Bad Genius is a Philippine crime thriller television series directed by Derick Cabrido and starring Atasha Muhlach, Jairus Aquino, Gab Lagman, and Hyacinth Callado. It is the Philippine television adaptation of the 2017 Thai film of the same name. It premiered on Viva One on July 17, 2025 with new episodes released every Friday until October 10, 2025.
Synopsis A top student at Colegio de San Gabriel Possenti exposes the school's exploitation of pupils and retaliates by converting cheat sheets into a business.
Cast
Main Atasha Muhlach as Linette "Lin" Estrella Jairus Aquino as Tristan "Bank" Bangkat Gab Lagman as Patrick Joseph "Pat" Tioseco Hyacinth Callado as Grace Anne Dizon
Supporting Romnick Sarmenta as Vin Yayo Aguila as Nona Irma Adlawan as Nenita Kuya Manzano as Mr. Clarke Lander Vera-Perez as Ernest Art Acuña as Philip Sarah Lahbati as Principal Perez Lester Llansang as Fidel Gold Aceron as Tony Andrea Babierra as Maya Keagan De Jesus as Ping Ash Jewel as Claire
Episodes
Release Streaming The series was made available exclusively on the streaming platform Viva One on July 17, 2025. The series consists of 13 episodes.
Television broadcast Bad Genius: The Series premiered on TV5. It was originally intended to premiere on the Primetime Primera evening block, replacing Seducing Drake Palma, on October 6, 2025. However, the TV broadcast was later rescheduled, and the series was premiered on October 18, 2025, as part of the Weekend Trip Saturday afternoon lineup and concluded on April 18, 2026, replacing Ogie Diaz Inspires.
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