Ang Panday (2016 TV series)

Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday, or simply Ang Panday, is a 2016 Philippine action fantasy series broadcast by TV5 and starring Richard Gutierrez as the titular character, alongside Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Bangs Garcia and Sam Pinto. Based on the fictional comics character of the same name, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan, it aired from February 29 to June 2, 2016, replacing Movie Max 5 and was replaced by Smallville. The series received low viewership due to its continuously shifting timeslot, and after its conclusion, the creative partnership between Viva Communications and TV5 ended in June 2016.

Main cast

 * Richard Gutierrez as Flavio/Miguel/Juro/Panday
 * Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Alex
 * Bangs Garcia as Ida/Venus Virus
 * Sam Pinto as Steph F. Yambao
 * Christopher de Leon as Lizardo

Supporting cast

 * Alonzo Muhlach as Alfonso
 * Carlos Agassi as Ador/Berdugo
 * Jack Reid as Mark
 * Ella Cruz as Phoebe
 * Ranz Kyle as Joseph
 * Ara Mina as Carmen
 * John Regala as David
 * Epy Quizon as Ledge
 * Empoy Marquez as Nilo
 * Regine Tolentino as Inang Morgana
 * Lilia Cuntapay as old Morgana
 * Bodjie Pascua as Apo Simeon
 * Andrew Muhlach as Teenage Damian
 * Fabio Ide as Adult Damian
 * Menggie Cobarrubias as Old Damian

Extended cast and special participation

 * Oliver Posadas as Benjie
 * Tony Mabesa as Padre Lucas
 * Elvis Gutierrez as Hugo
 * Rocky Gutierrez as Ramon
 * Cindy Miranda as Sylvia
 * CJ Caparas as Anton
 * Ali Peek as Phantom
 * Mon Confiado as Amang
 * Francine Prieto as Rosanna F. Yambao
 * Raquel Montesa as Tiya Flor
 * Jericka Martelle as Michelle

Reception
According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode gained 5% national ratings, becoming the most watched show on TV5 Network. The series performed poorly in the ratings afterwards due to a shifting timeslot caused by the network prioritizing the live broadcast of PBA games.