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| Senior High | |
|---|---|
 Season 1 promotional poster | |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Kay Conlu Brondial Bridgette Rebucca Jason Mondragon |
| Directed by | Onat Diaz Andoy Ranay Jojo Saguin Rico Navarro |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Idonnah Villarico Rommel Villarico |
| Opening theme | "Bazinga" by SB19 |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 105 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Roldeo Endrinal Jamie Lopez |
| Producers | Rosselle Soldao-Ganaban Minelle Nielo-Espiritu Camille Rosales-Navarro |
| Production location | Metro Manila |
| Cinematography | Maria Francesca Lee Mark Joshua Tirona |
| Editors | Ray Ann Kristelle Endaya-Reyes Zara Terrado-Vidallo Maydelle Marcial Omar Cervantes John Ryan Bonifacio |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 23-39 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] iWantTFC |
| Release | August 28, 2023 – January 19, 2024 |
| Related | |
| High Street | |
Senior High is a Philippine television drama mystery coming-of-age series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it starred by Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos Labajo, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, and Daniela Stranner. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida lineup from August 28, 2023 to January 19, 2024, replacing Dirty Linen and was replaced by Linlang on Can't Buy Me Love's timeslot.
A sequel to the series, High Street, premiered in 2024.
Plot
[edit]Luna’s death sparks a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Though officially ruled as a suicide, her twin sister, Sky, believes there’s more to the story. As she investigates, Sky uncovers disturbing truths, revealing that those around her are entangled in lies and hidden desires. Throughout the school year, Sky discovers unsettling details, including a video showing Z bullying Luna. Shocked, Sky confides in her mother, Tania, who is devastated by what Luna endured. Meanwhile, Archie learns that Harry is the biological father of Sky and Luna and shares the news with Sky after a drug-related incident. The school is soon put on high alert due to illegal activities involving Obet. Harry’s troubled relationship with his second wife, Sasha, is exposed, as she briefly leaves him before returning after a settlement.
As Sky, Obet, and Lydia search for evidence in the school’s CCTV footage, they discover suspicious activity. During exams, Kenjie frames Sky by throwing a cheat sheet at her, leading to her expulsion. However, the evidence is overturned, and Kenjie apologizes to both Sky and Sanya, restoring their friendship. Sky is allowed to retake her exams and passes. At Sanya’s birthday party, Z attempts to humiliate Sky but is thwarted thanks to witnesses like Obet and Kenjie. As Sky grows closer to Gino, she remembers her late sister, Luna. The following day, Principal Amanda informs Sky that her tuition is unpaid. Meanwhile, rumors spread that Luna was pregnant, allegedly with Gino’s child, leading to a scandal that shakes the community and damages Gino’s reputation.
William dismisses Harry for mishandling the situation, while Lydia uncovers that her son, Tonio, has escaped. Harry soon learns that Darius Soledad is Tonio’s boss and discovers that Sasha is cheating on him with Darius. Tim wrestles with his feelings for Poch, while his parents, Edith and Elmo, struggle with marriage issues. Sky insists on DNA tests to determine Luna’s baby’s father. Gino agrees, but his parents block him from participating. William manipulates the situation, while Gino’s mother, Cecille, urges him to flee after William becomes violent. At the same time, Mr. Castrodes claims to be Luna’s baby’s father, adding to the chaos. As tensions rise, Poch reveals that William was his sugar daddy and warns Tim, who narrowly escapes an attack ordered by William. Sky, Tim, and Obet uncover shocking evidence linking William and Mr. Castrodes to illegal activities, including sexual trafficking. William’s attempts to cover up his crimes fail, leading to his arrest. However, the trauma continues as Luna's ghost haunts Z.
As graduation approaches, the truth behind Luna’s death is finally revealed: Gino was caught cheating on Z with Luna, leading to a confrontation where William intervened and pushed Luna off a building. Z, manipulated by William, gave a false alibi, framing herself as Luna’s killer. In the climax, William attempts to kill Z, but Harry sacrifices himself to save her. Sky confronts William on the rooftop where Luna died. In a final struggle, William falls to his presumed death. The nightmare seems to be over as the students and their families begin to heal, though scars remain.
At graduation, the Northford seniors celebrate their accomplishments while mourning the losses of Luna and Obet. In a surprising twist, William is revealed to have survived the fall and awakens with a renewed thirst for revenge, an unseen visitor gives him the details concerning Sky's whereabouts. Thus, it gives way for a new era of a menacing nightmare and a new era of horror.
