Cherrie

Oh, Mando! is the story of Mando, a guy who struggles with his identity. He goes through an identity crisis. Instead of accepting who he really is, he tries to force himself into a relationship and ends up having a girlfriend. Maybe it’s because of the pressure from his dad—who’s angry at anything LGBTQ-related because Mando’s mom left them for a lesbian partner. Actually, this concept is not new in Filipino BLs - I mean gays that are not accepted with their families and societies but I like how they added some interesting twists to it.

Then, a handsome and well-built guy enters the picture, and that’s when Mando finally realizes he’s gay. He just couldn’t hold back anymore. That’s where the real conflict begins—because the guy he falls for (and who also likes him back) is… well, I won’t spoil it. The plot twist is wild, so just watch it yourself. Although Oh Mando, is a bit heavy there's also comedy thrown in it.

In the end, I’m glad everything got resolved and they were able to reconcile. For a Filipino BL, the production value is good. Sure, there are a few plot holes here and there, but I was hooked from start to finish.