Widows' War | |
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Directed by | Zig Madamba Dulay [1] |
Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Rina Mercado |
Opening theme | "Bakit Ba Naman?" by Rita Daniela and Hannah Precillas |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 18 (as of July 24, 2024) |
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Executive producer | Michele Robles Borja |
Production locations | |
Cinematography | Miguel Cruz |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 25–39 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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Network | GMA Network |
Release | July 1, 2024 – present |
Widows' War is a 2024 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, it stars Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on July 1, 2024 on the network's Prime line up replacing My Guardian Alien .
Former best friends Sam and George, blame each other for an unfortunate happening between their families. They will once again encounter each other, and mourn the death of their respective husband – Paco and Basil. [3]
No. | Title | Original air date |
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1 [19] | "Pilot" | July 1, 2024 |
2 [20] | "Friendship Over" | July 2, 2024 |
3 [21] | "Future In-laws" | July 3, 2024 |
4 [22] | "Divided Family" | July 4, 2024 |
5 [23] | "War of the Wives" | July 5, 2024 |
6 [24] | "Monster In Law" | July 8, 2024 |
7 [25] | "To Forgive or Not to Forgive" | July 9, 2024 |
8 [26] | "Unraveling Secrets" | July 10, 2024 |
9 [27] | "You Killed My Father" | July 11, 2024 |
10 [28] | "Deadly Fall" | July 12, 2024 |
11 [29] | "Surprise Witness" | July 15, 2024 |
12 [30] | "Who Killed Paco?" | July 16, 2024 |
13 [31] | "Rumble at the Memorial" | July 17, 2024 |
14 [32] | "Restless Soul" | July 18, 2024 |
15 [33] | "Black Mail" | July 19, 2024 |
16 [34] | "The Cellphone" | July 22, 2024 |
17 [35] | "Death Threat" | July 23, 2024 |
18 [36] | "Murder By Proxy" | July 24, 2024 |
The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024, set in the same cinematic universe which features both television crime drama series – Widows' Web (2022) and Royal Blood (2023). [37]
Philippine actresses Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana and Gabbi Garcia were announced on January 1, 2024 to headline the series. In the same month, Garcia left the series due to scheduling conflicts. [38] Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement. [39] On January 23, 2024, during the series' story conference and script reading, several cast members were announced, including actor Mark Herras. [40] Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the series as regular cast members, portraying the same character they played in the Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood. [13] Actress Lianne Valentin also reprised her role as Beatrice Royales in Royal Blood. [18]
Principal photography commenced on February 23, 2024. [41] Filming of the series took place in Batanes, Batangas and La Union. [42]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Widows' War earned an 8.9% rating. [43]
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