Imortal: review of episode 82

Review written by: Angeladik

It's still wedding preparation time with Lucas getting bad.  Did I miss his actual telling to Lucille about Mateo? okay he already did and in front of Lia and Mateo it's as if he didn't say a word to anyone.  As usual he keeps insulting Mateo and telling Lia not to proceed with the wedding.  But he doesn't need to as he already did Lucille a favor by making her do it for him, to stop the wedding ceremonies.  That's actually what we will be seeing and how it actually happens in the next episode.

While this entire episode 81 we are still on the preparation side, the nice part of course would be when Lia is being made up for the wedding and in the actual event as she walks down the aisle looking very stunning in her wedding face wise look. Like I said the wedding dress is not exactly a favorite for me nevertheless Angel's able to carry it fine.

Some scenes with Nanay Tabs crying and BFF Miriam sharing the scene with her. Both are actually happy for Lia.  The problem is Lucas of course. Abraham has a word with Mateo about making sure he tells everything to them and of course the nice scene of Mateo and Lia under the moon although kind of bitter sweet.  Nice one for them there John Lloyd Cruz (Mateo) and Angel Locsin (Lia).

The guests are ready for the wedding with Dara, Olive, and uncle? and Jethro and dad Tikboy also present aside from the Lobos and Wayas, also the Waya elite force. Surprise how Clarisse slips in and able to get a seat at that and make way for Lucille's grand entrance later.

In between least I forget, we have Lydia's vampire community and Sam and a now getting stronger Roman.  Sooner he will really be back as Sam keeps on poisoning him with ideas about Mateo and Lia, they should not be married.


Next episode.   The teaser we see Lucille's grand announcement about Mateo.  Both Mateo and Lia are imprisoned.  The vampire group of Magnus with Sam try their rescue mission since Mateo will be executed in public.  But it's Lia who gets ahead of them to be by Mateo's side as she herself breaks free from her prison chains.


My thoughts.  We've seen these scenes more times in previous teasers so here's hoping there's more to it to make everything still very exciting.  It's as if we almost know there will be no more wedding, at least for now. Perhaps saving this one if it happens for the ending??

We also need more of well thought of scenes than just redundant ones we've seen before. It would be nice if Mateo and Lia starts talking of topics like what plans they have if ever.  It's as if they don't discuss plans so much.  We need more creative minds especially when Mateo and Lia share their sweet moments and converse.

There are just so many topics Mateo and Lia can tackle and talk about. It would be added spice if they did talk a lot about a lot of things to convince us also about their connection since it's not enough that they just look good together.

Make them look smart by making them discuss plans.  Sometimes it's as if they don't even make plans especially.  So there's all this belief surrounding them about the prophesy.  The conversations also make it look like it's Lia who is more like the guy and Mateo seems like this spineless guy needing assurance all the time from his girl. It's not exactly a good idea for me.  I think writers should also give Lia her worth since it's always as if Mateo just needs her.

When you look at it, it seems both Mateo and Lia are both weak characters.  To think they're both the itinakda.  Lia always on the giving end and Mateo acting like a spineless guy?   What's with these writers anyway.  Yeah and you mentioned even Magnus is becoming a joke with his trying to decipher the prophesy all the times. We need a better written presentation frankly.

We need smarter characters.  It's a joke these writers.  Angel exudes a lot of strength acting wise since she's so good.  Even if effectively she makes those scenes, her character Lia is not exactly a strong character.  We wish they write better written characters not only for Angel's Lia but also for JL's Mateo. Take care of your leads writers!.

What the heck also making a scene there where Clarisse conveniently gets into her chair.  Aren't there guards there?  I wonder how writers would allow these.  Nicks maybe that's the reason you prefer watching those Korean TV flicks.  Sometimes we are subjected to all these.  I dunno where they picked writers?  Intentional?

Imortal: review of episode 81

Review written by: Angeladik

Imortal episode 81.  The preparations before the wedding starts with a bridal shower as BFF Miriam makes things special for Lia.  Then another scene where we see a glimpse of Lia in white with Miriam and Nanay Tabs around and Mateo coming in but prevented by Miriam, as is folk talk not to let the groom see the bride in her wedding dress.

