Can't Buy Me Love

Yeah, a very cringey title for a review but I said what I said. I have never been this so invested in a Filipino teleserye until Can't Buy Me Love happened. Although it still follow the basic formula of a teleserye (family drama, mind boggling plot twists and etc!!!) which are so long but this show isn't dragging at all. It truly highlights what the actors, Donny and Belle are capable of when it comes to showcasing their characters Bingo and Caroline. As the show progresses, it makes you grip the edge of your seat. Mystery, slow burn romance, a little bit of comedy and it's chef's kiss. I am enjoying it!!!!!

I kinda expected this to be leaning on the romantic-comedy genre, but I was wrong. It is heavy on they mystery and I love it. I did not want to watch it at first because I saw that it will air for a few months with 150 episodes. I'm glad I started it and I'm honestly looking forward to the next episode. The plot twists are crazy. I had theories at first but they always get debunked. This show makes me think.

The main leads, Donny and Belle, are excellent at portraying their roles. They stayed true to their characters. Bingo is such a lovable character and his line "anak ng panty" just makes me laugh everytime. Caroline is not the typical romance archetype from past Filipino series. She's misunderstood, she's angry but subdued. Their realistic slow-burn romance is everything. Their height difference is also really cute. A petite girl safe in the arms of a big guy, just awwww.

Also really binge-able.

This show has Slowburn romance with excitement and thrill. This series show family conflict, revenge and Romance and also about Friendship, it tacles a lot of genre. The main leads, loveteam DonBelle proves that they are not the typical loveteam that more only for tweetums they can act in different genre drama, action, thriller,suspense they are not Phenomenal for nothing tho. They carry the show ofcourse aside from their strong Fan base a lot of cvs appreciate the show and mostly their teamup their oozing Chemistry is on point. This show proves that they can be best actor / actress someday. The male lead is Bingo and the female lead is Caroline, the main plot revolves around the two of them.

Not your typical RomCom. It has a lot of layers of the story. The first few episodes will keep you glued to your seats because it will have you think of the best possible plot twist eveytime the series will end it's daily 20-minute run. Yes, the series is still ongoing, and not all the episodes are laid down. But what is amazing is that even in that short 20-minute episode, the series was able to make the audience/viewers feel different emotions - in two minutes you will find yourself laughing, then after a while holding on to your seat because you will feel agitated, then after a few minutes, your anger will burst, and then without knowing you will find yourself crying. But aside the emotions, I am impressed with the leads visuals - Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan's excellent visuals radiating in the screen. The amazing cinematography also. Superb casts and creatives.

To be honest, Can't Buy Me Love caught my attention because of it's Opening Billboard. It was awesome. I was curious, so I watched Episode 1 and it already gave me a sense of mystery. The slow burn romance is realistic. It has a hint of romcom, family issues, secrets and revenge. Bingo and Caroline's sweet moments are very natural and all other characters are good too. From watching Episode 1, I just find myself enjoying the series and watching it everyday. Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the only actors or actresses I can think of who are best suited for the characters of Bingo and Caroline.