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Dading
Dading · 2014, Philippines
5.4
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Dading centers around Ricardo, an openly gay man shouldering his friend and secret crush Beth who fell in love and impregnated by JM and left for US after being forced by his mother. Years later, Carding helps Beth to…
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Dading is a groundbreaking Filipino melodrama that centers on Ricardo (Carding), an openly gay man whose life changes forever when his best friend and secret crush, Beth, is abandoned by her lover JM and forced to leave for the US. Before she goes, Beth entrusts Carding with her newborn son, setting off a decades-long journey of unconventional fatherhood. As Carding raises the child alone, he faces societal judgment, family pressures, and his own unspoken feelings, all while forging a powerful bond that redefines what it means to be a parent. With 80 episodes, the series dives deep into themes of sacrifice, identity, and unconditional love, offering a heartfelt exploration of chosen family. While the production values reflect its early-2010s origin, the emotional core remains timeless, making Dading a landmark for LGBTQ+ representation in Philippine television.
Dennis Marasigan
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Janno Gibbs
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Ricky Davao
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Noel Mauricio
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Robert Ryan Reyes
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Denoy Navarro-Punio
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Chynna Ortaleza
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Benjamin Alves
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Gabby Eigenmann
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Glaiza de Castro
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Gardo Versoza
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Elle Ramirez
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mamita_bl_shipper
March 2025
7/10
I went in expecting a pure BL romance, but what I got was a beautiful story of selfless love. Carding's devotion to Beth's son broke my heart in the best way. The chemistry between Dennis and Janno wasn't steamy, but the emotional intimacy was so real. Yes, it's long and dramatic, but I cried multiple times. A hidden gem for those who love angsty found-family tales.
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logic_over_fluff
January 2026
5/10
I admire the representation goals, but this is a slog. 80 episodes of recycled telenovela tropes—amnesia, secret pregnancies, last-minute revelations. The pacing drags so much that I skipped entire arcs and still understood everything. The acting is fine, but the writing relies on coincidences and contrived drama. Worth watching only if you have extreme patience for Filipino melodrama.
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consent_and_context
November 2025
8/10
For its time, Dading was radical. An openly gay lead who isn't a comic relief or tragic figure? That's huge for 2014 Philippine TV. Yes, the plot is soapy and some scenes reinforce stereotypes, but the core message—that love and family transcend biology—is delivered with sincerity. I dock points for the problematic handling of Beth's consent (she's pressured by family), but overall it's an important cultural artifact.
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melo_music_lover
September 2025
6/10
The soundtrack is pure early-2010s Filipino ballad energy—lots of piano and strings. The theme song really sells the heartbreak, and the background music swells at exactly the right moments to squeeze tears out of you. That said, the audio mixing is rough, and some scenes feel overscored. It's nostalgic if you grew up with this era of teleseryes, but don't expect cinematic sophistication.
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visual_critic_ph
July 2025
4/10
I wanted to love the story, but the visual presentation is hard to overlook. The lighting is flat, the color grading is washed out, and the camera work is basic three-camera sitcom style. For a 2014 show, even local contemporaries looked better. The few outdoor scenes are overexposed, and the sets feel like cardboard. Only watch if you can forgive dated production—the emotional content might still resonate.