But it's when Lucas appears for the stag party? at Dara's place of course.  Everyone was there, Olive and Jethro, when Lucas who was invited drops by too.  But after finding out through holding Olive about what Mateo was keeping from them secret about the Vampires "kidnapping" of Olive, Jethro confronts Mateo just when Lucas was right behind Mateo.

We know of course previous to this event, Mateo overhears Jethro and Abraham's orders for him to spy on Mateo and Lucas opening the Lobo website courtesy of the password Lia gave him.  I dunno if Lia even considered that the wedding news would be the first Lucas will see in their website?  So when finally Jethro confronts Mateo about him keeping secrets from the Lobos and not to be trusted, again Mateo is in this emotional state where his itinakdang vampira sign on his nape lights up which Lucas sees.

Just when Lia is around to meet up with Mateo, Lucas gives her the warning about Mateo.  Only to find out she actually knows about Mateo's being the itinakdang vampira which in the website says will kill her.  Now I'm thinking it would be so careless of Lia the Punong Bantay to just give the password to the site knowing Lucas is not yet properly oriented to the ways of the Lobos and she did really trust him?  Knowing he's still not exactly in this agreeable terms with Mateo and how he's become since knowing about them being a couple?  So careless how the writers make the lobos look to have less better judgement and easily fooled and outwitted by the vamps.

I dunno.  Are the Lobos meant to be less thinking just becoz they're supposed to be half wolf? or the bad ones are always smarter? It seems this is where the writers want Lia's character going just to move the story.  Am I complaining? Guess?

Anyway I would have been fine at least with the progression but it always seems Lia starts getting herself into trouble.  Well, at least she finds out next time Lucas is not somebody to be trusted so stop being too nice to the extent of risking both her and Mateo? Lucas is just waiting for an opportunity to stop the marriage.  Can't she figure this out?

Okay, Lia was written as someone too trusting. She wouldn't exactly fall for Mateo after all if she were not like this.  Nevertheless, we won't get the drama imprisoned scenes had this not happened and Lia didn't have to leave the Lobo orientation by just giving the password to Lucas. [writers are getting lazy i guess and thus created too many convenient scenes ...or are they insulting their viewers treating us like non-critical thinkers -nicky]

Well, we can postpone the wedding can't we?  At least we get to see Mateo and Lia donned in those special clothes especially Lia who we hardly see in glam clothes. So this is a nice insert to get her to wear a wedding dress and be well made up.  Yeah the red lipstick I thought for a wedding even at night? nevertheless.

There are actually Lia scenes saving lives by fighting the bad vampires but it's too fast.  Sometimes I don't know why they can't even take good camera angles of the Lia saves the people scenes. 

So before the wedding, Lucas already tells Lucille about this little secret of Lia.  Why he chose to tell Lucille instead of let's say Abraham first only means one thing. He needs his revenge too. He is after all a trouble half lobo still harboring ill feelings about Mateo and being the one chosen by Lia instead of him.  Wrong judgment too and carelessness on the part of Lia is the part I question about in terms of the writing of Lia's character.


Next episode.  Teasers we see Lucille now making her grand entrance at the wedding.  The events are moving so it's a good reason to follow the coming episodes but hopefully to what brings the events about.  Let's hope the writers are more careful in how events transpire.


My thoughts.  The writers show those Lia saves the day scenes and yet so carelessly gives Lucas this information about the lobo website and as soon as he sees the itinakdang vampira sign on Mateo's nape, It was so easy. This secret was meant for just her most trusted.  She never thought this might happen?  We know how Lia was made to look dumb and a slow head just being an E.A. but as Punong Bantay at least give her more street smart savy than always being careless.

 I always have something to complain about because Angel is a lead protagonist here and this is a heroine role supposedly being emulated now as Punong Bantay.  But as usual the writers always have something for Lia to do to make her less. Viewers will not be liking this character Lia if she keeps on making herself less and it's the writers doing it.

