Hailed as Carla Abellana's defining breakthrough role after the underwhelming netizens reception of the Rosalinda remake.
The show came under scrutiny from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines - Episcopal Commission on Youth (CBCP-ECY), as stated by its executive secretary, Father Conegundo Garganta. He emphasized that television producers and writers should carefully consider the themes they present, particularly those that may influence younger audiences, ensuring they align with moral standards. In response, Malacañang and the MTRCB encouraged viewers to report any concerns regarding the show's content if they believed it violated its SPG rating. GMA Network, in turn, reaffirmed its commitment to complying with MTRCB regulations.
The first-ever mainstream television series in the Philippines to explore closeted gay-themed adultery, it was highly praised by the critics and audiences, earning the highest ratings of its time.