all in all the concept was good - acting wasn't…

all in all the concept was good - acting wasn't bad either, but the plot wasn't though out - there were areas it was just needlessly drag-out, what with the endless flashbacks, that were almost all there was in the last couple of ep's. that not great. it's sweet how they reconciled and even committed to each other, in front of the people who really mattered. but as said before, this could've been shorter, and maybe then it would've been sweeter.

all the side character's weren't utilized at all- so why have so many? why give them side stories if "u" won't keep developing them? cause "u" were so committed to the freaking endless flashbacks - really?!?
Jet was in like 2 eps at the start and then the ground swallowed the dude - other then hear his name - he didn't exist, might as well have been Bianca's imaginary bf.

Nicole the "strong independent woman" was more a busybody that kept poking her nose in everyone's business, cause she had none of her own. and worse she kept acting like a drill sergeant. what's likeable or good about that?!?

Ronin had more screen time, with his side story and they (the couple) got a bit more developed, but they never meet - the endless long-distance chats were getting tedious and boring. their cutesy moment's just cringe.

who's left Orion, who was totally putting the move's on his co-worker, knowing why that co-worker had come to his families resort. and yet he kept getting touchy feely with him and at the end he acted like he this saint, that is graciously bowing out ?!?cause Tau only has eye's for Otep. and Otep apologizes to this douche even though he was spot on?!? plz - idk maybe i'm the jaded one, but this was far for perfect. not saying boring and it had it's good moments, but this needed work!

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In Between (2020) Episode 14: Sumpaan

I can understand why some may be disappointed with Episode 14: Sumpaan. There were too many flashbacks. Some may not like nonlinear narratives but I'm not one of them. Looking back at my commentary for Episode 3, I said then that I generally like nonlinear narratives. My issues with this series were the fillers and the pace which I've learned to tolerate by Episode 5. Halfway through this season finale, I've also learned to tolerate all the flashbacks. Lol! At least I got to see shirtless Ron one last time before I watch him on Ben X Jim. Lol! Not all loose ends, like the Nin-Makisig meet up and Bianx-Jet relationship status, were resolved on this season finale. Like I've said last week, I kinda expected this since there's a Pangs spin-off series and an In Between second season. But I'm happy they clarified Ri's true feelings and gave him some sort of closure. The best part of this episode was the TauTep's monthsary celebration, which was symbolic of a wedding. It's a sad reminder that the Philippines is still a long way from achieving marriage equality. But it's also a happy reminder that regardless of the challenges in the Philippines, same-sex relationships can still endure. Sure, TauTep's pledges/vows were chessy but they were also meaningful. My favorite lines from this season finale were "Hello and goodbye are not important. What's important is the in between... I love you. No more goodbyes." And there's still no goodbye for this series -- I'm looking forward to the Pangs spin-off series and the In Between second season!

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