Ben X Jim (2020) Episode 3: Getting Close

I enjoyed Episode 3: Getting Close and I'm really starting to like the characters of Ben and Jim. I appreciated that both Ben and Jim were self-aware of their flaws. On Jim's part for example, he said "I am not as woke as you." Ben and Jim haven't seen each other for a long time but listening to their conversations with each other and seeing their glances to each other, one just know that they have a powerful bond rooted in a strong friendship. The way shirtless Jim looked at shirtless Ben (both guys looked hot by the way, lol), you'd wonder if there's something there that's more than friendship. Teejay and Jerome have chemistry together. They shared heartfelt and hilarious lines. But Teejay and Ron also looked good together. Ben and Olan's exchanges were funny and naughty. I don't mind if in the end, Ben and Olan end up together. We don't always get the happy ending we want. Sometimes, we get the happy ending we need. There were no awkward dialogues. Screenplay was even able to seamlessly incorporate the characteristics of Filipino (Pinoy) superheroes Captain Barbel and Darna and the struggles of Pinoy modern-day heroes like our frontliners (small business owners, essential workers, couriers, etc.). Acting was consistently good. Audio-visuals were mostly satisfactory. Overall, this was quite a good episode.

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