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*Linlang*
Linlang
	Mid-season Promotional poster
Genre	Thriller drama; Mystery; Suspense; Romance;
Written by	David Diuco
Directed by	FM Reyes; Jojo Saguin;
Starring	Kim Chiu; Paulo Avelino; JM de Guzman; Maricel Soriano;
Composers	Jovinor Tan ; Jonathan Manalo ; Len Calvo ; Adriane Macalipay
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	14 (Prime Video) ; 103 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak ; Cory Vidanes ; Laurenti Dyogi ; Roldeo Endrinal
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	56–61 minutes
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment
Original release
Network	Amazon Prime Video
Release	October 5 –; November 16, 2023
Network	Kapamilya Channel (cable and satellite TV only)
Release	January 22 –; June 14, 2024

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.

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

From left: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, and JM de Guzman

Main cast

Paulo Avelino as Victor "Bangis^[b]" Lualhati
Kim Chiu as Juliana Alcantara-Lualhati
JM de Guzman as Alexander "Alex / Da Master^[c]" C. Lualhati^[d]
Maricel Soriano as Amelia Contreras-Lualhati^[e]

Supporting cast

Jaime Fabregas as Coach Badong Castillo^[1]
Ruby Ruiz as Pilar Alcantara
Raymond Bagatsing as Emilio Mendoza^[1]
Kaila Estrada as Atty. Sylvia Villamayor-Lualhati†^[2]
Heaven Peralejo as Olivia Castillo-Lualhati†^[2]
Albie Casiño^[1] as Ricardo "Ricky" Torres
Benj Manalo^[1] as Jimboy Ulambay
Race Matias as Atty. Matteo Bautista^[2]^[f]
Anji Salvacion^[2] as Kate Alcantara
Kice So^[1] as Dylan Salazar
Heart Ramos as Abigail "Abby" A. Lualhati
- Hanna Lexie as young Abby

Recurring cast

Bart Guingona^[1] as Hon. Dante Villamayor
Adrian Lindayag^[1] as William
Frenchie Dy as Mema
Ross Pesigan as Bogs
Connie Virtucio
Lotlot Bustamante as Mosang
Meanne Espinosa

Guest cast

Jake Ejercito^[1] as Lucas
Mark McMahon as Eric
Lovely Abella as Emma
Daniela Stranner as Maricar
Sandy Aloba
Danny Ramos as Jessie Lualhati
Daisy Cariño as Olivia's mother

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. The series concluded on June 14, 2024 with a total of 103 episodes. It was replaced by Pamilya Sagrado in its timeslot.^[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*
Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
2024	ContentAsia Awards	Best Female Lead in a TV Programme / Series	Kim Chiu	Nominated	^[20]
2024	ContentAsia Awards	Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme / Series	Kaila Estrada	Nominated	^[20]
2024	Gawad PASADO Awards	PinakaPASADONG Aktor sa Telebisyon	Paulo Avelino	Won	^[21]

Notes

^ 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.
^ Victor's ring name.
^ Alex's ring name.
^ Alex is disbarred as of episode 65 (10 in the Prime Video cut).
^ 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.
^ Alex and Sylvia’s assistant who becomes a lawyer after Alex’s disbarment + transition into boxing.
^ 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]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "'Linlang' becomes the most watched show on Prime Video Philippines on its first streaming day". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Four Reasons to watch Prime Video series Linlang". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ "Paulo, Kim, JM and Maricel star in new series 'Linlang'". ABS-CBN News. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
^ Cruz, Dana (2022-10-22). "Maricel Soriano, Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu, JM de Guzman lead cast of new series 'Linlang'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
^ "Paulo, Kim, JM, Ruby, and Maricel headline star-studded cast of ABS-CBN's new series 'Linlang'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
^ ^a ^b "Linlang emerges as top pick on Prime Video PHL". www.philstar.com. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
^ "Kim, Paulo, and JM topbill Prime Video series 'Linlang'". www.philstar.com. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
^ "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
^ "A2Z restores regular primetime programming". Trendrod. 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
^ Felipe, MJ (2023-12-15). "ABS-CBN unveils initial line-up of 2024 shows". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
^ Felipe, MJ (December 14, 2023). "300 stars gather as ABS-CBN Christmas special returns to Big Dome". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^ "Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino play married couple in gripping preview of 'Linlang'". ABS-CBN News. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ "Kim Chiu on intimate scenes with Paulo Avelino: 'Happy naman ako'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ "Stars of 'Linlang' grace 'ASAP' stage to promote new series". ABS-CBN News. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ "JM appeals: Tagal ko nang nanliligaw, baka naman". ABS-CBN News. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ ""Linlang: The Teleserye Version" debuts with 367,069 live concurrent viewers, multiple trending topics". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
^ CC, JE (2024-01-24). "'Linlang' The Teleserye Version sets highest pilot rating for a Kapamilya show on the second primetime slot". LionhearTV. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
^ "'Linlang' soars to its all-time high ratings during its finale week - LionhearTV". Lionheartv.net. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
^ Ignacio, Alwin (2023-10-11). "Linlang: Love and lust on a collision". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
^ "Nominees for 2024 ContentAsia Awards revealed". Manila Bulletin. July 15, 2024. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024.
^ https://entertainment.inquirer.net/581219/kathryn-bernardo-paulo-avelino-cedrick-juan-among-26th-gawad-pasado-winners

