Linlang (2023 TV series)

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Linlang
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Mid-season Promotional poster
Genre
Written byDavid Diuco
Directed by
  • FM Reyes
  • Jojo Saguin
Starring
Composers Jovinor Tan
Jonathan Manalo
Len Calvo
Adriane Macalipay
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes14 (Prime Video)
103 (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 thriller drama television series, directed by FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin. It stars Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM de Guzman and Maricel Soriano. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video from October 5 to November 16, 2023.

Contents

Premise

The story centers around boxer-turned-seaman Victor Lualhati and his investigation into his wife Juliana's affair. Victor learns more about the situation as he looks into it 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: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, and 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. Paulo Avelino, one of the lead stars, 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]

Release

The series premiered 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. [7]

Television broadcast

Linlang had its television debut (subtitled as "The Teleserye Version") on January 22, 2024, on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida lineup, A2Z's A2Z Primetime, [g] Jeepney TV, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5's TodoMax Primetime Singko lineup, worldwide via The Filipino Channel and on-demand via iWantTFC, which is the uncut version of the series. It replaced Senior High , but at an earlier time, while Can't Buy Me Love took over 3rd timeslot that left by Senior High. [10] [11]

Marketing

The official trailer for Linlang was released on September 24, 2023. [12] The following month, advance screening for the series was held at Cinema76 in Quezon City. [13] To promote the series, the ensemble cast made special appearances in noontime musical-variety show ASAP [14] while Chiu and de Guzman served as guest stars in the lifestyle morning talk show Magandang Buhay . [15]

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. [16] According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the pilot episode of Linlang: The Teleserye Version received a nationwide rating of 9.0%, winning over its timeslot rival Love. Die. Repeat. . [17] The series registered its highest national rating on June 13 and 14, garnering 12.0%, the latter date being the finale episode and won over its timeslot rival My Guardian Alien . [18]

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, including the notable portrayals of Maricel Soriano, Kaila Estrada and Ruby Ruiz. [19]

Accolades

Accolades received by Linlang
YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2024 ContentAsia Awards Best Female Lead in a TV Programme / Series Kim Chiu Nominated [20]
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme / Series Kaila Estrada Nominated
2024Gawad PASADO AwardsPinakaPASADONG Aktor sa Telebisyon Paulo Avelino Won [21]

Notes

  1. ↑ The series also airs on Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z (analog free TV in Manila only and digital TV in Nationwide only) (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only during the PBA season until February 9), Jeepney TV (delayed telecast, cable and satellite TV only), TV5 (free TV in Nationwide), and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. It is also available on demand via iWantTFC.
  2. ↑ Victor's ring name.
  3. ↑ Alex's ring name.
  4. ↑ Alex is disbarred as of episode 65 (10 in the Prime Video cut).
  5. ↑ Amelia uses the Lualhati last name despite her never being married to Alex and Victor's late father Jessie Lualhati. This makes Amelia a mistress, and Alex an illegitimate son, as Jessie's legal wife is Victor's biological mother.
  6. ↑ Alex and Sylvia’s assistant who becomes a lawyer after Alex’s disbarment + transition into boxing.
  7. ↑ Due to the PBA games that aired every Wednesday and Friday, the series broadcast on this channel every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until the association ended on February 11 after 3 months of broadcast. [8] [9]

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