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Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
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Also known asZaido: The Space Sheriff
Genre
Based onMetal Hero Series by Toei Company
Developed byDon Michael Perez
Written by
  • Des Garbes Severino
  • Anna Aleta Nadela
Directed byDominic Zapata[1]
Starring
Theme music composerDon Michael Perez
Opening theme"Pulis Pangkalawakan" by Sandwich
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes100
Production
Executive producerHelen Rose S. Sese
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 24, 2007 (2007-09-24) –
February 8, 2008 (2008-02-08)[2]
Related
Shaider

Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (transl. Zaido: space police / international title: Zaido: The Space Sheriff) is a Philippine television drama science fiction action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a spin-off of the Japanese Metal Hero Series' Space Sheriff Shaider.[3] Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dennis Trillo, Marky Cielo and Aljur Abrenica. A special Zaido: Ang Bagong Alamat (transl. Zaido: The New Legend) – The Making of Zaido aired on September 22, 2007. It premiered on September 24, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Impostora. The series concluded on February 8, 2008 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by Joaquin Bordado in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[4]

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Dennis Trillo.
Dennis Trillo
An image of Aljur Abrenica.
Aljur Abrenica
An image of Paolo Ballesteros.
Paolo Ballesteros
An image of Lovi Poe.
Lovi Poe
An image of Iwa Moto.
Iwa Moto
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Voice cast
  • Tirso Cruz III as Kuuma Le-ar
  • Vincent Gutierrez as Shaider
  • Noel Urbano as Ulla
  • Jeffrey Tam as Robix

Reception

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Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan earned a 34.6% rating.[8] The final episode scored a 32.3% rating.[9]

Critical response

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In the February 2008 issue of Otaku USA, the Tokyoscope R5 Central column called Zaido the "Tokusatsu version of Passions" saying "It's like GMA Network just wanted to make yet another soap opera but slapped Shaider on just to get ratings."[10][better source needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Direk Dominic Zapata flies across the galaxy for Zaido". GMA Network. September 25, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Donato, Jerry (February 7, 2008). "Aljur: After Zaido, what?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Erece, Dinno (May 8, 2007). "GMA-7 acquires exclusive rights to Shaider". PEP. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "Zaido (Full Episode By Parts) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Erece, Dinno (September 17, 2007). "Marky Cielo shares Zaido lead role with Dennis Trillo and Aljur Abrenica". PEP (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  6. ^ Erece, Dinno (November 4, 2007). "Gian Carlos joins elite space police as Zaido Gold". PEP. Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Japanese actor joins the cast of TV series Zaido". GMA Network. January 22, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2008.
  8. ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 25, 2007). "TV Ratings (Sept. 24): Impressive debut for Zaido and Lastikman, but 24 Oras grabs top spot". PEP. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 12, 2008). "TV Ratings (Feb. 8-11): Joaquin Bordado makes its mark". PEP. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Otaku USA Issue#4: February 2008, Tokyoscope: R5 Central – "Return of the Space Sheriffs", page 138.
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