Linlang (2023 TV series)

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Linlang
Linlang official poster.jpg
Mid-season Promotional poster
Genre
Written byDavid Diuco
Directed by
  • FM Reyes
  • Jojo A. Saguin
Starring
Composers Jovinor Tan
Jonathan Manalo
Len Calvo
Adriane Macalipay
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes14 (Prime Video)
20 (Netflix)
103 (The Teleserye Version) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers Carlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Roldeo Endrinal
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time56–61 minutes
Production company Dreamscape Entertainment
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
ReleaseOctober 5 (2023-10-05) –
November 16, 2023 (2023-11-16)
Network Kapamilya Channel (cable and satellite TV only) [a]
ReleaseJanuary 22 (2024-01-22) –
June 14, 2024 (2024-06-14)

Linlang (International title: Deceit) is a Philippine mystery thriller drama television series produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. Directed by FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin, it stars Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu, JM de Guzman and Maricel Soriano. The series streamed on Amazon Prime Video from October 5 to November 16, 2023. The extended version of the series, titled Linlang: The Teleserye Version, aired on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block from January 22 to June 14, 2024.

Contents

Premise

The story centers around a husband's investigation into his wife's affair as he learns more about the situation and comes to the conclusion that his wife's infidelity is not the only factor at play.

Cast and characters

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From left to right: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM de Guzman

Main cast

Supporting cast

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Production

Linlang was first announced in October 2022 by Dreamscape Entertainment. [3] [4] [5] Principal photography for the series lasted for six months. Lead star Paulo Avelino prepared for his role by "pushing himself through a body transformation to embody his character’s journey", stating that he "had to gain around 20 lb (9.1 kg) to 35 lb (16 kg) at the start of the filming and lose around 20 pounds (9.1 kilograms) midway into the shoot." [6]

Marketing

The official trailer of the series was released on September 24, 2023. [7] The following month, advance screening for the series was held at Cinema76 in Quezon City. [8] To promote the series, the cast appeared in the noontime musical-variety show ASAP . [9] Chiu and De Guzman also appeared in the talk show Magandang Buhay . [10]

Release

The series was released on the streaming service Amazon Prime Video on October 5, 2023, with the first two episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis. [11]

Television broadcast

The uncut version of the series called Linlang: The Teleserye Version premiered on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Jeepney TV and The Filipino Channel on January 22, 2024. It was also available for streaming via Kapamilya Online Live and iWantTFC. [12] [13]

Music

The main theme song of the series is a 2023 version of "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" performed by Erik Santos. The instrumental version of this song was also featured on the "EXpecially For You" segment of the noontime variety show It's Showtime .

Reception

Ratings and viewership

Upon release, Linlang debuted at No. 1 on Amazon Prime Video Philippines. [6] The series also opened with 367,069 concurrent live viewers during its premiere on Kapamilya Online Live through the streaming service YouTube. [14] According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the pilot episode of Linlang: The Teleserye Version received a nationwide rating of 9.0%. [15] The series registered its highest national rating on June 13 and 14, garnering 12.0%, the latter date being the finale episode. [16]

Critical response

Writing for Daily Tribune, Alwin Ignacio described Linlang as "a cautionary tale and modern-day morality check." He praised the acting performances of the lead stars Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino and JM de Guzman, as well as the portrayals of Maricel Soriano, Kaila Estrada and Ruby Ruiz. [17]

Accolades

Accolades received by Linlang
YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2024 ContentAsia Awards Best Female Lead in a TV Programme / Series Kim Chiu Nominated [18]
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme / Series Kaila Estrada Nominated
Gawad Pasado AwardsBest TV Actor Paulo Avelino Won [19]
2025 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama SeriesLinlangNominated [20]
Best Drama Actor Paulo Avelino Nominated
Best Drama Actress Kim Chiu Won
Best Drama Supporting Actress Kaila Estrada Won

Notes

  1. ↑ The series also aired on A2Z, TV5, Jeepney TV and TFC. It was also available for streaming via Kapamilya Online Live and on-demand via iWantTFC.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "'Linlang' becomes the most watched show on Prime Video Philippines on its first streaming day". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Four Reasons to watch Prime Video series Linlang". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. ↑ "Paulo, Kim, JM and Maricel star in new series 'Linlang'". ABS-CBN News. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  4. ↑ Cruz, Dana (2022-10-22). "Maricel Soriano, Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu, JM de Guzman lead cast of new series 'Linlang'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  5. ↑ "Paulo, Kim, JM, Ruby, and Maricel headline star-studded cast of ABS-CBN's new series 'Linlang'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  6. 1 2 "Linlang emerges as top pick on Prime Video PHL". www.philstar.com. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  7. ↑ "Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino play married couple in gripping preview of 'Linlang'". ABS-CBN News. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  8. ↑ "Kim Chiu on intimate scenes with Paulo Avelino: 'Happy naman ako'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  9. ↑ "Stars of 'Linlang' grace 'ASAP' stage to promote new series". ABS-CBN News. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  10. ↑ "JM appeals: Tagal ko nang nanliligaw, baka naman". ABS-CBN News. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  11. ↑ "Kim, Paulo, and JM topbill Prime Video series 'Linlang'". www.philstar.com. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  12. ↑ Felipe, MJ (2023-12-15). "ABS-CBN unveils initial line-up of 2024 shows". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  13. ↑ Felipe, MJ (December 14, 2023). "300 stars gather as ABS-CBN Christmas special returns to Big Dome". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  14. ↑ ""Linlang: The Teleserye Version" debuts with 367,069 live concurrent viewers, multiple trending topics". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  15. ↑ CC, JE (2024-01-24). "'Linlang' The Teleserye Version sets highest pilot rating for a Kapamilya show on the second primetime slot". LionhearTV. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  16. ↑ "'Linlang' soars to its all-time high ratings during its finale week - LionhearTV". Lionheartv.net. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  17. ↑ Ignacio, Alwin (2023-10-11). "Linlang: Love and lust on a collision". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  18. ↑ "Nominees for 2024 ContentAsia Awards revealed". Manila Bulletin. July 15, 2024. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Kathryn Bernardo, Paulo Avelino, Cedrick Juan among 26th Gawad Pasado winners". 14 October 2024.
  20. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (February 2, 2025). "PMPC Star Awards for Television bares list of nominees". Entertainment Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 3, 2025.
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