# Linlang
**Linlang** is a Philippine mystery-thriller television series produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and ABS-CBN, starring [Kim Chiu](https://www.edgepedia.org/kim-chiu), Paulo Avelino, and JM de Guzman, that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 5, 2023.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) • [2](https://abs-cbn.fandom.com/wiki/Linlang?theme=wiki) It was released in over 240 countries and territories and was consistently the number one show on Prime Video Philippines during its streaming run.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) The title has also been used for a 1999 Viva Films feature and a 2006 [GMA Network](https://www.edgepedia.org/gma-network) series, both separate works.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305764/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Philippine mystery-thriller drama in Tagalog, produced by Dreamscape Entertainment; production company ABS-CBN[2](https://abs-cbn.fandom.com/wiki/Linlang?theme=wiki) • [4](https://thetvdb.com/series/linlang) |
| Prime Video run | 14 episodes of about one hour, streamed October 5 to November 16, 2023, in over 240 countries and territories[5](https://tribune.net.ph/2024/02/12/get-the-full-story-in-teleserye-version-of-linlang) • [4](https://thetvdb.com/series/linlang) • [1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) |
| Lead cast | Kim Chiu as Juliana Lualhati, Paulo Avelino as Victor "Bangis" Lualhati, JM de Guzman as Alexander Lualhati[4](https://thetvdb.com/series/linlang) |
| Directors | FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) |
| Teleserye version | Aired from January 22, 2024, weeknights at 8:45 PM after "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and TFC[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) |
| Netflix release | A special 20-episode edit under the international title "Deceit" began streaming July 4, 2025, reaching number 3 on Netflix Philippines' top 10[6](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/6/1/linlang-is-top-3-most-watched-show-in-netflix-ph?lang=fil) |
## Spoilers
### Premise and characters
The story centers on Juliana (Kim Chiu), her illicit affair with Alex (JM de Guzman), a successful lawyer who is the brother of Juliana's husband Victor ([Paulo Avelino](https://www.edgepedia.org/paulo-avelino)), a washed-up boxer.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) When Victor, a former boxer turned seaman, returns from working abroad and finds a suspicious message on his wife's phone, he makes it his mission to uncover her secrets and vows revenge on those who betrayed him; the deeper he digs, the more he discovers there is more at play than a cheating spouse.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) • [7](https://agoodmovietowatch.com/shows/linlang/)
The main cast includes [Maricel Soriano](https://www.edgepedia.org/maricel-soriano) as Amelia Lualhati, Ruby Ruiz as Pilar Alcantara, and [Kaila Estrada](https://www.edgepedia.org/kaila-estrada) as Sylvia Lualhati, the wife of JM de Guzman's character.[4](https://thetvdb.com/series/linlang) • [8](https://www.pep.ph/news/local/176464/prime-video-series-linlang-review-a4401-20231012) Supporting cast members include Jaime Fabregas, Raymond Bagatsing, Heaven Peralejo, Jake Ejercito, Anji Salvacion, and Kice.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en)
## Production and release history
ABS-CBN announced the series in October 2022 as a teleserye under Dreamscape Entertainment, with a teaser describing a story of dirty lies, secrets, jealousy, and betrayal in relationships.[9](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/5/paulo-kim-jm-ruby-and-maricel-headline-star-st?lang=en) It was originally set to be directed by Jojo Saguin and Manny Palo and to air in 2023; the completed series was directed by FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin.[9](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/5/paulo-kim-jm-ruby-and-maricel-headline-star-st?lang=en) • [1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) For Maricel Soriano, the role marked her return to television.[9](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/5/paulo-kim-jm-ruby-and-maricel-headline-star-st?lang=en)
**The Prime Video cut.** The creative team had written the series as a weekly show, but Amazon asked for one-hour episodes across 14 episodes. Director FM Reyes said at a 2024 media conference that roughly 50 percent of the original script was cut to fit Prime Video's requirements for a plot-driven, fast-paced series.[5](https://tribune.net.ph/2024/02/12/get-the-full-story-in-teleserye-version-of-linlang) A review in PEP.ph noted the fast-paced storytelling and time skips across the first two episodes, released October 5, 2023, with new episodes every Thursday.[8](https://www.pep.ph/news/local/176464/prime-video-series-linlang-review-a4401-20231012) ABS-CBN reported that the series emerged as the most watched TV show on Prime Video Philippines on its first streaming day.