Palos (TV series)

Summary

Palos (lit.'Eel') is a 2008 Philippine television drama action series the series is loosely based on the classic Filipino comics and film character of the same name Palos, starring Cesar Montano and Jake Cuenca. The series debuted on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block from January 28 to April 25, 2008, replacing Ysabella and was replaced by Maligno.

Palos
Title card
Genre
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Based onAlyas Palos (1961)
by Tony Santos
Developed byABS-CBN Studios
Rondel Lindayag
Written by
Directed by
  • Toto S. Natividad
  • Erick C. Salud
  • Trina N. Dayrit
Starring
Theme music composerJay Durias
Opening themePalos theme
Ending theme"Langit sa 'Yong Tabi" by South Border
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes63
Production
Executive producerRocky B. Ubana
Running time27–31 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseJanuary 28 (2008-01-28) –
April 25, 2008 (2008-04-25)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Origins edit

Comics edit

 
The first film's poster.

Alyas Palos (Alias Eel) is a comic serial novel by Virgilio and Nestor Redondo, which was first serialized in Tagalog Klasiks in 1961. The title character was a thief and a kind-hearted felon with exceptional safe-cracking skills.

Premise edit

The story begins when Giancarlo is orphaned at a young age when his mother, Grazella, is killed in a shooting incident in Macau. He blames his mother's death on an agent known only as "Palos", and vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her death.[2]

Cast and characters edit

Lead cast edit

Protagonist edit

Antagonist edit

Main cast edit

Supporting and guest cast edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Palos | Full Episodes. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jake Cuenca maraming itinatagong sikreto". Journal Online. January 4, 2008. Archived from the original on January 4, 2008. Retrieved November 24, 2019.

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