Padayon (2021) Episode 5: KaiDre

Yes, Episode 5: KaiDre centered on the relationship development of Kai and Andrei but what annoyed me about this episode were the filler scenes that have little to do with moving the plot/storyline forward. And with the incorporation of additional social issues (e.g. lookism), the plot/storyline's getting convoluted. While I appreciate the inclusion of social issues, I get irritated when it feels forced. But I did like this episode's structural and systemic take on poverty. It's a pity the scenes were a bit disjointed. Script was mostly alright though. But acting needs fluidity. There were instances of abrupt mood changes. Production design and cinematography were mostly fine but editing needs improvement. Based on the preview for next week's episode, being gay will be discussed. I hope the tackling of gayness is handled well.

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