Almost Paradise (TV Series) Bahala Na (2023) User Reviews

Excellent episode

[annieroob · 10/10 · 5 August 2023]

This was a very moving episode a history lesson in fact. I had read about the horrors inflicted during the war but had never seen it covered on a fictional series. This series in many ways has shone a light on the islands. I hope that people when thinking of a holiday will visit.

To write six hundred words isn't easy but I'd like to think the creator, producer, director, writers, actors and the crew for sensitively bringing the stories to life and hopefully they'll spread the word far and wide about their experiences here. Keep up the good work I look forward to seeing more about the islands.

Awesome!

[jeb-83699 · 10/10 · 7 January 2024]

Awesome episode!!!! Love the history behind this episode! My mother was a history teacher and the war was her specialty...she would have been thrilled to see this one! Wonderful acting by all the actors! Can't wait for season 3! I really enjoyed seeing Ernesto's family in this one and so happy that his grandfather got the recognition he deserved! I love that it is filmed in the Philippines, giving us that can't afford to see the world some insight into this country. I love all the characters and have been a fan of Christian Kane since he was on Angel. He is a wonderful actor and I hope that there will be a season 3....but don't make us wait another three years for it!

Good episode

[yaornw · 7/10 · 25 July 2023]

First of the season. Great to see so many Filipino actors being used. And I love the focus on Filipino culture and history. I hope they do more episodes of this type with more interesting storylines take it vantage of the wonderful location and place where they chose to set their story. This story represents a lot of experiences that many Filipinos have had that need to be recognized. And it pays tribute to the history between our two countries in a way that has nuance even today. This was one of the better episodes of the series. More like this please. Not a retread plot at all. I really appreciated this episode. Highly recommend it.

Disappointing season in general

[housemom-99370 · 2/10 · 4 August 2023]

We could not wait for this episode to just be over. The acting is poor, cringy, and uninteresting. For some reason the writers have decided to remove Alex as the central character, this is odd since the show is supposed to be about Alex. His character is fun and interesting, simple, but sometimes simplicity is enjoyable. This did not feel like the same show, it was boring. It feels like a completely different show than the first season. My family enjoyed the first season and looked forward to each episode being released, but after watching this episode we are barely holding out hope that future episodes are better than this.

Too serious this season

[OneAnjel · 4/10 · 11 May 2024]

I think most the reviews are Filipino or just Kane fans, apparently known as Kaniacs. Season one was entertaining but the crux of Filipino actors detracts from a broader value for the show, thus it was sent to Freevee instead of being picked up for the second season, officially ending the series. None too soon, if you ask me. Season two has changed significantly going from a focus on Alex in an action comedy, the star of the show from his wildly popular hitter character on Leverage, to attempting to make this into an action drama starring all the Filipino actors with a side of Christian Kane. It just doesn't work. The stories are too heavy with family feuds and wartime anti American sentiments. And the little child, barely 13 by her appearance, getting married? It feels like the show is not for general consumption anymore but is just a freeforall of getting every Filipino in front of the camera for a "let everyone have a turn" mentality to appease the islands. Which it may very well be - Dean Devlin was born and raised in the States but is half Filipino by ancestry. Almost Paradise is the first American series ever to be shot all in the PI.

It would be more entertaining and more realistic to make theshow focus on Alex as a playboy where he runs into international spies on vacation and such. After all, Filipino women love American men.

I'm disappointed this show has become so convoluted and poorly written.