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Almost Paradise S01E01 Finding Mabuhay.

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Almost Paradise - Season 2 - Official Trailer (2023)

Now that I’m all caught up on the first season, I’m actually pretty excited for the next one (which according the promo starts July 21st on Freevee). I didn’t think the show would continue because of the whole global pandemic thing, but I’m glad that it has been revived. 

Overall, I thought it was a solid first season. It veers into a lot of action genre cliches from time to time, but then it subverts others, which makes me think it’s all intentional and meant to keep you guessing. 

Samantha Richelle is the epitome of the phrase “small, but mighty,” and I am so so glad that she’s not being portrayed as a possible love interest. That’s a rarity for American television and film.

But I have to say that Arthur Acuna’s Ernesto is my favorite character on the whole show. His deadpan delivery and sardonic responses to Chris’ shenanigans crack me up. But I especially love it when all 3 of them are fighting together (against others, of course) in a scene. The trio plays well off each other, not just in chemistry and dialogue, but also as a fighting team.

The other major plus about this series is how I feel like I’m learning a lot about the Philippines, and it’s giving me a chance to see more Asian actors on my TV screen.

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Almost Paradise Season 2 | Official Trailer | Coming July 21 2023

 Jun 6, 2023 In season one, former DEA Agent Alex Walker, played by Christian Kane, moved to the serene island of Cebu in the Philippines to escape hypertension and enjoy a peaceful retirement. But when he discovers the island is overrun by luxurious resorts and notorious criminals, he's pulled back into a world of danger and intrigue. This season, Alex is left questioning his place on the island, but with the help of his trusted friends Detective Kai Mendoza and Ernesto Almarez, played by Samantha Richelle and Arthur Acuña, he discovers a new sense of family that keeps him anchored in paradise.

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Season Review: Almost Paradise S1

This show is a cross between Leverage and Hawai 5-0 (with a little character from Librarians).  

The best part was when Alex was snarky and acting all crazy, mainly because it's so unlike Eliot and most other roles Christian Kane plays.   It was close to Jake Stone from the Librarians, but with more kickass from Eliot (Leverage).  It was a fun combination.

I really enjoyed both Kai and Ernesto very much.  Kai was very capable, even with her frustration with the Captain not assigning her more important cases.  It was nice to see that change, even if it was heavyhanded.  And I really warmed up to Ernesto, in the beginning he seemed kind of stiff but quickly warmed up and his banter with Alex was so fun.

The three of them have great chemistry together and really mesh well.  The show shines brighter when they were together.  The supporting cast is enjoyable, specially the resort owner and young girl (Cory and Rita).

It was nice continuity around the gift shop as each episode provided signs that things were improving and moving forward. I liked that it wasn't "snap it was done" but that he was working on it.  The fight scenes were well choreographed and executed.

It was really predictable though.  So much so I mentioned what was going to happen in the final episode around episode 3.  There wasn't anything new in terms of plot of storylines as it's all been done on either Leverage or  Hawaii 5-0 and I watched both.  Or any other crime procedural.  And sometimes the execution was so ridiculous that it did reduce my enjoyment a little.  Additionally about halfway through the makeup on Alex was not good, his face constantly looked slightly orange.

I watched this with friends though and it was fun and it was nice to see Christian Kane do more than just hit things/people - wish he had more roles that were more dramatic or comedic instead of relying on his fighting/stunt talent.

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Gagawin mo talaga lahat ng iuutos sa’yo ni Miong ‘no? Isa kang aso.

Tahol Goyo! Tahol! Awoooooo!

Short yet very powerful scene.

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