It's sometimes insulting here. If they want Angel to play a dumb character then make it an all out dumb one.  Not like she's now the Punong Bantay and they're still at it writing her character this way.  What's your take on this character flaw for Lia Nicks?  You think it's because I'm a fan or is my complaint valid?  Remember Lia's now a Punong Bantay. I think too the lobos should eventually find out by themselves about Mateo's sign because it actually lights up when in a highly emotional state. You mean they haven't figured it out yet. [i dunno if the head writer for Imortal is paying close attention to his pool of writers ..looks like they don't have a solid character description of lia as 'punong bantay' ..like you, i hope they would not make lia like all 'brawn' and no brains -nicky]

The lobos will find out about Mateo just the same when they kiss when the one officiating the wedding presumably a priest let's them kiss after they say their "I dos."  Oh yeah, they can make Mateo wear something to hide his nape.  Not even Abraham thought of that or even Mateo????  why not???

You can wear a scarf or something I dunno.  Anything to hide that sign but not be suspicious.  I was just figuring out. The writers should have made more thought about this perhaps?  How about you Nicks?  This is a progression passing episode.  Now waiting for the highlight episodes. [what can i say about our writers? we got too many issues with them already and yeah it's kinda frustrating aish ..they even missed even the obvious details -nicky]

Usually if you watch some foreign made show they would make this an issue how to hide the sign otherwise any lobo will see Mateo's sign since it just lights up and Abraham knows it from when he first saw it.

Writers should take care of details also ...

Imortal teaser for this week

Credit: Imortal Official Fan Page in Facebook



Note:  For those who cannot watch the Imortal webisodes from ABS-CBN's Imortal website, click here to watch "Darla" webisode.

Imortal: review of episode 80

Review written by: Angeladik

Okay, it's another weekend.  At least the last episode for this week I'm satisfied with it.  They had substantially enough Angel Locsin (Lia) scenes this time to end the week.

For episode 80, we like that scene where Lia is talking to Nanay Tabs about her feelings about the wedding and BFF Miriam is looking in.  I really found it amusing and cute at first.  I found myself a bit laughing as Lia was talking to Nanay Tabs about getting married to Mateo and all the while Miriam was listening to them. The look in her face while the two, Lia and Nanay Tabs looking very supportive and happy. The feeling is there whenever they have scenes together. Nanay Tabs and Lia and, I found it amusing, Miriam was her usual against Mateo but finally cannot resist Lia.

Nice sequence for the three    Then the sequence of Lia and Mateo at the engagement party where Lia looks so beautiful in her purple dress.Actually prior to that I liked the expression and face of Lia as she was talking to Lucas.  All Angel's scenes for this episode you really appreciate how beautiful Angel is especially at the engagement party. 

I dunno your score today Jhun as I guess you're off for the weekend by now   It's not exactly an "acting" episode but a light one since it's the engagement although the schemers are all over, from the Vampires to Lucille's camp, even the two women in love with Mateo, Sam and Clarisse had to take their peak as well as Lucas.  All three can't just be happy for Lia and Mateo.

Magnus at it again, thinks this time it's Sam who should bite Mateo to turn him into a full vampire.  Although not an assurance to whom he sides, this courtesy of undercover work for a Gael hypnotized Olive who finds this out from Jethro.  By now, I can't figure out how careless this Gabay is when giving info to Olive who was acting suspiciously at that time. [compared to Lobo, looks like we have young writers here in Imortal so some scenes are not well thought of I would say, perhaps due to lack of enough experience?  i guess that will account also the inconsistent character development -nicky]

There's Sam too conferring with Lydia and the urgency they feel that Mateo should lead them since misguided Vampires are getting killed following Magnus who wants an all out war against the Lobos.

Yeah I should say the four as a family, it's so real and heartfelt. This is a good ensemble cast family for Angel's Lia.  hehe I really found that particular scene where the three ladies shared the scene a bit amusing and funny at first while Nanay Tabs and Lia were at it and Miriam just listening out but unable to resist her friend. Same as Abraham at the engagement you can see how protective he is of Lia but nevertheless had to tell the Wayas that yes the wedding should be a big event for all Lobos.

You know what I realized?  As long as they don't maltreat Angel and she gets substantial and well executed scenes I really don't mind if other build up newbies have their share of the limelight.  As Olive now did.  I just didn't mind it as much since I don't really like her anyway but less sour graping as long as the show has lots of Angel watching.  So I hope the writers don't forget that.

