Dirty Linen (TV series) explained
Genre: | |
Country: | Philippines |
Language: | Filipino |
Music: | Idonnah C. Villarico Rommel C. Villarico |
Num Seasons: | 2 |
Num Episodes: | 153 |
List Episodes: | List of Dirty Linen episodes |
Cinematography: | Michael Jacinto Ronald Jacinto Dustin Uy |
Editor: | Roi Francia |
Location: | Lipa, Batangas |
Runtime: | 19–46 minutes |
Company: | Dreamscape Entertainment |
Network: | Kapamilya Channel |
Dirty Linen is a 2023 Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it stars Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida lineup and worldwide on TFC from January 23 to August 25, 2023, replacing A Family Affair and the rerun of Flower of Evil and was replaced by Senior High.
Plot
A nanny, a driver, and two laundrywomen of a wealthy, aristocratic family mysteriously vanish one by one without a trace. Years later, the four houseworkers' respective family members and loved ones are out to get their revenge against the prominent family itself. To exact vengeance, they infiltrate the household under different identities in order to expose their dirty secrets. However, an encounter with the family's eldest son in the past will lead to obstacles getting in the way of the revenge plot.[1] [2] [3]
Cast and characters
Main
Supporting
Extended
- Andrea Del Rosario as Atty. Olga Arguelles
- Rubi Rubi as Precious Magtibay
- Tart Carlos as Marisol
- CJ Navato as Dennis
- Ping Medina as Hector Tantoco
- Angelica Lao as Bella Pineda
- Lance Carr as Matt Villanueva
- Sean Tristan as Ace
- Bart Guingona as Silvio Madrigales
- Raphael Robes as Villejo Meneses
- Rans Rifol as Stella Baldomar
- Hazel Orencio as Marites
- Apey Obera as Glory
- Kert Montante as Larry
- Susan Africa as Pilar M. Onore
- Soliman Cruz as Chief Alejandro Isidro
Guest
- Arnold Reyes as Jego Salvacion
- Dolly de Leon as Olivia de Mesa-Salvacion
- Karl Medina as Noel Dionisio
- Liza Diño as Mariza "Riza" Manalo-Sinag
- Ruby Ruiz as Lydia Millado
- RK Bagatsing as Don Christopher "Chris" Fiero
Episodes
See main article: List of Dirty Linen episodes.
Production
On May 17, 2022, Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin were cast in the lead roles. Principal photography commenced in July 2022 and filming took place in Lipa, Batangas.[7]
Release
This series premiered on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, Jeepney TV, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from January 23 to August 25, 2023.[2] It is also available on-demand via iWantTFC.[2] The 12-episode exclusive cut were released on September 7, 2023 to Amazon Prime Video on 240 countries and territories worldwide.[8]
Reception
With more than 40,000 tweets, the series' official hashtag was among the top trending topics in the Philippines as the pilot aired on Monday (January 23).[9] Dirty Linen has accumulated 500 million combined views across all leading social media platforms within its ten episodes[10] and over 1 billion overall views as of March 2023.[11] The series reached its peak viewership of more than 200,000 (concurrent live viewers) on YouTube on August 25, 2023 for its finale episode.[12] [13]
Critical response
Dirty Linen was met with widespread acclaim from critics and viewers for the "camera work, musical scoring and intriguing plot."[14] Manila Standard gave the series a positive review, calling it a "new benchmark for PH drama series". It was also noted for its "compelling plot, suspenseful scenes, detail-oriented production and script, and a star-studded cast".[15] Among the standouts includes Jennica Garcia and Xyriel Manabat, who were praised for their acting prowess and became one of the most talked about characters in the series online.[16] Mark Angelo Ching of Pep PH also praised the series, lauding it for "changing the landscape" of teleseryes".[17] Jet Valle of Business Mirror praised its subplots, the portrayals of each characters, the themes and the twists.[18]
Ratings
According to the Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, Dirty Linen debuted with 3.6% TV rating, beating one of its timeslot rivals Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist.[19] The finale episode of the series received a TV rating of 5.5%, beating its timeslot rival Amazing Earth.[20]
Soundtrack
Dirty Linen (Original Soundtrack) |
Type: | Soundtrack |
Artist: | Various Artists |
Length: | 28:57 |
Label: | Star Music |
Producer: | |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | |
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2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Direction (Fiction) | Onat Diaz | National Winner | [21] [22] [23] |
2023 | ContentAsia Awards | Best Asian Drama for a Single Market in Asia | Dirty Linen | | [24] [25] |
2024 | VP Choice Awards | TV Series of the Year | | [26] |
TV Actress of the Year | Francine Diaz | |
TV Actor of the Year | Seth Fedelin | |
Breakthrough Star of the Year | Jennica Garcia | |
Xyriel Manabat | |
Gawad Lasallianeta Awards | Most Outstanding Teleserye | Dirty Linen | | [27] |
Platinum Stallion Media Awards | Best Primetime Supporting Actress | Jennica Garcia | | [28] | |
Notes and References
- News: Mallorca. Hannah. ABS-CBN unveils 2023 teleserye lineup. Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 20, 2022. August 22, 2023.
