What are the characteristics of philippine drama?

Answer 1

Story lines

In recent times, many "classic" love stories that were popular during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s have seen a resurgence on the small screen. These "old" story lines are sometimes transposed, and often re-showcases the main characters in their new incarnations: usually through a child, or another character who may share the same characteristics as the former. Some dramas give importance to story lines centering on the showbiz industry, with arcs portraying former friends or siblings fighting for fame and popularity. This days Philippine dramas evolved into a new range, it's now more light and comedic, a good example is the series Precious Hearts Romances that features stories from pocketbooks.

[edit]Twists

Unpredictable twists are still a huge part of the modern day teleserye, and can be used to further extend a series. Some twists focus on having the protagonists as "scapegoats" for the wrongdoings of the villain, causing further suffering to the main protagonists. Antagonists often shows much torture and difficulty to the protagonist making the climax more interesting and heart-stopping.

[edit]Endings

The endings of modern storylines are sometimes quite different from what has been classically written. These days, story lines sometimes showcase a noted change in a character: often a villain who later faces forgiveness from the protagonist. Or instead of the obnoxious demise of a villain, the antagonist is often brought to justice and subsequently imprisoned. Also, some protagonists actually die, and do not survive the tumultuous lives they have lived. Modern drama serials have also opened up the possibilities for a series return through cliffhanger finales.