Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (transl. Zaido: space police / international title: Zaido: The Space Sheriff) is a Philippine television drama science fiction action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is a spin-off of the Japanese Metal Hero Series' Space Sheriff Shaider.[3] Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dennis Trillo, Marky Cielo and Aljur Abrenica. A special Zaido: Ang Bagong Alamat (transl. Zaido: The New Legend) – The Making of Zaido aired on September 22, 2007. It premiered on September 24, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Impostora. The series concluded on February 8, 2008 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by Joaquin Bordado in its timeslot.
| Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | Zaido: The Space Sheriff |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Metal Hero Series by Toei Company |
| Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[1] |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Don Michael Perez |
| Opening theme | "Pulis Pangkalawakan" by Sandwich |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Helen Rose S. Sese |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | September 24, 2007 – February 8, 2008[2] |
| Related | |
| Shaider | |
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Dennis Trillo as Gallian Magdalion / Zaido Blue[5]
- Marky Cielo as Alexis Lorenzo / Zaido Green
- Aljur Abrenica as Cervano Torres / Zaido Red[5]
- Supporting cast
- Lorna Tolentino as Helen Lorenzo / Shanara
- Raymart Santiago as Alvaro Lorenzo / Azur / Gamma
- Tirso Cruz III as Ramiro
- Diana Zubiri as Carmela Langit / Arianna
- Jay Manalo as Drigo
- Ian de Leon as Zion
- Paolo Ballesteros as Ida
- Lovi Poe as Mona Langit
- Dion Ignacio as Thor Mentor
- Karel Marquez as Lyka
- LJ Reyes as Lila / Debbie
- Iwa Moto as Itim / Sonia Tamano
- Kris Bernal as Amy Maltayra
- Melissa Avelino as Rosas / Marla
- Arci Muñoz as Puti / Stacy
- Vaness del Moral as Kahel / Rhea
- Tiya Pusit as Angge Mentor
- Spanky Manikan / John Feir as Eng
- Pinky Amador as Armida
- Ricardo Cepeda as Nalax King
- Richard Quan as Danny Torres
- Lovely Rivero as Elaine Torres
- Guest cast
- Chariz Solomon as Gayke
- Jacob Rica as Gelo Torres / Zaido Kid Red
- Pauleen Luna as Lyvia
- Isabel Granada as Luna
- Robert Villar as Oggy Lorenzo / Zaido Kid Green
- JM Reyes as Aqualia / Zaido Kid Blue
- Charisse Hermoso as Ave / Zaido Kid Yellow
- Charlotte Hermoso as Vea / Zaido Kid Pink
- Nicole Dulalia as Ida Dida
- Patricia Ysmael as Fasullo / Inday
- Paulo Avelino as Cervano's buddy
- Ken Punzalan as Cervano's buddy
- Vivo Ouano as Cervano's buddy
- Karen delos Reyes as Ederlyn
- Lifernand as Dodong
- Gio Alvarez as Giggle / Giga-wiga
- Sandy Talag as younger Sharina
- Gian Carlos as Toby Mendoza / Zaido Gold Shadow[6]
- Dexter Doria as Selma
- Jana Roxas as Sharina, younger Helen Lorenzo
- Ryan Yllana as Tabatino
- Alex Crisano as Vola
- Mura as Buboy
- Louie Alejandro as Izcaruz
- Al Tantay as Alberto Lorenzo
- Tai Tomoyuki as Shigeki[7]
- Voice cast
- Tirso Cruz III as Kuuma Le-ar
- Vincent Gutierrez as Shaider
- Noel Urbano as Ulla
- Jeffrey Tam as Robix
Reception
editRatings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan earned a 34.6% rating.[8] The final episode scored a 32.3% rating.[9]
Critical response
editThe series received negative reviews from critics. Entertainment critic Nestor Torre viewed that Zaido's visual effects felt "borrowed" from iconic references such as Star Wars. He also cited the inconsistency between the series' glossy sci-fi effects and the dated martial arts fight scenes and sword fights saying that "an advanced civilization would have had an equally high-tech warfare, as well as some distracting details in production design."[10]
In the February 2008 issue of Otaku USA, the Tokyoscope R5 Central column called Zaido the "Tokusatsu version of Passions" saying "It's like GMA Network just wanted to make yet another soap opera but slapped Shaider on just to get ratings."[11]
References
edit- ^ "Direk Dominic Zapata flies across the galaxy for Zaido". GMA Network. September 25, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (February 7, 2008). "Aljur: After Zaido, what?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "GMA-7 acquires exclusive rights to Shaider". PEP. Retrieved September 20, 2007.
- ^ "Zaido (Full Episode By Parts) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Erece, Dinno (September 17, 2007). "Marky Cielo shares Zaido lead role with Dennis Trillo and Aljur Abrenica". PEP (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Gian Carlos joins elite space police as Zaido Gold". PEP. Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. Retrieved November 4, 2007.
- ^ "Japanese actor joins the cast of TV series Zaido". GMA Network. January 22, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2008.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 25, 2007). "TV Ratings (Sept. 24): Impressive debut for Zaido and Lastikman, but 24 Oras grabs top spot". PEP. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 12, 2008). "TV Ratings (Feb. 8-11): Joaquin Bordado makes its mark". PEP. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "'Let them view TV fantasy series'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 29, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2007.[dead link]
- ^ Otaku USA Issue#4: February 2008, Tokyoscope: R5 Central – "Return of the Space Sheriffs", page 138.