Senior High (TV series) explained

Director:Onat Diaz
Andoy Ranay
Jojo Saguin
Rico Navarro
Starring:
Open Theme:"Bazinga" by SB19
Music:Idonnah Villarico
Rommel Villarico
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino
English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:105
List Episodes:List of Senior High episodes
Executive Producer:Carlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Roldeo Endrinal
Jamie Lopez
Location:Metro Manila
Cinematography:Maria Francesca Lee
Mark Joshua Tirona
Editor:Ray Ann Kristelle Endaya-Reyes
Zara Terrado-Vidallo
Maydelle Marcial
Omar Cervantes
John Ryan Bonifacio
Producer:Rosselle Soldao-Ganaban
Minelle Nielo-Espiritu
Camille Rosales-Navarro
Camera:Single camera
Runtime:23-39 minutes
Company:Dreamscape Entertainment
Network:Kapamilya Channel
iWantTFC
Related:High Street

Senior High is a Philippine teen mystery drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it starred by Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos Labajo, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, and Daniela Stranner. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida lineup from August 28, 2023 to January 19, 2024, replacing Dirty Linen and was replaced by Linlang in Can't Buy Me Love's timeslot.

A sequel to the series, High Street, premiered in 2024.

Plot

Luna’s death sparks a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Though officially ruled as a suicide, her twin sister, Sky, believes there’s more to the story. As she investigates, Sky uncovers disturbing truths, revealing that those around her are entangled in lies and hidden desires. Throughout the school year, Sky discovers unsettling details, including a video showing Z bullying Luna. Shocked, Sky confides in her mother, Tania, who is devastated by what Luna endured. Meanwhile, Archie learns that Harry is the biological father of Sky and Luna and shares the news with Sky after a drug-related incident. The school is soon put on high alert due to illegal activities involving Obet. Harry’s troubled relationship with his second wife, Sasha, is exposed, as she briefly leaves him before returning after a settlement.

As Sky, Obet, and Lydia search for evidence in the school’s CCTV footage, they discover suspicious activity. During exams, Kenjie frames Sky by throwing a cheat sheet at her, leading to her expulsion. However, the evidence is overturned, and Kenjie apologizes to both Sky and Sanya, restoring their friendship. Sky is allowed to retake her exams and passes. At Sanya’s birthday party, Z attempts to humiliate Sky but is thwarted thanks to witnesses like Obet and Kenjie. As Sky grows closer to Gino, she’s reminded of her late sister, Luna. The following day, Principal Amanda informs Sky that her tuition is unpaid. Meanwhile, rumors spread that Luna was pregnant, allegedly with Gino’s child, leading to a scandal that shakes the community and damages Gino’s reputation.

William dismisses Harry for mishandling the situation, while Lydia uncovers that her son, Tonio, has escaped. Harry soon learns that Darius Soledad is Tonio’s boss and discovers that Sasha is cheating on him with Darius. Tim wrestles with his feelings for Poch, while his parents, Edith and Elmo, struggle with their marriage issues.Sky insists on DNA tests to determine Luna’s baby’s father. Gino agrees, but his parents block him from participating. William manipulates the situation, while Gino’s mother, Cecille, urges him to flee after William becomes violent. At the same time, Mr. Castrodes claims to be Luna’s baby’s father, adding to the chaos.As tensions rise, Poch reveals that William was his sugar daddy and warns Tim, who narrowly escapes an attack ordered by William. Sky, Tim, and Obet uncover shocking evidence linking William and Mr. Castrodes to illegal activities, including sexual trafficking. William’s attempts to cover up his crimes fail, leading to his arrest. However, the trauma continues as Z is haunted by visions of Luna.

As graduation approaches, the truth behind Luna’s death is finally revealed: Gino was caught cheating on Z with Luna, leading to a confrontation where William intervened and pushed Luna off a building. Z, manipulated by William, gave a false alibi, framing herself as Luna’s killer. In the climax, William attempts to kill Z, but Harry sacrifices himself to save her. Sky confronts William on the rooftop where Luna died. In a final struggle, William falls to his presumed death. The nightmare seems to be over as the students and their families begin to heal, though scars remain.

At graduation, the Northford seniors celebrate their accomplishments while mourning the losses of Luna and Obet. In a surprising twist, William is revealed to have survived the fall and awakens with a renewed thirst for revenge.