Maybe that's why I like Lia's adoptive family because they support her aside from being good competent actors.  More please of that kind of scene for the three ladies.  The nice spice there was when Miriam was well you know she was in disagreement over Mateo but finally joins in as Nanay Tabs was very supportive of Lia's happiness.  I liked that look in her face while Lia and Nanay Tabs were oh so happy while she finally learning to be just happy for her dear friend and "sister."

Lucas finds out too Simon has some dealings with the wanted Zaragozas as he sees him talking to Clarisse, all this at the engagement.

The Magnus plan now is to bring back his daughter and make her "bite" Mateo.  Will this be another futile attempt?  Of course "Wagas na Pag-ibig" could also be the bite of Roman actually since it was actually his own battle for the vampires to finally live in peace not through war but through diplomacy and peaceful means he initiated with Lyka then.  [I dunno about Roman because I remember he let his beloved wife die than letting her live as a vampire and he was adamant also about protecting Mateo.  Back to Magnus, it's now like a dark comedy for me.  He is like a bumbling idiot with all those off plans and failed attempts hehe -nicky]


Next episode.  But in the teasers we have a bad looser Lucas seeing Mateo's signature itinakda on his nape light up, tells Lucille right away.   Scenes we find both Mateo and Lia in chains while the Vamps carry out freeing Mateo, eventually Lia is able to free herself to join Mateo in front of the Lobos.

Of course before this is the wedding.  Both Lia and Mateo looking very dashing there.  Again Angel so particularly beautiful and perfect there with her matching red lipstick, for a wedding?  But is this going to actually happen or this will not materialize? [perhaps because it's an evening wedding so they thought a darker shade like red lipstick would be acceptable -nicky]

The teasers are plentiful.  I guess it's going to take the entire next week to show all of it.  Hopefully, we get the Angel scenes we want of course.


My thoughts.  So okay overall this week was good but because of episode 79 and I really wanted more creative camera shots and angles particularly for that episode 79 then its 8/10 although there were episodes I'd give a 9/10.  I would have given it a 9/10 but episode 79 pushed it down to 8/10.  The earlier episodes for the week were the "acting' episodes but the lighter episode 80 guess would be good to prepare viewers for the next week's episodes.

Lia and Mateo will carry out what Lyka and Roman left unfinished but not without Roman having his say since this is a plan he actually initiated and Lyka who was willing to hear him out in spite the usual lobo's not to trusting feelings when it comes to vampires.  Imortal is about the kind of love of Lia and Mateo shared but its also the Imortal peace they seek and the love of Mateo and Lia having a great part in fulfilling that peace.

But then will the writers choose an all out battle?  There's already a war but the itinakdas here on both sides are in love so this will change everything.  I guess, "Kagat ng Wagas na Pagibig ang Babago sa Lahat"???  Well the biting thing has been a Magnus preoccupation?  Like he likes testing everyone who could possibly finally transform Mateo into a full vampire.

Imortal: review of episode 79

Review written by: Angeladik

Recap.  Abraham seeks Lia talks to her and for now will stand by Lia until proven otherwise. If Mateo ever becomes a full vampire to fulfill the prophesy.  Abraham remains loyal to his adoptive daughter and his loyalty also to Lyka at all cost since there's this obvious risk of him being branded a traitor also like Lia.

Mateo seeks Sam again to find out since he's been bothered in his dreams seeing his father trying to tell him about this vampire group who seek peace, the one where Lydia belongs to.  This is when Mateo finds out about Magnus being weakened by Mateo's blood from sucking it. Some disagreement between the two as Sam learns from Mateo he plans to marry Lia and Sam doesn't want Mateo with Lia.  Telling Mateo with his strength he should lead the vampires to the peaceful way of life being the itinakda.  He can make the vampires follow him and leave Lia as she poses only danger to him by being in the company of the Lobos who will not accept him even if he marries their Punong Bantay.

The fight battle scene ensues.  So ok that's it.  I have done my bashing already.  [posted after recap hehe -nicky].

