Can't Buy Me Love's Priceless Farewell

sirmac

May 6

Expect a priceless plot twist as Can't Buy Me Love is on its final week.

First aired on October 15, 2023, Can't Buy Me Love stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano as Bingo and Caroline respectively, who cross paths when Bingo saves Caroline from the kidnappers who left her almost drowning. This marked their first series on primetime TV after being first paired on iWantTFC's He's Into Her.

The series initially scored an average of 7-8% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM). Though it dominated over Love Before Sunrise, it began losing steam in mid-November, though it occasionally reclaimed its dominance. When it moved to a later timeslot to give way for Linlang on January 22, it declined to an average of 4-6%. Since mid-April, it rose to an average of 7% for the rest of its run. On iWantTFC, it was initially the second most watched series. When Senior High ended its run, it took over as the most watched series. On Kapamilya Online Live, it was initially the second most watched series, though it took over Batang Quiapo on a few episodes. When it moved to a later timeslot, it became the third most watched series. It is the most watches series on Netflix. It will have a total of 148 episodes, consisting of 2 seasons, once it reaches its priceless conclusion on Friday.

Can't Buy Me Love goes beyond the "rich girl, poor boy" plot involving the lives of the middle class and rich Chinese families, as well as the dark secrets involving their past. With the portrayals of Donny and Belle as Bingo and Caroline respectively, both of them proved their chops in drama as they did in romantic comedy. With love teams as Star Creatives' strength, more projects for them are eyed for them in the near future. Kaila Estrada and Maris Racal embraced their villain roles as Bettina and Irene respectively. Same goes for Albie Casiño for his portrayal as Charleston. Not to mention the pairing of Maris and Anthony Jennings added more charm to the story.

Fate must've proved that Bingo's love for Caroline comes with a hefty price in their lives. As Can't Buy Me Love reaches its priceless farewell, one can only hope their happy ending has a heartwarming value.