Widows' War
Widows' War | |
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Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
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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 | 105 |
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Executive producer | Michele Robles Borja |
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Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 19–39 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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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 and Jerry Lopez Sineneng, 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.[3]
Premise
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.[4]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Bea Alonzo as Samantha "Sam" Castillo-Palacios: Paco's wife. She is George's best friend turned into an enemy, due to family problems.[5][6][7]
- Carla Abellana as Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios: Sam's former best friend and Basil's wife.[8][6][7]
- Supporting cast
- Tonton Gutierrez as Galvan Palacios: Basil's father, Aurora's brother and the chief operating officer of the Palacios' mining company.[9][6][10]
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Ruth Balay: George and Edward's mother.[9][6]
- Lito Pimentel as Amando Namas: The Palacios' butler and Aurora's assistant.[4][6]
- Timmy Cruz as Mercy Castillo: The mother of Sam and Francis.[4][6]
- Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios: Paco's mother, Galvan's younger sister and Rebecca's aunt.[11][6]
- Rita Daniela as Rebecca Palacios: Aurora's niece and Paco and Basil's cousin.[4][6]
- Jeric Gonzales as Francis Castillo: Sam's brother.[12][6]
- Juancho Triviño as Abdul Casas: The investigator for the deaths of Paco and Basil.[13][6]
- Royce Cabrera as Jericho Domo: A staff working in the Palacios' estate.[13][6]
- James Graham as Louie Castor: Sofia's friend.[14][6]
- Charlie Fleming as Sofia Trano: Basil's half-sister and Vivian's daughter.[15][6]
- Matthew Uy as Edward Balay: George's younger brother.[16][6]
- Recurring cast
- Benjamin Alves as Basil Palacios: George's husband.[17][6]
- Rafael Rosell as Paco Palacios: Sam's husband.[18][6]
- Lovely Rivero as Vivian Trano[19]
- Archie Alemania as Marcus Villa[20]
- Kiel Rodriguez as Cairo
- Phi Palmos as DJ
- Brent Valdez as Peter[21]
- Lotlot Bustamante as Angie
- Rikki Mae Davao as Rochelle "Rico"[22]
- Melissa Avelino as Loray[23]
- Arthur Solinap as Emil Royales[24]
- Guest cast
- Jong Cuenco as Orlando "Orly" Castillo
- William Lorenzo as Alberto "Bert" Balay[25]
- Lianne Valentin as Beatrice "Bee" Royales[26]
- Mike Tan as Inigo Morales[27] / Antonio Berenguela[28]
- Bianca Manalo as Beverly Maison[29]
- Vaness del Moral as Hillary "Lary" Suarez[30]
- Mariel Pamintuan as Juliet[31]
- Carmina Villarroel as Barbara "Barry" Sagrado-Dee[32]
Episodes
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No. | Title | Original air date |
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1[33] | TBA | July 1, 2024 |
2[34] | "Friendship Over" | July 2, 2024 |
3[35] | TBA | July 3, 2024 |
4[36] | TBA | July 4, 2024 |
5[37] | TBA | July 5, 2024 |
6[38] | TBA | July 8, 2024 |
7[39] | TBA | July 9, 2024 |
8[40] | TBA | July 10, 2024 |
9[41] | TBA | July 11, 2024 |
10[42] | TBA | July 12, 2024 |
11[43] | TBA | July 15, 2024 |
12[44] | TBA | July 16, 2024 |
13[45] | TBA | July 17, 2024 |
14[46] | "Restless Soul" | July 18, 2024 |
15[47] | TBA | July 19, 2024 |
16[48] | TBA | July 22, 2024 |
17[49] | "Death Threat" | July 23, 2024 |
18[50] | TBA | July 24, 2024 |
19[51] | TBA | July 25, 2024 |
20[52] | "Descent to Madness" | July 26, 2024 |
21[53] | "Sam is Pregnant" | July 29, 2024 |
22[54] | TBA | July 30, 2024 |
23[55] | TBA | July 31, 2024 |
24[56] | "RIP, Basil" | August 1, 2024 |
25[57] | TBA | August 2, 2024 |
26[58] | "Untold Secrets" | August 5, 2024 |
27[59] | TBA | August 6, 2024 |
28[60] | TBA | August 7, 2024 |
29[61] | TBA | August 8, 2024 |
30[62] | "Suspect Arrested" | August 9, 2024 |
31[63] | "Farewell, Basil" | August 12, 2024 |
32[64] | TBA | August 13, 2024 |
33[65] | TBA | August 14, 2024 |
34[66] | TBA | August 15, 2024 |
35[67] | TBA | August 16, 2024 |
36[68] | "Gender Reveal" | August 19, 2024 |
37[69] | "Poor George" | August 20, 2024 |
38[70] | TBA | August 21, 2024 |
39[71] | "Killer on the Loose" | August 22, 2024 |
40[72] | TBA | August 23, 2024 |
41[73] | "Killer in the Palace" | August 26, 2024 |
42[74] | TBA | August 27, 2024 |
43[75] | "Escaping Death" | August 28, 2024 |
44[76] | "Murder Alibi" | August 29, 2024 |
45[77] | "Murder Weapon" | August 30, 2024 |
46[78] | TBA | September 2, 2024 |
