Oh My Boo (2024)

Underrated and Imperfect But Worth Checking

I think Oh My Boo deserves more recognition. It’s an underrated Filipino BL series produced by Philstagers Films—a multi-awarded national mobile theater group in the Philippines. Despite its unique premise, I barely see anyone talking about it.

While the production value is clearly limited, the plot itself is refreshing and engaging.

Oh My Boo follows Payton, a guy whose third eye has been open since childhood. While on vacation at an Airbnb, he meets Jasper—a ghost who, unusually, can take a bath, drink coffee, and even play with a cat. He exists just like a living person, which gives the story a whimsical, surreal vibe. 👻

As usual, the story touches on the familiar theme of a gay man not being accepted by one of his siblings, a sadly common reality in Filipino families and society. Despite being only 8 episodes long, with each episode running around 26 minutes, the show manages to pack in several subplots and twists that kept me engaged throughout.

However, the technical aspects could use improvement. Some scenes are visually sharp, but others are noticeably blurry. There was even an NC scene that was so dim it was hard to make anything out 😂. In a few moments, the editing felt rushed—certain scenes would suddenly cut to black for a few seconds before resuming. Episode 4, unfortunately, doesn’t even have English subtitles.

The acting isn't groundbreaking, but it’s decent. The chemistry among the three leads is actually quite good. However, the character Kelly tends to overact at times, which can be a bit distracting. The show is set in Baguio City, and the beautiful scenery definitely adds to its charm.

There was a scene where one character was told that he “doesn’t look gay" and he's a "waste" because he is handsome. It’s obvious the script writer just couldn’t come up with a better lines, because being gay doesn’t automatically mean you have to look feminine. I hope Filipinos can get rid this kind of mindset because there are international viewers too.

Final episode scenes were a bit cringeworthy but well it's the last episode by the way.

Oh My Boo isn’t a scary ghost story, it’s lighthearted, at times melancholic, and even humorous in parts. It may not be perfect, but it has heart, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something different in the BL genre.

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