JRB Productions Head Julie Anne R. Benitez took to Twitter to ask netizens about their take on “Black Darna.”
In her tweet on Sunday, November 13, Benitez said she’s curious as to why people would expect to see Black Darna in the current Darna series.
She wrote, “Curious ako talaga. Bakit ba may mga nag eexpect na magkaroon ng Black Darna? Share your thoughts please.”
https://twitter.com/JRB012370/status/1591518747717959681
Black Darna was first introduced in GMA Network’s Darna TV series in 2005. Katrina Halili played the role of Black Darna, donning the iconic Darna costume in black and gold.
Meanwhile, netizens were divided over the idea of injecting another Black Darna in its latest version with ABS-CBN.
Netizen @reginacult welcomed the idea of adding a Black Darna character to the series, saying, “It’s a common superhero trope po. It also emphasizes the thin line that separates a hero from a villain.”
https://twitter.com/reginacult/status/1591568644731179008
The netizen added that it would give Jane De Leon the opportunity to showcase her versatility as an actress.
https://twitter.com/reginacult/status/1591568959249473538
@vanguarjea also agreed, adding that De Leon still has so much to offer when it comes to acting.
I believe that our biggest enemy is ourselves, so why not give Darna a challenge na sarili niya mismo ang kalaban niya? Let's explore Jane's versatility in acting like how you explore Joshua's character. I believe mas marami pang kayang ipakitang talent si Jane sa acting ++ https://t.co/H0zJLTUrE3
— maxy (@vanguarjea) November 13, 2022
@virgo_cancer99 also supported the idea of a Black Darna, even describing how the character would come to life.
Para siyang nabubuo sa mga panahong down si darna, puro negative aura, negative thoughts at depressed na depressed guro si darn kaya siguro lumalabas si black darna hehe
— Engr. Gino (@virgo_cancer99) November 13, 2022
While some netizens supported the idea of a Black Darna, others said it wasn’t necessary this time because GMA Network already did it in its Darna series version.
Wag naman kase original yan ng gma. Baka masabing mang gagaya. Pwede namang
Mananagal
Tikbalang
Kapre— Happymeal00 (@ArnieCillaa) November 13, 2022
@mr_invested also tweeted the same line of argument.
We want Ravelo's Sanlakas crossovers like Lastikman, Kapitan Boom, Varga, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, Dragonna, and Captain Barbell.. Yung Dyesebel crossover at Black Darna, sa kabila na yun.
— CARDO (@mr_invested) November 13, 2022
@autie_pinky also shuts down the idea saying the black or evil twin concept in the superhero series is already passe.
i think the black darna/evil twin concept in superheroes is already passé. would be more interesting to show an internal conflict arc as, say, the stone no longer acknowledges Narda as its protector and she has to win it back through personal resolve ganern. https://t.co/SYR8m9KvOE
— Tita Pinky |retired account| (@auntie_pinky) November 13, 2022
On the other hand, @zynn232 suggested that instead of adding a Black Darna, why not just upgrade Darna’s powers, something that the viewers haven’t seen yet in the previous versions?
Mga di yata maka move on sa past concept yung gusto ng black Darna. For me, ayokong magkaroon ng black Darna ang series ngayon.. mas better ang new concept, may uniqueness at makabago.. mas maganda kung iupgrade nalang ang powers ni Darna.. something na 'di pa nagagamit dati
— Zynn♤ (@Zynn232) November 13, 2022
Mars Ravelo’s Darna is currently in its second season, which started on Monday, November 14.
