What Lies Beneath (TV series)

What Lies Beneath
Genre	Crime thriller Mystery Drama
Written by	Genesis Rodriguez Nathan Arciaga Tyron Santos Allan Cuadra
Directed by	Dado Lumibao Froy Allan Leonardo
Starring	Janella Salvador Charlie Dizon Sue Ramirez Kaila Estrada Jake Cuenca JM de Guzman
Music by	Carmina Cuya
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	70
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ruel S. Bayani
Producers	Katrina Juban Fe Catherive D.V. Ancheta Roda Catolico - Dela Cerna
Production locations	Lingayen, Pangasinan Alaminos Pangasinan
Cinematography	Albert Banzon Mac Cosico
Editors	Rommel Maliman Aries Pascual Christine Ang Godwin Lucena Hanie Uy
Running time	23–36 minutes
Production company	RCD Narratives
Original release
Network	Kapamilya Channel [a]
Release	October 20, 2025 (2025-10-20) – present

What Lies Beneath is a Philippine mystery thriller television series produced by RCD Narratives. Directed by Dado C. Lumibao and Froy Allan Leonardo, it stars Kaila Estrada, Charlie Dizon, Janella Salvador, Sue Ramirez, Jake Cuenca and JM de Guzman. It premiered on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on October 20, 2025. ^{[1] [2]}

Premise

Four women — Alice, Mel, Erica, and Beth's lives are torn apart by one lie and one irreversible act. As the truth begins to surface, trust erodes, alliances fracture, and survival becomes a battle against both danger and guilt. ^[3]

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Janella Salvador as Alicia Marie "Alice" Quintana-Miller
  • Eliza Borromeo as teen Alice
    • Janell Gonzaga as young Alice
• Charlie Dizon as Elizabeth "Beth" Sevilla-Mora
  • Allyson McBride as young Beth
• Sue Ramirez as Amelia Grace "Mel" Barrera-Montenegro
  • Reich Alim as young Mel
• Kaila Estrada as Atty. Erica Melendez
  • Krystal Mejes as young Erica
• Jake Cuenca as Edmundo "Edong" Santiago
  • Renshi de Guzman as young Edong
• JM de Guzman as Lucas Santiago
  • Andrez del Rosario as young Lucas

Supporting cast

• Jameson Blake as Anton Montenegro
• Yves Flores as Ryan Mora
  • Miguel Vergara as young Ryan
• Race Matias as Marco Torres
• Marlo Mortel as Angelo Martinez
  • Luis Vera Perez as young Angelo
• Mary Joy Apostol as Liezel Basa-Martinez
  • Kolette Madelo as young Liezel
• Joel Molina as Edward Quintana
• Sharmaine Suarez as Annette Melendez-Encio
• Carlene Aguilar-Ocampo as Susan Quintana
• Maritess Joaquin as Barbara Montenegro
• Dingdong Bahan as Tim Brocka
• Patrick Ramirez as Tomas "Tom" Justo
• Mark Neumann as Scott Miller
• Andi Abaya as Althea M. Encio
• Jewel Milag as Chloe S. Mora
• Lawrence Dela Cruz as Joshua B. Martinez
• Rhys Stevens as Seth Q. Miller

Guest cast

• Mutya Orquia as Louisa Mae Soria
• Jennica Garcia as Dolores Santiago
• Gerald Madrid as Crisanto Santiago
• Jenny Miller as Marie Sevilla
• Geoff Eigenmann as Mike Quintana
• Bart Guingona as Rodrigo "Rod" Celestino
• Richard Reynoso as Danilo
• Kobie Brown as young Kyle
• Hero Angeles as Lemuel Soria
  • JC Alcantara as young Lemuel
• Batit Espiritu as Lester Soria
• Paolo Serrano as Warden William Ayoc
• Chris Tan as Lawrence Kyo
• Christian Ty as Steve Kyo
• Malou Crisologo as Esther Castro
• Benedix Ramos as Argie Castro
• Franco Laurel as Cedric Barrera
• Karen Timbol as Margie Barrera
• Adriana Agcaoili as Ryan's mother
• Malou de Guzman
• Rubi Rubi

