The Cure (TV series) explained

Genre:Science fiction drama
Creator:Dode Cruz
Director:Mark A. Reyes
Creative Director:Roy Iglesias
Starring:
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:65
List Episodes:List of The Cure episodes
Executive Producer:Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Editor:
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Noel Mauricio
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:24–41 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment Content Group
Network:GMA Network

The Cure is a 2018 Philippine television drama science fiction series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on April 30, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Sherlock Jr. The series concluded on July 27, 2018 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Victor Magtanggol on its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

The life of Greg, Charity and Hope take a turn when Greg's mother is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate to find a treatment, Greg gets his hands on an experimental drug made by Evangeline Lazaro and gives it to his mother. The drug becomes the root of a zombie infection that threatens to spread all over the city. Greg, Charity, Evangeline and her son, Joshua will start to find a cure.[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2018.[10] Filming concluded in July 2018.[11]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of The Cure scored an 11.1% rating.[12]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Cure! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
201832nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Child PerformerLeanne Bautista[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Cure (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . July 2, 2023.
  2. Web site: The Cure . . March 29, 2018.
  3. Web site: Get infected with The Cure Meet the Cast and Characters . April 26, 2018 . GMA Network . April 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: Tom at Jen, unang pagkakataon na magkakasama sa serye via The Cure . January 16, 2018 . GMA Network . January 29, 2018.
  5. Web site: Look: Meet the cast of The Cure . Geli, Bianca . April 19, 2018 . GMA Network . July 23, 2018.
  6. Web site: Look: Kris Bernal, mapapanood na sa The Cure . Geli, Bianca . May 24, 2018 . GMA Network . May 24, 2018.
  7. Web site: Watch: Matt Evans, infected na rin? . May 30, 2018 . GMA Network . August 1, 2019.
  8. Web site: Kylie Nicole on Twitter: "Adira Aguilar" . July 1, 2018 . June 28, 2018 . Twitter.
  9. Web site: Ruru Madrid back to primetime via The Cure . . June 30, 2018.
  10. Web site: Jennylyn Mercado may pasilip sa taping ng The Cure . Geli, Bianca . February 22, 2018 . GMA Network . February 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Look: The Cure holds last taping day . Geli, Bianca . July 25, 2018 . GMA Network . February 24, 2024.
  12. Web site: NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings . LionhearTV . January 26, 2019 . January 22, 2024.
  13. Web site: Ganal, FM . Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television . December 23, 2020 . PEP . October 6, 2018.