Widows' War

Widows' War is a 2024 Philippine television drama crime mystery series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, it stars Bea Alonzo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on July 1, 2024 on the network's Prime line up replacing My Guardian Alien.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise
Former best friends Sam and George, blame each other for an unfortunate happening between their families. They will once again encounter each other, and mourn the death of their respective husband – Paco and Basil.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Bea Alonzo as Samantha "Sam" Castillo-Palacios
 * Carla Abellana as Georgina "George" Balay-Palacios


 * Supporting cast
 * Tonton Gutierrez as Galvan Palacios
 * Jeric Gonzales as Francis Castillo
 * Juancho Triviño as Abdul Casas
 * Jackie Lou Blanco as Ruth Balay
 * Lito Pimentel as Amando Namas
 * Timmy Cruz as Mercy Castillo
 * Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios
 * Rita Daniela as Rebecca Palacios
 * Royce Cabrera as Jericho Domo
 * Lovely Rivero as Vivian Trano
 * James Graham as Louie Castor
 * Charlie Fleming as Sofia Trano
 * Matthew Uy as Edward Balay
 * Archie Alemania as Marcus Trano
 * Kiel Rodriguez as Cairo
 * Phi Palmos as DJ
 * Brent Valdez as Peter
 * Lotlot Bustamante as Angie


 * Recurring cast
 * Benjamin Alves as Basil Palacios
 * Rafael Rosell as Paco Palacios


 * Guest cast
 * Jong Cuenco as Orlando "Orly" Castillo
 * William Lorenzo as Alberto "Bert" Balay
 * Lianne Valentin as Beatrice "Bee" Royales

Development
The series was announced by GMA Network on January 1, 2024, set in the same cinematic universe which features both television crime drama series – Widows' Web (2022) and Royal Blood (2023).

Casting
Philippine actresses Bea Alonzo, Carla Abellana and Gabbi Garcia were announced on January 1, 2024 to headline the series. In the same month, Garcia left the series due to scheduling conflicts. Actress Jean Garcia served as her replacement. On January 23, 2024, during the series' story conference and script reading, several cast members were announced, including actor Mark Herras. Actor James Graham and actress Charlie Fleming both joined the series as regular cast members, portraying the same character they played in the Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood. Actress Lianne Valentin also reprised her role as Beatrice Royales in Royal Blood.

Production
Principal photography commenced on February 23, 2024. Filming of the series took place in Batanes, Batangas and La Union.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Widows' War earned an 8.9% rating.