We move on to Lia at the Waya Council trying to exonerate her mother from the wrong traitor accusation by bringing in Julio to testify before them.   Vivian always challenging Lia of course and I thought the two were really fierce and deserved the better camera angles.  Angel did the right thing in tempering her Lia who is still relatively new in calling these meetings.

I thought this would have been a good exchange for the two but it was not as long.  They downplayed this when there could have been more drama.  Well, I guess Lia is still pretty much not a fighter but rather more of in defense of just what is right. It's obvious in Lia's lines that Vivian should be thankful she's still in the Waya Council when she's been suspect since Lucille's escape. I just thought to highlight they should have given both better camera angles.  That would have made the subtle but fierce more dramatic. I really thought the close-ups should have been closer.

Then we see Mateo and Lia together in a room where Mateo made his engagement ring promise.  Looking good there the two.  Everyone by now knows of the engagement and the wedding.  Clarisse hates it.  Lucille plans to make her move at the wedding.  What was Simon thinking upon knowing of Mateo getting married to Lia?  Right after he makes a "forced deal" with Lucille to use his money to get back at Lia.  Since for now Mateo has chosen to stay with Lia and lets see if any marriage will happen before they get themselves behind bars. Will Lucille then return to power?

Before I forget, Magnus is getting better but he rejects Sam seeing her considering her a traitor many times over.  This Imelda is not happy about and Sam is expected to return to her new mentor Lydia were she's convincing Mateo to join.  Magnus is back making plans again this time make Gael do undercover work on Olive again to spy on Jethro.


Next episode.  The teasers we see Lucas finding out Mateo is the itinakda and proceeds to tell Lucille. A beautiful bride as Lia prepares to get married to Mateo.  We see both of them about to get married but whether this pushes through after Lucille finds out about Mateo lets see.

Another teaser scene we find both Mateo and Lia captured and chained in separate prison cells.  Now if the strength of the itinakdas is as it should be, they're supposed to make their escape but we don't see that.  We just see Lia in tears chained and so is Mateo.


Kissing scenes.  Yeah I think there's been a lot of kissing and frankly kissing would have been fine especially if it's used only at appropriate times.  But when it's suspect excuse for lack of anything else to write about especially concerning Mateo-Lia scenes then it's not a good thing.  Overuse with not much purpose, to the effect that sometimes just a kiss on the forehead may seem more touching.

I dunno there were episodes not this week where I thought Angel was really reduced to not so well choreographed action scenes and just kissing scenes with not good angles anyway.A way of downplaying Angel?  It's as if that's all to her?   It's a good thing this week at least the writers made an effort to "bring back" Lia.

Like I always have this suspect feeling they have to downgrade Lia just to make other build up talents shine.  This episode once more makes my point have strong evidence.   When they have to make other talents shine all they let Angel do is kiss JL and have shortened scenes cut short to accommodate those talents needing exposure.  Why they need unnecessarily longer scenes than the lead whenever they make their appearance is beyond me.  It makes me sick already having to tolerate the obvious I see.  Look, like I said I don't mind some support actor who has not proven anything get their exposure time but it's becoming too obvious that every time, they have to cut short Angel scenes which we at home and most of those I know look out more for Angel.


So okay we were expecting more Angel scenes and good substantial ones, 'cmon if kissing is all Lia will be doing then I smell downgrading once again.  Look, Angel shines so well in those better scenes for this week why the heck not continue with it?


There was a real instance in the past when this happened and the wannabee actor which Nicky knows has likewise not proven anything.  So it's sickening to watch somebody who has not proven anything and Angel's role then was reduced to just his leading lady whenever they had scenes in that TV show.


My thoughts.  For the first episode for this week, the writers appeased Angel fans like me by giving Angel highlight scenes and the result of course can't be any better. Sure we understand why Monday had to accommodate Angel again, that was the peak episode.  Then came the next day and up to episode 78 with Tito Abraham they were giving Angel substantial scenes and enough airtime.

Just because we again have this combo I suppose of two supports who're supposed to be look-alikes according to some pexers, will have the same disgust now with these two forced on us.  They had to shorten Angel scenes with less focus yet again on the camera angles unlike the previous episodes of this week.  Look, it's Angel we want to see.

