The Nature of Us — Season 1
I want to be with every version of you.
About this season
In the autumn after high school, 18-year-old boys Elly and Yona form a deep connection that inspires them to embrace their passions, but as they navigate love and self-discovery, their bond is tested in unexpected ways.
Episodes (6)
1. fresh out the mental hospital
Aired 1 August 2025
we meet Elly and his best friend Rowen who is there to pick him up after his stay at a treatment facility for depression. Rowen, eager to help Elly get on a better path, introduces him to the town's only other "out" gay while urging him to rekindle his passion for painting.
2. gay shakespeare
Aired 5 August 2025
Elly and Yona grow closer through swimming, biking, and quietly learning each other’s rhythms. Their deepening connection seems to rekindle Elly’s passion for painting and it appears their relationship may be developing beyond platonic nature.
3. wants & needs
Aired 8 August 2025
Elly begins refocusing on his art, but unresolved emotions about his relationship with his mother linger. As Elly starts to pull away, Yona reassures him that he isn’t going anywhere.
4. new ground, same earth
Aired 12 August 2025
Elly and Yona's relationship reaches new heights as they explore both physical intimacy and a deeper emotional connection. A sudden decision to travel together ignites Yona's long-held wanderlust, inspiring his art and bringing them closer than ever.
5. departures & distractions
Aired 15 August 2025
Elly's acceptance into the residency program ushers him and Yona back from their travels. The return to reality begins to weigh on Yona, whose fading happiness leaves him standing at a crossroads.
6. finale
Aired 19 August 2025
A letter from Elly’s mom unsettles him during Yona’s absence. As the pressure of his upcoming gallery opening mounts, tensions with his mentor Dre and best friend Rowen intensify, forcing Elly to decide how to face this next chapter.