The Cure (TV series)

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The Cure
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Title card
Genre Science fiction drama
Created byDode Cruz
Written by
  • Dode Cruz
  • Luningning Ribay
  • Glaiza Ramirez
  • Lobert Villela
Directed by Mark A. Reyes
Creative director Roy Iglesias
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis-Reyes
Editors
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Noel Mauricio
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time24-41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Content Group
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseApril 30 (2018-04-30) 
July 27, 2018 (2018-07-27)

The Cure is a 2018 Philippine television drama science fiction series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Sherlock Jr. The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Victor Magtanggol on its timeslot.

Contents

The series is streaming online on YouTube. [1]

Premise

The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of a zombie infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure. [2]

Cast and characters

Cast
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Jennylyn Mercado
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Jaclyn Jose
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Mark Herras
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of The Cure scored an 11.1% rating. [10]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Cure
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer Leanne Bautista Nominated [11]

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