The General’s Daughter is 183 episodes of a full on Filipino roller coaster ride. It is emotional, funny and heartwarming, with both lovely and despicable characters and with leads tormented by their past. It deals with corruption and injustice and is a homage to the need for a better Phillipines.

Angel gives a powerhouse performance as the almost Nikita type character and deserves the awards she received for this role. The veterans deliver strongly as well - it almost seems without effort. The actor who played Elai also deserves a special mention.

Some might find TGD too repetitive - our heroes and heroines are in over their heads time and time again. This doesn’t matter as the show is aimed at entertaining its audience.

We get to see Filipino communities as I know them to be. People who are humble and making the most of what they have. The evil drug lords are painted very much as in it all for themselves while misleading those who benefit from their largesse. The military and police are painted in a helpful light, although they are divided within.

I’m glad I watched it. Show has a big, emotional, heart. Prime does not have all the episodes but the television company that produced the show does and can be found on You Tube.