Dirty Linen (TV series)

Dirty Linen is a Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat A. Diaz, Andoy L. Ranay and Raymond B. Ocampo, it stars Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from January 23 to August 25, 2023.

Dirty Linen
Season 2 Promotional poster
Genre	Revenge drama Mystery Action Thriller
Written by	Kay Conlu-Brondial Bridgette Anne Rebuca Jayson Arvene Mondragon Maribel Ilag
Directed by	Onat A. Diaz Andoy L. Ranay Raymund B. Ocampo
Starring	Janine Gutierrez Zanjoe Marudo Francine Diaz Seth Fedelin
Music by	Idonnah C. Villarico Rommel C. Villarico
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	153 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Roldeo Endrinal
Producers	Ronald D. Atianzar Hazel Bolisay-Parfan
Production location	Lipa, Batangas
Cinematography	Michael Jacinto Ronald Jacinto Dustin Uy
Editor	Roi Francia
Running time	19–46 minutes
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment
Original release
Network	Kapamilya Channel[a]
Release	January 23 (2023-01-23) – August 25, 2023 (2023-08-25)

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

• Janine Gutierrez as Alexa D. Salvacion / Mila Dela Cruz-Fiero
  • Erika Clemente as young Alexa
• Zanjoe Marudo as Aidan R. Fiero
  • Enzo Pelojero as young Aidan^[4]
• Francine Diaz as Chiara D. Fiero^[5]
• Seth Fedelin as Nicolas "Nico" M. Sinag

Supporting

• John Arcilla as Carlos F. Fiero
• Janice de Belen as Leona Roque-Fiero
• Angel Aquino as Ma. Feliz F. Fiero-Pavia
• Joel Torre as Rolando "Olan" Sinag / Abe Matias
• Epy Quizon as Salvador "Ador" Pavia
• JC Santos as Sr. Inspector Lemuel M. Onore
• Christian Bables as Joseph Maximus "Max" Dionisio
  • JJ Quilantang as young Max
• Jennica Garcia as Lailani "Lala" Millado^[6]
  • Althea Ruedas as young Lala
• Elisse Joson as Sophie Madrigales (season 2; recurring season 1)^[7]
• Xyriel Manabat as Antonette "Tonet" F. Pavia
• Raven Rigor as Clint F. Pavia
• Tessie Tomas as Doña Cielo F. Fiero
  • Jane Oineza as young Cielo

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
  • Joem Bascon as young Alejandro

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

Main article: List of Dirty Linen episodes

Season	Episodes		Originally released
			First released	Last released
1	73		January 23, 2023 (2023-01-23)	May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05)
2	80		May 8, 2023 (2023-05-08)	August 25, 2023 (2023-08-25)

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.^[8]

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.^[9]

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).^[10] Dirty Linen has accumulated 500 million combined views across all leading social media platforms within its ten episodes^[11] and over 1 billion overall views as of March 2023.^[12] The series reached its peak viewership of more than 200,000 (concurrent live viewers) on YouTube on August 25, 2023 for its finale episode.^[13][14]

Critical response

Dirty Linen was met with widespread acclaim from critics and viewers for the "camera work, musical scoring and intriguing plot."^[15] 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".^[16] 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.^[17] Mark Angelo Ching of Pep PH also praised the series, lauding it for "changing the landscape" of teleseryes".^[18] Jet Valle of Business Mirror praised its subplots, the portrayals of each characters, the themes and the twists.^[19]

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.^[20] The finale episode of the series received a TV rating of 5.5%, beating its timeslot rival Amazing Earth.^[21]

Soundtrack

Dirty Linen (Original Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by Various Artists
Released	September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
Genre	Soundtrack OPM
Length	28:57
Label	Star Music
Producer	Rommel Villarico Idonnah Villarico Jonathan Manalo

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Artist(s)	Length
1.	"Simulan"	Edmund Perlas, Jonathan Manalo, Roque "Rox" Santos	Jed Madela	3:30
2.	"Kung Makakapili Lang (from "Dirty Linen")"	Jonathan Manalo, Trisha Denise	Cesca	4:30
3.	"Simulan (from "Dirty Linen")"	Edmund Perlas, Jonathan Manalo, Roque "Rox" Santos	Kice	3:20
4.	"Dirty Linen Theme"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	1:46
5.	"Fiero's World"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	0:41
6.	"Revenge Squad's Recompense"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	1:42
7.	"Blazing Fiero" (feat. Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, "Winter" from "The Four Seasons")	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	1:16
8.	"Ador Chase, Househelp Flees"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	0:32
9.	"Ulila"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	3:39
10.	"Aidan Remorse"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	1:27
11.	"Stay The Course"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	3:29
12.	"Alexa's Theme"	Idonnah Villarico	Rommel Villarico, Idonnah Villarico	2:45
Total length:				28:57

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
2023	Asian Academy Creative Awards	Best Direction (Fiction)	Onat Diaz	Nominated	[22][23][24]
	ContentAsia Awards	Best Asian Drama for a Single Market in Asia	Dirty Linen	Silver	[25][26]
2024	VP Choice Awards	TV Series of the Year		Nominated	[27]
		TV Actress of the Year	Francine Diaz	Nominated
		TV Actor of the Year	Seth Fedelin	Nominated
		Breakthrough Star of the Year	Jennica Garcia	Nominated
			Xyriel Manabat	Nominated
	Gawad Lasallianeta Awards	Most Outstanding Teleserye	Dirty Linen	Won	[28]
	Platinum Stallion Media Awards	Best Primetime Supporting Actress	Jennica Garcia	Won	[29]
	Gawad PASADO Awards	Best Television Actress	Janine Gutierrez	Won	[30]
		Best Television Actor	John Arcilla	Won
		Best Television Series	Dirty Linen	Won
2025	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Actress	Janine Gutierrez	Pending	[31]
		Best Drama Actor	Zanjoe Marudo	Pending
		Best Drama Supporting Actress	Angel Aquino	Pending
		Best Drama Supporting Actor	John Arcilla	Pending
			Joel Torre	Pending
		Best Primetime Television Series	Dirty Linen	Pending
		Best Child Performer	JJ Quilantang	Pending
			Althea Ruedas	Pending
		German Moreno Power Tandem Award	Francine Diaz	Won
			Seth Fedelin	Won

Notes

1. The series was also aired on A2Z, Jeepney TV, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. It is also available on-demand via iWantTFC.