Widows' War | |
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Created by |
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Written by |
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Directed by | Zig Madamba Dulay[1] |
Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Rina Mercado |
Opening theme | "Bakit Ba Naman?" by Rita Daniela and Hannah Precillas |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 35 |
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Executive producer | Michele Robles Borja |
Production locations | |
Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 23–39 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | July 1, 2024 present | –
Widows' War is a 2024 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, it stars Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on July 1, 2024 on the network's Prime line up replacing My Guardian Alien.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Premise
[edit]Former best friends Sam and George, blame each other for an unfortunate happening between their families. They will once again encounter each other, and mourn the death of their respective husband – Paco and Basil.[3]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Lead cast
- Bea Alonzo as Samantha "Sam" Castillo-Palacios[4]
- Carla Abellana as Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios[5]
- Supporting cast
- Tonton Gutierrez as Galvan Palacios[6]
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Ruth Balay[7]
- Lito Pimentel as Amando Namas[3]
- Timmy Cruz as Mercy Castillo[3]
- Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios[8]
- Rita Daniela as Rebecca Palacios[3]
- Jeric Gonzales as Francis Castillo[9]
- Juancho Triviño as Abdul Casas[10]
- Royce Cabrera as Jericho Domo[10]
- James Graham as Louie Castor[11]
- Charlie Fleming as Sofia Trano[12]
- Matthew Uy as Edward Balay[13]
- Recurring cast
- Benjamin Alves as Basil Palacios[14]
- Rafael Rosell as Paco Palacios[15]
- Lovely Rivero as Vivian Trano[16]
- Archie Alemania as Marcus Trano
- Kiel Rodriguez as Cairo
- Phi Palmos as DJ
- Brent Valdez as Peter[17]
- Lotlot Bustamante as Angie
- Guest cast
- Jong Cuenco as Orlando "Orly" Castillo
- William Lorenzo as Alberto "Bert" Balay[18]
- Lianne Valentin as Beatrice "Bee" Royales[19]
- Mike Tan[20] as Inigo Morales[21]
- Bianca Manalo as Beverly Maison[22]
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title | Original air date |
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1[23] | "Pilot" | July 1, 2024 |
2[24] | "Friendship Over" | July 2, 2024 |
3[25] | "Future In-laws" | July 3, 2024 |
4[26] | "Divided Family" | July 4, 2024 |
5[27] | "War of the Wives" | July 5, 2024 |
6[28] | "Monster In Law" | July 8, 2024 |
7[29] | "To Forgive or Not to Forgive" | July 9, 2024 |
8[30] | "Unraveling Secrets" | July 10, 2024 |
9[31] | "You Killed My Father" | July 11, 2024 |
10[32] | "Deadly Fall" | July 12, 2024 |
11[33] | "Surprise Witness" | July 15, 2024 |
12[34] | "Who Killed Paco?" | July 16, 2024 |
13[35] | "Rumble at the Memorial" | July 17, 2024 |
14[36] | "Restless Soul" | July 18, 2024 |
15[37] | "Black Mail" | July 19, 2024 |
16[38] | "The Cellphone" | July 22, 2024 |
17[39] | "Death Threat" | July 23, 2024 |
18[40] | "Murder By Proxy" | July 24, 2024 |
19[41] | "George In Danger" | July 25, 2024 |
20[42] | "Descent to Madness" | July 26, 2024 |
21[43] | "Sam is Pregnant" | July 29, 2024 |
22[44] | "Royales in the Palace" | July 30, 2024 |
23[45] | "Party Like It's Your Last" | July 31, 2024 |
24[46] | "RIP, Basil" | August 1, 2024 |
25[47] | "Another Investigation" | August 2, 2024 |
26[48] | "Untold Secrets" | August 5, 2024 |
27[49] | "Poisoned Truth" | August 6, 2024 |
28[50] | "Blame Game" | August 7, 2024 |
29[51] | "Incriminating Evidence" | August 8, 2024 |
30[52] | "Suspect Arrested" | August 9, 2024 |
31[53] | "Farewell, Basil" | August 12, 2024 |
32[54] | "Baby Mama" | August 13, 2024 |
33[55] | "Babies in the Palace" | August 14, 2024 |
34[56] | "Suspicions and Motives" | August 15, 2024 |
35[57] | "Warning" | August 16, 2024 |
Development
[edit]The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024, set in the same cinematic universe which features both television crime drama series – Widows' Web (2022) and Royal Blood (2023).[58]
Casting
[edit]Philippine actresses Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana and Gabbi Garcia were announced on January 1, 2024 to headline the series. In the same month, Garcia left the series due to scheduling conflicts.[59] Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement.[60] On January 23, 2024, during the series' story conference and script reading, several cast members were announced, including actor Mark Herras.[61] Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the series as regular cast members, portraying the same character they played in the Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood.[12] Actress Lianne Valentin also reprised her role as Beatrice Royales in Royal Blood.[19]
Production
[edit]Principal photography commenced on February 23, 2024.[62] Filming of the series took place in Batanes, Batangas and La Union.[63]
Ratings
[edit]According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Widows' War earned an 8.9% rating.[64] The series had its highest rating on July 19, 2024 with a 12.3% rating.[65]
References
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- ^ Garcia, Rose. "Jeric Gonzales says Bea Alonzo didn't let broken engagement affect her work". PEP. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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- ^ a b "Lianne Valentin to appear as Beatrice Royales in Widows' War". GMA Network. July 8, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Benjamin Alves on Mike Tan's role in Widows' War: 'We had a good laugh about it'". GMA Network. August 1, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Who is Inigo Morales in Basil's life? (Episode 30 - Part 3/3)". GMA Network. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Si Basil may girlfriend?! At buntis pa?!". Facebook. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Ngayon Lunes ng gabi na | Teaser". GMA Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Friendship over na ba? (Episode 2)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Ang muling paghaharap nina Sam at George (Episode 3)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Welcome to the Palacios family (Episode 4)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Ito ang Palacios family (Episode 5)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Aurora vs Sam's family (Episode 6)". GMA Network. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Paco's dark secrets (Episode 7)". GMA Network. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Bagong rebelasyon tungkol kay Paco (Episode 8)". GMA Network. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: About Sam's father (Episode 9)". GMA Network. July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Paco blackmails Sam to kill himself (Episode 9 - Part 3/3)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Bintang kay Sam (Episode 11)". GMA Network. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Ebidensya (Episode 12)". GMA Network. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: At the memorial (Episode 13)". GMA Network. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Restless Soul (Episode 14)". GMA Network. July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: May sikreto ang asawa ni George (Episode 15)". GMA Network. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Basil blackmails Sam (Episode 16)". GMA Network. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Death Threat". GMA Network. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Bagong gulo sa Palacios' Estate (Episode 18)". GMA Network. July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Another Death (Episode 19)". GMA Network. July 25, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Descent to madness (Episode 20)". GMA Network. July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Sam is pregnant (Episode 21)". GMA Network. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Royales in the Palace". GMA Network. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Basil's birthday party (Episode 23)". GMA Network. July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Rest in peace, Basil (Episode 24)". GMA Network. August 1, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Sino ang suspect? (Episode 25)". GMA Network. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Untold secrets (Episode 26)". GMA Network. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
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- ^ "Widows' War: George, bawal na lumapit kay Basil? (Episode 28)". GMA Network. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Suspect sa pagkamatay ni Basil (Episode 29)". GMA Network. August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Suspect arrested (Episode 30)". GMA Network. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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- ^ "Widows' War: Unwanted guest (Episode 32)". GMA Network. August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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- ^ "Warning". GMA Network. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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