Can't Buy Me Love

Wow, this one is made not just for Filipinos but for the international viewers. I think it only shows on Netflix Philippines as of now, but I hope it can be streamed globally in the future. This show deserves a wider audience. I am very impressed with the cinematography. The places they shot are really beautiful. I love the chaotic energy in Chinatown. The hustle and bustle of the streets made everything more realistic. Sound editing could use a bit more work though.

The cast is superb. I love Caroline and Bingo so much. I love how opposite they are from each other. They believe in different things. They come from different backgrounds. However, they just somehow make sense together. I am an avid k-drama watcher so I naturally gravitate towards the romance between the characters. This one is slow-paced but I get it. Caroline's walls are so high, it's only fitting for her not to break too early in the show. I'll know they'll eventually get together and their journey excites me.

. I also like the thrill and the mystery. They never seem to run out of ideas. I feel like like I'm watching CSI sometimes hahaha which I think is a good thing. They keep the viewers on their toes.

What I don't like about it is that the episodes are too short. I hate waiting but I couldn't drop it because I'm really invested in this now.

Title: "Can't Buy Me Love"

The show presents an intriguing premise by focusing on Chinese influence in the Philippines. However, it falls short due to a recycled plot and conflicts. Given its status as a Netflix-produced series, a 10 to 20-episode format would have been more suitable. The excessively slow pacing becomes noticeable to viewers, making the series feel prolonged.

Certain scenes (NOT ALL), especially those involving the main characters Caroline and Bingo, are not only useless to the plot but also tedious. The series often appears to struggle with maintaining a clear story direction, and the attempt to extend episodes becomes overly evident. Fortunately, being a Netflix series allows viewers to fast forward and skip such scenes.

On a positive note, the charm and acting skills of the secondary characters, Irene and Snoop, stand out. They bring vitality to the entire show, keeping the audience engaged and interested.

9/10 for the cast & crew. The lacking in this drama is the script specially in the earlier episodes(30-60). I don't know what the writers wanted to tell to their audience but its so messed up. I heard that they change the writers to their recent episodes and now the series is back on its track. And im loving the slowburn realistic lovestory of the lead (Bingo & Ling) cant wait to unfold more of their lovestory. And Bingo and Ling deserves a happy ending after all the tragic events happened in their life. There are only 50 episodes left in this series and im hoping, praying, wishing for the best. :)

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.

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.