Charming but timid college student Mando, a typical hopeless romantic meets Barry, an out-and-proud basketball star who is practically a prince from a fairytale. The only thing spoiling Mando's happy ending is the fact that Barry already has a boyfriend. To move on, Mando goes out with liberated architecture student Krisha and the two become lovers. One fateful day, Barry walks back into Mando's life. Now, he needs to choose - will it be mind over heart or heart over mind?
Cast and characters
Main
Kokoy de Santos as Armando "Mando" Deputado Jr., a first year Mass Communication student who gets into a complicated situation when his romantic feelings to his schoolboy crush blossoms while he is in a relationship with his girlfriend.
Alex Diaz as Barry Cruz, Mando's schoolboy crush and Krisha's brother
Barbie Imperial as Krisha Cruz, Mando's girlfriend and Barry's sister
Supporting
Dominic Ochoa as Armando "Tatay Armando" Deputado Sr., Mando's father
Joel Saracho as Mr. Siwa, St. Henry's theatre advisor
Almira Muhlach as Pia, Barry and Krisha's mother
Pontri Bernardo as Lino, Barry and Krisha's father
Julian Roxas as Clark, Barry's boyfriend
Sam Cafranca as Gabo, Tatay Armando's tenant
Ronald del Rosario as Dado, Tatay Armando's friend
Z Mejia as Kim Bash, Vince's Korean boyfriend and Clark's sidekick
Ron Martin Angeles as St. Henry's varsity basketball player, Barry's teammate
Vandave Paragas as St. Henry's varsity basketball player, Barry's teammate
Miguel Villasis as St. Henry's varsity basketball player, Barry's teammate
Production
Directing the web series is Eduardo Roy Jr. who was also the director of several Filipino independent films such as "Pamilya Ordinaryo", "Lola Igna", and "Fuccbois".[5] It was teased around February 2020 but its production was hampered after four shooting days[6] as an enhanced community quarantine was imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Its production was later resumed in July[6] when the quarantine restrictions were already eased.[7]
Episodes
No.
Title
Original release date
1
"Episode 1"
November 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)
Armando Deputado Jr., aka Mando, a college freshman is cast in the role of Romeo in their school’s play, Romeo and Juliet. To celebrate his little victory, he goes out with his friends for some street food. Unknown to him, his college life is about to turn into an exhilarating roller coaster ride as he meets and instantly falls for the varsity player of another school, Barry.
2
"Episode 2"
November 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
Heartbroken over Barry, Mando decides to get past his feelings and focus on his role in the school play. He meets Krisha, a bright and liberated architecture student playing the Juliet to his Romeo. As the two get to know each other in rehearsals, Mando and Krisha find themselves in a budding romance. Taking their relationship from on-stage to real-life, they meet each other's families.
3
"Episode 3"
November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)
Barry and his boyfriend break up, putting the cager in low spirits. In a bid to comfort him, Mando and Krisha join him on a trip out of town. Mando gets uneasy as he deals with his recurring feelings for Barry.
4
"Episode 4"
November 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)
Things between Mando and Barry come to a head. With emotions running high, the two make a mistake that will surely hurt Krisha.
5
"Episode 5"
December 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
Krisha joins the rest of the theater group in staging an LGBTQIA+ rally for their theater adviser, Mr. Siwa. Amidst the chaos of preparations, Vince and Leslie uncover Barry and Mando's secret.
6
"Episode 6"
December 10, 2020 (2020-12-10)
With heavy hearts, Mando and Krisha perform their roles as Romeo and Juliet. Barry watches from the sidelines, silently hoping for the best.
