Sins of the Father is a 2025 Philippine crime thriller drama television series produced by JRB Creative Productons. It is an original story that tackles the issue of scamming and internet fraud. Directed by FM Reyes and Bjoy Balagtas, it stars Gerald Anderson in the lead role. The series premiered on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on June 23, 2025, It concluded on November 21, 2025, consisting of 2 seasons and 110 episodes.
Premise
Samuel Trinidad is a high bank manager with a good life until his father suddenly died. He discovered that his father was involved in a scam, which caused shame and problems in his family and his work. Now, he has to clean up his father's name, protect the family, and deal with dangerous people. He must decide whether he will remain faithful to his principle or to do everything, even when it is illegal, to resolve the situation and to protect his loved ones.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Gerald Anderson as Samuel Trinidad: A bank manager who used to work at Golden Trust Bank but was fired from work because of the Yayaman Tayo scam of his father, Mike. He works at Oriental Ridge to earn money after he was refused by other employers.
- James King as young Samuel
- Shaina Magdayao as Atty. Leah Ramirez-Rivera: A highly-intelligent attorney who is Jacob's wife and Diego's daughter. As per Enzo's request, she helps the victims of the Yayaman Tayo scam.
- Jessy Mendiola as Agnes Garcia-Policarpio: Johnny's wife who works as an executive assistant at Oriental Ridge and a civilian asset of the police. She always help Samuel when he's in trouble.
- JC de Vera as Jacob Rivera: Atty. Leah's husband, Roldan's younger brother, and Enzo's uncle. He works at Oriental Ridge with his CEO brother, Roldan.
- Justin Mclaire as teen Jacob
- Miguel Casimiro as young Jacob
- RK Bagatsing as PO2 Johnny Policarpio: Agnes' husband who works as a police officer and is very eager to punish criminals especially scammers. He admires retired General Diego Ramirez who is a famous scam buster. Also Leah's half older brother.
- Francine Diaz as Arissa Trinidad: Samuel's half-sister from US who was not allowed to leave by immigration because of the Yayaman Tayo scam so she decided to work at a cafe where Enzo also works.
- Seth Fedelin as Lorenzo "Enzo" Rivera: Jacob's nephew and Roldan's only child who is independent and hates scammers. He works as a grab driver and barista at a cafe to sustain his daily needs.
- Sean Rhys Stevens as young Enzo
Recurring cast
- Lotlot de Leon as Lolita Trinidad: Samuel's mother who is very protective of her grandson, King. She used to be the ex wife of Mike who cheated on her with Arissa's mother.
- Joko Diaz as Roldan Rivera: Jacob's older brother, Atty. Leah's brother-in-law, and Enzo's father who is the CEO of Oriental Ridge.
- Zach Guerrero as teen Roldan
- Raven Rigor as young adult Roldan
- Soliman Cruz as Pol. Col. Enrico Villanueva: A police colonel behind the investigation of Bakunawa group.
- Tirso Cruz III as Ret. Pol. General Diego Ramirez / Tanda: A retired police general who is Atty. Leah's father and Jacob's father-in-law. He is the head of Bakunawa
- Dominic Ochoa as young Diego
- Jerald Napoles as Ismael "Mael" Dimagiba: A computer hacker who is a loyal friend of Samuel.
- Malou Crisologo as Rebekkah "Bekkah" Madlangbayan: She is a loyal employee of Roldan who works at Oriental Ridge as an HR officer.
- Nico Antonio as Atty. Rafael "Paeng" Sandoval: An attorney who is friends with Samuel.
- LA Santos as Xenon Agustin: An orphan who is very attached to Jacob.
- Adrian Vernon Adams as teen Xenon
- Zion Cruz as young Xenon
- JV Kapunan as Rudy "Boying" Ortega: A tricycle driver who is one of the victims of the Yayaman Tayo scam.
- Johannes Risler as Jordan: Roldan's bodyguard who works at Oriental Ridge.
- Jeremiah Lisbo as Luke Delgado: An illegitimate child of a congressman who works as a manager where Arissa and Enzo works. He is also the best friend of Enzo.
- Elyson de Dios as Noel Alcantara: A police officer who works with Johnny for the investigation of the Yayaman Tayo scam.
- Clave Sun as Arthur James "King" Trinidad: Samuel's son, Arissa's nephew, and Lolita's grandchild. He is friends with Chloe.
- Cailey Magno as Chloe Rivera: Jacob and Leah's daughter, who is friends with King. She is also the niece of Roldan and the cousin of Enzo.
