Incognito (TV series)

Incognito
Promotional poster
Genre	Action Drama Soap opera
Directed by	Lester Pimentel Ong
Starring	Richard Gutierrez Baron Geisler Maris Racal Anthony Jennings Kaila Estrada Ian Veneracion Daniel Padilla
Opening theme	"Liwanag sa Dilim" by Pablo of SB19
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	5
Production
Production locations	El Nido, Palawan Bari, Apulia Atok, Benguet
Running time	23–36 minutes
Production companies	Star Creatives Studio Three Sixty
Original release
Network	Kapamilya Channel (cable and satellite TV only)[a]
Release	January 20, 2025 (2025-01-20) – present

Incognito is a Philippine television drama action series aired on Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Lester Pimentel Ong, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Baron Geisler, Maris Racal, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, Ian Veneracion and Daniel Padilla. The series premiered on January 20, 2025, replacing Lavender Fields.[1][2]

Plot

In search of redemption, a crew of misfits joins a private military company on a series of deadly missions against the criminal underworld.

Cast and characters

Cast

Richard Gutierrez

Baron Geisler

Anthony Jennings

Ian Veneracion

Daniel Padilla

Main cast

• Richard Gutierrez as Jose "JB" Bonifacio / Chris Toledo[b]
• Baron Geisler as Miguel Tecson / Santino[c]
• Maris Racal as Gabriela "Gab" Rivera
• Anthony Jennings as Tomas "Tom" Guerrero / CJ Aberin[d]
• Kaila Estrada as Max Alvero / Jennifer Diaz[e]
• Ian Veneracion as Col. Gregorio "Greg" Paterno / Contractor
• Daniel Padilla as Andres Malvar / Kaleb[f]

Supporting cast

• Eddie Gutierrez as Antonio "Tony" Bonifacio
• Bembol Roco as Ninong
• Jestoni Alarcon as General Novilla
• Agot Isidro as Isabel Escalera
• Malou de Guzman as Apo Esang Malvar
• Raymond Bagatsing as Amb. Jigme Rai
• Art Acuña as Timor Escalera
• Cris Villanueva as Pedro Malvar
• Ryan Eigenmann as Eugene Escalera / Clover
• Dino Imperial as Francis Escalera / Diamond
• Elijah Canlas as Donato Escalera / Spade
• Jane de Leon as Sylvia Escalera-Jayin / Heart
• Antonio Aquitania as Lorenzo Paterno
• Polo Ravales as Emilio "Emil" Manalastas
• Eric Tai as Shan
• Ana Abad Santos
• Sharmaine Suarez

Recurring cast

• Belle Mariano as Takako Rai

Guest cast

• Aljur Abrenica as Amb. Rai's bodyguard
• Adrian Alandy as Jay Escalera-Jayin
• Yesh Burce
• Lucas Andalio
• Noel Trinidad
• Tanya Gomez
• Alwyn Uytingco
• Andi Abaya as train passenger
• Paolo Gumabao
• Nicco Manalo
• Ynigo Delen
• Andrei Tiangco
• Ron Angeles
• Victor Basa as Dante Tecson
• Raffy Tejada
• Jack Falcis
• Morris Sevilla
• Robert Sanchez
• Marife Necessito
• Christina Simon
• Tart Carlos as Yaya Madel
• Rommel Velasquez
• Masa Mentuda
• Jorel Ramirez as Arman
• Daniell Caraos
• Lala Magbuhat
• Victor Silayan
• Joyce Ann Burton
• Bea Rose Santiago
• Jubilee Acosta
• JC Galano
• Robbie Wachtel
• Francis Saagundo
• Drey Lampago

Episodes

No.	Title	TV title	Original air date[g]
1	"Job Order"	"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"	"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"	"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"	"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"	"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"	TBA	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"	TBA	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!"	TBA	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.

Production

Filming

Principal photography commenced in September 2024 in El Nido, Palawan and Bari, Apulia in Italy.[3]

Reception

Ratings and viewership

Upon its release, Incognito went No. 1 on Netflix's most watched shows in the Philippines.[4] The series opened with 585,973 peak concurrent live viewers on its premiere on Kapamilya Online Live streamed through YouTube.[5] According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, Incognito premiered with 8.7% rating.[6]

Notes

1. The series also airs on A2Z (analog free TV in Manila only, and digital TV in Nationwide only), Jeepney TV (delayed telecast, cable and satellite TV only), Kapamilya Online Live, and TV5 (free TV in Nationwide). Also available on-demand via iWantTFC and Netflix (Philippines only) for advanced episodes.
2. JB's alias to spy on Escaleras. He used this name to became VIP on a special event in a resto owned by Escaleras.
3. Miguel's alias to spy on Escaleras. He also pretend as an internet technician.
4. Tomas' alias to spy on Escaleras. He pretends as an ordinary tourist in Isla Rosa until he was recruited as a waiter through Sylvia/Heart's recommendation.
5. Max's alias to spy on Escaleras. She used this name to get a VIP invitation on a resto owned by Escaleras.
6. Andres' alias when he pretends as a fisherman working in Isla Rosa to spy on Escaleras. He pretends as cousin of one of the fisherman who also works there.
7. iWantTFC shows two episodes first in advance before it broadcasts on TV while Netflix shows three episodes in advance.

References

1. "'Incognito' set to premier in 2025 on Netflix, Kapamilya platforms". ABS-CBN. November 29, 2024.
2. "Daniel Padilla, Richard Gutierrez to reunite in new teleserye 'Incognito'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 24, 2024.
3. "'Incognito' is Daniel Padilla's homecoming". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 7, 2024.
4. Deveza, Reyma (January 20, 2025). "'Incognito' is No. 1 TV show on Netflix PH". ABS-CBN News.
5. Deveza, Reyma (June 21, 2025). "Incognito debuts with 585,973 peak concurrent viewers". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
6. "Ratings: Lolong vs Batang Quiapo; Mga Batang Riles vs Incognito". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 21, 2025.

External links

• Incognito at IMDb