Just watch Shaina Magdayao (Gabby) in Lobo, where she was supposed to be the other woman there.  Of course compared to this supposedly major support and her supposed look alike, Shaina is definitely way prettier so accusations of jealousy? Oh 'cmon the older one almost looks gay with the long face and the other geeky one is yuck with no talent to save her weird looks.  I will continue disparaging co-stars because Angel's being maltreated every time they are around.  The writers clearly favoring them having longer scenes and how many times do I have to say that Olive character is not even needed here unlike Sam although her role has been written to really make Lia the bit player instead of star.  Why oh why whenever these two are back in the scenes, Angel's Lia have to have shorter exposures and less substantial appearances is beyond me.  Just to make sure they hog the scenes?  Frankly I prefer to watch the way prettier Kristel R. than these two freaky looking characters, long faced and the other geeky and annoying.

Look, even if Gael and Olive look more of the same age compared to the younger looking Jethro there's nothing exciting about them.  I suggest they quit with this subplot. This is a repetitious subplot already needing to be resolved and finished.  It's enough already that Abraham's asking Jethro to spy on Mateo but to get sidetracked again by Olive Oil who gets a makeover, well doesn't change much actually.  I dunno sometimes they have nothing else for these recurring characters. We really wish they just put those younger prettier ABS-CBN talents instead.  But really the role is repetitious already. We don't need another rewind of this subplot.  So my request just quit this redundant crap.

Sorry that's Kristel M. or Severina, who by the way is much better too with her fight scenes unlike the lame action moves of Maricar.  Too obvious there her fight scene with JL. I thought she was trained, excuse me. Shaina did her fight scene with Piolo in Lobo way better although I think that's when her accident happened.  We all know Shaina dances in ASAP so we're not fed with reports how good she can be.  Of course too Shaina doesn't need to use some other artist to get her break in a show.  That's the good thing.  She has her own afternoon show.  Like I said just give these two wannabee supports their own show and not downgrade our Angel just so they can be watched on primetime.  My goodness, if they don't trust these two to carry a show then please don't make Angel's Lia lesser whenever they are around.  It's already annoying us at home particularly my mom who's easily in a foul mood whenever it happens.

We were made to believe Angel's Lia was back and now another accommodation yet again!!!   These people with backers we're just so sick of them and why Angel has always have to be the victim of these people? Tell us why Angel's been so over-abused whenever these kind of people having backers need their exposures.

Really now?  Does Angel really have a manager?  We feel her career was made to accommodate all those who needed breaks and doesn't focus on her.  That's been the case and what a pity for somebody who has the ability and versatility to shine even abroad, ick of this sick Pinoy power brokers habit.  Like we already know Angel's been always used to prop up those kinds of people who somehow can't do it on their own and always at the expense of Angel.  Like she was paid to be the one to prop them up.

Maybe I wouldn't complain as much if these power brokers forever using Angel would give her better career treatment she deserves.  But no, they're even stalling that huge potential. Like they don't want it happening least some favored royalty.  We see the tactics already.  So what now?  Using just freaky supports to annoy us fans once again? Yeah we know that tactic already.

Like we still remember the low budget of Darna then and why Asian Treasures was better.  If it's only Angel as main star, they really scrimp but look at Majika where they did better because some wannabee was there.  So now they have to reduce Angel's Lia just to accommodate wannabees yet again?  Perhaps if Angel's career were treated like JL's you wouldn't catch us complaining.  But up to now what kind of manager does anything for Angel?  Why do we feel her manager's are only in name but not doing anything to protect Angel?

We want consistency in treating Angel scenes ok? Don't make us suspect that great Angel scenes were there just to bring back viewers and then show those irritants again in prolonged lame scenes.  Look I couldn't be sorrier for JL in that fight action scene with MR.  Too lame was MR there.  It looked that bad and yet they kept on with it extensively.  Bad scenes shouldn't be prolonged okay?  Her manner of speech is too distractingly annoying too whether speaking in English or Filipino it doesn't help, it's just as lame. Quit this crap because we the real fans don't like the maltreatment extending too much off screen.  Look it's not only a case of Lia maltreatment.  My litany of complaints is enough and we know Angel allows it.  Sorry girl if you do, your fans are here to complain about the injustice if you're just okay by it.

