Cakaloca
This show has a little bit of everything..
Storywise it is very complex, filipino mythical creatures and everything in the modern world. A girl descendant of the "tagabantay" (protector) lineage fall for the king of aswang (canival like predator). They had a kid, which is the hero of the show.The ML has two opposing blood running through his veins. Boths sides fighting to be acknowledged.
Then other mythical creatures made appearance, making the show even more complex; like diwata(fairies), tikbalang (half man, half horse), kapre (giants), dwende (elves) to name few.
The actors were excellent, mixture of both old and new. So many subplots to enjoy. Honestly its really great if you can find enough time to watch the whole series because its really really long.
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Psycho-Thriller drama. Showcase how powerful media can be..
I dont know if its fair to say, but I like the younger actors playing the main role than their adult counter parts. Their story was more engaging. For me, I get the romanticism from them.When they became adults, its where the drama kick in. A daughter with a picture perfect family who lost everything. A son willing to own the sins of the father. A psychotic fathers love. A mothers love bound by more than blood. See, drama right?
Some parts of the show, the media was more vicious than the antagonist of the show. Makes me think whos the real villain.
The show may not be perfect but it is still a good show because after the fight for their love, their lives, they still achieved their happy ending.
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A cutesy love story good enough to pass time..
Storywise, not that complicated. We have here a ML with traumatic past that caused him to see only in black and white. He met FL while they were still young and again when they were older. She literally brought colors into his life, as I've said, they have a cutesy love story.As for the conflicts, its unbelievably unrealistic. Like their big fight is so shallow even in full for a RomCom. Their big fight was abour the ML not telling FL that he can see colors on her.
Casting was ok, but secondary characters were uninteresting. Skipped a lot of flash back and too long slowmo. If you're still interested, go ahead, it has a happy ending.
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I wanted to drop the show after watching the first episode
I had high expectations with this one. I expected it to be fun and entertaining but to be honest, I wanted to drop the show after watching the first episode. I was so bored. Still managed to watch up to episode 8 or maybe was it episode 9? Can't remember which.But after watching almost half of the show, it is clear that this wasn't for me. So I've decided to just drop the show. Skipped most parts then watched the last episode. I planned to watch again if I happen to like the last episode. I didn't so on to the next adventure.
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Dropped the show at episode 29, bored.
The start of the show was a bit slow phased but interesting to say the least. I've read some of the reviews of the show that this is somewhat based on true events. So, basically I'm interested.Somewhere nearing the mid part, it became so boring with too many filler episodes. So finally I've decided to drop the show at episode 29.
I think the casts were beautifully chosen. I like the chemistry between the ML and the FL. They both looks good. Actually, even secondary characters are good looking. Both major and minor roles are done pretty well, kudos to the actors.
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Great actors doing a good drama, sadly not for me
Not my kind of drama, I don't like watching shows that intends to make me sad or cry. I like shows that promises if not a happy ending, at least a good one.. No matter how much bruised the main characters are.Reading the synopsis and some reviews, I got interested. But after a short while, it became obvious that this ain't for me.
With that being said, I can still name things that I like. For example, the actors were really good and I think they're casts pretty well. I also like the music, it sets the right tone needed in the scenes.
I cannot binge watch this one, too heavy for me and to be honest it's a bit boring. If and when, I still wanted to watch the whole show..
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An ambitious show with mediocre execution..
I was so bored with the phasing of the story, too slow phased for a thriller/mystery/suspense paranormal drama. Thus making it so boring..Still managed to watch until episode 8 though I considered this show not for me. An ambitious show with a mediocre execution.
I didn't see much connection/chemistry between the ML and FL. They started on a minor misunderstanding and they communicated through back and forth bickering. Then suddenly they fell in love in the middle of the story.
This story is basically more about sacrifices, more than possession and the paranormal.
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Good story. Few tropes here and there. Happy ending.
Good story. Rich components, really good cinematography with a few tropes here and there.At first, it feels like a very chill one. The ML was a typical domineering powerful man from the business world, domineering and narcissistic but not cruel. The FL was a typical sweet and bubbly girl next door doctor, sweet but not dumb and love crazed.
