Creator: Liklik Media 

Release Date(s): Friday June 5th, 2026; Sunday June 7th, 2026

Episodes Reviewed: Episode 10 & Episode 11

Cast: Nellie Seta, Joseph Paul, Angeleen Sapsi, Carlos Zeng, Joshua Komet

EPISODE 10: THE TRUTH COMES OUT

Maria’s father (Joshua Komet) threatens to disown her after discovering his daughter at Daniel’s (Joseph Paul) residence. Rumors of the alleged affair spread among Daniel’s coworkers, forcing him to seek out the truth.

Episode 10 also uses plot convenience to further the story. This is demonstrated when Daniel leaks footage of Jessica’s schemes online instead of reporting to the police. Realistically, Daniel could face legal issues especially if the footage was released without consent. Additionally, with him being the beneficiary to a reputable company, criticisms from both employers and the public would be evident.

The series suffers from an underdeveloped love rival. Despite his initial introduction in Episode 4, Carlos Zheng’s character, Blaise, remains an unconvincing competitor for Maria’s affections. Limited screen time and minimal interaction with the female lead render the love triangle forced rather than organic. Blaise often feels more like a protective brother than a romantic contender, and a potential confession to Maria in later episodes could come across as awkward.

In contrast, Joshua Komet delivers an outstanding performance as Maria’s father. His dialogue in Tok Pisin resonates deeply with Papua New Guinean audiences, providing cultural and emotional connection. In addition to his delivery, his performance is grounded and authentic.

EPISODE 11: CONFESSIONS

Jessica (Angeleen Sapsi) comes clean of her intentions behind sabotaging Maria (Nellie Seta) and Daniel’s (Joseph Paul) relationship.

Daniel’s company is underwritten throughout the series, with its interest in acquiring land for commercial housing development only becoming clear in this episode. The ‘corporation’ remains like a myth – a business without a name, a license and a reputation. The reveal feels unearned due to the lack of buildup. There was an opportunity to present the corporation as a powerful antagonist given that land ownership is a serious topic in the country.

Joseph Paul’s delivery of emotionally charged dialogue falls short. In the confrontation between his character and Angeleen Sapsi’s, Sapsi’s acting outshines Paul’s making her performance more memorable than his. Similarly, when confessing his true feelings to Maria, Paul’s delivery lacks nuance and emotional depth, coming across as awkward and unconvincing. These moments weaken the significance of his character and make his performance less gripping.

Final Verdict:

Episode 10 and 11 delivers strong supporting performances, particularly from Joshua Komet and Angeleen Sapsi, and uses Tok Pisin to connect with local audiences. However, underdeveloped characters, plot conveniences, alongside a poorly established corporate antagonist weaken the story. Love triangles and key reveals arrive too late, and some lead performances lack emotional depth.

Episode 10: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Episode 11: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Overall:

The drama is engaging but uneven, offering promise that is not fully realized.