Episodes

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"What We Buried"	October 20, 2025 (2025-10-20)
Years after witnessing their best friend Louisa's murder, three women reunite to pursue a shared dream – building the perfect home together.
2	"What We're Hiding"	October 21, 2025 (2025-10-21)
Mel faces a scandal that could ruin her career. A guilt-ridden Erica spirals over a menacing call from Edong, the man imprisoned for Louisa's murder.
3	"What Comes Back"	October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)
Beth voices doubts about Mel's story to her husband, Ryan. Meanwhile, Erica recalls a clue from Louisa's case that may have proved Edong's innocence.
4	"What We Awaken"	October 23, 2025 (2025-10-23)
Erica visits Louisa's alleged killer to ease her guilt. Mel, Alice and Beth question whether Edong's brother, Lucas, still hates them.
5	"What We Reveal"	October 24, 2025 (2025-10-24)
Lucas confronts Erica at her law firm about visiting Edong. Mel faces her mother-in-law's ire during a staged photo-op dinner with her husband.
6	"What We Keep Inside"	October 27, 2025 (2025-10-27)
Mel and Anton struggle to keep up the charade of a loving relationship. Beth questions Alice after seeing her shopping for a gun.
7	"What We Cover Up"	October 28, 2025 (2025-10-28)
Erica receives a concerning tip involving the detective who worked on Louisa's case. Beth endures an uncomfortable dinner with her mother.
8	"What We Uncover"	October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29)
Erica tries to warn her estranged friends that anyone linked to Louisa's case may be in danger. Meanwhile, Beth's daughter gets in trouble at school.
9	"What We Used to Be"	October 30, 2025 (2025-10-30)
Unexpectedly reunited with the other "Mabels," Erica recalls Alice's tragic car accident – and how their friendship grew from a painful start.
10	"What Made Me Who I Am"	October 31, 2025 (2025-10-31)
Given a delivery task by a shady guard, Edong briefly leaves prison, using the chance to visit the ocean and reflect on his troubled upbringing.
11	"Lies We Chose"	November 3, 2025 (2025-11-03)
Edong stalks Beth's daughter in hopes of finding the Mabels' house. Meanwhile, Mel tries to make amends with Lucas – despite Erica's warning.
12	"Lies That Hunt"	November 4, 2025 (2025-11-04)
Alice gets an unexpected and terrifying visitor in the middle of the night, while Beth receives troubling news about her daughter.
13	"Lies Behind Closed Doors"	November 5, 2025 (2025-11-05)
After a fight with Anton, Mel hides in the bathroom to avoid his rage. Beth and Ryan return home with Chloe – but they're not alone.
14	"Lies That Bind"	November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)
When a powerful gang torches his gym, Lucas faces pressure to comply with their demands. Alice blames her husband for an unsettling break-in.
15	"Lies Unraveled"	November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
16	"Lies We Wear"	November 10, 2025 (2025-11-10)
17	"Lies in the Dark"	November 11, 2025 (2025-11-11)
18	"Lies Unmasked"	November 12, 2025 (2025-11-12)
19	"Lies Unleashed"	November 13, 2025 (2025-11-13)
20	"Lies of Retribution"	November 14, 2025 (2025-11-14)
21	"Beneath the Monster"	November 14, 2025 (2025-11-14)
22	"Beneath the Faith"	November 18, 2025 (2025-11-18)
23	"Beneath the Dare"	November 19, 2025 (2025-11-19)
24	"Beneath the Silence"	November 20, 2025 (2025-11-20)
25	"Beneath the Masks"	November 21, 2025 (2025-11-21)
26	"Beneath the Need to Escape"	November 24, 2025 (2025-11-24)
27	"Beneath the Dread"	November 25, 2025 (2025-11-25)
28	"Beneath the Fire"	November 26, 2025 (2025-11-26)
29	"Beneath the Veiled Truth"	November 27, 2025 (2025-11-27)
30	"Beneath the Madness"	November 28, 2025 (2025-11-28)
31	"The Hand That Takes"	December 1, 2025 (2025-12-01)
32	"The Cost of Silence"	December 2, 2025 (2025-12-02)
33	"The Rising Threat"	December 3, 2025 (2025-12-03)
34	TBA	December 4, 2025 (2025-12-04)
35	"The Weight of Truth"	December 5, 2025 (2025-12-05)
36	"Beneath the Breaking Point"	December 8, 2025 (2025-12-08)
37	"The Last Call"	December 9, 2025 (2025-12-09)
38	"The Secrets That Linger"	December 10, 2025 (2025-12-10)
39	"The Word That Haunts"	December 11, 2025 (2025-12-11)
40	"The Coffee Shop"	December 12, 2025 (2025-12-12)
41	"Murmurs of the Damned"	December 15, 2025 (2025-12-15)
42	"A Quiet Unraveling"	December 16, 2025 (2025-12-16)
43	"Bound by Wounds"	December 17, 2025 (2025-12-17)
44	"Exposing What Hides"	December 18, 2025 (2025-12-18)
45	"Lurking Truths"	December 19, 2025 (2025-12-19)
46	"Breaking Point"	December 22, 2025 (2025-12-22)
47	"Lethal Secrets"	December 23, 2025 (2025-12-23)
48	"Abyss of Doubt"	December 24, 2025 (2025-12-24)
49	"Mosaic of Lies"	December 25, 2025 (2025-12-25)
50	"Embers and Shadows"	December 26, 2025 (2025-12-26)
51	"Shrouded Danger"	December 29, 2025 (2025-12-29)
52	"Circling Rage"	December 30, 2025 (2025-12-30)
53	"A Fracturing Web"	December 31, 2025 (2025-12-31)
54	"Rising Menace"	January 1, 2026 (2026-01-01)
55	"Secret Feed"	January 2, 2026 (2026-01-02)
56	"Ghosts of Us"	January 5, 2026 (2026-01-05)
57	"Unraveled Hearts"	January 6, 2026 (2026-01-06)
58	"I Watched You Lie"	January 7, 2026 (2026-01-07)
59	"Love and Loss"	January 8, 2026 (2026-01-08)
60	"The Awakening"	January 9, 2026 (2026-01-09)
61	"The Sob That Returned"	January 12, 2026 (2026-01-12)
62	"Reflections in Silence"	January 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)
63	"Unbound"	January 14, 2026 (2026-01-14)
64	"Trapsetter"	January 15, 2026 (2026-01-15)
65	"Healing Amidst the Storm"	January 16, 2026 (2026-01-16)
66	"Wrath Without Mercy"	January 19, 2026 (2026-01-19)
67	"Human Cost"	January 20, 2026 (2026-01-20)
68	"Out of the Shadows"	January 21, 2026 (2026-01-21)
69	"Moves in the Dark"	January 22, 2026 (2026-01-22)
70	"Under Siege"	January 23, 2026 (2026-01-23)
71	"Rules of Ruination"	January 26, 2026 (2026-01-26)
72	"Deeply Damged"	January 27, 2026 (2026-01-27)
73	"Exposed"	January 28, 2026 (2026-01-28)
74	"Reclaiming Her Voice"	January 29, 2026 (2026-01-29)
75	"Entagled"	January 30, 2026 (2026-01-30)