Cast and characters

Main cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Soundtrack

The series' main theme song is "Bazinga" by SB19.[5]

Broadcast

The series was pre-empted on A2Z on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season from November 8, 2023 to January 19, 2024 and continued on Kapamilya Channel and TV5.[6]

Reception

Online viewership

Throughout its run, Senior High was the most watched program on the streaming service iWantTFC.[7] Within its first two weeks, the series garnered more than 38 million views across Facebook and YouTube.[8] On January 19, 2024, the series received its highest online viewership with 225,118 concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live.[9] [10] In January 2024, the series has accumulated over two billion combined views on TikTok.[11]

Ratings

According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the series attained its highest television rating on January 19, 2024 with an average of 6.7% aired in the third primetime slot since ABS-CBN shutdown on May 5, 2020. It surpassed the records set by the series The Broken Marriage Vow, Dirty Linen and Init sa Magdamag, which consistently recorded a peak rating of 6.2%, while airing on the same timeslot.[12]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)Result
2024VP Choice AwardsTV Series of the Year (Primetime)Senior High[13] [14]
TV Actress of the YearAndrea Brillantes
TV Actor of the YearKyle Echarri
TV Supporting Actress of the YearXyriel Manabat
Breakthrough Star of the YearZaijan Jaranilla
Miggy Jimenez
BL Love Team Of The YearZaijan Jaranilla and Miggy Jimenez
Platinum Stallion Media AwardsBest Primetime Drama ActorElijah Canlas[15]
Best Primetime Supporting ActorMiggy Jimenez

Sequel

See main article: High Street (TV series).

A sequel has been announced according to a tweet from Dreamscape head Eric John Salut with a working title "High Street". On March 22, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment announced on their social media page that the title of the sequel is officially called High Street.[16]

On March 25, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment released the video of the story con held, and announced both the returning casts and additional casts to the sequel. The sequel will be directed by first season director, Onat Diaz, with director Lino Cayetano.[17] [18] The series was released on May 13, 2024.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Andrea Brilliantes, Xyriel Manabat lead 'Senior High' cast. Tribune. May 20, 2023. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527211933/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/20/andrea-brilliantes-xyriel-manabat-lead-senior-high-cast/ . May 27, 2023. dead.
  2. Web site: Andrea Brillantes seeks justice for twin sister in series 'Senior High'. ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2023. August 19, 2023.
  3. Web site: SB19 member Justin de Dios to join 'Senior High' cast. 6 January 2024. Josiah. Antonio. ABS-CBN News. 8 January 2024.
  4. Web site: LOOK: SB19's Justin joins cast of ABS-CBN's 'Senior High'. 7 January 2024. Rappler. 8 January 2024.
  5. Web site: 'Senior High' to air on Aug. 28, trends with SB19 song. ABS-CBN News. August 15, 2023. August 15, 2023.
  6. Web site: Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z. October 17, 2023. October 17, 2023. ABS-CBN News.
  7. Web site: ABS-CBN shows and movie top four streaming platforms, primetime TV and movie box office ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-12-12 . ent.abs-cbn.com . en.
  8. Web site: "Senior High" now available for free and on-demand in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia ABS-CBN Entertainment . 2023-12-12 . ent.abs-cbn.com . en.
  9. Web site: Dirty Linen at Darna, may rerun sa afternoon block ng Kapamilya Network . 2024-01-20 . PEP.ph . en.
  10. Web site: 2024-01-10 . Viewers brace for bombshell revelation as "Senior High" promises 'ender to remember' finale . ABS-CBN Corporate.
  11. Web site: 'Senior High' surpasses one billion views on TikTok; more revelations unfold in new chapter . 2023-12-12 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  12. Web site: CC . JE . 2024-01-20 . 'Senior High' delivers post-shutdown high people ratings for a Kapamilya show airing on the third primetime slot . 2024-01-20 . LionhearTV . en-US.
  13. Web site: 5TH VPCA NOMINEES . https://web.archive.org/web/20240114013052/https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ . 2024-01-14 . 2024-01-14 . 5th VP Choice Awards . en-US.
  14. News: May 21, 2024 . Kapamilya programs, personalities dominate 5th Village Pipol Choice Awards . May 21, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  15. Web site: February 4, 2024 . Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2024 Winners . https://web.archive.org/web/20240204035020/https://www.tua.edu.ph/university-news/platinum-stallion-national-media-awards-2024-winners/ . February 4, 2024 . Trinity University of Asia .
  16. Web site: DreamscapePH . March 22, 2024 . It's official, they are back! Be ready because this is going to be HIGHER than what you are expecting. But are they ready to dominate the streets? High Street Coming Soon #HighStreet . March 22, 2024 . Twitter.
  17. News: March 25, 2024 . Dimples Romana, Harvey Bautista join 'Senior High' sequel 'High Street' . ABS-CBN News.
  18. News: dela Cruz . Liezel . Cast members express excitement, expectations as High Street takes shape . March 31, 2024 . . March 26, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240326031558/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023/articles-videos/cast-members-express-excitement-expectations-as-high-street-takes-shape-21984 . March 26, 2024 . live.
  19. Web site: April 23, 2024 . Official teaser of "Senior High's" sequel series, "High Street," out now! . April 29, 2024 . ABS-CBN.