() is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Albert S. Langitan and Roderick P. Lindayag, it stars Kiko Estrada, Sarah Lahbati, Sid Lucero, Rhen Escaño and Gardo Versoza. The series is based on the 1986 film of the same title. It premiered on April 8, 2024, on the network's Hapon Champion line up. The series concluded on May 2, 2025, with a total of 273 episodes. It was replaced by Totoy Bato in its timeslot.
Plot
Norman Dela Cruz aims of becoming a lawyer. Norman's life takes a dramatic turn when a land dispute between his mother Tacing and her estranged brother Benito Balmores ends in tragedy. Determined to avenge his mother, Norman finds himself conflicted as he falls for Benito's daughter, Mercy Balmores, who is now married to Miguel Aguirre. As Norman, now known as the successful lawyer Abraham Espiritu, grapples with his desire for revenge and his suppressed feelings for Mercy, the boundaries between justice and love blur.
Cast and characters
Final
Main cast
- Kiko Estrada as Norman Dela Cruz-Balmores / Atty. Abraham Espiritu-Dela Cruz
- Rhen Escaño as Jane Rosario
- Sid Lucero as Miguel Aguirre-Balmores
- Gardo Versoza as Judge Benito Balmores
Supporting cast
- Andrew Muhlach as Robert "Obet" Aguilar
- Phoebe Walker as Rachel Santino
- Billy Villeta as Pido Dela Cruz
- Althea Ruedas as Fatima Aguirre / Fatima Dela Cruz / Fatima Balmores
Guest cast
Former
Main cast
Supporting cast
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Brando Malvar
- Azi Acosta as Elizabeth Reyes / Elizabeth Balmores
- Rose Van Ginkel as Cherry dela Cruz / Strawberry
- Jeffrey Hidalgo as Rudy Magsino
- Bart Guingona as Mario Aguirre
- Jamilla Obispo as Nina
- Annika Co as Fatima Aguirre / Fatima Dela Cruz
- Mon Confiado as Markus Soldado
- Andre Yllana as Tom Aguirre-Dela Cruz
- Ashley Diaz as Bernice "Bea" Magsino-Dela Cruz
- JC Tiuseco as Atoy Santos
- Ryza Cenon as Christina Maceda-Balmores
- Gene Padilla as Bobby "Kap Obet" Aguilar
- Angela Morena as Mariz
- Nor Domingo as Bentio Wong
- Francis Mata as Domingo
- Yogo Singh as Utoy
- CJ Caparas as Manny
- Manu Respall as Warden
Guest cast
- Ana Abad Santos as Tacing dela Cruz
- Joko Diaz as Abraham "Abra" Espiritu
- Jeric Raval as Governor Lucas Rodante
- Andrea del Rosario as Eunice "Mother Eu" Aguirre
- Lander de Vera-Perez as Manong
- Niño Muhlach as Bacha
- Levy Ignacio as Leonardo Uy
- Vino Gonzales as Gatsby
- Jun Nayra as Emilio Sampaga
- Mark Dionisio as Carlos Aguirre
- Dwin Araza as Stephen, Manager of Valencia Golf Club
- Heidi Arima as Rosario Business Club
- Melissa Tongol as Rosario Business Club
- Rani Caldoza as Rosario Business Club
- John Go as Oliver Gonzaga
- Allan Villafuerte as Mr. Florentino
- Floyd Tena as Voltaire Asinas
- Mario Manabat as Chairman Rodel
- Jordan Hong as Dreyfus / Alamid
- Vonz Lopez as Balat
- Joseph Ison as Yosef
- Rommel Velasquez as Jess Sta. Ana
- Yutaka Yamakawa as Doctor
- Jorel Ramirez as Rodante's Bodyguard
- Dax Augustus as Henchman
- Rhett Romero as De Castro
- Rhed Bustamante as young Christina Maceda
- Evelyn Santos as Lydia
- Dylan Menor as Young Manny
Episodes
Timeslot change
On June 24, 2024, after a week of hiatus, the series began airing on the network's Todo Max Primetime Singko line up at 7:30 pm, reducing Frontline Pilipinas airtime to an hour. Starting February 11, 2025, the series had another timeslot change, moving 45 minutes earlier at 7:15pm. Frontline Pilipinas moved to 6:00pm on the same day.
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