Then the story developed with a good mystery/crime/power struggle that involved both the business and the medical world. Add in the RomCom feels from the main couple and the secondary couple. The story didn't rely on the classic love triangle or tragic love story angle, which is really refreshing.
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Asian Daredevil, Constantine, Ghost Rider in one
For me, this one throws of a mixture of vibes; like the ML w/ a father figure who died while he was young (Daredevil), the exorcism part (Constantine), and the burning of evil souls (Ghost Rider).Not much with story plot. It's straight cut. No unusual twists and turns, not even a bit of mystery. Actors were great. Fight scenes were ok but the effects were way better. I wish a bit of romance was added to the story because it's just too dry for me. Boring.
Would I rewatch it, maybe not anytime soon.
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I expected too much for this show..
Dropped this show a long time ago. Then, I saw some clips on YouTube and decided to give it another go.In my honest opinion, I think the West/U.S TV drama produced better medical shows. Anyway with Asian drama, I think I like Doctor John better.
Skipped a lot specially at the first few episodes. Then it was like, one step at a time or in this case, one episode at a time. I got interested with the controversial ML doctor. The youngsters of the team just annoys me.
Would I rewatch this one? Maybe not..
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Waste of time
This is some kind of mini drama, just like watching serial TV commercials. A no brainer show. I watched the first episode twice, thinking maybe I had accidentally skipped to the very end of the episode. Then when I checked, it was really no more than three minutes long. Still decided to give it a chance though..Husband and wife with very little, close to none, on screen chemistry had a misunderstanding. Then the wife had amnesia. Lots of misunderstanding, secrets and lies. The sad part, the writers didnt even bother to give them any kind of closure. No happy endings, no sad goodbyes, no closure.
With this poorly written story plus poor acting,
a second season would also be such a waste..
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Unrequited love, love triangle or maybe even square, and some more unrequited love
A bit typical concept.. With Jerry Yan as the MLThe Boss and the unicorn girl.. Meet and started off on the wrong foot, became friends and then eventually lovers.
To be honest, this show is entertaining enough to watch but the unrealistic reactions and responses of the characters were really off-putting.
For example, the FL's reaction to her estranged father. I understand the uncondional love engrained on a child for the parents. But in her case, the father had no profound reason for leaving them. Didn't even bother to look for them. And when he accidentally shows up, he was not trust worthy, he's a scammer. And the FL still accepted him, helped him, tried to shield him from moral and legal obligations..
Anyway still managed to finish the whole series. Would I re watch it? Maybe not.
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Just highschool kids trying to fit in..
This one could have been great. It's entertaining and fun to watch, even the effects are good enough.What prevented it from being great is that there's nothing profound in the story, just a bunch of highschool kids w/ ESP trying to fit in.
ML was an introvert that only wanted to be cool. He also possesses great power but is scared shitless of what he can do.
His friends didn't have enough backstory for me love them or hate them. They're just there..
ML's love interest is nothing but a pretty face and just there as an aesthetic.
The story could've been more... There should be more to it..
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Almost dropped the show, glad I didn't. OST saved it for me.
I don't know what to say. I was so bored, I almost dropped the show. The only reason I watched the show is the actress playing the FL. She recently got married so when I saw this, I've decided to check it out.This show had so much annoying testosterone. The ML, being rude to FL for almost half the show. The professor, rude to his Ex-GF. Grandpa's so conservative, he's pushing everyone according to his standards or pushing them away if anyone's crazy enough to go against him.
The one good thing of the show is it's OST, I truly enjoyed it. Oh and here's a story were nobody's truly evil, nobody got murdered or poisoned. The ML and FL still managed to end up together so everybody happy.
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Watch at your own risk..
Story wise, it's not that creative. I have seen much more better shows than this one. The chemistry between the ML and FL is ok, but I feel like there's not enough sweetness shown here. There should be more, because this is an urban romance.For an MMA fighter, there should be more action. A beautifully crafted fight scenes is necessary to add spice to the show.
I think the writers were a little lazy. The lies and the constant deception were the only cause of all conflicts in the show. It's actually a surprise that the ML and the FL still managed to be together in the end. The ending didn't have that punch too, hense the low rating.
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