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If Heated Rivalry hooked you with its slow-burn tension, emotional pull, and classic rivals-to-lovers arc, chances are you’ve overlooked another Boys’ Love series that delivers a similarly engaging experience. Tucked quietly into the BL space is Puregold’s Got My Eyes on You, a title that deserves far more attention than it initially received.

The series first found its audience through short, portrait-format episodes designed specifically for TikTok’s fast-paced, swipe-heavy viewing culture. While it didn’t arrive with loud hype, it steadily built a loyal following among viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling and restrained romantic tension.

Now, the show is finally getting its moment. With all six Director’s Cut episodes officially available on YouTube, Got My Eyes on You is no longer confined to bite-sized clips. The full-length versions allow the story, performances, and emotional beats to breathe—making it ideal for a proper binge-watch.

Below are the reasons this quietly impressive BL series deserves a place on your watchlist.

1. It’s not just a BL; it’s a grounded love story about chasing dreams.

At the heart of this series from Puregold is ambition, responsibility, and the emotional weight of growing up—experiences that resonate deeply with Filipino audiences. 

Drew (Mikoy Morales) and Shawn (Esteban Mara) are not idealized characters living in perfect fantasy worlds; they are professionals navigating career pressures, family obligations, and personal dreams. Drew’s role as a breadwinner and Shawn’s determination to succeed on his own terms give this BL romance real-world stakes, making the narrative feel authentic and genuine. 

2. The story delivers a classic enemies-to-lovers workplace romance, in BL style.

Fans of rivalry-driven romance will feel right at home with Got My Eyes on You. Set in the high-pressure environment of the picturesque S-Cape Haven Resort, the series leans into the well-loved trope: professional competition that slowly gives way to attraction. 

Drew and Shawn bring a natural, emotionally charged chemistry that makes every stare, argument, and quiet moment count. While familiar, the story feels refreshed and sincere, seen through a BL lens. 

3. The supporting cast adds texture, warmth, and realness to the story.

Beyond the central pairing, the ensemble cast gives the series depth and personality, adding humor, tension, and emotional contrast to keep each episode engaging. 

Quirky work friends Moira (Hannah Lee), Wilfred (Darwin Yu), caring but firm boss Trevor (Victor Sy), and Kirk (Ady Cotoco), a rich fashionista who takes a liking to Wilfred, all help flesh out the world that Drew and Shawn inhabit, grounding their relationship in a believable community. 

4. Yes, there are adorable dogs, and they matter.

In a detail fans didn’t know they needed, both leads have golden retrievers, and they’re not just background props. Aside from bringing the two leads together, the dogs mirror the warmth, loyalty, and emotional openness the characters struggle to express at times. 

This small but charming storytelling choice humanizes the leads even more, and gives viewers moments of levity amid the tension.

5. Against all odds, it dares to believe in happy endings.

Without spoiling the journey, Got My Eyes on You offers something many viewers who want to dream and love crave—hope. The series suggests that love doesn’t always require giving up personal dreams or compromising happiness. Instead, it explores the idea that romantic and professional fulfillment can coexist, a quietly optimistic message that lingers well even after the final episode. 

Puregold’s Got My Eyes on You has evolved into a full-screen, binge-ready Director’s Cut on YouTube, complete with extended scenes and extra kilig moments that were not seen in the TikTok version. 
If you’re looking for a BL that balances romance with realism, tension with tenderness, and delivers a satisfying binge, you might want to give Puregold’s Got My Eyes on You a second look.