Slay (TV series)

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Slay
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Also known asSlay: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Genre
Created by
  • RJ Nuevas
  • Ken De Leon
Written by
  • Ken De Leon [1]
  • Glay Ramirez [1]
  • Ana Aleta Nadela [1]
  • Meryl Bunyi [1]
  • Abner Tulagan [1]
Directed by
  • Rod Marmol [1]
  • Jules Katanyag [1]
Creative director Aloy Adlawan [1]
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes
  • 40 (Viu)
  • 48 (GMA Network)
Production
Executive producerNieva Magpayo
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time21–39 minutes
Production company GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network Viu
ReleaseMarch 3 (2025-03-03) –
May 8, 2025 (2025-05-08)
Network GMA Network
ReleaseMarch 24 (2025-03-24) –
June 13, 2025 (2025-06-13)

Slay is a 2025 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol and Jules Katanyag, it stars Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Mikee Quintos, Ysabel Ortega and Derrick Monasterio in lead roles. It premiered on Viu on March 3, 2025 and was concluded on May 8, 2025 with a total of 40 episodes.

Contents

The television broadcast consisting of additional episodes with a different story narrative, premiered on March 24, 2025 on GMA Network's Prime line up. The series concluded its television run on June 13, 2025 with a total of 48 episodes. [2]

The series is also streaming online on YouTube. [3]

Premise

Four women – Liv, Yana, Sugar, and Amelie — become entangled in a series of events following the death of fitness influencer Zach. [4]

Cast and characters

Cast
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Julie Anne San Jose
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Derrick Monasterio
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Gabbi Garcia
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James Blanco
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Phoemela Baranda
Lead cast
Supporting cast

Release

Slay premiered on March 3, 2025 on Viu and consisted of 40 episodes. [4] [17] The television broadcast premiered on March 24, 2025, on GMA Network's Prime line up. [18] According to GMA Network's executive, Annette Gozon-Valdes – the television broadcast would consist of more episodes and a different narrative ending. [19]

Reception

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Slay earned a 5.2% rating on GMA Network. [20] The series received its highest rating on March 27, 2025, with a 5.3% rating. [21]

Critical response

Je CC of LionhearTV complimented the cast and direction of the series, stating its quality and vibe is "rare" for a Philippine television series. [22] Charles Cabrera and Shaine Dayrit of Pulp , both stated the series "offers a fresh take on the murder mystery genre, blending suspense with a modern, fast-paced narrative", and complimented the series' character-driven narrative. [23]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "GMA Network, Viu Philippines team up for gripping murder mystery series Slay". SunStar . March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ Adel, Rosette (June 11, 2025). "Slay cast has no idea what will air on June 13 finale night". Interaksyon . Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Slay (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Fernando, Jefferson (February 26, 2025). "Slay heats up as GMA network and Viu Philippines unveil thrilling new series". Daily Tribune . Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Serato, Arniel C. (March 21, 2015). "Julie Anne San Jose firm on marriage-before-baby rule". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ Donato, Jerry (April 3, 2025). "Why Gabbi Garcia has a lot on her plate these days". The Philippine Star . Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Slay: Deadly world of secrets, lies, alibis". Tempo. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ "GMA Network, Viu Philippines team up for gripping murder mystery series Slay". SunStar . March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ Fernando, Jefferson (March 4, 2025). "Derrick Monasterio embraces 'Red Flags' and anti-hero role in Slay". Daily Tribune . Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "MaThon, may laban ba sa KathDen na undisputed #1 sa Netflix?". PEP. February 22, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Anoc, Aimee (March 25, 2025). "Cast ng murder mystery series na Slay, kilalanin!". GMA Network . Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  12. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (April 30, 2025). "Jay Ortega, 'grateful' sa sunod-sunod na projects sa GMA at suporta ng fans". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Fernando, Jefferson (March 11, 2025). "Royce Cabrera takes on Juro in Slay". Daily Tribune . Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  14. 1 2 Santiago, Ervin (March 24, 2025). "Derrick Monasterio laging tinatawag na 'bano', 'ham actor': Napipikon ako". Inquirer Bandera . Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  15. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (May 5, 2025). "Slay: Amelie at Luke, hindi na matutuloy ang kasal?". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  16. ↑ Anoc, Aimee (April 10, 2025). "Slay: Sugar, isang arsonist?". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Viu with GMA Network announce first Viu Original Slay: A Murder Mystery Set in the High-Stakes World of Fitness". LionhearTV. February 26, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  18. ↑ Fernando, Jefferson (March 9, 2025). "Derrick Monasterio embraces Slay". Daily Tribune . Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  19. ↑ Llemit, Kathleen A. (March 20, 2025). "Julie Anne San Jose thriller Slay to have different ending for free TV run". The Philippine Star . Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Ysabel at Miguel, "going strong" kahit bihirang magkita". PEP. March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  21. ↑ Mia, Ron (April 6, 2025). "GMA Network's mystery drama Slay kicks off strong in TV Ratings". LionhearTV. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  22. ↑ CC, Je (March 21, 2025). "Slay: A Must-See Murder Mystery from GMA Network and Viu Philippines". LionhearTV. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  23. ↑ Cabrera, Charles; Dayrit, Shaine (March 10, 2025). "Slay Brings Suspense to GMA and Viu". Pulp . Retrieved May 23, 2025.
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