Let’s be honest. Thirty minutes a day for a teleserye episode isn’t cutting it anymore. Kung minsan, halos wala ka pang na-absorb, tapos na agad. The story barely moves. The buildup? Bitin. The suspense? Hilaw. Instead of feeling hooked, I often end up thinking “Sayang oras ko.”
I realized this when I was watching GMA’s Sanggre. I wanted to love it so much, but it’s making me drop this epic series. By the time you get into the mood, it’s already the last scene and you’re left hanging for the next day. But not in a good way. It’s frustrating.
We’re Just Going Through the Motions
Watching a daily TV series feels more like a habit than a genuine interest. Parang routine na lang. You sit down, watch it because you’re used to it, but you’re not really excited anymore. You’re not looking forward to deep twists or rich character development. Why? Kasi kulang sa oras para mabuo nang maayos ‘yung kwento per episode.
What we get are recycled plot points, stretched dialogues, and cliffhangers na hindi sulit. Kung honest tayo, minsan parang ginugulangan na tayo.
Why Not Try MWF or T-Th Airing?
It’s 2025. Other countries have already proven that spacing out episodes can lead to better quality. Why can’t Philippine TV do the same?
Imagine if shows aired only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays or kahit man lang Tuesdays and Thursdays. Writers would have more time to polish the script. Directors could focus more on storytelling. Actors won’t need to rush scenes just to meet daily deadlines. Most importantly, we viewers could finally get richer, fuller episodes that actually feel worth watching.
Quality Over Quantity, Please
We’ve had enough of daily half-baked episodes. Maybe it’s time to focus on making each episode something people really look forward to. Hindi ‘yung puro iyakan, sigawan, tapos cliffhanger na naman.
By shifting to fewer episodes per week, there’s room to build tension, develop characters, and create stories that stick. And let’s face it, we deserve better stories on our screens that make us feel, think, and even talk about them after they air.
Kasi sa totoo lang, TV habits are changing. It’s not the same as before. Streaming platforms are offering full seasons or weekly episodes that pack a punch. Philippine TV can still compete but it has to adapt.
So here’s a thought to local networks: Bawasan niyo airing days, but make each episode count. We’re ready for better content. Sana kayo rin.
ʙᴏɴɴᴇ ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴛɪᴛ 