Bad Genius (Philippine TV series)

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Bad Genius
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Genre
Directed by Derick Cabrido
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
No. of episodes6
Original release
ReleaseJuly 17, 2025 (2025-07-17) 
present
Related
Bad Genius (Thailand)

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]

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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

Supporting

Episodes

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1 [7] "New Girl" Derick Cabrido UnknownJuly 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 CabridoUnknownJuly 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 CabridoUnknownAugust 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 CabridoTBAAugust 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 CabridoTBAAugust 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 CabridoTBAAugust 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 CabridoTBAAugust 29, 2025 (2025-08-29)
8"Episode 8"Derick CabridoTBASeptember 5, 2025 (2025-09-05)
9"Episode 9"Derick CabridoTBASeptember 12, 2025 (2025-09-12)
10"Episode 10"Derick CabridoTBASeptember 19, 2025 (2025-09-19)
11"Episode 11"Derick CabridoTBASeptember 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
12"Episode 12"Derick CabridoTBAOctober 3, 2025 (2025-10-03)
13"Episode 13"Derick CabridoTBAOctober 10, 2025 (2025-10-10)

References

  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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