While Episode 8: In Between/Qualithing/It's My Day [apparently each part of an episode now has its own title; these titles were in homage to other ongoing Filipino (Pinoy) boys' love (BL) series, namely, In Between, Quaranthings: The Series, and My Day] was characterized by plot holes and time jumps, it did move the main storyline forward. There were a number of developments on this episode including the baby being born, Jimmy's jealousy of Wil over Joey, Wil's character background and future (having a cheating father, getting someone pregnant, and his mother sending his friend over and allowing him to stay in the Philippines), and of course, Joey finally saying yes to Wil. The only thing that didn't progress was Nuan's love for Joey. With all the time jumps, you'd hope he would have moved on by now. But no, they just had to drag that storyline. The generally protracted pace of this episode was not amusing at all. Dialogues were so long, they became stale. And they affected the acting because most of the time, they took out the audience's emotional attachment to the characters and the scenes. Cases in point, Nuan and Jimmy's crying moments. They were good (even though Drei had an ugly cry) but because the lines were so long, the scenes became tiresome. The only thing that excited me on this episode was the JoWil kiss. While nowhere near the most dramatic, heartfelt, and well-acted kiss of Cairo and Gavreel (Gameboys) and the most intense and passionate kiss of Ace and Sky (My Day), the JoWil kiss was nevertheless good. It was a sweet and tender kiss. Overall, minus the irritating pace and the wearisome screenplay and scenes, this was still a good episode given the main storyline progression, JoWil kiss, and the change of location/set.
Episode 7: Oh My Trio! did little to stop this series' regression. The plot/storyline was still a mess with an entire melodramatic musical number inserted on this episode. Screenplay was tolerable though and acting was watchable at least. But production value was at its lowest. Artistic choices especially with regard to the split-screen shots were generally off. The OST "Ayoko Na Sayo" (I Don't Want You Anymore) by Bry Aquino was ok but it didn't seem to fit the scenes of this episode. Overall, the continuing wait for an improved episode is still very much on.
On Episode 6: Close But Open, Terrence started to execute the dare that his equally sexist friends concocted: make Dave fall in love with him. The plot/storyline was shallow and the screenplay was long and repetitive. Acting didn't improve. Production value remained the same. At least, there's no more problematic Twitter handle. Let's see if this series improves next week.
this show is only available for premium members I wasted my time registering lol
Sorry about that, I didn’t know! Lol! I registered awhile back (for Unlocked anthology) & I forgot already what type of subscription I got. Aside from Extraordinary, they also have In Between & Boyband Love :)
Episode 2: Paps was a well put together episode. Pace and scene transitions were much better than the pilot episode. The plot/storyline didn't move that much on this episode but we did get to know more about the other characters. We got to know more about Ken's relationship with his best friend Sandee, his brother Lawrence, and his strong-willed widowed mother Monica. Also, we were shown how Ken, Shake, and Heaven started to develop their friendship. I like Heaven. He's funny. I just hope he isn't relegated to being merely a comic relief on this series. He deserves a good character background at least. There were a lot of cute and hilarious moments on this episode. While having Ken's household electricity cut off maybe humorous, it's actually a reminder of how things are in the Philippines. We have a lot of electric companies that provide terrible service that are just too quick to cut electricity when you miss payment. Continuing from the premiere episode, this episode also emphasized the essentiality of the arts. I hope this is maintained all throughout the series. Acting was generally on point. I'm pleasantly surprised how natural and realistic the young actors were on this episode. Enzo and Darwin were really cute especially during their phone conversation. Production design, cinematography, and editing were good although there were some issues with the audio. I also enjoyed Bituin Escalante's version of the OST "Hindi Ko 'To Binalak" (I Didn't Plan This, but was English subbed as Out of Nowhere/I Didn't Wish for This) . All in all, it was another really good episode!
I want to like this. I will try to support it because it's the first on free TV, but it is not good. It isn't…
I don't think My Extraordinary was influenced by Hello Stranger. My Extraordinary was supposed to be the first Pinoy BL series released (even before Gameboys) but their shooting was cut off by the lockdown and since most of their scenes were face-to-face, they had to shutdown the shooting until it was allowed.
My Extraordinary is the first Filipino (Pinoy) boys' love (BL) series on Philippine free television (TV5). Most of our Pinoy BL series are on streaming platforms (Youtube, GagaOOlala, etc.), with at least one series (Hello Stranger), also on a cable television channel (Cinema One) and a social media platform (Facebook). Given the conservative nature of mainstream Philippine television, getting My Extraordinary on TV5 was huge. Supporters and promoters of Pinoy BL series wanted very much for My Extraordinary to succeed, not so much in terms of views, but more so on producing a quality series that will do away with those stereotypical depictions of members of the LGBTQ+ community. With the release of Episode 1: Keeper of Peace, we can breathe easily now. It was a solid pilot episode. The plot/storyline was intriguing given that the lead characters, Shake and Ken (ShaKen) seemed worlds apart in terms of family background, school status, and economic situation. I felt a certain unease seeing Shake's situation. It's just too familiar for a lot of struggling Filipinos. The pace was a bit fast for me. A lot of things happened on this episode. Maybe they're trying to squeeze so much on the 8 episodes (30 minute television time slot per episode) that were given to them? But since editing was done well, it was still ok. Screenplay was realistic and relatable. From the lead cast members, Enzo and Darwin, to the veteran cast members, Yayo and Jojit, to the supporting cast members, acting was quite good. I'm especially impressed with Enzo and Darwin's performance. And I don't care what others think, for me, Enzo and Darwin are both good-looking! Production design and cinematography were also good. And I love the OST "Hindi Ko 'To Binalak" (I Didn't Plan This, but was English subbed as Out of Nowhere/I Didn't Wish for This) featuring Kenji Exaltacion. On the whole, solid start! I'm excited for the next episodes!