47[79] | TBA | September 3, 2024 |
48[80] | "Desperate Measures" | September 4, 2024 |
49[81] | "Palacios' Impostor" | September 5, 2024 |
50[82] | "Deception" | September 6, 2024 |
51[83] | TBA | September 9, 2024 |
52[84] | "Palacios' Serial Killer" | September 10, 2024 |
53[85] | TBA | September 11, 2024 |
54[86] | TBA | September 12, 2024 |
55[87] | TBA | September 13, 2024 |
56[88] | TBA | September 16, 2024 |
57[89] | "On Bended Knee" | September 17, 2024 |
58[90] | TBA | September 18, 2024 |
59[91] | TBA | September 19, 2024 |
60[92] | TBA | September 20, 2024 |
61[93] | TBA | September 23, 2024 |
62[94] | TBA | September 24, 2024 |
63[95] | "Vivian's Karma" | September 25, 2024 |
64[96] | TBA | September 26, 2024 |
65[97] | "George, the Accused" | September 27, 2024 |
66[98] | "George is Pregnant" | September 30, 2024 |
67[99] | TBA | October 1, 2024 |
68[100] | TBA | October 2, 2024 |
69[101] | "Blackmail Video" | October 3, 2024 |
70[102] | "Finding Basil's Phone" | October 4, 2024 |
71[103] | "Sam's Confession" | October 7, 2024 |
72[104] | "Punishment" | October 8, 2024 |
73[105] | "Chaos" | October 9, 2024 |
Development
The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024, set in the shared universe with television crime drama series – Widows' Web (2022) and Royal Blood (2023).[106]
Casting
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.[107] Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement.[108] On January 23, 2024, during the series' story conference and script reading, several cast members were announced, including actor Mark Herras.[109] Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the series as regular cast members, portraying the same character they played in Royal Blood.[15] In July 2024, actress Lianne Valentin reprised her role in Royal Blood as Beatrice Royales.[26] In September 2024, actress Vaness del Moral and actor Arthur Solinap both reprised their respective roles in Widows' Web and Royal Blood.[30][24] In November 2024, actress Carmina Villarroel made a guest appearance in the series, reprising her role as Barbara Sagrado-Dee in Widows' Web.[32]
Production
Principal photography commenced on February 23, 2024.[110] Filming of the series took place in Bataan, Batangas and La Union.[111]
Reception
Ratings
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.[112] The series had its highest rating on July 19, 2024 with a 12.3% rating.[113]
Critical response
Jerry Donato of The Philippine Star, stated the series is "well-thought with its characters and concept, and has a meticulously crafted story, which is executed properly by the cast and the director." Donato also complimented the work of actors Rafael Rosell and Benjamin Alves, and actress Bianca Manalo.[29]
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "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.
- ^ "Widows' War: Death threat (Episode 17)". GMA Network. July 23, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 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.
- ^ "Widows' War: Regalo ni Sam (Episode 22)". GMA Network. July 30, 2024. 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.
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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.
- ^ "Widows' War: Farewell Basil (Episode 31)". GMA Network. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Unwanted guest (Episode 32)". GMA Network. August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Sam is desperate (Episode 33)". GMA Network. August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Beverly, iimbestigahan din? (Episode 34)". GMA Network. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
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- ^ "Widows' War: Beverly's life is in danger (Episode 38)". GMA Network. August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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- ^ "Widows' War: Murder alibi (Episode 44)". GMA Network. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Murder weapon (Episode 45)". GMA Network. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
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- ^ "Widows' War: Full Episode 47 (September 3, 2024)". GMA Network. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Desperate measures (Episode 48)". GMA Network. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Impostor (Episode 49)". GMA Network. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Deception (Episode 50)". GMA Network. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Widows' War: Si Peter, magnanakaw? (Episode 51)". GMA Network. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
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