Bad Genius (Philippine TV series)

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Bad Genius
	Promotional poster
Genre	Crime thriller ; Drama ;
Directed by	Derick Cabrido
Starring	Atasha Muhlach ; Jairus Aquino ; Gab Lagman ; Hyacinth Callado ;
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino ; English ;
No. of episodes	6
Original release
Release	July 17, 2025 –; present
Related
	Bad Genius (Thailand)

Last updated August 31, 2025

Bad Genius is an ongoing 2025 Philippine crime thriller series directed by Derick Cabrido and starring Atasha Muhlach, Jairus Aquino, Gab Lagman, and Hyacinth Callado. It is the Philippine television adaptation of the 2017 Thai film of the same name. It premiered on Viva One on July 17, 2025 with new episodes released every Friday until October 10, 2025.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Synopsis

A top student at Colegio de San Gabriel Possenti exposes the school's exploitation of pupils and retaliates by converting cheat sheets into a business.

Cast

Main

Atasha Muhlach as Linette "Lin" Estrella^[4]
Jairus Aquino as Tristan "Bank" Bangkat^[5]
Gab Lagman as Patrick Joseph "Pat" Tioseco
Hyacinth Callado as Grace Anne Dizon^[6]

Supporting

Romnick Sarmenta as Vin^[1]
Yayo Aguila as Nona
Irma Adlawan as Nenita
Lander Vera-Perez as Ernest
Art Acuña as Philip
Sarah Lahbati as Principal Perez
Lester Llansang as Fidel
Gold Aceron as Tony
Andrea Babierra as Maya
Keagan De Jesus as Ping
Ash Jewel as Claire

Episodes

No. in series	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1^[7]	"New Girl"	Derick Cabrido	Unknown	July 17, 2025 (2025-07-17)
Lin meets Grace on her first day at Colegio de San Gabriel Possenti, and they hit right away. Lin learns that their teacher has been charging for test leaks when she offers to help her for an impending lengthy exam.
2	"The Wash Boy"	Derick Cabrido	Unknown	July 25, 2025 (2025-07-25)
Until Bank, Lin's main academic adversary, steps in, Lin, Grace, and Pat's cheating scheme is well underway.
3	"The Drama Queen"	Derick Cabrido	Unknown	August 1, 2025 (2025-08-01)
Grace gets the lead part in the school's theater production with Lin's assistance. A cheat sheet is taken away from a student who is not close to Lin and her "clients" just when everything appears to be going well for them.
4	"The Frog Prince"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	August 8, 2025 (2025-08-08)
Pat starts to think Grace could be keeping something from him. Bank discovers a side of Lin that might completely alter their relationship, but in the meantime, Lin and Bank's developing friendship begins to blossom into something more.
5	"Things Fall Apart"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	August 15, 2025 (2025-08-15)
Bank tries to defend herself after learning of her involvement in the exam-cheating plan. However, Lin starts to doubt all of her choices after discovering that Grace has deceived her.
6	"Strange Territory"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Lin is given the chance to transform cheat papers into a lot of money by planning an international standardized test as she attempts to move past the trouble she caused in Possenti.
7	"Episode 7"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	August 29, 2025 (2025-08-29)
8	"Episode 8"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	September 5, 2025 (2025-09-05)
9	"Episode 9"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	September 12, 2025 (2025-09-12)
10	"Episode 10"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19)
11	"Episode 11"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
12	"Episode 12"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	October 3, 2025 (2025-10-03)
13	"Episode 13"	Derick Cabrido	TBA	October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10)

References

1 2 Nicart, Lyka. "Pinoy version of 'Bad Genius' reveals main cast". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
↑ Ocampo, Rescel (March 18, 2025). "Thai Film Bad Genius Gets PH Adaptation Starring Atasha Muhlach". RepublicAsia Media, Inc. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
↑ Nicart, Lyca. "Everything we know so far about the 'Bad Genius' PH remake". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
↑ Fernando, Jefferson (June 25, 2025). "Atasha Muhlach steps into spotlight in 'Bad Genius' series". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on June 26, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
↑ Almo, Nherz. "Jairus Aquino welcomes more challenging role in his career". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
↑ Eng, Alyson. "Interview: Hyacinth Callado on BAD GENIUS and her Creative Journey". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
↑ "Bad Genius". Viva One. August 26, 2025.

External links

Bad Genius at IMDb

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[:0-1] 1 2 Nicart, Lyka. "Pinoy version of 'Bad Genius' reveals main cast". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

[2] Ocampo, Rescel (March 18, 2025). "Thai Film Bad Genius Gets PH Adaptation Starring Atasha Muhlach". RepublicAsia Media, Inc. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

[3] Nicart, Lyca. "Everything we know so far about the 'Bad Genius' PH remake". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

[4] Fernando, Jefferson (June 25, 2025). "Atasha Muhlach steps into spotlight in 'Bad Genius' series". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on June 26, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

[5] Almo, Nherz. "Jairus Aquino welcomes more challenging role in his career". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

[6] Eng, Alyson. "Interview: Hyacinth Callado on BAD GENIUS and her Creative Journey". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

[7] "Bad Genius". Viva One. August 26, 2025.

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Bad Genius
Promotional poster
Genre	Crime thriller Drama
Directed by	Derick Cabrido
Starring	Atasha Muhlach Jairus Aquino Gab Lagman Hyacinth Callado
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino English
No. of episodes	6
Original release
Release	July 17, 2025 (2025-07-17) – present
Related
Bad Genius (Thailand)