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Ranz Gonzales's series have gathered a surprising amount of views at youtube, more than 4.5 million, which is a huge success for a small production company with limited budgets. ”He's mine” once again is gathering views in the hundreds of thousands. This is not, however, due to his writing and directing, which are both weak, but to the popularity of his lead actors Clark (and his beautiful songs!), Ivo, Robert and, most prominently, Mark Allen Caguioa.

I find it the more painful to watch Allen's overacting in ”He's mine.” I have liked him a lot for his looks and talent since I saw him in ODPI for the first time, but unfortunately his skills as an actor haven't improved since then. I believe Direk Ranz owes him either to hire a proper acting coach, or to finance him an undisturbed week's workshop in a remote place with guys like LJ Russell or Axl Romeo who could help him act appropriately to situations and the character of his roles.

I do appreciate the dedication Ranz Gonzales and all of his crew and cast put into their productions, but it is high time for them to move to another level after the national and international success of ODPI and PKKT.

Sorry for the rant, but I had to get this off my chest.

I've always loved Yacht, and for me he was the star of "7 Project". He is brilliant in this series, too. I hope he'll get more screentime when they start shooting the BL-series with Yoon.

"One Day Pag-Ibig" and "Paano Kaya Kung Tayo"

That's why I have become skeptical about sequels: they often disappoint. It was a slow start. I mean, they've been living together for a long time, and they act the same way as a year ago? Rocky drops his towel, and Judah looks away in shock and shyness. Honestly... I can only hope the next episodes will show a little more development and passion.

and it is perfect here!

There is one element that hasn't been mentioned in most comments, but which is another reason why part 4 of episode 5 gathered 1.5 million views within only two days, and why I think it is the best ever seen in a BL-series. Besides Nanon and Ohm's (and let's not forget Jimmy!) acting, the good script, the directing, and the cinematography, the soundtrack is extremely well done, very sensitive, mirroring action and feelings. It is an important contribution to the perfection of this episode.

This episode was a big and beautiful step forward for Aoki and Ida. I must rewatch Life on Line though to restore my image of Shirasu ;-)

Same here.

That was a very weak start. I hope sound, cinematography and most of all the script will improve, but I'm not too optimistic.

Nicchi is really great at telling true-to-life stories. Ikkyu is another Wayufilm gem. I hope we'll get to see more of him.

I hadn't watched Bad Buddy when I wrote this. Bad Buddy imo is the best series of 2021 by far, as a whole, not just a particular scene..

I'm here for Yacht and Yoon, and they don't disappoint. Tae's acting was quite good, too. However, the flight of the cockroach was the real highlight of the show.

I think that this is the best series of 2021. Ohm and Nanon's acting and chemistry is out of this world. The script is a roller coaster of emotions - and even the girls aren't evil but lovely.

I liked the first episode, especially the true-to-life beginning. Editing, sound, cinematography and also acting were slightly better than in previous Ranz Gonzales series. Nice to see Clark Blancaflor in a lead role, and again he contributes a beautiful OST. Subs already there at the premiere. Good start.

It is so beautiful. The final couple of minutes were one of the best scenes in a BL-series I've ever seen.

They say it's on Upstream PH:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvVDXtXCdPfrlbOEOGnCkQ/community?lb=UgkxZ7WaPsRuGixgeOWtJKChlZOr6mvlGyS9

What a great movie! Unique story, brilliant acting, first class cinematography.

They had me at 1:36 already. This was a promising start, much better than I expected. Very good acting, and "Uncle Baby Boy" is damn hot. Exciting cliffhanger, too.

Episode 2 was slightly better than episode 1 as it focused on Play and First. Towards the end, both Gameplay and Folk proved their acting skills in a couple of scenes, but the script is very weak, and there is an overload of adverts and product placement. So far, this series has been disappointing, and a waste of talent.

I hope they will - but please let someone else but Mame write the script.