Rocky’s Identity Crisis Felt So Real
Quaranthings is another one of those low-budget BL series from the Philippines, so if you’re jumping in, just manage your expectations production-wise. But even with the limited budget, the heart is definitely there.
The acting is actually solid—Kyo (Judah), in particular, delivered a strong and believable performance. But it was Rocky’s storyline that really hit me. His confusion about his identity felt super relatable, especially for someone who has always identified as straight and suddenly catches feelings for another guy. That kind of self-questioning is real, and it’s something a lot of people quietly go through.
That said, I have to admit I wasn’t the biggest fan of Judah’s character. He didn’t seem to give Rocky enough space to figure things out. It felt like he expected Rocky to just instantly “get it” and be on the same page emotionally, which, let’s be honest, isn’t fair. Confusion and hesitance are normal, especially for someone who's never seen themselves in a same-sex relationship before.
One thing I did really appreciate, though, was the introduction of a throuple dynamic. It’s rare to see that explored in a Filipino series, especially given how conservative the country tends to be when it comes to love and sexuality. It was bold, and I give them credit for that.
My only wish? That more Filipino BLs had proper funding. There was a wave of them back in 2020, but now it feels like only Oxin Films is carrying the torch. What happened to the rest? The potential is there, we just need better support and budgets to make these stories shine.
The acting is actually solid—Kyo (Judah), in particular, delivered a strong and believable performance. But it was Rocky’s storyline that really hit me. His confusion about his identity felt super relatable, especially for someone who has always identified as straight and suddenly catches feelings for another guy. That kind of self-questioning is real, and it’s something a lot of people quietly go through.
That said, I have to admit I wasn’t the biggest fan of Judah’s character. He didn’t seem to give Rocky enough space to figure things out. It felt like he expected Rocky to just instantly “get it” and be on the same page emotionally, which, let’s be honest, isn’t fair. Confusion and hesitance are normal, especially for someone who's never seen themselves in a same-sex relationship before.
One thing I did really appreciate, though, was the introduction of a throuple dynamic. It’s rare to see that explored in a Filipino series, especially given how conservative the country tends to be when it comes to love and sexuality. It was bold, and I give them credit for that.
My only wish? That more Filipino BLs had proper funding. There was a wave of them back in 2020, but now it feels like only Oxin Films is carrying the torch. What happened to the rest? The potential is there, we just need better support and budgets to make these stories shine.
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