I think most the reviews are Filipino or just Kane fans, apparently known as Kaniacs. Season one was entertaining but the crux of Filipino actors detracts from a broader value for the show, thus it was sent to Freevee instead of being picked up for the second season, officially ending the series. None too soon, if you ask me. Season two has changed significantly going from a focus on Alex in an action comedy, the star of the show from his wildly popular hitter character on Leverage, to attempting to make this into an action drama starring all the Filipino actors with a side of Christian Kane. It just doesn't work. The stories are too heavy with family feuds and wartime anti American sentiments. And the little child, barely 13 by her appearance, getting married? It feels like the show is not for general consumption anymore but is just a freeforall of getting every Filipino in front of the camera for a "let everyone have a turn" mentality to appease the islands. Which it may very well be - Dean Devlin was born and raised in the States but is half Filipino by ancestry. Almost Paradise is the first American series ever to be shot all in the PI.
It would be more entertaining and more realistic to make theshow focus on Alex as a playboy where he runs into international spies on vacation and such. After all, Filipino women love American men.
I'm disappointed this show has become so convoluted and poorly written.