TV5 Goes Viral After Critics Mock Promo for Hindi Tayo Puwede
TV5 trended on social media after netizens criticized the promotional image it released for the movie Hindi Tayo Puwede, starring Tony Labrusca, Lovi Poe, and Marco Gumabao, which was scheduled to air on its primetime block, “CineCinco.”
The film was set to be shown at 8:45 p.m. after the series Totoy Bato, following recent changes in TV5’s primetime lineup after its partnership with ABS-CBN ended on January 2, 2026. Instead of focusing on the movie, many viewers noticed the promo image, which they described as poorly edited and low in quality. This quickly led to jokes, criticism, and mocking comments online, with some saying it looked rushed, cheap, or unprofessional.
Several netizens joked that the graphic artist might have been absent or on break, while others openly questioned why such a major network would release a design that looked unfinished. The comments spread quickly, and the post gained even more attention because of the public reactions.
Instead of ignoring the criticism, TV5’s social media admin replied to some of the comments in a playful and humorous way. These short and witty replies matched the tone of the jokes and encouraged more people to join the discussion. Because of this, some users suggested that the poor-quality promo might have been done intentionally as a marketing move to get people talking about the movie and the network. They said that even negative attention can help promote a program.
However, not everyone agreed. Some believed the design reflected low effort or limited resources and should not be considered a clever strategy. The debate continued in the comment section, with people divided between seeing it as smart promotion or careless work.
Eventually, the TV5 admin stopped replying, but the discussion continued among netizens. While the promo image received heavy criticism, it succeeded in making both the movie airing and the network trend online, showing how quickly social media can turn a simple post into a viral topic.