Sherlock Jr. (TV series)

Sherlock Jr. is a 2018 Philippine television drama crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rechie del Carmen, it stars Ruru Madrid in the title role. It premiered on January 29, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Super Ma'am. The series concluded on April 27, 2018, with a total of 63 episodes. It was replaced by The Cure in its timeslot.

Sherlock Jr.
Title card
Genre	Crime drama
Created by	Aloy Adlawan
Written by	R.J. Nuevas Des Garbes-Severino Jmee Katanyag Jason John Lim
Directed by	Rechie del Carmen
Creative director	Roy Iglesias
Starring	Ruru Madrid
Theme music composer	Vehnee Saturno
Ending theme	"Sa Yakap Mo" by Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	63 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Darling Pulido-Torres
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	25–35 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Content Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	January 29 (2018-01-29) – April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Premise

Jack and Irene are happily in love with each other. When Irene's motivation is to expose the truth, she finds herself in trouble along with her friend, Lily. Jack and Irene's dog, Serena investigates to find the truth about what happened to Irene and Lily.^[2]

Cast and characters

Cast

Ruru Madrid

Gabbi Garcia

Ai-Ai delas Alas

Lead cast

• Ruru Madrid as Sherlock "Jack" Jackson Jr.^[3]

Supporting cast

• Gabbi Garcia as Lily Pelaez^[4]
• Serena as Siri
• Mikee Quintos as Siri's voice
• Ai-Ai delas Alas as Perla Calubaquib-Nuñez
• Tonton Gutierrez as Lawrence Carazo
• Andre Paras as Elpidio "Pido" Lumabao III
• Roi Vinzon as Conrado "Rado" Nuñez
• Sharmaine Arnaiz as Lorraine Pelaez
• Rochelle Barrameda as Carolina Almendraz-Carazo
• Matt Evans as Dindo Carazo^[4]
• William Martinez as Castro
• Kate Valdez as Jenny Nuñez
• Sofia Pablo as Caray Nuñez
• Alyana Asistio as Diosdada "Diosa" Mamaril

Guest cast

• Janine Gutierrez as Irene Manansala
• Carlo Gonzales as Bernardo Matias
• Camille Canlas as Desiree
• Hiro Peralta as Bart Lopez
• Prince Villanueva as Ron
• Analyn Barro as Liz
• Nicole Kim Donesa as Cassandra "Sandeng" Lopez / Cass
• Paolo Contis as Albert
• LJ Reyes as Meryl
• Aaron Yanga as Jerry
• Melanie Marquez as Louella De Villa
• Marc Abaya as Carl
• Mika dela Cruz as Michelle
• Lia Valentin as Sophie
• Kiel Rodriguez as Bert
• Bing Davao as Kap
• Mosang as Nene
• Jana Victoria as Eden
• Xyruz Cruz as Mike
• Rich Asuncion as Patricia
• Rafael Rosell as Gregor Jackson
• Sophie Albert as Erika
• Marco Alcaraz as Mark
• Rob Rownd as Sherlock Jackson Sr.
• Valeen Montenegro as Mylene / Audrey Velasco

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Sherlock Jr. earned an 11.4% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 10.2% rating.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Sherlock Jr.

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Sherlock Jr.	Nominated	[7]
		Best Child Performer	Sofia Pablo	Nominated

References

1. "Sherlock Jr. (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
2. "Sherlock Jr.". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
3. "The Cast of Sherlock Jr.". GMA Network. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
4. "Matt Evans gets first Kapuso drama project; Gabbi-Ruru loveteam reunited". PEP. November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
5. Abellon, Bam (January 31, 2018). "How did Sherlock Jr pilot episode in AGB rating?". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
6. "NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings". LionhearTV. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
7. Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved December 23, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Sherlock Jr. at IMDb