A lot of Pinoy Shows are TV Series Copycats!

Try watching "Bantatay", "Grazilda" and "Illumina". and soon more originals like "Koreana" and "Beauty Queen". only in GMA7 Kapuso.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not a fan of soap operas. So I'm really not doing this just to defend them. Anyway, yeah maybe they imitated the theme and concept, but that doesn't necessarily make them a copycat. They don't copy the exact lines or translate or even do adaptations of the shows you claimed they copied right? They just use the theme and concept that is currently hot to viewers. Furthermore, showcase Filipino talent in what field? Acting or conceptualization? I think it's more on conceptualization (obviously since Angel Locsin was nominated in the Emmy). They have to invent ideas that's really original. But then again, according to my professor in UP, there's really no original idea since a lot of ideas now are based on former ones. They're just kind of being recycled. Also, you could think of Magkaribal as based on other hit fashion movies and series like the Devil Wears Prada. Not the same story obviously, but same concept and same theme. So it's really not that original, but then again, what is? For the record, if the network is getting top ratings for their shows that are copycats, then they're having a good job imitating and using what's hot right? Especially since a lot of Filipinos are avid fans of american shows. I admire the network actually since they can get the people to watch their 'copied' shows.

I only watch 1DOL because of Sarah. I just love to hear and see her sing and act. I only watch Imortal because I love to see Angel Locsin act. But if the only criteria was originality and uniqueness, Oh dear, they surely all flunk. How come we don't seem to have our OWN idea? I have seen a lot of foreign TV series and it seems like they always come up of something different each time. I don't think Pinoys are that dumb not to think of anything unique and different. My speculation is that, these shows cater the masses. And let's face it, it takes time before unique and different shows strike and be appreciated by the common people. I'm not demeaning our fellow Filipinos but let's base it on Statistics. No wonder why Indie films almost always remain an indie film. Only a few sets of people appreciate them enough to make it a big-time movie. Where there are a lot of audiences, that's where the sponsors are, and where money comes in. It's still business.

I agree with you, they got the idea and they make it pinoy taste but still its looks very much of mimicry from foreign shows. I wish they could make something more original and unique and less of so much cheesy drama.

tell me bout it. almost all of the shows in ABS CBN are copy cats. Immortal- Twilight Glee- Idol Tabing Ilog- Dawnson's creek TV5- The one with all the teenargers... I dont recall the name of the show.- Sweet Valley high.

I really dont like how our tv shows come up nowadays I still love the days when GMA 7 just show animes on primetime. Do you remember how "patok" ghost fighter is last time?

This only proves that our tv series writers had ran out of ideas and originality because everything are based on korean novelas, pocketbooks, mexican tv, series, etc. I am also disappointed with such because you can predict the ending. Worse, they put some twist which is no longer connected to the previous scenes. It is as if they are fooling the viewers.

well im dissapointed because for every 10 tv series only 1 can be considered unique. and the dialoques are really so cliche.

Hello Lea, It's been like that since the creation of Captain Barbell or Darna scenes. but the first Darna by Angel Locsin was a bit original since it's from outer space. as for Captain Barbell, most of the Story lines were based on Superman or Small Ville, but i liked the costume that made me do this. Not a referral LINK. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-6URq1uNas well, that's the trend now. due to low budgeting, Our SHowbiz in the Philippines can't make Sci-fi movies but focus more on drama crying telenovela's.

maybe you can make one..original.! I don't watch TV shows as my time with work and my family is too hectic..but I am glad you shared what's going on out there!

I agree with you. the concept are just the same with those foreign series. I love Magkaribal though.

I saw Idol and the only similarity with glee is that they also sing in that show. Story wise, setting, production way different. I wish they were like glee though, Idol is not even good enough. I've been following Immortal actually its not the vampire diary its loosely based on twilight and underworld and a bit of Interview with the vampire. It actually worked for me I like the show. Personally all TV series are based in an old TV series or movies. They just put a little twist into it to make it look original but truth is its all based in some show one way or the other. Magkaribal is just a different setting but its just sbout two sister who lost each other and in the end will find each other sounds all too familiar to me. I know I'm a TV junkie.

You're right about the copying. I've noticed the same thing and have had a goold laugh with my sister about the other night. However, I think that the reason the network is trying to do spinoff of these series is because it is more expensive to syndicate the original version to be shown to the general viewing public. I could be wrong though.

i don't watch much of those TV shows but i do hear a lot about them.i don't give much attention because all in all with few exception most of the prime time shows focuses not on pure talent but on appearances and that's true with music and movie industry also.just pair hot young couple with a copy cat storyline, presto! have your self a movie..have a out of tune actress lip sing some lines then you'll have an album.. sometimes copying will be OK but with upgraded versions..instead its a degraded version.well!who cares?its all about the money for them. where is the ART?

now i agree with this. i love ABS CBN but i have not watched tv.. or tv shows for like months already! but i do hope they have their own idea, original ones that we all an be really proud of.

It is most likely like piracy too you are getting ideas of others and turning them as if it is your own original version isn't it?

yes theyre all the same boring predictable stuff.