I can't figure out to why they added a really qualified actor in Mark Gil but now he's just a bit player. Oh well, that's similar to Angel able to really shine brilliantly acting wise being reduced to bit player in previous episodes which up to now we can't forget any time these wannabees are getting their overextended lame exposures.

I am just waiting too when they have those better choreographies Angel did for Asian Treasures and there were good ones too in Lobo artistic wise which we have yet to see for Lia. When oh when? Or this might be reserved for Sam I suppose and won't be surprised now if Olive will be having some later? Only it will look lame or slow-mo yet again to hide the inadequacies.

Complaints complaints, but I guarantee until the ABS-CBN people tolerates me here I will continue because Angel deserves better treatment than what she's getting. This week at the start told me Angel's really gearing up the higher acting level and we know too how good her action moves are.  We need writers to impress us more with Angel's versatility.


But here we again, accommodating yet again as if we haven't seen the wares.  If that's all there is then better let Angel just take over and quit the crap. Yeah, one nice scene for Angel when Mateo offered the "ring" but promised to get the real one later.



Okay I'm done for today.  I'm hoping for a better end to this week. They started nicely so hope at least everything's compensated for in the last episode for this week.

Imortal: review of episode 78

Review written by: Angeladik

This is Jaime Fabregas' (Abraham) moment I think although still guilty of watching Angel Locsin (Lia) more but we have to give it to Tito Abraham as this is his episode and of course with Lia.  Yeah Julio was sidelined by the writers.  Mark Gil (Julio) is one of our underrated fine actors but I guess the story developing is more focused right now on how Tito Abraham takes his "discovery." Its hard to give a 10, I always feel there's still something lacking.  It's still not there because I feel there can still be more.  That's me.  It's actually nice from last episode to see Angel and John Lloyd (Mateo) with tested veterans Mark Gil and Jaime Fabregas, the latter we noted does roles matter of factly never drawing attention to himself but more of doing his roles as naturally as possible.

But for episode 78, lets say it's about time Tito Abraham gets his limelight moment and engages Lia in a sort of disagreement struggle in the process hurting each other, more of emotionally I would suspect than physically.   They do some physical clash as Abraham attempts to hurt Mateo.  This gives Lia little choice but to ward of Abraham, yes her beloved lifelong protector and her almost recognized father. She does give her the claw on his back.  It looks like a bad claw wound actually but you sense it's still just enough to warn Abraham not to go any further in "hurting" Mateo.

Mateo himself hurls Abraham in self defense.  What did I make out of some of pexers remarks about Abraham's fight action scenes?  Actually I thought it looked very appropriate for an elderly Waya. Abraham was never pictured as a menacing type of warrior and is more of the thinker council man. So his action moves were actually appropriate.  It helps his foreign looking features looks appropriately menacing for his attack attempt at Mateo. As usual Jaime Fabregas does his acting chores as natural as can be.  He's never striked me as a fancy actor unlike lets say Pilar Pilapil in Lobo, but is effective being natural.  Nice one too for them Angel and Jaime F.

Angel's consistency for these past few episodes, I think she's inspired being back in the natural flow of the Imortal story after being sidelined for some few episodes.  Angel's so focused for this week's episodes so far.  Highly emotional scenes but very well controlled and putting to very good use her expressive eyes deep in emotions.  You can feel it so clearly projected on screen.

Sorry for being bias but I really love Angel's show of emotions once again here in this episode.  It's really gone a notch level higher for this week including this episode.  Better I think than even her best episodes from the entire series.  Am I right or just getting carried away from not seeing Angel too long in the last few weeks episodes?

Noticeably the action fight scenes for Angel are much shorter especially if compared to some longer sequences of before.  They're focusing more on the acting and showing of emotions for this week's episodes. Still a very happy viewer.  There are shortened action moves of course.  Actually noticeable was the different approach for the Lia-Abraham action fight sequence.  There seems to be holding off.  We actually find Mateo too hurling Abraham.  The old guy is getting just enough claws or blows from the two itinakdas needing to defend themselves.

