Welcome to our blog series, "Mythical Showdown," where we watch interpretations of Filipino mythology in popular TV shows, movies, etc. As passionate enthusiasts of Filipino folklore, we are thrilled to dive into the world of Filipino mythical creatures and their portrayal on the small screen. In this series, we will analyze how various television references interpret and represent these legendary beings, drawing comparisons to their origins in the Philippines. Join us as we uncover the connections and assess the accuracy of the lore.
Here's a list of TV shows that we will be "reviewing":
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Lost Girl
A Canadian TV series following the life of a bisexual succubus, Bo, as she learns to control her superhuman abilities and navigates through the nuances of the Fae, a supernatural society living with humans.
We will also go over these movies:
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Mallari (2023)
A horror film which mixes aspects of Filipino mythology while reimagining the story of the Philippines' first documented serial killer.
Be sure to check back here as we will continue to add more! (Note: if it's not linked, we haven't watched (or re-watched!) it to write our assessment yet!)