In a world of endless K-dramas and Hollywood flicks, Filipino teens might be missing out on something closer to home—stories that reflect their own experiences, emotions, and everyday struggles.
If you're a Filipino teenager looking for something relatable, funny, or nakakakilig, these Filipino series on Netflix are a must-watch.
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1. He’s Into Her
Based on a hit Wattpad novel, He’s Into Her follows Maxpein, a feisty probinsyana who clashes with Deib, the arrogant campus heartthrob. What starts as a hate-to-love story turns into a rollercoaster of high school drama, friendship, and personal growth. It’s the perfect blend of kilig and teenage chaos.
2. The House Arrest of Us
Starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, this mini-series is set during a pandemic lockdown where two families are forced to live together. It’s funny, chaotic, and surprisingly heartwarming. Teens will enjoy how it captures family dynamics, young love, and how unexpected situations reveal true intentions.
3. 2 Good 2 Be True
While it features characters slightly older than high schoolers, this series hits all the YA marks. With mechanic Eloy and nurse Ali caught in a web of secrets and second chances, the story shows how love and truth can reshape people. Plus, the “kilig” factor is off the charts.
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4. Gameboys
This pandemic-era BL (boys’ love) drama chronicles the online romance of Gavreel and Cairo, two young men who connect via gaming during lockdown and navigate their blossoming relationship through video calls and heartfelt chats. It evolved into a full-length version (Gameboys: The Movie) on Netflix, continuing their emotional journey. Gameboys is raw, modern, and groundbreaking in LGBTQ+ Filipino storytelling—and worth the binge.
5. Gaya sa Pelikula
A touching college-set romance that follows two aspiring young men forced to become housemates over their semester break. It’s sweet, honest, and beautifully paced—about figuring out friendship, identity, and love under real-life pressures. This series landed on Netflix in January 2021 and remains a heartfelt go-to for YA audiences.
These shows reflect real Filipino experiences—school crushes, family struggles, identity, and growing up in a uniquely Pinoy world. They're not just entertaining; they help teens see themselves onscreen, proving that local stories deserve the spotlight, too.
