This is that one "BAD REVIEW" that you are looking for.

Asher99

Did I get your attention?

Honestly, the only bad thing about this series is that it's going to end soon (sad) but... (if you are curious go head over to the official accounts of the ideafirst company and find out for yourself)

The best way to describe this series is that it's RIGHT IN YOUR FACE FANTASTIC PERIOD!

Found this series by chance and luck, considering that at that time, it was about to premiere and I must say it's one of those moments of finding something great that you just want everyone to know about.

This series is a take on the BL genre which includes the not so usual - usual tropes - that you see on a BL but is given a new depth of feeling for the audience to consume. I must say, the Filipino way of courting as portrayed in this series is to some degree - pretty accurate and is given justice by the two main lead Elijah Canlas as Cairo and Kokoy de Santos as Gavreel.

Another commendable aspect of the series is the way it is relatable to the present time, literally the first thing that popped into my mind is how timely and relevant this series is. The whole feel of the series revolves around the "new normal", utilizing video calls as the primary form of communication, you would expect the lack of feelings or chemistry between the characters but in my defense it's this very exact drawback of shooting through video calls that makes their emotions shine more, the feelings portrayed by the characters are very well received through the other end of the viewer's screen. Sitting through every episode will literally make you feel that you are there and that you are not watching it as an audience but rather as another person that is part of the conversation. To put it simply, it's right in your face when it hits.

The series is well received internationally, a major factor I believe, of why the series has reached international audiences is the fact that it is a breath of fresh air and also the underlying fact that the huge following that it created has spread the news like wildfire. In a way, it is peculiar to international audiences but very familiar to Filipino ones, needless to say it does make you feel all the right stuff at all the right moment. So if you are a person that loves to watch reaction videos just to make sense of your own feelings, then GAMEBOYS should definitely be on your watch list since it does not have a shortage of reaction videos that you will surely be able to relate to.

With a promising end to Episode 1, the series is gaining more momentum with each succeeding episode and without a doubt it won't be stopping any time soon. With the series being based upon an original script and not an already existing novel, each episode will definitely leave you breathless and will consume every ounce of your imagination just thinking of what the possible outcomes are but as they say within the GAMEBOYS community, leave it to sir Ash to surprise you.

This I can guarantee you, the series is not a stranger to a great script nor is it lacking of well-written character arcs, you'll definitely fall in love with baby Cai Lazaro, the ever so forward yet dashing Gavreel Alarcon, the unbothered queen Pearl Gatdula and probably the devilish TERRENCE Carreon? (we'll see TERRENCE... we'll see).

One thing is for certain, you're missing out on a great journey if you haven't started watching yet. I personally like this series and is easily one of my favorite up to date. If you consider the fair share of BL's I've watched so far then I can proudly say that what I have stated so far is nothing short of a FACT.

This review might come out too strong or biased but wait till you see yourself finish watching the episodes and afterwards heading here to write your own review. So, let me welcome you now in hopes that whoever is reading this is going to be a part of the THIRDWHEELS family.

score 10/10

Asher99 28 June 2020

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw5863068/