Slay (TV series)

Slay is a 2025 Philippine television drama crime mystery series streaming on Viu and broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rod Marmol and Jules Katanyag, it stars Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Mikee Quintos, Ysabel Ortega and Derrick Monasterio. The series first premiered on Viu on March 3, 2025. The final episode was released on May 8, 2025, for a total of 40 episodes.
The television broadcast consisting of additional episodes with a different story narrative, premiered on March 24, 2025 on GMA Network's Prime line up. The series concluded its television run on June 13, 2025, with a total of 48 episodes.
The series is also streaming online on YouTube.

Premise

Four women – Liv, Yana, Sugar, and Amelie — become entangled in a series of events following the death of fitness influencer Zach.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast

Julie Anne San Jose as Olivia "Liv" Baltazar
Gabbi Garcia as Amelie "A" Baltazar
Mikee Quintos as Sugar Alvarez
Ysabel Ortega as Yana Chua
Derrick Monasterio as Zach Zamora

;Supporting cast

Bernard Palanca as Lenard Zamora
James Blanco as Hector Baltazar
Phoemela Baranda as Margarita "Marga" Baltazar
Chuckie Dreyfus as Charlie Chua
Simon Ibarra as Roldan Alvarez
Tina Paner as Lourdes Alvarez
Jay Ortega as Gabo
Matet de Leon as Leona
Royce Cabrera as Juro Catapang
Gil Cuerva as Luke
Nikki Co as Kirby Manabat

Release

Slay premiered on March 3, 2025 on Viu and consisted of 40 episodes. The television broadcast premiered on March 24, 2025, on GMA Network's Prime line up. According to GMA Network's executive, Annette Gozon-Valdes – the television broadcast would consist of more episodes and a different narrative ending.

Reception

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Slay earned a 5.2% rating on GMA Network. The series received its highest rating on March 27, 2025, with a 5.3% rating.

Critical response

Je CC of LionhearTV complimented the cast and direction of the series, stating its quality and vibe is "rare" for a Philippine television series. Charles Cabrera and Shaine Dayrit of Pulp, both stated the series "offers a fresh take on the murder mystery genre, blending suspense with a modern, fast-paced narrative", and complimented the series' character-driven narrative.