[10](https://aimmgrowthfronts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ABS-CBN-2024_AIMM-Growth-Fronts.pdf)
**The teleserye version.** Beginning January 22, 2024, ABS-CBN aired "Linlang: The Teleserye Version" with never-before-seen scenes that delve deeper into the characters and tell the full story behind the relationships among Juliana, Victor, and Alex.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) TheTVDB lists the teleserye run as 48 episodes from January to March 2024 in its alternate order, while the ABS-CBN fan wiki gives its broadcast run as January 22 to June 14, 2024.[4](https://thetvdb.com/series/linlang) • [2](https://abs-cbn.fandom.com/wiki/Linlang?theme=wiki) In Kantar Media ratings for January 22, 2024, the show scored 13 percent in its timeslot, ahead of GMA Network's "Love.Die.Repeat" at 11.3 percent.[11](https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/01/primetime-bida-kantar-media/)
**Later streaming releases.** The series reached a top seven spot on iWant's 2024 most-watched shows, and a newly edited 20-episode version under the international title "Deceit" began streaming on Netflix on July 4, 2025, reaching number 3 on Netflix Philippines' top 10 most-watched shows.[6](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/6/1/linlang-is-top-3-most-watched-show-in-netflix-ph?lang=fil) Netflix lists the show's genres as TV dramas and TV thrillers from the Philippines, with audio in Filipino and subtitles in English and Filipino.[12](https://www.netflix.com/ph/title/82021520)
## Reception
The series drew attention for its heated confrontation scenes and twisted storyline involving revenge and infidelity, spawning multiple viral posts on social media.[1](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en) PEP.ph highlighted the performances of Kim Chiu in a mature role distinct from her usual image, and of Kaila Estrada as the most prominent of the newer cast members.[8](https://www.pep.ph/news/local/176464/prime-video-series-linlang-review-a4401-20231012) A review on A Good Movie to Watch was critical, describing the drama as relying on characters who leap to conclusions and on an intrusive score.[7](https://agoodmovietowatch.com/shows/linlang/) ABS-CBN reports that the series and its lead actors received awards from various award-giving bodies.[6](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/6/1/linlang-is-top-3-most-watched-show-in-netflix-ph?lang=fil)
## Other works titled Linlang
**Linlang (1999 film).** A Philippine drama-thriller produced by Viva Films, directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and written by Roy Iglesias, released in the Philippines on November 24, 1999, with a runtime of 110 minutes. It stars [Richard Gomez](https://www.edgepedia.org/richard-gomez) as Lance, Pops Fernandez as his wife Myra (called Lyra in some synopses), and Joyce Jimenez as Jill, the woman who enters their marriage; the story of an affair ends in a tragic death. On IMDb it holds a 4.2/10 rating from 32 votes.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305764/) • [13](https://thetvdb.com/movies/linlang)
## References
1. [Linlang: The Teleserye Version showcases full-on "gigil" experience with never-before-seen scenes, ABS-CBN Newsroom (January 15, 2024)](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/0/1/linlang-the-teleserye-version-showcases-full-on?lang=en)
2. [Linlang, ABS-CBN Wiki (Fandom)](https://abs-cbn.fandom.com/wiki/Linlang?theme=wiki)
3. [Linlang (1999), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305764/)
4. [Linlang, TheTVDB.com](https://thetvdb.com/series/linlang)
5. [Get the full story in 'teleserye' version of 'Linlang', Daily Tribune (February 13, 2024)](https://tribune.net.ph/2024/02/12/get-the-full-story-in-teleserye-version-of-linlang)
6. ["Linlang," top 3 most-watched show sa Netflix Philippines, ABS-CBN Newsroom (July 7, 2025)](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/6/1/linlang-is-top-3-most-watched-show-in-netflix-ph?lang=fil)
7. [Linlang review, A Good Movie to Watch](https://agoodmovietowatch.com/shows/linlang/)
8. [Four Reasons to watch Prime Video series Linlang, PEP.ph (October 12, 2023)](https://www.pep.ph/news/local/176464/prime-video-series-linlang-review-a4401-20231012)
9. [Paulo, Kim, JM, Ruby, and Maricel headline star-studded cast of ABS-CBN's new series "Linlang", ABS-CBN Newsroom (October 21, 2022)](https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/5/paulo-kim-jm-ruby-and-maricel-headline-star-st?lang=en)
10. [ABS-CBN 2024 AIMM Growth Fronts presentation](https://aimmgrowthfronts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ABS-CBN-2024_AIMM-Growth-Fronts.pdf)
11. [Primetime Bida teleseryes also score clean sweep in Kantar Media ratings, LionhearTV (January 28, 2024)](https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/01/primetime-bida-kantar-media/)
12. [Linlang, Netflix Philippines](https://www.netflix.com/ph/title/82021520)
13. [Linlang (1999 film), TheTVDB.com](https://thetvdb.com/movies/linlang)
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