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Incognito (TV series)

Incognito is a Philippine action drama television series produced by Star Creatives and Studio Three Sixty. Directed by Lester Pimentel Ong, it stars a large ensemble cast topbilled by Richard Gutierrez, Baron Geisler, Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, Ian Veneracion and Daniel Padilla. The series premiered on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on January 20, 2025.[1][2]

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Incognito
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GenreAction
Drama
Soap opera
Written by
  • Generiza Reyes-Francisco
  • Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme
  • John David Cruz
Directed by
Starring
Music byJessie Lasaten
Opening theme"Liwanag sa Dilim" by Pablo of SB19
ComposerRico Blanco
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes68
Production
Executive producers
  • Carlo Katigbak
  • Cory Vidanes
  • Laurenti Dyogi
Producers
  • Des de Guzman
  • Henry King Quitain
  • Jay Fernando
  • Sackey Prince Pendatun
  • Pamela Mendiola Quizon
Production locations
EditorKathryn Jerry Perez
Running time20–36 minutes
Production companiesStar Creatives
Studio Three Sixty
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel (cable and satellite TV only)[a]
ReleaseJanuary 20, 2025 (2025-01-20) –
present
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The series consists of 128 episodes.[3]

Premise

In search of redemption, a group of seven misfits, seeking redemption, join a private military company Gregorio "Greg" Paterno (Ian Veneracion) led, on a covert group undertakes deadly missions targeting the criminal underworld, specifically focusing on human trafficking issues that the government can't address directly.

Five of the crew, namely Jose "JB" Bonifacio (Richard Gutierrez), Miguel Tecson (Baron Geisler), Max Alvero (Kaila Estrada), Gabriela "Gab" Rivera (Maris Racal), and Andres Malvar (Daniel Padilla), were all dishonorably discharged from military service, while Tomas Guerrero (Anthony Jennings) didn't graduate from military academy because he was accused of stealing. They joined a private military company for money and to serve their country, but were offered reinstatement in exchange for kidnapping Timor Escalera and keeping him alive.

Cast and characters

Cast
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Richard Gutierrez
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Baron Geisler
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Anthony Jennings
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Ian Veneracion
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Daniel Padilla

Main cast

An ex-navy with expertise in counter-terrorism, special recon, combat diving, and urban warfare, who was discharged from military service because of his participation in a mutiny against the president. He is the son of Army Chief General Tony Bonifacio. Aside from that, he is also the instructor of Tomas in military academy.
Navy Intelligence XO, a top brass, and a contractor who leads a private military company that assists the government.
A sniper, doctor, and an ex-army EOD who was discharged from military service because of alcoholism. But because he wants to be a father to his son Mickey, he undergo rehabilitation. But inspite of this, his wife and her new lover deprived his chance to be a father to his son.
A hacker and cyber ops specialist who was discharged from the military for insubordination and desertion during an operation. Her fiancé, who is also a soldier, was killed during this operation. She's been longing for him ever since.
Street smart, brave and a former student of JB in the Special Forces Reserve. He didn't graduate from the military academy because he was accused of stealing by his classmate. Before JB recruited him to join the private military company, he works as a money collector for his godfather’s.
A spy and infiltration specialist, and was discharged from military service because of a lie that Philip told to Gab's superiors to make sure that she will not leave him after Gab's mother died. Aside from not being supportive to her career choices, she also despised her father because of his illegal businesses and his affair to another woman that leads to her mother's death.
  • Daniel Padilla as Andres Malvar / Wolf
    • Francis Saagundo as young Andres
An ex-scout ranger whose expertise are CQC and anti-guerilla warfare, and was discharged from military service because of homicide. He unintentionally killed the man who killed his father because of rage. He joined Greg's company to find his missing younger brother who was a victim of human trafficking and fulfill his promise to his father.

Supporting cast

Father of JB, former Army Chief. He is very proud of his son until he became part of a mutiny against the president. He didn't support his son's new job (as part of private military) after he was discharged from military service.
Tomas' godfather and father figure. He owns a Bombay 5-6 business that employed Tomas as a collector.
Gab's father who disapproves of her career choices. He owns an illegal gambling business.
The general who gives orders from Ambassador Rai to Greg and to his team.
Timor's ex-wife and Donato's mother. She stays away from Timor to keep herself from discovering anything about his illegal business dealings.
Andres' grandmother
Yangdonese ambassador to the Philippines and Takako's father.
  • Art Acuña as Timor "Señor" Escalera
Father of Donato, Leader of a powerful crime syndicate. He claims that he and Tony has connections in the past that makes JB more curious.
Andres' father.
Nephew of Timor; cousin of Donato. He is responsible for their port business. He also became the leader of the syndicate when Timor left for Cerdova until the latter was killed.
Timor's chief henchman
Scion of the powerful family responsible for land grabbing the Malvar's ancestral land. He despised Andres very much because the latter killed his cousin which is actually the killer of Andres' father.
Nephew of Timor; cousin of Donato. He is the manager of the restaurant business owned by the Escaleras, where illegal drugs are sold to its customers.
One of Timor's henchmen and one of Takako's abductors.
  • Ana Abad Santos as Teddy
Max's supportive grandmother.
  • Sharmaine Suarez as Lorena
Max's protective mother.

