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Philippines · 2021-2021
1 seasons · Still in production
1h 0m
Creator Erik Matti
Starring John Arcilla, Dennis Trillo, Lotlot De Leon, Joel Torre
Genre Action & Adventure, Crime
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Set in the Philippines, this TV show follows interconnected storylines of crime, dirty politics, and journalism. The heart of the corruption lies in the practice of organized crime syndicates masterminding assassinations using temporarily-released prisoners as gunmen, threatening to violently rock Philippines society to the core.
I'm super surprised this show hasn't gotten more attention. It's basically Filipino "The Wire," which should be enough to excite basically anyone. It's violent, shocking, and, at least purportedly, based on a true story. The political backdrop of the show is super interesting, especially for someone only vaguely familiar with Filipino politics and history. The dual perspectives of both the criminals and the cops definitely brings the show close to "The Wire" in tone and feel, if not always reaching its highest highs. Definitely worth a watch.