- Web site: WATCH: Janine Gutierrez plots revenge in 'Dirty Linen' full trailer. ABS-CBN News. December 15, 2022. August 25, 2023.
- Web site: Revenge drama 'Dirty Linen' nears conclusion with only 3 weeks left; What's the next show?. LionhearTV. August 6, 2023. August 24, 2023. August 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230806145631/https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/08/dirty-linen-3-weeks-left/. live.
- Web site: Malasig. J.. 'Dirty Linen' stars thankful for love received by upcoming ABS-CBN revenge drama. Interaksyon Philstar. December 16, 2022. January 11, 2023. January 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230111093203/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/12/16/237491/dirty-linen-stars-thankful-love-abscbn-revenge-drama/. live.
- Web site: WATCH: Francine Diaz has mixed emotions about 'Dirty Linen'. ABS-CBN News. August 9, 2022. September 8, 2022. September 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220908105524/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/09/22/francine-diaz-has-mixed-emotions-about-dirty-linen. live.
- Web site: Delos Reyes . A. . May 17, 2022 . Jennica Garcia to finally star in an ABS-CBN series . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220908140338/https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/05/jennica-garcia-to-star-in-a-new-abs-cbn-series-dirty-linen/ . September 8, 2022 . September 8, 2022 . Lionheartv.
- News: Javier . H. . Janine, Zanjoe, Francine, and Seth to star in new series 'Dirty Linen' . January 19, 2023 . Star Cinema . May 18, 2022 . January 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230119224749/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2022/5/18/news/janine-zanjoe-francine-and-seth-to-star-in-new-72928 . live .
- Web site: After series finale, 'Dirty Linen' to stream 12-episode cut on Prime Video starting Sept. 7. ABS-CBN News. August 25, 2023. August 25, 2023.
- Web site: Antonio . Josiah . 'Dirty Linen' pilot: Four deaths set revenge into motion . January 25, 2023 . ABS-CBN News . en . January 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125063847/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/24/23/dirty-linen-pilot-four-deaths-set-revenge-into-motion . live .
- Web site: February 4, 2023 . Sey niyo Kathryn, Julia? Janine tinawag na reyna ng ABS-CBN serye . February 4, 2023 . www.abante.com.ph . en-US.
- Web site: 2023-03-17 . Kapamilya hit-serye 'Dirty Linen' achieved 1B online views . 2023-05-10 . The Manila Times . en.
- Web site: Antonio . Josiah . 2023-08-26 . Fieros end up underground in 'Dirty Linen' finale . 2023-08-26 . ABS-CBN News . en.
- Web site: Antonio . Josiah . 2023-08-07 . 'Dirty Linen': Olivia's remains found in record-setting episode . 2023-08-08 . ABS-CBN News . en.
- Web site: 'Dirty Linen's' thrilling pilot trends on social media as Janine begins vendetta . 2023-08-07 . Manila Bulletin . en.
- Web site: Showbiz . Manila Standard . January 22, 2023 . 'Dirty Linen' the new benchmark for PH drama series? . January 25, 2023 . Manila Standard . en-US . January 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230122125626/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314298418/dirty-linen-the-new-benchmark-for-ph-drama-series.html . live .
- Web site: WATCH: Xyriel Manabat trends with 'Dirty Linen' scene . February 4, 2023 . ABS-CBN News . en.
- Web site: Dirty Linen "changing the landscape" of teleseryes . 2023-08-07 . PEP.ph . en.
- Web site: Valle . Jet . 2023-02-10 . So much 'Dirty Linen' Jet Valle . 2023-08-07 . BusinessMirror . en-US.
- Web site: Mia . Ron . January 28, 2023 . The pilot episode of 'Dirty Linen' receives praise from viewers . February 4, 2023 . LionhearTV . en-US.
- Web site: Kumusta ang ratings ng finale episodes ng 'Dirty Linen' at 'The Seed of Love'? . 2024-01-16 . PEP.ph . en.
- https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/abs-cbn-emerges-as-most-awarded-ph-media-company-with-10-natl-wins-at-the-2023-asian-academy-awards-20745
- https://aaca.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Full-List-NW-2023_-by-Categories-Announced-28.9.2023-R.4.pdf
- https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/speakers/onat-diaz/
- Web site: 2023 Winners . August 24, 2023. ContentAsia Awards . July 21, 2023 . en.
- Web site: 'An Inconvenient Love,' 'Everybody, Sing!' win big at ContentAsia Awards 2023 . 2023-08-25. en-us. Push. 2023-08-25.
- Web site: 5TH VPCA NOMINEES . https://web.archive.org/web/20240114013052/https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ . 2024-01-14 . June 22, 2024 . 5th VP Choice Awards.
- Web site: Krishnan . Ganiel . January 29, 2024 . ABS-CBN bags 17 awards at 6th Gawad Lasallanieta . ABS-CBN News . en.
- Web site: February 4, 2024 . Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2024 Winners . https://web.archive.org/web/20240204035020/https://www.tua.edu.ph/university-news/platinum-stallion-national-media-awards-2024-winners/ . February 4, 2024 . Trinity University of Asia .