Guest cast

Only daughter of Yangdon Amb. Jigme Rai
The only son of Timor and Isabel, and heir to the Escalera crime empire.
Niece of Donato and head of the crime empire's security. Unknown to the Escaleras she has the ambition to own the businesses of Escaleras.
Head of security of Rai Family.
Christine's second husband and Mickey's stepfather.
  • Yesh Burce as Christine Paterno-Tecson / Christine Paterno-Dela Cuesta
Miguel's ex-wife and Mickey's mother.
  • Lucas Andalio as Mickey P. Tecson / Mickey P. Dela Cuesta
Miguel's and Christine's only son. Also act as Jake's stepson.
Worker of a farm owned by Escaleras, Among other working with Escaleras, she is the only one who express care and concern to Takako.
He is working for the Escaleras. He discovered there is someone who wants to kill Donato. But because Sylvia discovered this, she killed him.
  • Nicco Manalo as Tomas' neighbor
  • Ynigo Delen as Rambo Tolentino
  • Andrei Tiangco as Jay Escalera
  • Ron Angeles as Tommy Caballero
  • Victor Basa as Omar Justo
Another person in charge of the security of the Rai family.
  • Raffy Tejada as Manuel Bascon
  • Jack Falcis as Kanor
  • Morris Sevilla as Mico Caballero
  • Robert Sanchez as Kulato
  • Marife Necessito as Pusit
  • Christina Simon as Nanette
  • Tart Carlos as Yaya Madel
Bonifacio's housemaid.
  • Rommel Velasquez as Javier Bascon
  • Masa Mentuda as Roda
  • Jorel Ramirez as Arman
  • Daniell Caraos as Jasmine
  • Lala Magbuhat as Greg's informant
She gave information to Greg to make his team move easily while fulfilling their first mission.
  • Victor Silayan as Sevi
Max's fiancé. He died after saving Max in their mission.
  • Joyce Ann Burton as Marcela Bonifacio
Tony's wife and JB's mother who died in an ailment.
Family doctor of the Bonifacio's and JB's friend
  • Jubilee Acosta as JB's girlfriend
  • JC Galano as Vincent Bulatao
Former kidnap victim, a video of him watched by Apo Esang caught Andres' attention believing he knows something about his young brother's whereabouts.
CIB Agent who is working to the Escaleras. He is the protector of Escalera's illegal business.
  • Drey Lampago as Sebastian
  • Robert Seña as Rema "Ama" Muñoz
Cult leader who wants to be captured by the authorities because of various cases like corruption, child abuse and sexual assault.
An old woman who celebrates their golden wedding anniversary in a hotel with his husband because they were also married there. Since she is suffering from Dementia, she didn't remember it.
Loving husband of Sara. Inspite of Sara's condition, he still stay with her and love her unconditionally.
Wife of Joel. She works in a hotel as an room attendant. She works hard to save money for her pregnancy.
Husband of Clara. He also works in a hotel but as a waiter. He works harder to save money for his wife's pregnancy.
  • Mike Lloren as Senator Domingo "Domie" Lacosta
Rema's person who will assist his legal documents to go to the abroad now the authorities are eyeing for him.
  • Jong Cuenco as Col. Joaquin Locsin
Greg's colleague in military who meets the first to give new mission to his team.
  • Marc Santiago as Carl
hotel guest (student)
  • Miguel Vergara as Adam
hotel guest (student)
  • Ian de Leon as Brother Jerry
Rema's right hand / chief henchman
Rema's henchman
hotel guest (student)
  • Rap Robles as hotel guest (Coach)
  • Matt Evans as Baste Guerrero
Tomas' eldest half-brother
Philip's lover
  • Junjun Quintana as Captain Santos
a military who also works to the Escaleras in the past. He surrendered himself to the authorities after he discovered that some allies of the Escaleras were ambushed.
a notorious druglord involved in drug smuggling across Philippines and in Asia.
Sameo's right hand and most dangerous ally. He handles operations and assassinations.
Greg's ally when doing their previous operations in Mt. Talimba way back.
Greg's ally when doing their previous operations in Mt. Talimba way back.
a teen rebel works under Sameo's rebel group. He is younger brother of Rita.
Emer's eldest sister
Enrique's wife

