Can't Buy Me Love

Yeah, a very cringey title for a review but I said what I said. I have never been this so invested in a Filipino teleserye until Can't Buy Me Love happened. Although it still follow the basic formula of a teleserye (family drama, mind boggling plot twists and etc!!!) which are so long but this show isn't dragging at all. It truly highlights what the actors, Donny and Belle are capable of when it comes to showcasing their characters Bingo and Caroline. As the show progresses, it makes you grip the edge of your seat. Mystery, slow burn romance, a little bit of comedy and it's chef's kiss. I am enjoying it!!!!!

Not your typical RomCom. It has a lot of layers of the story. The first few episodes will keep you glued to your seats because it will have you think of the best possible plot twist eveytime the series will end it's daily 20-minute run. Yes, the series is still ongoing, and not all the episodes are laid down. But what is amazing is that even in that short 20-minute episode, the series was able to make the audience/viewers feel different emotions - in two minutes you will find yourself laughing, then after a while holding on to your seat because you will feel agitated, then after a few minutes, your anger will burst, and then without knowing you will find yourself crying. But aside the emotions, I am impressed with the leads visuals - Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan's excellent visuals radiating in the screen. The amazing cinematography also. Superb casts and creatives.

I kinda expected this to be leaning on the romantic-comedy genre, but I was wrong. It is heavy on they mystery and I love it. I did not want to watch it at first because I saw that it will air for a few months with 150 episodes. I'm glad I started it and I'm honestly looking forward to the next episode. The plot twists are crazy. I had theories at first but they always get debunked. This show makes me think.

The main leads, Donny and Belle, are excellent at portraying their roles. They stayed true to their characters. Bingo is such a lovable character and his line "anak ng panty" just makes me laugh everytime. Caroline is not the typical romance archetype from past Filipino series. She's misunderstood, she's angry but subdued. Their realistic slow-burn romance is everything. Their height difference is also really cute. A petite girl safe in the arms of a big guy, just awwww.

Also really binge-able.

9/10 for the cast & crew. The lacking in this drama is the script specially in the earlier episodes(30-60). I don't know what the writers wanted to tell to their audience but its so messed up. I heard that they change the writers to their recent episodes and now the series is back on its track. And im loving the slowburn realistic lovestory of the lead (Bingo & Ling) cant wait to unfold more of their lovestory. And Bingo and Ling deserves a happy ending after all the tragic events happened in their life. There are only 50 episodes left in this series and im hoping, praying, wishing for the best. :)

Title: "Can't Buy Me Love"

The show presents an intriguing premise by focusing on Chinese influence in the Philippines. However, it falls short due to a recycled plot and conflicts. Given its status as a Netflix-produced series, a 10 to 20-episode format would have been more suitable. The excessively slow pacing becomes noticeable to viewers, making the series feel prolonged.

Certain scenes (NOT ALL), especially those involving the main characters Caroline and Bingo, are not only useless to the plot but also tedious. The series often appears to struggle with maintaining a clear story direction, and the attempt to extend episodes becomes overly evident. Fortunately, being a Netflix series allows viewers to fast forward and skip such scenes.

On a positive note, the charm and acting skills of the secondary characters, Irene and Snoop, stand out. They bring vitality to the entire show, keeping the audience engaged and interested.