Incognito was marketed and promised to be the next big action show in the Philippines-something with world-class acting and fight scenes that could compete with top-tier action series from other countries. Naturally, I had high expectations. But the moment the first episode dropped, it became painfully clear that the show was nowhere near that level.
The most glaring issue? The action sequences. They feel unpolished, awkward, and in some cases, downright laughable. One scene that stood out for the wrong reasons was when Aljur Abrenica fired his gun at the exact moment an extra conveniently walked past the barrel-seriously, where was the fight coordinator or choreographer?
And then there's the acting. The script and dialogue were already weak, but Richard Gutierrez's performance made it even worse. He was completely outclassed by his co-stars, making his scenes feel stiffer in comparison. The show as a whole suffers from this lack of energy, making it clear that while it aspires to be a high-stakes action thriller, the execution just isn't there.
Plot-wise, Incognito is nothing special-just your typical action show. But what makes it even more frustrating is that even the most basic scenes feel like they were shot on a shoestring budget. There were scenes that should have been executed with precision, but instead, they come off as lazy and poorly planned, as if they were just there because the plot demanded it, not because they actually wanted to craft something good.
The overall production quality just doesn't match the hype. If they were truly aiming for a series that could stand alongside the action shows of neighboring countries, they missed the mark completely.
