The Write One is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali. It premiered on March 20, 2023, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 25, 2023 with a total of 39 episodes. It was replaced by Unbreak My Heart in its timeslot.
Cast and characters[]
Main cast[]
- Ruru Madrid as William "Liam" B. Herrera
- Bianca Umali as Joycelyn "Joyce" Trinidad-Herrera / Savana Trinidad
Supporting cast[]
- Mikee Quintos as Victoria "Via" dela Peña
- Paul Salas as Hans Arevalo
- Lotlot de Leon as Teresita "Tess" Buenaventura-Herrera
- Ramon Christopher as Danilo Herrera
- Mon Confiado as Ramon dela Peña
- Art Acuña as Edmond Trinidad
- Alma Concepcion as Joanne Trinidad
- Kokoy de Santos as Intoy
- Andrew Schimmer as Lando Nakpil
- Royce Cabrera as Vergil Herrera
- Kaloy Tingcungco as Borj
- Euwenn Mikaell as Dexter "Dex" T. Herrera / Stefano "Sep" Lualhati
- Analyn Barro as Megan
- Yvette Sanchez as Deedee
- Migs Villasis as Leroy
- Karenina Haniel as Odette
- Eva Le Queen as Queenie
Guest cast[]
- Kian Co as younger William Herrera
- Francis Mata as Nestor
- Rere Madrid as Maxine
- Shanelle Agustin as Chanel
- Gardo Versoza as the president
- Thea Tolentino as Isabel
- Gil Cuerva as Diego
- Anjay Anson as Tristan
- Buboy Villar as Grasa
- Mikoy Morales as the grandson
- Phil Noble as a director
- Marnie Lapus as Malvarosa
Episodes[]
| No. | Title | Television title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Beginning of Our Love Story" | "World Premiere" | March 20, 2023 |
| 2 | "Your Biggest Sin" | "Typewriter" | March 21, 2023 |
| 3 | "How Are You Feeling" | "Hello, Love" | March 22, 2023 |
| 4 | "Remember, I’m Here" | "New World" | March 23, 2023 |
| 5 | "I Feel Trapped" | "Secret Assassin" | March 27, 2023 |
| 6 | "We Met Before?" | "Reunited" | March 28, 2023 |
| 7 | "Figuring Out" | "Savana" | March 29, 2023 |
| 8 | "You Owe Me an Apology" | "Savana vs. Liam" | March 30, 2023 |
| 9 | "A Magic Typewriter" | "Two-faced Ramon" | April 3, 2023 |
| 10 | "Get Jealous" | "Two Queens" | April 4, 2023 |
| 11 | "Regret Everything" | "Two the Rescue" | April 5, 2023 |
| 12 | "Everything That Happened" | "Scandal" | April 10, 2023 |
| 13 | "Hard to Overcome" | "Checkmate" | April 11, 2023 |
| 14 | "Go Against Everyone" | "Stalker" | April 12, 2023 |
| 15 | "My Real Name is..." | "I am Joyce" | April 13, 2023 |
| 16 | "Can We Talk?" | "Two Much Pain" | April 17, 2023 |
| 17 | "Tell the Truth" | "Son" | April 18, 2023 |
| 18 | "Don't Blame Yourself" | "Double Date" | April 19, 2023 |
| 19 | "Let's Go, Liam" | "Liam vs. Ramon" | April 20, 2023 |
| 20 | "Go Ahead" | "Next Chapter" | April 24, 2023 |
| 21 | "New Story" | "Special Guest" | April 25, 2023 |
| 22 | "Break Away" | "Titikman" (transl. taste) | April 26, 2023 |
| 23 | "Welcome Back" | "Magic" | April 27, 2023 |
| 24 | "Conceal Your Loneliness" | "Pares" | May 1, 2023 |
| 25 | "Willing to Fight" | "Two Truths, One Lie" | May 2, 2023 |
| 26 | "Without You, I'll Be Lost" | "Mahal Kita" (transl. I love you) | May 3, 2023 |
| 27 | "What Happened?" | "RIP, Joyce" | May 4, 2023 |
| 28 | "My Fault" | "Gone Two Soon" | May 8, 2023 |
| 29 | "Forgive Me" | "Return Two Life" | May 9, 2023 |
| 30 | "In My Dreams" | "Two Much Info" | May 10, 2023 |
| 31 | "What's Happening?" | "Paalam, Sep" (transl. bye, Sep) | May 11, 2023 |
| 32 | "Decisions You Will Make" | "Two Hot to Handle" | May 15, 2023 |
| 33 | "Made Up My Decision" | "Bardagulan" (transl. brawl) | May 16, 2023 |
| 34 | "My Heart Tells Me Not" | "HisTwory" | May 17, 2023 |
| 35 | "Protect Her" | "Kill Liam" | May 18, 2023 |
| 36 | "Searching for Them" | "Dakila" (transl. great) | May 22, 2023 |
| 37 | "Can't Go Back" | "Die for Love" | May 23, 2023 |
| 38 | "Lifelong Dream" | "Paris" | May 24, 2023 |
| 39 | "Make It a Happy Moment" | "Magical Finale" | May 25, 2023 |
Production[]
Principal photography commenced on February 1, 2023.
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Write One earned a 6.6% rating.