki didn't question her love for Maki. She was smitten with him. Yet, Misaki now examines her marriage and wonders whether her friend had a valid point. Misaki and Maki stayed in touch after their recent reunion. Maki gladly invites her to meals and casual hangouts. She introduces Masaki to Daichi, her cheeky roommate. Despite Maki and Daichi's close bond, they are not dating. Maki is still single.

Misaki is excited about her upcoming anniversary. She dresses up in a sexy outfit, prepares a fancy candlelit dinner, and feels determined to make it an unforgettable night. As Misaki waits for her husband to return home, she suddenly hears a noise outside the door. What Misaki sees is shocking. In a single moment, her illusion of an idyllic marriage is destroyed. Misaki's husband, Yuuki, is not the faithful spouse she once thought he was.

Me, My Husband, and My Husband's Boyfriend challenges the notion of conventional romances. Society makes us believe a traditional relationship should be between one man and one woman. This BL drama presents an alternate version of love, which doesn't fit into a predetermined marital structure. Although the story begins with a sleazy affair, this series explores the complexities of sexuality, attraction, and polyamory. Eventually, the characters discover they can be fulfilled without conforming to societal norms.

The beginning of Me, My Husband, and My Husband's Boyfriend amused me. I giggled inappropriately at the outrageous plot, scandalous twists & messy melodrama. My favourite scene is when the protagonist discards her lingerie in the trash after her gay husband refuses to have sex. There goes a perfectly good bra! Sadly, the series loses momentum after the affair unravels. Episodes come and go tediously, not registering with me in the long term. Despite the fascinating themes, the story's execution is dull. It presents a dreary relationship drama than an emotionally rich narrative.

I'm not attached to the three leads. They don't have warm personalities. Out of the trio, Yuuki receives the worst development. The story depicts him as a predictable stereotype of a closeted gay man. He's defined by his sexuality. Misaki should have left her cheating spouse long ago. Yet, she lives in denial, makes excuses for him, and welcomes his secret lover. Her behaviour baffles me. Shyuuhei can't overcome his awful introduction as a homewrecker who knowingly comes in between a married couple. He is an unsympathetic spokesperson for polyamorous relationships.

There isn't enough emphasis on highlighting the intimacy between the leads. Despite being married for years, Misaki and Yuuki act like unfamiliar strangers. I don't sense tenderness in their interactions. Likewise, Yuuki and Shyuuhei display little chemistry. From sterile kisses to passionless flirting, these lovers don't convince me they desire each other. None of the relationships have much depth. The series should include more scenes with the protagonists bonding and communicating. Instead, it spends too much time on irrelevant subplots with the supporting cast.

The dismal material doesn't showcase the performers' charisma. Shyuuhei's actor (Kyoya Honda) made a better impression in another BL drama earlier this year. In this series, he lacks the spark and charm brought to his previous role. Similarly, Yuuki's actor (Yuki Furukawa) seems unengaged with his character. He mopes around gloomily for ten episodes without displaying range. These two share zero rapport and don't seem believable as a couple. Also, Yuki kisses his female costar more passionately than his male partner, undermining the premise of the love triangle.

Me, My Husband, and My Husband's Boyfriend has a happy ending for the characters. They find a way to make their relationship dynamic work, even though the arrangement may seem unusual. I appreciate the meaningful themes about defying tradition and pursuing happiness on your own terms. On the one hand, this love story offers thought-provoking messages. On the other hand, the poorly constructed narrative, underdeveloped characters, and lacklustre performances diminish the emotional impact. This BL drama falls short on many metrics and fails to impress me.