Category: Filipino TV

DryedMangoez Recaps, Reviews and Commentary about Filipino television

First Impression Review: TV5's Jasmine an Engaging, Cinematic Experience
Check-in Review: TV5's Beki Boxer Deserves To Be a Hit
Hindsight Review: GMA’s “Carmela” and “Rhodora X” Dropped the Ball
Check-in Review: ABS-CBN’s Princess and I Doesn’t Like Being Laughed At and My Worst Fear is Here
Hindsight Review: Maria la del Barrio – A Story of Missed Opportunities and Miscues

What a crazy ride ABS-CBN’s Maria la del Barrio has had; from its months-delayed premiere to its excellent start to that regrettable middle patch to its eventual kidnapping (orly?) and lovefest ending. A show that ended up being filled with missed opportunities, near-fatal missteps, and questionable network influence, but carried by a strong performance from the should-be title character.

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First Impression Review: GMA’s Iglot Could Finally Be the Family Show They’re Looking For

I had hopes for Munting Heredera in becoming a signature family drama for GMA. But it’s instead been a mostly heavy (with some lighthearted moments thanks to the children) drama with an older target audience.

This year, GMA had fantasy series Dwarfina and Captain Barbell in primetime, both geared for families, but the former more worthwhile than the latter. However, neither was very memorable.

But maybe, GMA Network’s newest primetime series Iglot can be that breakout family hit for them. ABS-CBN currently has 100 Days to Heaven, which certainly is greatly boosted by the talent of Xyriel Manabat.

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Review: GMA’s Amaya  – It’s About Time the Philippines Gets Their Sprawling Epic
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