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal air date[4][b]
1"Job Order"January 20, 2025 (2025-01-20)
A bloody incident drives an army general to enlist the help of the only person who can prevent an impending diplomatic crisis in the country.
2"Arrival"January 21, 2025 (2025-01-21)
Greg, the Contractor, gathers a team of skilled individuals for an important job. The team springs into action and begins their dangerous assignment.
3"Common Ground"January 22, 2025 (2025-01-22)
Greg's team wastes no time in accomplishing their dangerous plan after receiving a 3-day ultimatum from the kidnapper of the ambassador's daughter.
4"Complication"January 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)
Miguel fights the temptation in the Escalera mansion. Andres discovers a grim situation in the island. Heart senses something awkward with the guests.
5"Purely Business"January 24, 2025 (2025-01-24)
After his informant's death, Greg immediately plans to abduct Donato. Andres defies his leader and rescues the victims of human trafficking.
6"Shaken"January 27, 2025 (2025-01-27)
The mission fails when JB, Miguel, and Andres fall victim to a trap intended for the target. The team races against time to accomplish their job.
7"Fetch"January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28)
The team infiltrates the enemy territory to get their target. But the Escalera's security gets alerted while the team heads out to their exit point.
8"Run!"January 29, 2025 (2025-01-29)
An intense encounter occurs when the Escalera cousins attempt to rescue Donato. As they feel a definite victory, the team risks everything they have.
9"Payment"January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
After receiving payment for their services, Andres, Tomas, Max, and JB will face their personal problems as they go back to their respective lives.
10"Lights Out"January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31)
The team faces a major setback due to Donato's actions. As a result, the Contractor gives the team a new mission that they cannot refuse.
11"Territory"February 3, 2025 (2025-02-03)
Timor appoints Clover to lead the organization in his absence. With Greg's promise, JB and the team reflects on the reasons of their dismissal.
12"Trouble"February 4, 2025 (2025-02-04)
Having new identities, the team flies to Cerdova for their new mission. Despite Greg's orders to avoid getting attention, trouble seems to find them.
13"Pursuit"February 5, 2025 (2025-02-05)
Andres sets out on a personal mission, increasing JB's suspicion. JB and Max decide to keep an eye on Andres, but this leads them to someone else.
14"Face to Face"February 6, 2025 (2025-02-06)
Trying to get an intel on their target, Tomas runs into someone suspicious. Andres puts on an act to gain the trust of Timor's associate.
15"Ambush"February 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)
Finding an opportunity, JB and Andres immediately takes into action that goes against Greg's plan. This leads the team to dangerous consequences.
16"Cerdova"February 10, 2025 (2025-02-10)
After retrieving Miguel and Tomas, Greg swoops in to rescue Max, JB and Andres from the crossfire. Together, they must make a daring escape from Cerdova.
17"Motive"February 11, 2025 (2025-02-11)
The team stays at the hideout while awaiting further orders, but Andres' emotions take over when he's face to face with the gang leader.
18"Bargain"February 12, 2025 (2025-02-12)
After an outburst that injures their target, Greg talks to Andres about his temper. Timor uses the situation to his advantage.
19"Assault"February 13, 2025 (2025-02-13)
Timor tries to find an ally within the Contractor's team, prompting JB, Andres and Max to reconcile. Masked figures attack the hideout.
20"Headshot"February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
The team must protect their valuable asset as their hideout falls under siege. While on guard, JB receives a startling claim that rattles him.
21"Kings"February 17, 2025 (2025-02-17)
Miguel lashes out at the team when they face the fallout from the attack on their hideout. Later, JB considers his next steps with his father in mind.
22"Corner"February 18, 2025 (2025-02-18)
As the Escaleras conduct their illegal ring, Andres trails a lead to uncover their location. Elsewhere, Tomas' impulsive good deed backfires on him.
23"Drive"February 19, 2025 (2025-02-19)
Andres prepares for a risky scheme against the Escaleras. As JB recruits Max to hack an encrypted file, a frustrated Gabriela confronts her father.
24"Underdogs"February 20, 2025 (2025-02-20)
Andres' stakeout goes south, prompting him to regroup and seek help from JB. Meanwhile, Gabriela makes a crafty move to bail Tomas out of a jam.
