Slay (TV series)
2025 Philippine television drama series
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Slay is a 2025 Philippine television drama crime mystery series streaming on Viu and broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol and Jules Katanyag, it stars Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Mikee Quintos, Ysabel Ortega and Derrick Monasterio. The series first premiered on Viu on March 3, 2025. The final episode was released on May 8, 2025, for a total of 40 episodes.
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| Also known as | Slay: 'Til Death Do Us Part |
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| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan[1] |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
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| Executive producer | Nieva Magpayo |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 21–39 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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| Network | Viu |
| Release | March 3 – May 8, 2025 |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | March 24 – June 13, 2025 |
The television broadcast consisting of additional episodes with a different story narrative, premiered on March 24, 2025 on GMA Network's Prime line up. The series concluded its television run on June 13, 2025, with a total of 48 episodes.[2]
Premise
Four women – Liv, Yana, Sugar, and Amelie — become entangled in a series of events following the death of fitness influencer Zach.[4]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Julie Anne San Jose as Olivia "Liv" Baltazar[5]
- Gabbi Garcia as Amelie "A" Baltazar[6]
- Mikee Quintos as Sugar Alvarez[7]
- Ysabel Ortega as Yana Chua[8]
- Derrick Monasterio as Zach Zamora[9]
- Supporting cast
- Bernard Palanca[10] as Lenard Zamora[11]
- James Blanco[10] as Hector Baltazar[11]
- Phoemela Baranda[10] as Margarita "Marga" Baltazar[11]
- Chuckie Dreyfus[10] as Charlie Chua[11]
- Simon Ibarra[10] as Roldan Alvarez[11]
- Tina Paner[10] as Lourdes Alvarez[11]
- Jay Ortega[10] as Gabo[12]
- Matet de Leon[10] as Leona[11]
- Royce Cabrera as Juro Catapang[13]
- Gil Cuerva[14] as Luke[15]
- Nikki Co[14] as Kirby Manabat[16]
Release
Slay premiered on March 3, 2025 on Viu and consisted of 40 episodes.[4][17] The television broadcast premiered on March 24, 2025, on GMA Network's Prime line up.[18] According to GMA Network's executive, Annette Gozon-Valdes – the television broadcast would consist of more episodes and a different narrative ending.[19]
Reception
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Slay earned a 5.2% rating on GMA Network.[20] The series received its highest rating on March 27, 2025, with a 5.3% rating.[21]
Critical response
Je CC of LionhearTV complimented the cast and direction of the series, stating its quality and vibe is "rare" for a Philippine television series.[22] Charles Cabrera and Shaine Dayrit of Pulp, both stated the series "offers a fresh take on the murder mystery genre, blending suspense with a modern, fast-paced narrative", and complimented the series' character-driven narrative.[23]