Guest cast
- Ace Carrera as Ralph
- Alex Medina as Norlan Gonzales
- Alireza Libre as Pol. Maj. Gilbert Manahan
- Allan Villafuerte as Emerson Diaz
- Amy Nobleza as Rowena Sison
- Angelica Lao as Delilah
- Apollo Abraham as Pol. Col. Armando Ruiz
- Ashton Salvador as Gavin Evangelista
- Aubrey Miles as Ellen Williams
- Barbie Imperial as Naomi Silvano / Shanaia
- Binsoy Namoca as Josh
- Bodjie Pascua as Fr. Jerry
- Carlo Torrabal
- Christian Esguerra as himself
- David Shouder as David
- Derrick Hubalde as Peklat
- Dwin Araza as Richard Romulo
- Dylan Yturralde as Kenny
- Eric Fructuoso as Matthias Vergara: A programmer known as a "God of Codes" and one of its motives for Bakunawa, who created an scamming app that convinces people to receive money by creating an account, but was awfully scammed.
- Eslove Briones as Revo Diaz
- Guilio de Martile as Tangkad
- Hasna Cabral as Mildred Gonzales
- Janel Estuya as a private investigator
- Jett Pangan as Pol. General Joel Balagtas
- Jhan Arjay Nacor as Diego's bodyguard
- Jimma Nariz as Mira Ortega: Boying's wife
- Joel Molina as Det. Adrian Palomares
- Joel Saracho as Pastor Ferdie Almonte: A rapist and a pastor behind the charity scam for Bakunawa.
- John Arcilla as Miguel "Mike" Trinidad: A banker at the Golden Trust Bank, who was responsible for the Yayaman Tayo scam. He committed suicide leaving its trace of money to Samuel because of suspicious motive of Bakunawa, which he usually works as a manager. He also abandoned Lolita and Samuel because he had affair with his other lover, who gave birth to Arissa.
- Johnny Revilla as Mr. Gomez
- Jonah Mae Daileg as Jonah
- Jun Nayra as Henry
- Junjun Quintana as Alex Tobias
- Justin Hernandez
- Kimmy Obena as Maddie
- Kolette Madelo as Tin
- Larissa Buendia as Suzy
- Lei Ang as Abby del Rosario
- Manuel Chua as Vince
- Malupiton as himself
- Marco Reginio as Marco
- Mark Striegl
- Mel Martinez as Valentino "Love" Narciso: A fashion designer who is responsible for leading the online poker scam for Bakunawa.
- Melissa Mendez as Carina Silvano
- Mickey Ferriols as Amelia Rivera
- Miguel Vergara as Zeke Dionisio
- Moi Santillan as Judith
- Noel Christian Garcia as Benj Ferrer
- Noel Colet as Mr. Sanchez
- Randy dela Cruz as Capt. Brunch
- Raul Montesa as Dr. Alquiroz
- Reign Parani as Diane Mendoza / Larra
- River Joseph as Rainier Cruz
- Rocky Labayen as PO1 Gallago
- Rodex Piala
- Roli Innocencio as Winston
- Ruby Ruiz as Bebina
- Ruffy Ngo as Hon. Fernando P. Santos
- Simon Ibarra as Congressman Abel Monteribano: A congressman who is responsible for leading the charity scam for Bakunawa.
- Sky Quizon as vlogger
- Smokey Manaloto as Anton Dionisio
- Tanjo Villoso
- Tonton Gutierrez as Pol. Col. Joseph Garcia: Agnes's father and then-police colonel who was killed while on duty for investigating its true motives of Bakunawa.
- Viveika Ravanes as Len Mendoza
- VJ Mendoza as vlogger
- William Lorenzo as Paulo Evangelista
- Zabel Lamberth as Celina Ramos / Mandy
- Zeppi Borromeo as Danny
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Production
The series was originally titled Nobody and was originally set to be an action drama series as announced on August 29, 2024 with Gerald Anderson taking the lead role in after a two-year break. On November 11, 2024, it has been confirmed that Jessy Mendiola has been added to the cast with JC de Vera and will be her acting comeback after 5 years with Benedict Mique and Rae Red originally set to direct. RK Bagatsing, Francine Diaz, and Seth Fedelin were also added to the cast on December 2024. On March 25, 2025, a star studded cast were announced with a new title Sins of the Father which will now be expanded into a crime thriller mystery action drama with FM Reyes and Bjoy Balagtas at the helm. On August 13, 2025, Gerald Anderson made his first-ever debut as a director starting in an episode about one man vs 100 enemies.
Marketing
The first trailer was released on June 5, 2025.
Release
Sins of the Father premiered on June 23, 2025 on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. It is also available on-demand via iWant.
Reception
Sins of the Father opened with 254,464 concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live.
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