Cast and characters
[edit]
- Main cast
- Andrea Brillantes[1][2] as Sky Love Cruz & Luna Amore Cruz†[b]
- Kyle Echarri[1] as Robert "Obet" Santana†
- Juan Karlos Labajo[1] as Gino Acosta
- Elijah Canlas[1] as Archimedes "Archie" Aguerro
- Zaijian Jaranilla[1] as Timothy "Tim" Castro
- Xyriel Manabat[1] as Roxanne Fatima "Roxy" Cristobal
- Daniela Stranner[1] as Zyra "Z" Aguerro
- Supporting cast
- Sylvia Sanchez as Lydia "Amam" Geronimo[c]
- Angel Aquino[1] as Tania Mae Cruz[d]
- Baron Geisler[1] as Police Chief Col. Harry Aguerro†
- Mon Confiado[1] as Gov. William L. Acosta
- Miggy Jimenez[1] as Pocholo "Poch" Robles
- Tommy Alejandrino as Kenjie Juan
- Gela Atayde as Sanya Alba
- Recurring cast
- Leo Martinez as Mariano[e] (season 2; guest season 1)
- Desiree Del Valle as Sasha Aguerro
- Ana Abad Santos as Dr. Cecille Acosta
- Gerald Madrid as Elmo Castro
- Angeli Bayani as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro
- Ryan Eigenmann as Police Maj. Insp. Darius Soledad
- Kean Cipriano as Brandon
- Rans Rifol as Ria Cristobal
- Rap Robes as Antonio "Tonio" Santana
- Kakki Teodoro as Principal Amanda Perino
- Inka Magnaye as Becca
- Floyd Tena[1] as Vice-Principal Reginald Castrodes
- Guest cast
- Grae Fernandez as Yosef Rosales (season 2)
- Lui Manansala as Rosario "Rosing" Cruz†
- Raul Montesa as Domeng
- Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales
- Lance Carr[f] as Paolo
- Justin (SB19)[3][4][g] as Jared (season 2)
- Ross Pesigan as Pong
- Maritess Joaquin as Menchie Robles
- Giovanni Baldisseri as General Arcilla
- Mike Liwag as Police Senior Master Sergeant Ramos
Soundtrack
[edit]The series' main theme song is "Bazinga" by SB19.[5]
Broadcast
[edit]The series was pre-empted on A2Z on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season from November 8, 2023 to January 19, 2024 and continued on Kapamilya Channel and TV5.[6]
Reception
[edit]Online viewership
[edit]Throughout its run, Senior High was the most watched program on the streaming service iWantTFC.[7] Within its first two weeks, the series garnered more than 38 million views across Facebook and YouTube.[8] On January 19, 2024, the series received its highest online viewership with 225,118 concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live.[9][10] In January 2024, the series has accumulated over two billion combined views on TikTok.[10][11]
Ratings
[edit]According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the series attained its highest television rating on January 19, 2024 with an average of 6.7% aired in the third primetime slot since ABS-CBN shutdown on May 5, 2020. It surpassed the records set by the series The Broken Marriage Vow, Dirty Linen and Init sa Magdamag, which consistently recorded a peak rating of 6.2%, while airing on the same timeslot.[12]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | VP Choice Awards | TV Series of the Year (Primetime) | Senior High | Nominated | [13][14] |
| TV Actress of the Year | Andrea Brillantes | Nominated | |||
| TV Actor of the Year | Kyle Echarri | Nominated | |||
| TV Supporting Actress of the Year | Xyriel Manabat | Nominated | |||
| Breakthrough Star of the Year | Zaijan Jaranilla | Nominated | |||
| Miggy Jimenez | Nominated | ||||
| BL Love Team Of The Year | Zaijan Jaranilla and Miggy Jimenez | Won | |||
| Platinum Stallion Media Awards | Best Primetime Drama Actor | Elijah Canlas | Won | [15] | |
| Best Primetime Supporting Actor | Miggy Jimenez | Won |
Sequel
[edit]A sequel has been announced according to a tweet from Dreamscape head Eric John Salut with a working title "High Street". On March 22, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment announced on their social media page that the title of the sequel is officially called High Street.[16]
On March 25, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment released the video of the story con held, and announced both the returning casts and additional casts to the sequel. The sequel will be directed by first season director, Onat Diaz, with director Lino Cayetano.[17][18] The series was released on May 13, 2024.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Andrea Brilliantes, Xyriel Manabat lead 'Senior High' cast". Tribune. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Andrea Brillantes seeks justice for twin sister in series 'Senior High'". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Antonio, Josiah (January 6, 2024). "SB19 member Justin de Dios to join 'Senior High' cast". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "LOOK: SB19's Justin joins cast of ABS-CBN's 'Senior High'". Rappler. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "'Senior High' to air on Aug. 28, trends with SB19 song". ABS-CBN News. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "ABS-CBN shows and movie top four streaming platforms, primetime TV and movie box office | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ ""Senior High" now available for free and on-demand in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Dirty Linen at Darna, may rerun sa afternoon block ng Kapamilya Network". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Viewers brace for bombshell revelation as "Senior High" promises 'ender to remember' finale". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 10, 2024.
- ^ "'Senior High' surpasses one billion views on TikTok; more revelations unfold in new chapter". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ CC, JE (January 20, 2024). "'Senior High' delivers post-shutdown high people ratings for a Kapamilya show airing on the third primetime slot". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "5TH VPCA NOMINEES". 5th VP Choice Awards. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Kapamilya programs, personalities dominate 5th Village Pipol Choice Awards". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2024 Winners". Trinity University of Asia. February 4, 2024. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024.
- ^ DreamscapePH (March 22, 2024). "It's official, they are back! Be ready because this is going to be HIGHER than what you are expecting. But are they ready to dominate the streets? High Street Coming Soon 💜 #HighStreet". Twitter. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Dimples Romana, Harvey Bautista join 'Senior High' sequel 'High Street'". ABS-CBN News. March 25, 2024.
- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (March 26, 2024). "Cast members express excitement, expectations as High Street takes shape". ABS-CBNnews.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Official teaser of "Senior High's" sequel series, "High Street," out now!". ABS-CBN. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
Notes
[edit]- ^ The series also aired on A2Z (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the PBA season), Jeepney TV, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel.
- ^ Harry Aguerro is their biological father, but their legal last name is Cruz.
- ^ Obet and Tonio’s maternal grandmother
- ^ Also sometimes spelled as Tanya in the English subtitles
- ^ Sasha’s father
- ^ Credited as Lance Justin Carr
- ^ Credited as Justin de Dios