External links

Linlang at IMDb

[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.

[Boxer1-2] Victor's ring name.

[Boxer2-3] Alex's ring name.

[Lawyer1-4] Alex is disbarred as of episode 65 (10 in the Prime Video cut).

[Mistress-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.

[Lawyer2-8] Alex and Sylvia’s assistant who becomes a lawyer after Alex’s disbarment + transition into boxing.

[16] 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]

[:2-6] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "'Linlang' becomes the most watched show on Prime Video Philippines on its first streaming day". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[:1-7] "Four Reasons to watch Prime Video series Linlang". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[9] "Paulo, Kim, JM and Maricel star in new series 'Linlang'". ABS-CBN News. 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-24.

[10] Cruz, Dana (2022-10-22). "Maricel Soriano, Paulo Avelino, Kim Chiu, JM de Guzman lead cast of new series 'Linlang'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-10-24.

[11] "Paulo, Kim, JM, Ruby, and Maricel headline star-studded cast of ABS-CBN's new series 'Linlang'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-24.

[:0-12] "Linlang emerges as top pick on Prime Video PHL". www.philstar.com. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-24.

[13] "Kim, Paulo, and JM topbill Prime Video series 'Linlang'". www.philstar.com. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-24.

[14] "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.

[15] "A2Z restores regular primetime programming". Trendrod. 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2024-02-12.

[17] Felipe, MJ (2023-12-15). "ABS-CBN unveils initial line-up of 2024 shows". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2023-12-15.

[18] Felipe, MJ (December 14, 2023). "300 stars gather as ABS-CBN Christmas special returns to Big Dome". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

[19] "Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino play married couple in gripping preview of 'Linlang'". ABS-CBN News. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[20] "Kim Chiu on intimate scenes with Paulo Avelino: 'Happy naman ako'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[21] "Stars of 'Linlang' grace 'ASAP' stage to promote new series". ABS-CBN News. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[22] "JM appeals: Tagal ko nang nanliligaw, baka naman". ABS-CBN News. 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[23] ""Linlang: The Teleserye Version" debuts with 367,069 live concurrent viewers, multiple trending topics". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-01-26.

[24] CC, JE (2024-01-24). "'Linlang' The Teleserye Version sets highest pilot rating for a Kapamilya show on the second primetime slot". LionhearTV. Retrieved 2024-01-25.

[25] "'Linlang' soars to its all-time high ratings during its finale week - LionhearTV". Lionheartv.net. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

[26] Ignacio, Alwin (2023-10-11). "Linlang: Love and lust on a collision". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

[27] "Nominees for 2024 ContentAsia Awards revealed". Manila Bulletin. July 15, 2024. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024.

[28] ttps://entertainment.inquirer.net/581219/kathryn-bernardo-paulo-avelino-cedrick-juan-among-26th-gawad-pasado-winners

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Linlang (2023 TV series)

Premise

Cast and characters

Production

Release

Television broadcast

Marketing

Reception

Ratings and viewership

Critical response

Accolades

Notes

References

External links

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