Ben X Jim - Season 1
Season 1
Set in the time of pandemic, this is the story of Ben, a 23-year-old graduating student, and Jim, a 24-year-old self-made car shop owner, who were childhood friends and next door neighbors. Ben hid his true feelings for Jim, and it became a dilemma for him when he learns that Jim is returning home after being gone for years, to stay for the ECQ.
Jim discovers Ben's real sexuality. Though there are still remnants of what they were as friends, it is evident that much has changed between them.
Will this be the end for them? Or will truth set them free and give them chance at happiness?
Episodes
Love Returns
Ben, a 23 year old guy who lives alone, is supposed to graduate from college after 8 years, but then the pandemic happens. As soon as the lockdown starts, he begins selling online to pay bills and prove his parents, who already reside in the US, that he can make it here alone. Then, he learns from his next door neighbor's housekeeper that his childhood friend, who he had been harboring deep feelings for, will return to spend the lockdown. Suddenly, memories of old feelings return to him, making him anxious about how it's going to be between them this time.
Banter Banter
Ben, after finally meeting his childhood friend Jim again, try to reconnect with him, despite the obvious distance they now have. Worse, when Jim learns about Ben's true self, he begins making his days uncomfortable for the latter. Is this the end of their friendship? Or will Ben's hidden feeling finally come through.
Getting Closer
Just as about Leo is to bring a dark cloud to Ben's life, Jim arrives and rescues him. This simple gesture leads to them reconnecting once again ang being comfortable to each other. Ben begins to hope for him and Jim to take everything to the next level. And then... the girlfriend arrives.
The Third Party
Things were going right for Ben and Jim, but then Yana, Jim's girlfriend arrives. Ben is once again brushed to the side. As Ben watches Jim and Yana with jealous eyes, he feels he is running out of time to have the chance to be with Jim. Will he hastily jump into making a move, or will he finally decide to let Jim go and bury his own feelings.
Jealous Moments
The previous night was a very awkward moment, and it became obvious as there's friction between Jim and Ben days after. They want to reconnect and talk, but it seems like to one has the courage to do so. Jim feels Ben is slowly moving away from him, and an unexpected gesture from Olan makes Jim realize that Ben could slip out of his hand any moment, something that he's not ready for.
Dark Night of the Soul
Finally, Ben and Jim have told each other how they feel. This is not without all the complications and consequences. The moment of bliss between the two is to be cut short when all the outside forces come to haunt them; Jim's relationship with Yana, Olan's intention with Ben, Jim's disapproving father, Leo's return, and a dark painful secret lurking and just waiting to come out and haunt them.
The Final Chase
The complications are rising for Ben and Jim as they decide to be together. They test them to the brink, until finally, it seems it was time to let go. Will they be able to fight for their freedom to love, or will they give up to avoid more painful consequences.
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