The Iron Heart (TV series)
Philippine television drama series
The Iron Heart Title card
Genre Action drama Written by
Generiza Reyes-Francisco
Maan Dimaculangan-Fampulme
Mary Pearl Urtola
Directed by
Richard Ibasco Arellano (season 1)
Lester Pimentel Ong
Wang Yan Bin
Ian Loreños (season 2)
Starring Richard Gutierrez Music by Francis Concio Opening theme (season 2) [ 2] Composers Country of origin Philippines Original language Filipino No. of seasons2 No. of episodes238 (list of episodes ) Executive producers Producers
Henry King Quitain
Jay Fernando
Sackey Prince Pendatun
Kristine P. Sioson
Pamela M. Quizon
Production locations Cinematography
Marcial "McCoy" Tarnate III
Anthony Bernard "AB" Garcia
Editor Kathryn Jerry Perez Running time 16-33 minutes Production company Star Creatives Network Kapamilya Channel [ a] Release November 14, 2022 (2022-11-14 ) – October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13 )
The Iron Heart is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel . Directed by Richard Ibasco Arellano, Lester Pimentel Ong, Wang Yan Bin and Ian Loreños, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from November 14, 2022 to October 13, 2023, replacing 2 Good 2 Be True and was replaced by Can't Buy Me Love .
Plot
Apollo Adelantar is an undercover agent who goes on a dangerous mission to bring down a crime ring name Altare unaware of his trusted friend when his two of his trusted allies becomes an enemy. Fueled by a bitter and painful past, Apollo and his allies face grueling tasks that will challenge his resolve and strength.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
Cast and characters
Richard Gutierrez portrays Apollo "Pol" Adelantar
Main cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Tom Olivar as Terro Silverio
Archie Adamos as Sen. Midas Rivero
Mark McMahon as Henry Rosales
DJ Jhai Ho as Mama D
Brian Sy as Roman Zabale
Lou Yanong as Rhea
Efren Reyes Jr. as Clark
Ian Ignacio as Aion
Cay Kujipers as Clio
Rob Sy as Shin
Laziz Rustamov
Raffy Yllana as Icarus Xibalba
Joem Bascon as Hermes Nuevo
Jeric Raval as John Mariano
Ramon Christopher as Damon Bellona
Emmanuelle Vera as Athena Omorfia
Turs Daza as Nawat
Vivoree Esclito as Penelope Sta. Maria
JC Alcantara as Eric Trinidad
Ronnie Lazaro as Oak
Heaven Peralejo as Daphne
Christine Samson as Freja
Jun Nayra as Director Rosario
Victor Silayan as Matthew
Carla Guevarra as Cassandra and Lia's mother
Ana Abad Santos as Verna Zamora
Maika Rivera as Lea Villanueva
Elvis Gutierrez as Zandro Magsino
Bart Guingona as Nandy del Rio
Sue Prado as Diana Alejandro
Jaycee Parker as Minerva Zamora-Magbanua
Mark Oblea as Sol Austria
Lance Carr as Jason dela Torre
Matt Evans as Owen
Bodjie Pascua as Manny Abusado
Moi Bien as Hestia Abusado
Jay Gonzaga as Nico
Jong Cuenco as Villamor
Zeus Collins as Aldous
Lui Villaruz as Police Capt. Vergel Nierbes
CJ Salonga as Lex
River Joseph as Carl
Beatriz Teves as Bea
Michelle Vito as Kali
Miles Ocampo as Karen
Elijah Canlas as Conrado Reyes
Guest cast
Reception
Pre-release
The official trailer accumulated more than 2.6 million views across all leading social media platforms in its first 24 hours.[ 11]
Online viewership
On September 11, 2023, the series drew an all-time high of 451,538 live concurrent viewers on YouTube .[ 12] [ 13]
Ratings
According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey , the series attained its highest television rating on September 28, 2023, with an average of 9.4%, beating its timeslot competitor Love Before Sunrise which only managed to score 7.7%.
References
^ " 'Idol PH' winner Khimo Gumatay records 'The Iron Heart' theme song" . ABS-CBN News . November 15, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ "SB19's Pablo, Josh to release new version of 'Iron Heart' theme" . ABS-CBN News . July 4, 2023. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023 .
^ "After 'Probinsyano,' 'The Iron Heart' promises new action-packed series" . ABS-CBN News . November 5, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ "Richard Gutierrez takes thrills to new heights in upcoming series 'Iron Heart' " . Manila Bulletin . November 8, 2022. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ "IN PICTURES: Richard Gutierrez stars in action-packed trailer for 'The Iron Heart' " . Manila Bulletin . November 4, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ "Richard Gutierrez returns to action in 'The Iron Heart' " . The Manila Times . November 12, 2022. Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022 .
^ "Why Dimples Romana accepted 'Iron Heart' immediately after giving birth" . ABS-CBN News . November 9, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ "Ian Veneracion joins cast of 'The Iron Heart' " . ABS-CBNnews.com . January 13, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023.
^ "Diether Ocampo joins Richard Gutierrez's 'Iron Heart' series" . Lionheartv . October 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ "Maja Salvador confirms return to ABS-CBN via "Iron Heart" " . Philippine Entertainment Portal . September 28, 2022. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022 .
^ Green, Jhen (November 8, 2022). "Richard Gutierrez Shares Preparation For His 'The Iron Heart' Role" . Philippine News . Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022 .
^ Antonio, Josiah (June 23, 2023). " 'Iron Heart' stars credit 'unpredictable' plot for strong viewership" . ABS-CBN News . Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023 .
^ "Iron Heart reaches a new all-time high viewership on Kapamilya Online Live" . Star Creative Official Account . Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023 .
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