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ABS-CBN\u2019s new action-drama series \u201cBlood vs Duty\u201d made a strong debut on primetime television and digital platforms, quickly hooking viewers and emerging as the most watched series on Netflix Philippines with its gripping conflict linked to armed smuggling.<\/p>\n

The series made its debut on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live last Monday (April 6), and also rolled out advanced episodes on Netflix and iWant over the weekend, unveiling a fresh and action-packed narrative in the 8pm primetime slot.<\/p>\n

The series opened with a riveting look into the lives of Marcus (Richard Gutierrez), Lara (Bela Padilla), and Felix\u2019s (Baron Geisler) life as agents working to dismantle the spread of illegal firearms. Meanwhile, a looming threat begins to unfold in Jalil (Gerald Anderson) and Jamilah\u2019s (Barbie Imperial) community, as they find themselves entangled in the dangerous world of illegal firearms dealing\u2014setting the stage for a high-stakes and emotionally charged conflict.<\/p>\n

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Marcus (Richard Gutierrez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lara (Bela Padilla)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Felix\u2019s (Baron Geisler)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jalil (Gerald Anderson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jamilah\u2019s (Barbie Imperial)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Viewers have since praised the show\u2019s compelling narrative and the powerhouse performances from its cast.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrabe halimaw talaga si Richard Gutierrez sa action! Ang galing ng mga sipa niya at ang husay niya sa karate. Pang-Hollywood ang level ng fight scene at grabe ang sagupaan nila ni Gerald,\u201d a Facebook user said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRichard and Gerald show the two sides of justice and fairness. They maybe protagonists here with different perspectives,\u201d another Facebook user shared.<\/p>\n

\u201cBagay kay Bela maging intelligent agent. Matalino, madiskarte, at matapang!\u201d Facebook user expressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSa role ni Baron panigurado marami na naman ang mahi-high blood sa sobrang galit at isa na ako roon. Sobrang galing kasi niya sa gumanap sa karakter niya,\u201d a netizen said.<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting ang story ni Barbie dito. Magiging mabait pa rin kaya siya sa gitna ng pagsubok sa mga susunod na episodes?\u201d a netizen commented.<\/p>\n

\u201cSobrang timely ng story and it feels like it really reflects what\u2019s happening in the Philippines right now,\u201d a post from X user.<\/p>\n

To watch \u201cBlood vs Duty\u201d on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, turn on your digital black box, press the scan button on the remote control, and look for ALLTV2.<\/p>\n

For more details on \u201cBlood vs Duty,\u201d visit bloodvsduty.abs-cbn.com and follow JRB Creative Production on Facebook, X (Twitter) (@JRBcreativeprod), Instagram (@JRBcreativeproduction), and TikTok (@jrbcreativeprod).<\/p>\n

For other updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and Tiktok or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com\/newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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