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Widows' Web mystery trilogy
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The Widows' Web mystery trilogy is a Philippine television drama mystery trilogy created by R.J. Nuevas and Ken de Leon. The franchise features three of GMA Network's crime drama series– Widows' Web (2022), Royal Blood (2023) and Widows' War (2024), set in the same cinematic universe.

Television series

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SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedNetwork
Widows' Web143February 28, 2022 (2022-02-28)April 29, 2022 (2022-04-29)GMA Network
Royal Blood170June 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)September 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)
Widows' War1100July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01)

Widows' Web (2022)

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Widows' Web centers around a wealthy and ambitious woman named Barbara, portrayed by Carmina Villarroel, who becomes suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her younger brother Alexander "AS3" Sagrado III's mysterious death. This event prompts an undercover investigation led by Elaine, a former hotel employee, who believes that her fiancé, Frank, has been wrongly accused of the murder.

As Elaine works to clear Frank's name, she uncovers the true suspect behind the murder while also applying for a position at the Sagrado Foundation. During her investigation, she interacts with three important women in Alexander's life: his widow Jackie, Jackie's friend Hillary, and Barbara herself. The series delves into themes of betrayal, ambition, and the quest for justice as Elaine seeks to expose the truth regarding Alexander's death and the motives of those around him.

Royal Blood (2023)

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Royal Blood follows Napoy, the illegitimate son of a wealthy business tycoon, who faces significant challenges in his life. As a devoted single father, Napoy struggles to provide for his daughter, Lizzie, while working as a motorbike rider. His situation becomes complicated when his estranged father, Gustavo Royales, returns, attempting to reconnect with him.

Despite his reservations, Napoy moves in with his father’s affluent family and encounters his half-siblings alongside various other family members, including Diana, who is Kristoff's wife and Napoy's ex-girlfriend. The tension escalates further when Napoy is unexpectedly identified as the main suspect in his father's murder, leading to a tumultuous journey of familial conflict, betrayal, and the search for truth amidst familial drama.

Widows' War (2024)

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Widows' War centers on the lives of two former best friends, Sam and George, who find themselves at odds following the mysterious deaths of their husbands, Paco and Basil. The plot unfolds as both women are drawn into a complex web of lies, secrets, and accusations, as they become prime suspects in the murders.

As they navigate the aftermath of their husbands' deaths, Sam and George confront their past, blaming each other for the unfortunate events that lead to their current predicament. Their relationship is tested as they mourn their losses while also trying to clear their names from the impending accusations. The tension escalates as they uncover deeper secrets and deceit surrounding the circumstances of their husbands' deaths.

Cast and characters

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This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.

  • An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  C indicates a cameo role.
  •  G indicates a guest appearance in the season.
  •  P indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs.
  •  R indicates a recurring role in the season.
  •  U indicates an uncredited appearance.
  •  V indicates a voice-only role.
  •  Y indicates a younger version of the character.
Character
Widows' Web Royal Blood Widows' War
Barbara Sagrado-Dee Carmina Villaroel
Hillary Pelaez-Suarez Vaness del Moral
Elaine Innocencio-Querubin Pauline Mendoza
Jacqueline "Jackie" Antonio-Mabantog / Tisay Ashley Ortega
William Suarez Bernard Palanca
Vladimir "Vlad" Mabantog Sagrado Adrian Alandy
Frank Querubin Edgar Allan Guzman
Boris Tayuman Christian Vasquez
Ramon Innocencio Allan Paule
Gloria Querubin Tanya Gomez
Delia Gonzales Mosang
Emiliano "Emil" Bañez Arthur Solinap
Dwight de Guzman Dave Bornea
Julius Collado Neil Coleta
George Aguirre Mike Agassi
Rose Punzalan Karenina Haniel
Jed Sagrado Dee Anjay Anson
Nikki Suarez Vanessa Peña
Alexander "Xander" Sagrado III Ryan Eigenmann
Simon Barcial Josh Ivan Morales
Napoleon "Napoy" Terrazo Royales Dingdong Dantes
Diana Royales Megan Young
Kristoff Royales Mikael Daez
Andrew Castor Dion Ignacio
Beatrice "Bee" Royales Lianne Valentin
Tasha Rabiya Mateo
Margaret Royales-Castor Rhian Ramos
Gustavo Royales Tirso Cruz III
Cleofe Ces Quesada
Camilla Carmen Soriano
Otep Benjie Paras
Archie Royales Aidan Veneracion
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Terrazo Sienna Stevens
Anne Princess Aliyah
Louie Castor James Graham
Sofia Trano Charlie Fleming
Jeff Lee Victor
Samantha "Sam" Castillo-Palacios Bea Alonzo
Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios Carla Abellana
Galvan Palacios Tonton Gutierrez
Ruth Balay Jackie Lou Blanco
Amando Namas Lito Pimentel
Aurora Palacios Jean Garcia
Rebecca Palacios Rita Daniela
Francis Castillo Jeric Gonzales
Abdul Casas Juancho Triviño
Jericho Domo-Palacios Royce Cabrera
Edward Balay Matthew Uy
Basil Palacios Benjamin Alves
Paco Palacios Rafael Rosell
Vivian Trano Lovely Rivero
Marcus Villa Archie Alemania
Cairo Kiel Rodriguez
DJ Phi Phalmos
Peter Brent Valdez
Angie Lotlot Bustamante
Orlando "Orly" Castillo Jong Cuenco
Alberto "Bert" Balay William Lorenzo
Inigo Morales Mike Tan
Beverly Maison Bianca Manalo

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References

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