Ben X Jim: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Set in the time of pandemic, this is the story of Ben, a 23-year-old graduating student, and Jim, a 24-year-old self-made car shop owner, who were childhood friends and next door neighbors. Ben hid his true feelings for Jim, and it became a dilemma for him when he learns that Jim is returning home after being gone for years, to stay for the ECQ.

Jim discovers Ben's real sexuality. Though there are still remnants of what they were as friends, it is evident that much has changed between them.  

Will this be the end for them? Or will truth set them free and give them chance at happiness?

Series details

• Title: Ben X Jim
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Tagalog
• Genres: Drama, Romance
• Premiere date: 2020-10-15
• Final broadcast date listed: 2021-04-09
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: UPSTREAM
• Network country: Philippines
• Typical episode runtime: 36 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 51306
• TVDB ID: 389918

Cast and credited roles

• Teejay Marquez — Benjamin
• Jerome Ponce — Jimson

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2020-10-15; final listed air date 2020-11-26; episode order: 7.
• Season 2: premiered 2021-02-12; final listed air date 2021-04-09; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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