Category: Filipino TV

DryedMangoez Recaps, Reviews and Commentary about Filipino television

First Impression Review: GMA Network/Viu’s “Slay” Offers Familiarity in a Refreshing Package So Far

Does GMA Network’s Viu original series Slay actually, well, slay? A little bit, perhaps. Based on the first two episodes, the series has no problem setting the stage for what this series is all about. There is a familiarity with many, if not all, of the plot points that are introduced in these opening episodes. But there’s also an interesting bit of freshness and a different vibe here that is not typically seen, if ever, in local television. Whether on a streaming series or on linear TV. And as a First Impression, the episodes certainly offer enough to keep you intrigued.

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First Impression Review and Thoughts: TV5’s “Be the Next: 9 Dreamers”
Hindsight Review: Technical Achievement, Great Cast Help Carry GMA Network’s Ambitious, Flawed “Pulang Araw”
First Impression Review: Solid Start for GMA Network’s Visually Stunning “Pulang Araw”

GMA Network’s Pulang Araw premiered its first episode on Netflix yesterday and within the first couple of minutes, you will find yourself stunned by some breathtaking and heartbreaking visuals and emotional moments before sort of reverting back to familiar teleserye dynamics. That will be the biggest challenge for this ambitious series, as it is for any Filipino teleserye. How to have the writing and story maintain the momentum from its strong start and be able to match the obviously meticulous production.

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Fan Casting a GMA Network Filipino Adaptation of Korean Drama “Penthouse”
First Impression Review: Lots of Potential as Jo Berry Shines in Refreshing “Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law”
Commentary: Filipino Schadenfreude, Network War Culture and The End of “Tahanang Pinakamasaya”
Commentary: Eat Bulaga/Tahanang Pinakamasaya – NOW, Can Everyone Move On?
Commentary: Eat Bulaga – It’s Time to Move On
Hindsight Review: Herlene Budol Proves Herself in Refreshing, Fun “Magandang Dilag”

GMA Network’s Magandang Dilag has come to an end. And its 99 episodes have been a fun, enjoyable ride. Though the series featured some familiar themes and scenarios as many Filipino teleseryes, it was able to set itself apart in many ways. It was able to blend in comedy and humor with the heavy drama. And as a revenge story, Magandang Dilag was unrelenting in dishing out sweet karma to the series’ antagonists. But perhaps the biggest outcome from the series is how it was able to showcase Herlene Budol as a lead actress.

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