25"Double Trouble"February 21, 2025 (2025-02-21)
Facing a hurdle, JB contacts Max for help on Andres' scheme. Tomas works a side job for Gabriela while Miguel makes a desperate play for his son.
26"Ransack"February 24, 2025 (2025-02-24)
When Andres launches his scheme against the Escaleras with his team, they fall into a trap. Tomas finally learns what he must retrieve for Gabriela.
27"Unforgiven"February 25, 2025 (2025-02-25)
Max struggles with a major tech issue while Gabriela finishes Tomas' mission. Elsewhere, Miguel gets into an altercation with Christine's new partner.
28"Hotel"February 26, 2025 (2025-02-26)
While Andres makes necessary preparations before a violent showdown, a pleasant hotel faces serious trouble from a charismatic figure.
29"Detected"February 27, 2025 (2025-02-27)
Greg accepts a contract from an old ally and briefs the team on their new mission: rescue a hotel from the grips of a shadowy leader named Rema Muñoz.
30"Trap"February 28, 2025 (2025-02-28)
The team deals with turmoil as they prepare for their mission. Meanwhile, workers and guests at the hotel scramble for safety from Muñoz's followers.
31"Detected"March 3, 2025 (2025-03-03)
The team races to stop Muñoz's men before more hostages die, while the Escalera gang hunts for Clover's phone to track who stole the master list.
32"Back Up"March 4, 2025 (2025-03-04)
Despite being cautious, Rema's group finds out about the team's operation. The mission gets complicated when an unexpected backup arrives.
33"Sacrifice"March 5, 2025 (2025-03-05)
Tomas works to help a pregnant woman, while JB attempts to reunite a hostage with her husband. Police intervention at the hotel adds new challenges.
34"Together"March 6, 2025 (2025-03-06)
Andres helps Tomas with a hostage, while Gabriela discovers a group of students who refuse to leave without their coach.
35"Delivery"March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07)
Things heat up when the Escalera gang closes in on the location. Miguel guides Andres as the pregnant hostage goes into labor.
36"Devotion"March 10, 2025 (2025-03-10)
Muñoz's subordinates attempt to jeopardize the mission, but help arrives in time. A life hangs in the balance as Miguel faces a harrowing dilemma.
37"Ring"March 11, 2025 (2025-03-11)
Max enters the hotel to assist in the mission but soon realizes her ring is missing. As the team evacuates hostages, the Escalera gang makes their move.
38"Sinners"March 12, 2025 (2025-03-12)
Muñoz's plan begins to collapse when a follower questions his actions. The cult leader initiates the countdown of the bombs around the hotel.
39"Half Truth"March 13, 2025 (2025-03-13)
As the team rushes to free the remaining hostages, JB and Miguel work to defuse the bombs. Andres and Muñoz face off in a tense showdown.
40"Swords"March 14, 2025 (2025-03-14)
Andres asks Max for the hard drive, promising to deal with the tracker. Greg reveals to Col. Locsin that he knows about Sen. Lacosta's deal with Muñoz.
41"Source"March 17, 2025 (2025-03-17)
The Escaleras keep searching for the thief while Andres checks the master list for his brother. Greg gets a tip about what happened at the safe house.
42"Betrayal"March 18, 2025 (2025-03-18)
After receiving key intel, JB confronts his father about the intruders and his tattoo. Gabriela storms her dad's house to ask about Tomas.
43"No Escape"March 19, 2025 (2025-03-19)
JB blocks Andres from talking to his father about the Escaleras. Meanwhile, Greg's new contract threatens to expose the safehouse siege.
44"Close to Home"March 20, 2025 (2025-03-20)
Max panics after JB reveals Greg's new contract, especially with Andres out of reach — unaware that he's infiltrated Isabel Escalera's quarters.
45"Compadre"March 21, 2025 (2025-03-21)
As the Escaleras meet at Isabel's to discuss the master list, JB and Andres clash over the hard drive. Miguel fears he's being followed.
46"Head"March 24, 2025 (2025-03-24)
After Andres asks JB for more time with the hard drive, Greg discusses the new contract with him. Miguel tries to make amends with his family.
47"Lifeline"March 25, 2025 (2025-03-25)
Time is running out for Andres as Greg orders the team to find Isabel. He enters a high-stakes negotiation with the Escalera matriarch.
48"The Killing List"March 26, 2025 (2025-03-26)
A string of high-profile assassinations sparks tension within the Escalera family. Isabel blackmails Andres to get the hard drive back.
49"Rogue Protector"March 27, 2025 (2025-03-27)
The team zeroes in on Diamond and the gang, but as assailants arrive on the scene, Andres must make a confession. JB rushes to protect his father.
50"Departure"March 28, 2025 (2025-03-28)
Andres tries to evade the mystery attackers and get Isabel to safety. JB defends his father while the rest of the team continues the mission.
