The Alibi (TV series)
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| Genre | Romantic thriller Mystery Crime drama Psychological thriller |
| Written by | Danica Domingo |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
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| Production location | Cebu City |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 59–60 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | November 7 – December 19, 2025 |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | March 16, 2026 – present |
The Alibi is a Philippine romantic thriller drama television series produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. Directed by Onat Diaz, FM Reyes and Jojo Saguin, it stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino.[1] The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 7, 2025.[2][3] The extended version of the series, titled The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan (transl. The Entire Truth), premiered on March 16, 2026, on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block.[4]
Premise
Vincent, an heir to a news empire, gets accused of killing his rival, Walter. To protect his reputation, he hires Stella, an escort with her own haunted past, to pose as his alibi. What begins as a transactional arrangement soon becomes dangerously real as their shared wounds and ambitions draw them together. But when they uncover the truth, the two are compelled to confront their true feelings.
When he gets accused of killing his rival, an heir to a news empire hires an escort with her own haunted past to pose as his alibi.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Kim Chiu as Stella Marie Morales[2]
- Paulo Avelino as Vincent Cabrera[2]
Supporting cast
- John Arcilla as Arthur Cabrera[2]
- Zsa Zsa Padilla as Jaqueline Cabrera[2]
- Aya Fernandez as young Jacqueline
- Sofia Andres as Claudia Cabrera
- Rafael Rosell as Matthew Cabrera
- Robbie Jaworski as Edward Cabrera
- Angelina Cruz as Katherine Morales
- Ayesha Bajeta as Bea Cabrera
- Alma Moreno as Mona
- Romnick Sarmenta as Andres
- Ian de Leon as Ricardo Zamora
- Alyanna Angeles as Daphne
- PJ Endrinal as Charlie
- Lotlot Bustamante as Sonia Vicente
- Enzo Osorio as Joseph Morales
- Thou Reyes as George Tobias
- Alora Sasam as Fiona Gambosa
- Marvin Yap as Norman Javier
- Johaira Moris Omar as Bubbles
- Yesh Burce as Sugar
- Kim Tubiano as Anika
Guest cast
- Sam Milby as Walter Cunanan[2]
- Kathleen Hermosa
- Rocky Salumbides
- Joel Molina
- Irma Adlawan as Rebecca Morales
- Iana Bernardez as young Rebecca
- Isabelle Daza as Dra. Ramona Castro[5]
Episodes
The Alibi
| No. | Title [6] | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Truth and Lies" | November 7, 2025 |
| 2 | "The Price of Innocence" | November 7, 2025 |
| 3 | "The Troubled Alibi" | November 14, 2025 |
| 4 | "A Night of Reckoning" | November 14, 2025 |
| 5 | "The Fall and the Flame" | November 21, 2025 |
| 6 | "Shadows of Truth" | November 21, 2025 |
| 7 | "Confessions" | November 28, 2025 |
| 8 | "The Hand That Moves" | November 28, 2025 |
| 9 | "Poisoned Truth" | December 5, 2025 |
| 10 | "The Blood Secret" | December 5, 2025 |
| 11 | "Hearts Under Fire" | December 12, 2025 |
| 12 | "Ashes and Sins" | December 12, 2025 |
| 13 | "What Remains" | December 19, 2025 |
| 14 | "Breaking Point" | December 19, 2025 |
The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | TV title | Original release date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Collision" | "The Beginning" | March 16, 2026 |
| 2 | 2 | "Immoral" | "Announcement" | March 17, 2026 |
| 3 | 3 | "Breaking Point" | "Crime" | March 18, 2026 |
| 4 | 4 | "Frictions" | "Investigation" | March 19, 2026 |
| 5 | 5 | "Unexpected Offer" | "Offer" | March 20, 2026 |
| 6 | 6 | "Troubles" | "TBA" | March 23, 2026 |
| 7 | 7 | "Complications" | "TBA" | March 24, 2026 |
| 8 | 8 | "Fractures" | "TBA" | March 25, 2026 |
| 9 | 9 | "Deal" | "TBA" | March 26, 2026 |
| 10 | 10 | "Intruder" | "TBA" | March 27, 2026 |
Production
Filming
Principal photography started in Cebu City in August 2025.[7]
Marketing
Prime Video Philippines released series teaser photos, confirming that the service would stream the series.[8]
An official trailer was released on October 14, 2025.[2]
Release
The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 7, 2025 consisting with 14 episodes.[2] The teleserye version (subtitled as "Ang Buong Katotohanan"; transl. The Entire Truth), which is the uncut and extended version of the series, released on iWant a week before its free TV release on March 9, 2026 and on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and All TV (through its ABS-CBN branding[9]) on March 16, 2026.[10] These version were also available on Kapamilya Online Live and TFC.[4]
Reception
Critical response
Alwin Ignacio of Daily Tribune said that the series has good cinematography and the first episode gave the actors A-plus performances.[11] Scott Clark of Gazetelly praises the pacing of the story and the performances of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and also said the that the drama is well-produced.[12]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan earned a 5.6% rating.[13]
Notes
- ^ The series air on its primary network Kapamilya Channel and ALLTV2 (through its ABS-CBN branding) as well as other affiliate blocktime channels and online platforms via Kapamilya Online Live through Facebook and YouTube. It is also available on-demand via iWant and internationally via The Filipino Channel.
References
- ^ @genzmagph (2025-06-23). "Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino Reunite for New Romance-Thriller Series 'The Alibi'". Gen-Z Magazine Philippines. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b c d e f g h NewsWatch Plus PH [@newswatchplusph] (October 15, 2025). "LOOK: Prime Video drops the trailer for the comeback series of Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino titled "The Alibi," which premieres on the streaming platform beginning November 7, 2025. The series stars a powerhouse cast including Sam Milby, John Arcilla, and Zsazsa Padilla" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 10, 2025). "Prime Video announces premiere date for new series 'The Alibi'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Bonoan-Bandera, Reggee (February 18, 2026). "Kim Chiu mataas ang respeto sa mga nagtatrabaho sa club: Ang hirap sa bansa natin". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "200K views · 4.3K reactions | Maaabutan pa kaya nina Vincent at Stella si Dra. Ramona? Catch #KimChiu and #PauloAvelino with #IsabelleDaza on #TheAlibiOnPrime. Episodes 9 and 10 are now streaming, only on Prime Video. | Prime Video PH" – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ "The Alibi". Prime Video (Streaming homepage). Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ^ Songco, Pauline. "Kim Chiu is in Cebu for new teleserye". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (2025-10-02). "LOOK: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino's 'The Alibi' drops first teaser photos". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ JBC (March 15, 2026). "ABS-CBN brand makes free-to-air comeback via ALLTV2; Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live update logos". Trendrod. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ JBC (March 17, 2026). "'The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan' premieres on ABS-CBN's first drama slot". Trendrod. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ Ignacio, Arwin (November 5, 2025). "Review: 'The Alibi'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ "The Alibi Review: Survival and Scrutiny in High Society - Gazettely". 2025-11-17. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ "TV Ratings: The Alibi ng KimPau, kumasa ba sa mga Sang'gre?". PEP. March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 22, 2026.