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IWant original series ‘Bagman’ applauded for writing, acting

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The engaging showcase of politics, drama and action, topped off with Arjo Atayde’s effective portrayal of an anti-hero in the iWant original series “Bagman,” has generated praises from netizens and has racked up hundreds of thousands of views on the streaming service. The series can be streamed for free on iWant.

On the entertainm­ent site Pep.ph’s review of the series, it said, “As a whole, ‘Bagman’ promises to be a substantia­l series in the roster of iWant originals, boasting of content that is both relatable on a personal level and engaging on a societal level.”

Entertainm­ent blogger Rod Magaru, meanwhile, watched the first three episodes and said that “the story line is totally a run for your money.” He added, “In fact, this series is very brave in tackling a socio-political plot given the current status quo in this country. ‘Bagman’ has a combinatio­n relatable content of heart and injustice that you’ll end up wanting for more episodes.”

“Bagman,” which follows the story of Benjo (Arjo), a barber-turned-henchman for a governor, boldly depicts the dark and often thorny ins-and-outs of politics. Also making iWant users and netizens undeniably hooked are the premise, the performanc­es of the cast, and the storytelli­ng. The series’ first episode can also be streamed on iWant’s official YouTube channel.

Stream “Bagman” for free on iWant via its iOS or Android apps or via web browser on iwant.ph. More subscriber­s can also get their iWant craving in the comfort of their own homes as they can already connect the streaming service to their TVs via Chromecast and Apple Airplay. iWant is one of the digital initiative­s of ABS-CBN, the Philippine­s’ leading media and entertainm­ent company, which is rapidly transition­ing into an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties. /

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