Viewers call for return of rom-coms to primetime

Many users recalled how earlier timeslots were once filled with family-oriented series such as “May Bukas Pa,” “100 Days to Heaven,” “Nathaniel,” “Honesto,” and “My Dear Heart” before transitioning to romantic dramas like “On the Wings of Love” and “Pangako Sa ’Yo” later in the evening.

The nostalgia soon evolved into a broader debate about the current landscape of Philippine television.

One viral comment read, “That shift from primetime to action is unbearable, then you’ll be shocked why there are so many violent kids these days,” reflecting concerns from some viewers over the dominance of action-driven programming.

The conversation comes as Coco Martin’s action series continue to dominate primetime, from the long-running “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” and then “Batang Quiapo,” to his latest series, “Sigabo.” The latter recently drew attention after the MTRCB summoned the production team to a mandatory seminar over concerns regarding violent content.

While many commenters clarified they were not blaming a single show for youth behavior, they argued that primetime “television has become increasingly saturated with action and violence,” leaving little room for the feel-good romantic comedies and family dramas that once defined evening programming.

Others said they hope networks strike a better balance by bringing back more romance and family oriented series alongside action titles.

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