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The Best Episodes of Crystal Boys

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A-Qing, a sensitive youth in 1971 Taipei, is expelled from school and rejected by his family after a same-sex relationship with classmate Zhao Ying is discovered. Alone and searching for belonging, he begins spending time

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

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    Barefoot and fleeing his crumbling home life, Li Qing escapes down a sunlit alley as his broken, gun-waving father gives chase, haunted by past glory and present loss.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

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    After a painful reunion with their mother and the sudden loss of his younger brother, A Qing finds himself drowning in grief and guilt—until a quiet, unexpected moment with Zhao Ying offers him a glimpse of warmth in a world that’s falling apart.

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  3. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Cast out from home and school, A Qing seeks refuge in New Park, where he’s drawn into a hidden world of outcasts, memories, and forbidden love. With Old Guo’s guidance and Xiao Yu’s friendship, he steps into the shadows of the “dark kingdom,” where pain and longing quietly echo through the night.

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  4. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

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    Welcomed into a chosen family, A Qing joins Xiao Yu, Mouse, and Wu Min under the wing of Master Yang. As they prepare for Sheng Gong’s party, Old Guo bids A Qing farewell with a photo and a name—“Little Goshawk”—urging him to fly forward into an uncertain future. Among wayward youth and whispered legends, A Qing’s journey through the “dark kingdom” takes flight.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

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    At Sheng Gong’s party, A Qing dances among strangers and longing, while his past crashes back when he finds his mother ill and broken in a basement. Her grief over Di Wa’s death turns into blame, pushing A Qing further into isolation. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu is showered with gifts by Old Zhou—new clothes, and a gold chain once worn by his late wife—pulling him deeper into a world where affection often comes with a price.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

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    Xiao Yu and A Qing visit Mouse, who proudly displays his stash of stolen memories, each tied to a forgotten moment. But the fragile calm is broken when Mouse is brutally beaten by his older brother, Crow, forcing the boys into heavy silence on a grimy kitchen floor. Meanwhile, A Qing brings his ailing mother to Di Wa’s grave. Her sorrowful confession reveals a life spent fleeing—just like A Qing. In her regret, he sees his own reflection: a runaway soul, searching for something he can’t name, headed toward the same quiet ruin.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

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    A-Qing sings to his dying mother as she passes, while Wu Min faces heartbreak and Xiao Yu meets a man who may link to his long-lost father.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

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    A-Qing grieves alone in the rain, haunted by loss. Wu Min attempts suicide after being dumped, and Long Zi’s comfort only deepens A-Qing’s pain.

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  9. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
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    #9 - Episode 9

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    A-Qing faces scorn from Master Yang and quits his job. He helps Mouse with Fumi and reunites with Zhao Ying while Xiao pursues further education.

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  10. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
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    #10 - Episode 10

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    Long Zi returns, sharing a painful past with A-Qing. Xiao Yu grows distant from Old Zhou, while A-Qing struggles with his own feelings and commitments.

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  11. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

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    Long Zi explains his tragic love for A Fong, while A Qing struggles with his own relationships. Xiao Yu tries to mend his ties, but faces new complications.

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  12. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
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    #12 - Episode 12

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    A Qing learns more about Long Zi's past, while Long Zi's family forces him into a painful decision. A Fong's departure leaves both men heartbroken and lost.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
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    #13 - Episode 13

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    Long Zi shares his painful past with A Qing, leading to an invitation for A Qing to help him rebuild. Master Yang warns Long Zi, while tensions rise with the police.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 14 - Episode 14
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    #14 - Episode 14

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    At the police station, A Qing and the others face punishment, while Wu Min’s father discovers his son's sexuality. Long Zi shares a poignant story of his own exile and painful past.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 15 - Episode 15
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    #15 - Episode 15

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    Long Zi offers A Qing a set of keys to his home, but A Qing feels suffocated by the secrets lingering there. A Qing rescues a mute boy, reminding him of Di Wa.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 16 - Episode 16
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    #16 - Episode 16

    S1:E16

    A Qing and the others take Mouse to a doctor who turns out to be Lin-san’s old friend. Xiao Yu’s dream of going to Japan is dashed once again. Li Yue’s joy fades when her old flame asks for money. At Taoyuanchun Restaurant, Xiao Zhen’s wedding leads to the opening of the new club, “Peace Village,” on Retrocession Day.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 17 - Episode 17
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    #17 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    At Peace Village's opening, Xiao Yu reconnects with his Japan dreams. A Qing cares for Old Master Fu, learning of the tragic past that shapes the old man's sorrow.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode 18
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    #18 - Episode 18

    S1:E18

    Wu Min returns to New Park, sinking into depression before A Qing takes him in. Long Zi confronts A Qing about leaving, and A Qing recalls his past with Zhao Ying.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 19 - Episode 19
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    #19 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    With Peace Village at risk, Xiao Yu sets off for Japan. Meanwhile, Wu Min cares for Mr. Zhang, who finds peace with their relationship. A Qing learns of Old Master Fu's past with A Fong and shares it with Long Zi, who seeks understanding from both his father and Old Master Fu.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Crystal Boys Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode 20
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    #20 - Episode 20

    S1:E20

    Old Master Fu urges A Qing’s father to forgive him, but dies after a heart attack. A Qing, haunted by visions of his father, returns home, leaving behind a gift for his father before running away. In New Park, he meets Luo Ping, and together they jog into the night, marking a new chapter in A Qing’s life.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Crystal Boys". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/17/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".