Episode 1: My Love was a good pilot episode. While the main plot/storyline wasn't exactly bared, there were glimpses of its layers and possibilities on this episode. Starting with the meaningful poem "Bahaghari" (Rainbow) by Nicko Mata was a nice touch. Somehow, it set the tone not only for this episode but for the entire series. Screenplay was generally good. It avoided being preachy and it was realistic enough. Surprisingly, the pair of newbie actors, Aejhay and Brian, were good. Sure, there's room for improvement, but both lead actors can actually act. Kudos to them! Production value was at least average. It's difficult to expect much knowing that its production company (JTL TV) is composed of student and young filmmakers but at least the audio-visuals were mostly ok. The OST "Pangako, Paalam" (Promise, Goodbye) by Dain Mapalo was good. On the whole, it was a solid premiere episode!
The first three quarters of Episode 8 was a bit shaky in terms of acting. This episode started by repeating the scene with Yul Servo whose acting was just terrible. Also, Aki and (especially) Miko didn't really capitalize on the dramatic scenes given to them, both were underwhelming. But the pace of the entire episode and the fourth quarter scenes made up for the shakiness in acting. For the first time after a long while, we had an episode that didn't felt disjointed or rushed. All the prior scenes logically led to those final scenes that were wonderfully executed. Yes, it was a bit campy with all the fireworks (hey, I love fireworks!), but My Day has been campy the entire season, so it wasn't really a surprise. The kissing scene was intense, it was passionate, yet it wasn't dirty. It was exquisitely done. For sure, it's one of the best kissing scenes in the boys' love (BL) genre. Hopefully, My Day is able to maintain this momentum going to their last four episodes.
I like endings that resolve most issues. They don't have to be happy endings all the time but at least have most issues settled. Even After's Episode 10 resolved most issues and had a happy ending. Zag will no longer leave so he and Zig will definitely physically meet one day. Zag finally found love. As for Zig, he finally made peace with his mother. Zirgo got his redemption arc and he and Pink might actually be an item. Everybody's happy! It was a good run for this small, low budget, and do-it-yourself (DIY) series. Congrats to Kelly and his cast and crew!
Boyband Love The Series has a compelling premise and good general plot/storyline but it needs improvement on acting performance and production value. The pace of Episode 1 was alright although it can still be edited for efficiency. We got a general idea about the personalities of the main characters on this episode. It's another Filipino (Pinoy) boys' love (BL) series that employed the "enemies to lovers" trope but at least we have the Philippine music industry as the backdrop this time. Script needs to dial down on the cringe. Screenplay has to be more natural and realistic. Acting was largely tolerable. The lead cast members were watchable but they need to tone down to avoid overacting. Also, they need to get rid of those unnecessary movements like those distracting hand gestures. Arkin and Gus' chemistry has potential. All the boys are good-looking. Madam Curacha's character needs more depth and I hope they're able to show that her relationship with Baby Boy wasn't exploitative. My main issue with the pilot episode was production value. The stage and office studio backdrops looked cheap. I can understand the lack of budget but they need to be more creative with their set designs even with their limited finances and resources so that production will not appear substandard. They also need to add in their post-credits details about their OST (Same Love) performed by the fictional Pinoy boyband group LMTLSS (pronounced as "limitless"). But even with all these issues, I'm still intrigued where the story of the boys will go so I'll definitely watch the next episodes.
What @Ankita said. Every time I hear a song I like, I always check out your review first 'coz I'm pretty sure…
I love BL OSTs! I always make sure to listen to the OST separate from the episode. This actually started with Boy Sompob. He sings a lot of Thai BL OSTs and I love him!
I saw a post on YouTube that says they will no longer provide English subtitles does any1 know if does this mean…
I think YT is referring to their auto translate (which oftentimes is not even accurate). As long as the producer of the BL provides subs or allows people to provide subs, there will be subs so don’t worry ??
Four episodes in and I still can't remember any dull moment from this series. I'm just so amazed how each episode has kept me interested and invested. Episode 4: Sardines was funny, sad, and steamy. The efforts made by Judah to woo Rocky were hilarious. The movie date, the meal date, and the powerpoint presentation were all humorous and witty. Kyo and Royce had exceptional chemistry during these scenes. The dramatic scenes were heartbreaking. I was sad for both Judah and Rocky. Kyo was quite good on this episode while Royce was something else. He's a natural. He never overacts. Everything's just right with his acting. While I generally have issues with drunk sex (because it's not always between two consenting individuals), the sex scene was so tastefully done, I really can't complain. Or maybe I have a complaint? Lol. Maybe next time, no more camera tricks on the kissing, please? Lol. The last lines were relevant to our understanding of both Judah and Rocky. I love how this series is able to give us well thought-out character backgrounds for both Judah and Rocky. As for the production technicals, I'm impressed with how they're able to make do with their limited budget. I can only imagine how even better this series would have been with more finances and resources. The OST "Ipu-Ipo" performed by Kyo sounded good. All in all, Episode 4 was another excellent episode from Quaranthings: The Series.
The two are One Night Stand Bangkok and Love Chase.