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As Lady Ginko says there's a difference between laughing at someone and laughing with. If she wasn't a good entertainer she would never have been popular on GMM in her MC and host roles. That alone speaks volumes.
Sadly the fair skin is beauty standard is a worldwide phenomenon. Eurocentric standards. People like Jennie are making headway to change that though. Although some of her roles are played for laughs she has had some good roles. The Shipper saw her as a demi-god. Her personality was over-the-top, yes, but it was for laughs in a good way, not at her expense.
Yes, hopefully we'll see actors from a tropical country like Thailand and India get shades other than pure white someday.

It wasn't a main character. James played Kay, Tutor's boss at the cafe. He is considered a strong character and gathered some attention in Thailand for being gay and dark yet portraying a serious role like a cafe owner. His discourse with Tutor's father was also highly praised by some.

And no I like women, but I like you.

One of the good points of the show.

Improv is a hell of a thing. It either works or not. Clearly, it did not here. Xion needs to take a look at how to get his actors to improv. Was the shooting schedule that tight not to allow retakes? Perfect scenes, like the argument scene in Gameboys, take umpteen takes to get to that level of perfection. The durian eating could have been better done to show a real connection between Sky and Ace.
What was that whole thing about kidnapping Chuckchuk? It went nowhere, not even to develop the evil "sisters," Ace nor even Chuckchuk. Was there a time discrepancy too? Celyn says Chuck has not eaten for days, but from Ace's and Sky's perspective, it wasn't that long? Also the bad sisters never change out of their black clothing?
The party, at least, was somewhat nice. Where was the cake Sky was so busy preparing though? Was it the wedding cake at the party?

A high energy madness show like YYY works because it's all comedy and energy scripted and choreographed. The funny scenes are just that: funny. One minute My Day is all serious then fades into a Disney fantasy scene with no proper link. Serious is over the top, as with Ace's dad, then we see Ms. Becky cleaning in some fantasy scene that goes nowhere.

I really think the writers and director need to lay off that homemade lambanog. The show has so many good concepts wasted. The baking competition and Chuck's kidnapping come to mind.

We're almost to the end and Ace's mom's sub-plot is nowhere near a start. Another missed opportunity for world-building and character development. At least a small scene where we get to know why she left and who really is Ms. Becky would have been nice, or even better teasers of this.

Jake and Kim seem to have been forgotten too.

A few things were done right so far though. At least the trope of I love women but love you was not used. Sky's confession to his mom was good. Ace and Kim have a positive relationship that is non-toxic.

As the first real series outing for Oxin I hope they are taking notes to make their next production, at least, coherent.

Episode 10: When You Lose the Producer's Dog On Set :D

Not only the virtual presence scenes, the mask scenes conveyed so much emotion! Not easy when 1/2 your face is hidden!

Ginaoo Payawal is simply a genius. (I have to put Mr. to show respect). With the near perfect writing of Ash Malanum and Payawal's directing we get (overused word) perfection.
The set decorations reflecting the mood, the movement of the cameras when a mood change, the static cams when needs be were all directed to perfection.
One scene was done so well. When Terrance and Gav were speaking with a slight change of mood Terrance moves his camera to get a drink. It went from smooth talking to a little more tense, not just with the writing, but just that simple gesture. The background changes with Cairo in his room were so subtle just to go unnoticed, but added to what was being portrayed in the scene.
Taking the story of the pizza and Peral's dance to that ultimate conclusion was just, again, perfection!
Many other productions could learn from Ginoo Payawal!

Well said.
The only issue I have is Cairo's story of his X outing him could have been taken up a little more. There are many real stories of similar situations that did not end that well in the real world. It was an opportunity to discuss this.

Sadly fem characters are played more for jokes. It's nice that these productions are taking fem characters seriously. Three Will be Free and Why R U were the only productions to really give fem characters strong roles.
The Prince Charming and DiD are cliches and overkilled tropes. While a little fluffy drama is nice once in a while good, complex, well-written characters like Judah are refreshing to see. Let's hope the last two episodes keep up the quality so far.

That's one dynamic. Some Westerners will have your experience. You are still independent with parents living on their own. I hope, though, that they are still around you for long to come.
I'm Trinidadian, East Indian by decent, so I've seen both worlds. Indian families (and other Asians) still cling to a lot of the traditions, extended family types being no exception. It's not uncommon for three generations of family to be on one compound.
Reading many comments on Gameboys the concept that the more or less adult children (like Cairo) still listen to their parents (his mother in this case) cannot be understood by many. His age is not given, but he drives and has finished high school putting him at at least 18 (I think). Many commenters, also, do not understand why Rocky is providing for his family. Culture is so different between what is considered Western and Eastern.

It's really nice that they took the concept a little differently. Gameboys and Hello Stranger took isolation with the only communications being through technology. Quaranthings has the same basis of isolation, but slightly differently: same household. Love the execution. Wasn't expecting much from this but it is delivering!

Credit to her acting to pull off Yoo Seol Ok!

Different region, different culture.
Western philosophies are so different from Eastern. Pilipino culture, especially, is that mix of Asian and Roman Catholic. The family is a strong bond, transcending age. Most Western cultures will see the children get independence at a certain age, maybe 18. Eastern norms see the children taking care of the family in a more extended family type.
And that's just from a family view, not even getting into the same sex relationship thing, especially with the eldest son!

This series was really the gem in the rough. I never expected such a good storyline and acting.

I wasn't expecting Judah to go to Glen so quickly. Wow.
It was nice that Rocky tried to give the money back to Lolly. His conversation with his dad was so heartfelt too.
Such short episodes yet they pack such a lot! Some dramas have 45-minute episodes and don't say a thing!

Why is the character of Judah getting so much hate? Understand his situation: his mom is not around; he has all the material things; and a grandmother who is trying to change him to what she thinks is right in society's view. He is a complex character. Kyo is doing quite a decent job of it! We all know that spoilt child who we think has everything but is just looking for some love. We are seeing him maturing in this truly short series!

So many coming-of-age stories promise that and fail to deliver. Here we are actually seeing Judah growing as a character.

Tin's relationship with his nephew is, at least, quite good.

It was still nice that they appeared even if out of costume

Doesn't have the madness of the first, but still quite imaginative!
It was nice to see the old cast cameo asking Pun to come back to the apartment complex :)

Lol. It's nice that he prefers to speak things out rather than use his powers. Mark of a true leader.

Pat is beautiful in all her pics, bit could someone change that pic? Those red eyes are unbecoming . . .