Linlang
Mid-season Promotional poster
Genre	Thriller drama Action Mystery Romance Soap opera
Written by	David Diuco
Directed by	FM Reyes Jojo A. Saguin
Starring	Paulo Avelino Kim Chiu 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 (The Teleserye Version) (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 (2023-10-05) – November 16, 2023 (2023-11-16)
Network	Kapamilya Channel(cable and satellite TV only)[a]
Release	January 22 (2024-01-22) – June 14, 2024 (2024-06-14)

Linlang (International title:Deceit) is a Philippinepre-producedmysterythriller drama television series produced byDreamscape Entertainment. Directed by FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin, it starsPaulo Avelino,Kim Chiu,JM de Guzman andMaricel Soriano. The series streamed onAmazon Prime Video from October 5 to November 16, 2023. The extended version of the series, titledLinlang: The Teleserye Version, aired onKapamilya Channel'sPrimetime Bida evening block from January 22 to June 14, 2024.

The story centers around a husband's investigation into his wife's affair as he learns more about the situation and comes to the conclusion that his wife'sinfidelity is not the only factor at play.

From left to right: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino, JM de Guzman

• Paulo Avelino as Victor Lualhati
• Kim Chiu as Juliana Alcantara-Lualhati
• JM de Guzman as Alexander "Alex" Lualhati
• Maricel Soriano as Amelia Contreras-Lualhati

• Jaime Fabregas as Badong Castillo^[1]
• Ruby Ruiz as Pilar Alcantara
• Raymond Bagatsing as Emilio Mendoza^[1]
• Kaila Estrada as 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 Matteo Bautista^[2]
• Anji Salvacion as Kate Alcantara^[2]
• Kice So as Dylan Salazar^[1]
• Heart Ramos as Abigail "Abby" Lualhati
  • Hanna Lexie as young Abby

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

• Jake Ejercito as Lucas^[1]
• 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

Linlang was first announced in October 2022 byDreamscape Entertainment.^[3][4][5]Principal photography for the series lasted for six months. Lead starPaulo Avelino 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]

The official trailer of the series was released on September 24, 2023.^[7] The following month, advance screening for the series was held at Cinema76 inQuezon City.^[8] To promote the series, the cast appeared in the noontime musical-variety showASAP.^[9] Chiu and De Guzman also appeared in the talk showMagandang Buhay.^[10]

The series was released on the streaming serviceAmazon Prime Video on October 5, 2023, with the first two episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis. Its uncut version calledLinlang: The Teleserye Version premiered onKapamilya Channel,A2Z,TV5,Jeepney TV andThe Filipino Channel on January 22, 2024. It was also available for streaming via Kapamilya Online Live andiWantTFC. With this, it is the second series to release both cut and extended versions, after 2009–2010; 2012–2013'sMay Bukas Pa from the late 2000s to early 2010s.^[11][12][13]

The main theme song of the series is a 2023 version of "Anong Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" performed byErik Santos. The instrumental version of this song was also featured on the "EXpecially For You" segment of the noontime variety showIt's Showtime.

Upon release,Linlang debuted at No. 1 onAmazon Prime Video Philippines.^[6] The series also opened with 367,069 concurrent live viewers during its premiere onKapamilya Online Live through the streaming serviceYouTube.^[14] According toNielsen NUTAM People Survey, the pilot episode ofLinlang: The Teleserye Version received a nationwide rating of 9.0%.^[15] The series registered its highest national rating on June 13 and 14, garnering 12.0%, the latter date being the finale episode.^[16]

Writing forDaily Tribune, Alwin Ignacio describedLinlang as "a cautionary tale and modern-day morality check." He praised the acting performances of the lead starsKim Chiu,Paulo Avelino andJM de Guzman, as well as the portrayals ofMaricel Soriano,Kaila Estrada and Ruby Ruiz.^[17]

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