Mateo's poisoned blood.  We now know what happened to Magnus.  His bite actually of Mateo's blood turns out to be poison as Lia and Abraham witnesses how strong the itinakdang vampire is. All the while the writers forgot a bit about Julio.  He did attempt to stop Magnus.  This was earlier of course while Magnus was biting Mateo but he was quickly repulsed and pretty much was not in the scene after that.

Vampires were able to take Magnus away as Abraham was more concerned with his discovery about Mateo and Lia concerned too after getting the bite. Sam is informed about dad Magnus very weak condition and she comes to visit seemingly more concerned if Mateo's hurt.

Abraham's dilemma.  Abraham calls an emergency meeting with the Waya Council to inform them of his discovery but we don't see it but it's obvious he changes his mind.  He loves Lyka and her family too much to see Lia live the life once again of being branded a traitor.  He just can't do that to Lia.  While Mateo and Lia run away to escape Abraham's attempts to turn over Mateo to the Wayas.

Meanwhile thoughts enter Mateo and Lia's minds.  We see this scene of them together figuring out everything that's been said, from Lydia to Abraham's contrasting views and similar beliefs about the prophesy.  In fact, everybody believes the Prophesy except for Lia and Mateo who now also believes like Lia their love can both fight the destiny that is the Prophesy.

Is Lia being selfish because she really believes and feels this will change everything? The trust she gives Mateo to protect him from even her.  It seems though as long as Lia stays with Mateo, then Mateo will stay with Lia. How can he not, if Lia protects him then he owes it to her to protect her also and what Lia wants is for them not to be apart.  In short, "you and me against the world" including the Prophesy.

Of course the last sequence with Mateo and Lia together both in deep thought when Abraham gives Lia a call.  He just couldn't give Lia away.  Nice little talk at Lyka's tomb for Abraham. Finally he will accept Mateo all because of Lyka and of course his adopted daughter Lia. Like a real parent will do for his child and of course his loyalty and dedication to Lyka.


Next episode.  Teasers.  Sam alarms Lydia about the latest developments who in turn convinces Sam to try again at Mateo, to convince him again that being with the Lobos is not the safest place for him to be with.   Meanwhile Lia is still convincing Mateo to just be with her as she will do everything including fight her own people if they hurt Mateo to which Mateo is in disagreement as he believes Lia should do her duties as Punong Bantay.  As Sam attempts to get Mateo only to discover he's now more powerful and it would be impossible for her to forcibly get Mateo back to Lydia's fold. 


My thoughts.  It looks like the wedding is coming next week since Mateo stays with Lia.  It will be Abraham's secret for the moment.  You think he's telling his daughter Miriam? ;) maybe Nanay Tabs :)  The problem now since Abraham knows already and he's going to keep it a secret too is being branded a traitor too.  Something I dunno how Miriam will take.  It might be too much for her although eventually we suspect her love for her "sister" Lia will prevail just like her father eventually gave in to Lia.

Lets see how things happen. Then of course Simon being used against his wishes by Lucille.  Will they actually join forces with Lucille's promise if she regains her Punong Bantay position for Simon to finally get into Waya Inc.?  The Zaragozas are just around to prove to the Lobos once again about the daughter now too being a traitor like her mother Lyka.  Haha did you see Clarisse reaction to the wedding? now that one got a good beating from mom Lucille :P


Rico Blanco's improvement.  BTW in the case of Rico Blanco (Lucas), the one with Angel is the scene where he's improved. I noticed though that he's still finding his way because you can feel in those scenes he has to draw his emotions from within himself to be able to focus well.  By contrast, observing Angel, you notice Angel is very comfortable with her acting and interacting with her coactor in the scene. Of course she's the more experienced.  I dunno but I guess it's part of Lucas self centered character.  It's because he still needs to get more experience I guess to show off those emotions more. I guess that's the reason you can't still relate with his improvement in acting.

Of course, part of getting the response from viewers I suspect comes from having this charm as an actor too.  When we don't like how an actor looks like on screen it's hard to appreciate the actor.  I think a not so good looking actor has to be that good to be liked too.  Rico B. is not exactly a charmer as far as I'm concerned.  He gives me the impression of being somebody kind of full of himself I dunno.  It's not a good character for an actor I guess.  Actors have to be giving to generate that certain response from the audience.