Royal Blood (TV series) explained

Genre:
Creator:
Director:Dominic Zapata
Creative Director:Aloy Adlawan
Starring:Dingdong Dantes
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:70
Executive Producer:Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Location:Metro Manila
Cinematography:Roman Theodossis
Editor:
  • Benedict Lavastida
  • Noel Mauricio
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:26 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment Group
Network:GMA Network

Royal Blood is a 2023 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on June 19, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up, replacing Hearts on Ice. The series concluded on September 22, 2023 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by Love Before Sunrise in its timeslot.

Premise

When a death occurs in the Royales family, it leads to the investigation of the estranged son, Napoy. He seeks help from a former NBI agent and his son.[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Casting

Actor Arthur Solinap joined the series as a regular cast member, portraying the same character he played in the 2022 Philippine television crime drama series Widows' Web.[8] Actresses Vaness del Moral and Ashley Ortega also reprised their respective role in Widows' Web, as friends of the Royales clan in the series.[9] In September 2023, actress Jillian Ward made a cameo appearance as Lizzie Terrazo's doctor, Analyn Santos, who originated from the Philippine television medical drama series Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.[7]

Production

Principal photography commenced on April 12, 2023.[10] Filming concluded on September 13, 2023.[11]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Royal Blood earned a 9.8% rating.[12]

Accolades

Accolades received by Royal Blood! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
2024Platinum Stallion National Media AwardsBest Primetime Drama SeriesRoyal Blood[13]
Best Primetime Drama ActressRhian Ramos[14]
5th VP Choice AwardsTV Actor of the Year (Primetime)Dingdong Dantes[15]
TV Supporting Actor of the YearMikael Daez
TV Supporting Actress of the YearRabiya Mateo
Seoul International Drama AwardsBest DramaRoyal Blood[16]
ContentAsia AwardsBest Male Lead in a TV ProgrammeDingdong Dantes[17]
4th TAG Awards ChicagoBest ActressRhian Ramos[18]

Legacy

Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the 2024 Philippine television crime drama series Widows' War as regular cast members, portraying the same character they played in Royal Blood.[6] Actress Lianne Valentin also reprised her role as Beatrice Royales in Widows' War.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3 new teleseryes to watch out for on GMA Network! . July 28, 2022 . LionhearTV . June 1, 2023.
  2. Web site: Dingdong, Marian gagawa ng movie sa Star Cinema . March 11, 2023 . . March 21, 2023.
  3. Web site: Jeric Gonzales, tinawag na 'baby' si Rabiya Mateo, proud sa bagong project ng girlfriend . Lumagsao, Raymond . March 20, 2023 . . March 21, 2023.
  4. Web site: Dingdong Dantes reunites with former co-stars for upcoming series Royal Blood . March 21, 2023 . . March 21, 2023.
  5. Web site: Dingdong, tuhog ang trabaho! . Calderon, Nora . April 15, 2023 . . July 19, 2023.
  6. Web site: James Graham, Charlie Fleming shine in Widows' War . Mendoza, Ruel J. . June 30, 2024 . PEP . July 19, 2024.
  7. Web site: Jillian Ward, magkakaroon ng cameo bilang Dra. Analyn sa Royal Blood . Anoc, Aimee . September 5, 2023 . . September 9, 2023.
  8. Web site: RJ Nuevas on possibility of another guest from Widows' Web to Royal Blood: 'Mayroon pang actually na isa' . Anoc, Aimee . July 19, 2023 . GMA Network . July 22, 2023.
  9. Web site: Ashley Ortega, mapapanood bilang Jackie Sagrado sa Royal Blood . Anoc, Aimee . July 11, 2023 . GMA Network . July 19, 2023.
  10. Web site: Megan Young shares snaps from Royal Bloods last taping day . Anoc, Aimee . September 15, 2023 . GMA Network . September 16, 2023.
  11. Web site: Megan Young says Royal Blood filming just wrapped up . September 14, 2023 . GMA Network . September 15, 2023.
  12. Web site: Philippine Entertainment in 2023: The 10 Highest-rated TV debuts of the Year . CC, Je . January 19, 2024 . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.
  13. Web site: GMA Network is TV Station of the Year in Platinum Stallion Media Awards . February 17, 2024 . . February 19, 2024.
  14. Web site: Rhian Ramos receives recognition at 2024 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards . Mariano, Dianne . February 7, 2024 . . February 19, 2024.
  15. Web site: 5th VP Choice Awards: List of nominees . 5th VP Choice Awards . July 3, 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240228032506/https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ . February 28, 2024.
  16. Web site: 78 dramas from PH, Korea, Thailand submitted as entries to Seoul Int’l Drama Awards 2024 . June 11, 2024 . . June 12, 2024.
  17. Web site: ABS-CBN gets 6 nods at ContentAsia Awards 2024 . Antonio, Josiah . July 15, 2024 . . July 16, 2024.
  18. Web site: Rhian Ramos bags another Best Actress award for Royal Blood . Chua, EJ . July 20, 2024 . . July 22, 2024.
  19. Web site: Lianne Valentin to appear as Beatrice Royales in Widows' War . July 8, 2024 . . June 12, 2024.

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