51"Mad Man"March 31, 2025 (2025-03-31)
While Andres helps Isabel escape, she entrusts him with a message. Max reveals the truth about the hard drive to Greg.
52"Face the Music"April 1, 2025 (2025-04-01)
After the mission ends, Greg and JB have a heart-to-heart about the hard drive and Andres. Meanwhile, masked men abduct Miguel.
53"Crackdown"April 2, 2025 (2025-04-02)
Greg goes through Andres' file, while Gabriela confronts her father after he sells a beloved house. JB vows to take down the Elcano organization.
54"No Surrender"April 3, 2025 (2025-04-03)
Max returns her fiancé's ring to his mother, leading to a heartfelt conversation. Andres faces the team after the fallout of their last mission.
55"Brand New Day"April 4, 2025 (2025-04-04)
Greg takes on a contract to take down Sameo Patel, a drug trafficker with suspicious ties. Andres considers buying back his family's land.
56"Mountain"April 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)
A bad investment forces Tomas' godfather into hiding. Miguel tightens security around Christine and his son. JB leads the team into their mission.
57"Tropic Storm"April 8, 2025 (2025-04-08)
While the team camps near a village, Miguel sees Sameo's subordinates heading for their campsite. Greg learns the truth about his friend.
58"Passage"April 9, 2025 (2025-04-09)
Andres send guards to protect his family, but his grandmother is weary. Meanwhile, a storm arrives as the team heads to Sameo's stronghold.
59"Storage"April 10, 2025 (2025-04-10)
The team pushes to complete the mission in heavy rain and Greg talks to Claire — his friend's wife — about what happened to her husband.
60"Loot"April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11)
After clearing the hideout, the team splits up on route to the exit point. But a young member of Sameo's gang soon warns the others.
61"Desperados"April 14, 2025 (2025-04-14)
On the way out of Mt. Talimba, Andres and Miguel discuss their financial needs while Max and Gabriela search for their missing horse, while JB and Tomas realize that they are being hunted.
62"Boy"April 15, 2025 (2025-04-15)
Andres and Miguel try to make a daring rescue. Max and Gabriela search for their missing horse, while JB and Tomas realize that they are being hunted.
63"Money Matters"April 16, 2025 (2025-04-16)
Andres wrestles with guilt over leaving the girl behind, while Tomas and JB struggle with the long journey and reflect on the past.
64"Intentions"April 21, 2025 (2025-04-21)
A villager sees Andres and Miguel and seeks medical assistance. Meanwhile, Rita finds her brother, but he won't leave until he finds the intruders.
65"Gray Area"April 22, 2025 (2025-04-22)
JB and Timas hide from Sameo's gang, while a hiker's scream briefly pulls Gabriela and Max away from their bags of money.
66"Cash Flow"April 23, 2025 (2025-04-23)
As Andres and Miguel exchange fire with Emer, JB and Tomas escape from their assailants. Meanwhile, Max and Gabriela discover a devious trick.
67"Payback"April 24, 2025 (2025-04-24)
While searching for the two hikers, Max and Gabriela face off against Benjie and his men. Andres assists a wounded Miguel.
68"All for the Family"April 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
Andres' grandmother confronts him about the money, while Gabriela gives her dad part of the payment for the old house, sparking an emotional talk.
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Production

Filming

Principal photography commenced in September 2024 in El Nido, Palawan and Bari, Apulia in Italy.[5] Additional scenes in Italy were shot in Matera.[citation needed] Next scenes were shot in Japan for the mid-season.[6]

Release

The series was released first on Netflix 3 days before broadcast on January 17, 2025, on iWantTFC 2 days before broadcast on January 18, 2025, and its premiere on January 20, 2025.[7]

Reception

Ratings and viewership

Upon its release, Incognito went number one on Netflix's most watched shows in the Philippines.[7] The series opened with 585,973 peak concurrent live viewers on its premiere on Kapamilya Online Live streamed through YouTube.[8] According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, Incognito premiered with 45% rating.[9]

Notes

  1. The series is also broadcast on A2Z (analog free TV in Manila and digital TV in nationwide), TV5 (free TV in nationwide), and Jeepney TV (delayed telecast, cable and satellite TV only). It is also available for streaming on Kapamilya Online Live with advanced episodes on Netflix (Philippines only) and iWantTFC.
  2. iWantTFC shows two episodes first in advance before it broadcasts on TV while Netflix shows three episodes in advance.

References

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