Penultimate

 I've been watching PBB since Day 1, 19 years ago, and this has been a good season. I know na that the cost-cutting sa production is quite evident, there were no "grand" tasks unlike before. Still, I do think yun pa nga naging edge this season kasi there were tendencies na over-produced na yung tasks or masyado na showbiz (concerts), or tasks where they go outside which defeats the initial concept of the show na isolated lang sila. In a way back to basics sila dito so there are more social interactions with the housemates. Since wala na rin yung activity area mas limited pa mundo nila but the earlier seasons like the ones from over a decade ago ganito rin naman kaliit ang mundo nila and it was engaging kasi you just watch how they interact and what stories develop organically. I'm not a fan of too many game-based challenges, it gets boring later on din kasi, the finale weeks of previous seasons naging challenge-driven which kills momentum. I have to say the finale week of this season is well-done. Mas nakilala ang Big 4, a true test of character and a look on how strong their relationships have formed. That's what keeps me hooked sa show despite its flaws. Your connection with the housemates and how you will see yourself one way or another or even get exposed to certain personalities and relationships that you wouldn't do in normal life. I can't help but smile sa penultimate episode, seeing the big 4 reunited, their reactions when they heard Kuya again, and their special dinner where they share their sincerest praises to one another. Just pure human emotion. This is the best thing about this show, despite the flaws and issues, it will always have that heart.