So I watched today’s episode just seconds ago and I could not wait to type up my thoughts. Lobo has taken a level up for this episode as we are brought, finally, to Lyka’s new beginning as a lobo. I won’t go into much detail as I usually due because watching the episodes would do more justice than my writing. A quick summary from last week’s Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and today’s episode:
Noah gets a hold of Lyka’s wish list and grants almost everything in it for her — that includes breaking into her home and filling her room with bouquets of flowers like a maniac, getting her her favorite food and desserts, and the icing: giving her a whole moonstone. Lyka finds out that Noah is her “secret admirer” from one of the people Noah asked to make a copy of Lyka’s wish list. Lyka runs to find Noah and they’re at a standstill when they finally see each other. Lyka tells him that she knows and as Noah’s about to tell her he’s JJ, freaking Gabby goes and kisses him. UGH. Lyka then goes off and cries and Noah does too.
Meanwhile, everyone’s getting ready for Lyka’s birthday and the night of the full moon. The black waya is also getting prepared to find the last guardian of their clan and we are finally introduced to what the hell is going on in their turf. Apparently, the black lobo clan also wants to be free from their hiding, but by killing people and I guess, drinking their blood? lol The Luna are getting ready as well and have devised a plan to kill all the lobos that will be changing skins on the night of the full moon.
The black lobo waya follows Lyka and from assessing her, realizes that she’s a strong lobo and that she should be the last guardian. Nessa, Lyka’s Mom, successfully got out of the Luna organization and went back to San Isidro to find Lyka. The priest, at first lying (gasp), finally tells her that Lyka is alive and well in Manila.
In today’s episode, Noah, with the help of his friend (the one he tried to save from getting beat up), finds out that there really is something fishy going on with his mission. He tells Lyka to stay at home and not to be with Lady Elle or Trixie on the night of her birthday. She tells him that he doesn’t have the right to tell her what to do and at least, by being be with Lady Elle and Trixie, she knows that she can trust them. (Can anyone say Smallville?)
So onto my thoughts and why the hell I titled this entry this way. In one sentence: Lobo is getting good. Here we are, diving deeper into the plot — the action starting to take its leap. Mind you, I hope it’s not into the unknown! lol Today’s episode ends with Lyka starting to transform into a lobo as soon as she awakes from her sleep. This is it everyone — tomorrow and the next few days are what we have been anxious over for the last month. Sure, the whole Noah and Lyka thing was cute, nakakakilig, and down right steamy at times, but this is where Lobo will surely take on its next course — and where Lyka (and Angel as an actress) will surely be tested.
While writing this, I’m kind of afraid on how the writers will direct the flow of the plot. It’s exciting to witness the beginnings of Lyka’s transformation, but I’m also hoping that Lobo doesn’t get all “fantasy” on us. Since the show started, Lobo took on a mature, but fun and classy approach. It doesn’t put in too many special effects or outrageous costumes that would signal that it’s a children’s show. No, this show is definitely not for kids. Kamandag is a show for kids.
Moving on, I’ve been meaning to talk about Shaina Magdayao. I respect her as an actress and as a dancer, but girl can’t act as Gabby. She’s just too young — her facial expressions signal that she’s a teenager and apparently not a soldier. There are times when she tries to be all soldier-ish, but she just can’t sell it. Maybe if they portrayed her as a tomboy, I’d believe it.
I also didn’t buy the whole black lobo thing, acting wise. When the black waya went back to their hideout, all the other black lobo were doing the whole moving around like they can’t stop it thing (I know, strike two for Kamandag). Yeah, I know they’re “wild” lobo, but come on — is it really necessary for them to act like that? Maybe if they just stood normally I wouldn’t be so annoyed. Don’t even get me started with their howling. -_-
Also, is anyone else but me getting annoyed with Minerva? Again, with the acting, I just don’t buy it. The actress playing Minerva is emphasizing what she says way too damn much. I feel like she’s signaling another actor as to when she’ll stop talking and when that person can give their reply. At other times, I feel like she just memorized her whole lines and is just going at it. Minerva, I don’t buy it!
On the other hand, I do have to give some props to Dionne Monsanto. As much as I was annoyed by her being so flamboyant in Pinoy Big Brother 2, her as an actress in Lobo is believable for me (most of the time). She’s not the Dionne I know on the show, rather she’s truly taken on her character. I know, I can’t believe it either. Anyways, keep it up.
Enough of the whining from me, at least in this entry. If you haven’t seen the episodes yet, good God, what the hell are you doing reading this for? GO GO and watch them already. I’d post the links to the videos here, but we don’t want ABS-CBN on our backs like GMA on Marimar uploaders, do we? Yeah, I thought so.
Now I’m off to watch They Kiss Again and Marimar. At least I can give you guys TKA. You can watch them here, which is subbed by the wonderful Gloria Wen. TKA viewers, show your love!
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