Production

Development and casting

ABS-CBN announced the series on their list of upcoming series' for 2025 and the cast included were originally Bela Padilla, Charlie Dizon, Janella Salvador, Julia Barretto, Jake Cuenca, and JM De Guzman. ^[4] Padilla backed out of the series because of scheduling conflicts while Barretto was removed from the project with no official reason. ^[5] Kaila Estrada and Sue Ramirez have been cast as replacements of Padilla and Barretto. ^[6]

Release

The series was intended to replace Sins of the Father but because Roja has production problems because of weather, the show was aired earlier. But after the premiere of Roja in November 2025, the show is aired on its intended timeslot. It was first released on Netflix and iWant the day after for advanced episodes. The series premiered on TV5 until January 1 2026 and also to Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV starting January 2 2026. It consists of 100 episodes.

Notes

1. First released on Netflix and iWant that marketed as "advanced screening". It is currently airing on its primary network Kapamilya Channel as well as other blocktime channels and platforms.

References

1. Nitura, Jam. "Did You Know? Jake Cuenca Lost 30 Pounds for "What Lies Beneath"". Preview.ph. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
2. Angela Nicole Guiral. "Behind the chaos: 'What Lies Beneath' cast on their gut-wrenching roles". tatlerasia. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
3. "ABS-CBN launches gripping suspense thriller 'What Lies Beneath'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
4. Corporation, ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN unveils exciting 2025 offerings". corporate.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
5. "Bela Padilla Backs Out of 'What Lies Beneath' Due to Scheduling Conflicts - LionhearTV". 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
6. "Janella,Sue,Kaila, and Charlie in ABS-CBN's gripping suspense thriller "What Lies Beneath"". corporate.abs-cbn.com. October 16, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.

External links

• What Lies Beneath at IMDb