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Widows' War
Title card
Genre
Created by
Written by
  • Obet Villela
  • Ken de Leon
  • Jimuel dela Cruz
  • Abner Tulagan
Directed byZig Madamba Dulay[1]
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composerRina Mercado
Opening theme"Bakit Ba Naman?" by Rita Daniela and Hannah Precillas
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes15 (as of July 19, 2024)
Production
Executive producerMichele Robles Borja
Production locations
CinematographyMiguel Cruz
Editors
  • Robert S. Pancho
  • Julius James Castillo
  • James Kevin Li
  • Mark Oliver Sison
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time25–39 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJuly 1, 2024 (2024-07-01) –
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.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise

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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]

Cast and characters

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Cast
Bea Alonzo
Carla Abellana
Juancho Triviño
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast
  • Jong Cuenco as Orlando "Orly" Castillo
  • William Lorenzo as Alberto "Bert" Balay[17]
  • Lianne Valentin as Beatrice "Bee" Royales[18]

Episodes

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Widows' War episodes
No.TitleOriginal air date
1[19]"Pilot"July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01)
2[20]"Friendship Over"July 2, 2024 (2024-07-02)
3[21]"Future In-laws"July 3, 2024 (2024-07-03)
4[22]"Divided Family"July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
5[23]"War of the Wives"July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)
6[24]"Monster In Law"July 8, 2024 (2024-07-08)
7[25]"To Forgive or Not to Forgive"July 9, 2024 (2024-07-09)
8[26]"Unraveling Secrets"July 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)
9[27]"You Killed My Father"July 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
10[28]"Deadly Fall"July 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)
11[29]"Surprise Witness"July 15, 2024 (2024-07-15)
12[30]"Who Killed Paco?"July 16, 2024 (2024-07-16)
13[31]"Rumble at the Memorial"July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
14[32]"Restless Soul"July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
15[33]"Black Mail"July 19, 2024 (2024-07-19)

Development

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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 and Royal Blood.[34]

Casting

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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.[35] Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement.[36] On January 23, 2024, during the series' story conference and script reading, several cast members were announced, including actor Mark Herras.[37] Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the series as regular cast members, portraying the same character they played in the 2023 Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood.[13] Actress Lianne Valentin also reprised her role as Beatrice Royales in Royal Blood.[18]

Production

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Principal photography commenced on February 23, 2024.[38] Filming of the series took place in Batanes, Batangas and La Union.[39]

Ratings

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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.[40]

References

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  1. ^ Donato, Jerry (July 3, 2024). "Why Zig Dulay hesitated before accepting Widows' War". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Widow's War (Full Episode) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana get caught in lies, deceit, and murder mystery in Widows' War". LionhearTV. June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Iglesias, Iza (July 1, 2024). "No competition between Bea and Carla in Widows' War". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Miralles, Nitz (December 26, 2023). "Bea, tinupad ang wish ni Carla". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (January 25, 2024). "Carla Abellana fangirls over Widows' War co-star Bea Alonzo". PEP. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Garcia, Rose. "Jeric Gonzales says Bea Alonzo didn't let broken engagement affect her work". PEP. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana team up for murder mystery series". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 25, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Donato, Jerry (July 8, 2024). "Veteran actresses Jean and Jackie Lou share bits & pieces about working on Widows' War". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Llemit, Kathleen A. Llemit (June 23, 2024). "From ABS to GMA: Bea Alonzo, Jean Garcia reunited on Widows' War". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Gonzales, Rommel. "Bea Alonzo finds doing Widows' War fulfilling but "very draining"". PEP. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Vibas, Danny (June 25, 2024). "Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana at 'war'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel J. (June 30, 2024). "James Graham, Charlie Fleming shine in Widows' War". PEP. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  14. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (July 6, 2024). "Matthew Uy admits getting intimidated by Bea Alonzo". PEP. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "Bea, Carla face off in Widows' War". Malaya. June 26, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana get caught in lies, deceit, and murder mystery in Widows' War". LionhearTV. June 24, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  17. ^ Chua, EJ (March 12, 2024). "Widows' War, may pasilip sa set". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Lianne Valentin to appear as Beatrice Royales in Widows' War". GMA Network. July 8, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  19. ^ "Widows' War: Ngayon Lunes ng gabi na | Teaser". GMA Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "Widows' War: Friendship over na ba? (Episode 2)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "Widows' War: Ang muling paghaharap nina Sam at George (Episode 3)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  22. ^ "Widows' War: Welcome to the Palacios family (Episode 4)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  23. ^ "Widows' War: Ito ang Palacios family (Episode 5)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  24. ^ "Widows' War: Aurora vs Sam's family (Episode 6)". GMA Network. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  25. ^ "Widows' War: Paco's dark secrets (Episode 7)". GMA Network. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  26. ^ "Widows' War: Bagong rebelasyon tungkol kay Paco (Episode 8)". GMA Network. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  27. ^ "Widows' War: About Sam's father (Episode 9)". GMA Network. July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  28. ^ "Widows' War: Paco blackmails Sam to kill himself (Episode 9 - Part 3/3)". GMA Network. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  29. ^ "Widows' War: Bintang kay Sam (Episode 11)". GMA Network. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  30. ^ "Widows' War: Ebidensya (Episode 12)". GMA Network. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  31. ^ "Widows' War: At the memorial (Episode 13)". GMA Network. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  32. ^ "Widows' War: Restless Soul (Episode 14)". GMA Network. July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  33. ^ "Widows' War: May sikreto ang asawa ni George (Episode 15)". GMA Network. July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  34. ^ Mallorca, Hannah. "Sang'gre, Widows' War, My Guardian Alien among GMA's 2024 teleseryes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  35. ^ Olea, Jerry (January 29, 2024). "GMA-7 exec Lilybeth Rasonable happy about box-office success of DongYan's Rewind". PEP. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  36. ^ Miralles, Nitz (January 26, 2024). "Gabbi, pinalitan sa serye nina Carla at Bea!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  37. ^ Asis, Salve (January 26, 2024). "Bea at Carla, excited sa giyera!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  38. ^ Basina, Carby (February 23, 2024). "Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana begin taping for Widow's War". GMA Network. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  39. ^ Requintina, Robert (June 29, 2024). "Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana talk about intense scenes in new series Widows' War". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  40. ^ "Widows' War, kumusta ang rating ng pilot episode?". PEP. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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