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More Filipino binge-watchers can enjoy GMA Network's groundbreaking one-of-a-kind drama anthology series "I Can See You" as it now becomes available on the global video on-demand streaming platform Netflix Philippines. The series, which was aired on GMA 7 in September 2020, further solidifies the network's mission of being a catalyst in producing world-class programs and reinforcing its online presence as it joins the internationally-acclaimed "Descendants Of The Sun: The Philippine Adaptation" on the said platform.
"I Can See You" features four different stories helmed by renouned directors that use a common visual storytelling device - a camera - as a witness to tales of love and mystery surrounding different people. "Love On The Balcony", "The Promise", "High-Rise Lovers", and "Truly. Madly. Deadly" made up the first season of the series with its second season slated to come within the year as part of GMA's huge lineup of upcoming shows for 2021. "Love On The Balcony" was shown last February 15 while the other three will be released on Netflix on March. Here's what you need to know about these stories coming to the global streaming service.
"Love On The Balcony" (Now Available)
Directed By LA Madridejos; Starring Alden Richards, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Pancho Magno, Denise Barbacena, Shyr Valdez
It tells a timely story of Gio (Alden), a wedding photographer, who crosses paths with a frontline nurse Lea (Jasmine). Uninspired and creatively drained, Gio is encouraged by his business partner and friend Val (Pancho) to search for a potential fling during quarantine. After their unfortunate encounter, romance eventually blossoms between Gio and Lea amidst the pandemic.
"The Promise" (Release Date: March 1, 2021)
Directed By Zig Dulay; Starring Paolo Contis, Andrea Torres, Benjamin Alves, Yasmien Kurdi, Maey Bautista
The story begins with a wealthy widower named Frank (Paolo) who loses his passion for love and becomes a recluse after losing his wife Clarisse (Yasmien) in an accident. When his cousin and his company's right-hand man Jude (Benjamin) visits the lake house where he is at, Frank takes an interest in the ladder's girlfriend Ivy (Andrea), an aspiring artist who is willing to do anything to take her family out of poverty.
"High-Rise Lovers" (Release Date: March 15, 2021)
Directed By Monti Parungao; Starring Tom Rodriguez, Lovi Poe, Winwyn Marquez, Teresa Loyzaga, Kenneth "Tetay" Ocampo
It follows a story of a married couple Samantha (Lovi) and Luis (Tom) whose relationship dwindles as their opposing goals in life get the best of them. After moving into a huge condominium unit, Samantha continues to strive for a huge position at work while Luis, an unemployed contractor, is forced to accept a renovation job for another applicant - the mysterious and sultry Ysabel (Winwyn).
"Truly. Madly. Deadly" (Release Date: March 29, 2021)
Directed By Jorron Lee Monroy; Starring Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Rhian Ramos, Jhoana Marie Tan, Ruby Rodriguez
Coleen (Jennylyn) is a professional woman who, after being ridiculed online for a scandal with a married man, moves out of the city and works in a remote resort where she meets the mysterious resident IT guy named Drew (Dennis). Life seems to be going well for the recovering Coleen until her best friend turned enemy Abby (Rhian) shows up and her past begins to haunt her again.
