90 Days The Series (2020) Episode 8: Pangako, Paalam

Episode 8: Pangako, Paalam (Promise, Farewell) was a sad finale not only because Axel died but also because the series bade farewell without really realizing the promise it laid out during its premiere. I was really hoping for a complex or at least, different handling of the HIV plot/storyline. But instead, with its sad ending (death), it succumbed to the tiresome bury your gay trope in line with the equally wearisome too good for this problematic earth narrative. The entire series was also dragging till Episode 6 only to be rushed in the last two episodes. Screenplay was consistently over dramatic and a bit preachy which also reflected on Aejhay and Brian's acting. Audio-visuals were the same as previous episodes. While the series was replete with weaknesses, I'm reminded that its production company (JTL TV) is composed of student and young filmmakers. For that, I laud their efforts. If they take all the constructive criticisms, I'm confident they'll improve and produce better series. Congratulations, is therefore, still in order.

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