Pinoy BL Series

The plot/storyline did not really move forward in this second episode. Script was still corny and cringy and in some parts, it did not make sense. They are in high school and their social studies is about memorising the capitals of Southeast Asian countries -- seriously? Acting of the lead actors did not improve at all. They still lack chemistry. Because I like them, I feel sorry for them. I think they weren't properly guided by their Director. The support cast was equally awful. The host/teacher was reading almost the entirety of her script! This so-called VinCentiments style of campy acting is really bad. It's not funny and humorous, it's just over the top, unnatural, and unrealistic. Editing was horrendous as well. The entire episode was dragging and the episode could have done away with a lot of the scenes. Production value was at its lowest. Indeed, it looks more like a high school class production. I love Lady Gaga but the adaptation of her music was not integrated seamlessly into the episode making me wanna scream #JusticeForLadyGaga! In summary, I don't know what to do with this series. I support Pinoy boys' love (BL) series but this is turning out to be really terrible and I'm having second thoughts if I'll still watch the succeeding episodes.

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Episode 2: Game of Love was very good! The plot/storyline is developing smoothly. I love the fact that the creators were really situating the storyline in the country's daily struggles during this age of the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode was an emotional rollercoaster with some interesting twists. Acting was topnotch as always. I love how the charming Elijah was able to show a wide range of emotions in this episode. Kokoy doesn't really need to do anything. He's sexy as hell! It's a plus that he's also a very good actor. The banter between them is really cute which is one of the reasons why they have good chemistry. Editing and graphics were also very good. Production value in the previous episode was already good but still they improved in this episode. There were some subtle product placements though which I'm not comfortable with but I can understand since I know they need sponsors. The product placements were not as blatant compared to how they do it in Thai BL series so I guess it's still ok, hahaha! They were also able to incorporate the OST in this episode which is nice. And because the creators listen to their audience, they had a longer running time -- from 10.41 minutes (Episode 1: Pass or Play) to 19.14 minutes (Episode 2: Game of Love). Overall, I super love this episode! I can't wait for episode 3!

Episode 2 this coming June 3, Wednesday, 8:00 PM (Philippine time)!

Yes, I can't decide if he looks like AJ or JJ, hahaha!

The first episode was really good. The setting was very Pinoy (particularly in showcasing Filipino gaming culture) yet I feel people around the world can still relate. Unlike most BL series from other countries that treat the main characters' romantic relationship as the be-all and end-all of the series, as if they occur in social isolation, in a vacuum, Gameboys is very much contextualised in the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lead actors are the perfect actors for the series. They are both very skilled actors. And both are really good-looking. Elijah has this cute charm about him while Kokoy is very sexy. They have chemistry together. The dialogue for the first episode was very natural and realistic. Editing and graphics were also very good. Background music was ok. The first episode was missing an OST but they recently came out with a very heartwarming one, "Isang Laro" (A Game), performed by Nasser, from Gav's POV. I hope they release another one from Cai's POV. Overall, I really liked the first episode. I hope they maintain the high quality in the next episodes. I also hope the next episodes are longer. 10 minutes is just too short, hahaha!

I watched the first episode just now. It needs a lot of improvement. Being newbies, the lead actors did not have chemistry and their acting was awkward and tentative for the most part of the episode. Clifford was really raw and John Henry's delivery of his lines was dry. But I love their look. They may not be as good-looking compared to the lead actors of other Pinoy BL series but they have Pinoy vibes that I can appreciate. The supporting actors (the 4 gay characters) were overacting and stereotypical. Dialogue was corny and cringy. Editing was bad too. The opening reminder (LGBT) and cinematography were good though. The background music and the songs were also good. So far, the concept and plot/storyline are ok but we'll see how it progresses. Compared to Gameboys, Gameboys is way better than Sakristan. I support Pinoy BL series so I'll still watch the next episodes. I really hope Sakristan improves.

I think Mamu is a movie? I limited the list to TV and web series :)