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{{short description|Philippine teen drama mystery thriller television series}}
{{short description|Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=August 2023}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=August 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| image = Senior High poster 2023.jpg
| image = Senior High poster 2023.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| caption = Season 1 promotional poster
| alt =
| genre = {{Plainlist|
| genre = {{Plainlist|
* [[Teen drama]]
* [[Teen drama]]
* [[Mystery film|Mystery]]
* [[Mystery film|Mystery]]
* [[Coming-of-age story|Coming-of-age]]
}}
}}
| writer = Kay Conlu Brondial<br />Bridgette Rebucca<br />Jason Mondragon
| writer = Kay Conlu Brondial<br />Bridgette Rebucca<br />Jason Mondragon
| director = Onat Diaz<br>[[Andoy Ranay]]<br>Jojo Saguin
| director = Onat Diaz<br>[[Andoy Ranay]]<br>Jojo Saguin<br>Rico Navarro
| starring = <!--ONLY LIST THE MAIN CAST HERE; SUPPORTING CAST NOT INCLUDED-->{{plainlist|
| creative_director =
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Andrea Brillantes]]
* [[Andrea Brillantes]]
* [[Kyle Echarri]]
* [[Kyle Echarri]]
* [[Juan Karlos Labajo|JK Labajo]]
* [[Juan Karlos Labajo]]
* [[Elijah Canlas]]
* [[Elijah Canlas]]
* [[Zaijian Jaranilla]]
* [[Xyriel Manabat]]
* [[Xyriel Manabat]]
* Daniela Stranner
* Daniela Stranner
}}
* [[Zaijan Jaranilla]]}}
| open_theme = "[[Bazinga (song)|Bazinga]]" by [[SB19]]
| open_theme = "[[Bazinga (song)|Bazinga]]" by [[SB19]]
| music = Idonnah Villarico<br />Rommel Villarico
| music = Idonnah Villarico<br />Rommel Villarico
| country = Philippines
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| language = Filipino<br>English
| num_seasons = 2
| num_episodes = {{Episode counter|46|2023|10|30|ended=no}} <!-- This should only be updated after an episode airs. This is in accordance to Template:Infobox_television#Parameters for ongoing series.-->
| num_episodes = 105
| list_episodes = List of Senior High episodes
| executive_producer = [[Carlo Katigbak]]<br>[[Cory Vidanes]]<br>Laurenti Dyogi<br>Roldeo Endrinal<br>Jamie Lopez
| executive_producer = [[Carlo Katigbak]]<br>[[Cory Vidanes]]<br>Laurenti Dyogi<br>Roldeo Endrinal<br>Jamie Lopez
| location = [[Metro Manila]]
| location = [[Metro Manila]]
| cinematography = Maria Francesca Lee<br />Mark Joseph Tirona
| cinematography = Maria Francesca Lee<br />Mark Joshua Tirona
| editor = Ray Ann Kristelle Endaya-Reyes<br />Zara Terrado-Vidallo<br />Maydelle Marcial<br />Omar Cervantes<br />John Ryan Bonifacio
| editor = Ray Ann Kristelle Endaya-Reyes<br />Zara Terrado-Vidallo<br />Maydelle Marcial<br />Omar Cervantes<br />John Ryan Bonifacio
| producer = Rosselle Soldao-Ganaban<br />Minelle Nielo-Espiritu<br />Camille Rosales-Navarro
| producer = Rosselle Soldao-Ganaban<br />Minelle Nielo-Espiritu<br />Camille Rosales-Navarro
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| runtime = 23-39 minutes
| runtime = 23-39 minutes
| company = [[Dreamscape Entertainment]]
| company = [[Dreamscape Entertainment]]
| network = [[Kapamilya Channel]]{{efn|The series also airs on [[Kapamilya Online Live]], [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]], [[Jeepney TV]], [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] and worldwide via [[The Filipino Channel]].}}<br>[[iWantTFC]]
| network = [[Kapamilya Channel]]{{efn|The series also aired on [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]] (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]] season), [[Jeepney TV]], [[Kapamilya Online Live]], [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] and worldwide via [[The Filipino Channel]].}}<br>[[iWantTFC]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2023|8|28}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2023|8|28}}
| last_aired = present
| last_aired = {{end date|2024|1|19}}
| related =
| related = ''[[High Street (TV series)|High Street]]''
}}
}}
'''''Senior High''''' is a Philippine [[teen drama]] television series broadcast by [[Kapamilya Channel]] and streaming on [[iWantTFC]]. Directed by Onat Diaz and [[Andoy Ranay]], it stars [[Andrea Brillantes]], [[Kyle Echarri]], [[Juan Karlos Labajo|JK Labajo]], [[Elijah Canlas]], [[Xyriel Manabat]], Daniela Stranner, and [[Zaijan Jaranilla]]. The series premiered on the network's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via [[The Filipino Channel]], replacing ''[[Dirty Linen (TV series)|Dirty Linen]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri to reunite in 'Senior High'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/19/23/andrea-brillantes-kyle-echarri-to-reunite-in-senior-high|website=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=May 19, 2023|access-date=May 19, 2023}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web|title='Senior High' to air on Aug. 28, trends with SB19 song|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/15/23/senior-high-to-air-on-aug-28-trends-with-sb19-song|website=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=August 15, 2023|access-date=August 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WATCH: ABS-CBN drops trailer for new series ‘Senior High’ |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/abs-cbn-drops-trailer-series-senior-high|website=[[Rappler]]|date=May 22, 2023|access-date=May 22, 2023}}</ref>
'''''Senior High''''' is a [[Philippine television drama]] mystery series broadcast by [[Kapamilya Channel]]. Directed by Onat Diaz and [[Andoy Ranay]], it starred by [[Andrea Brillantes]], [[Kyle Echarri]], [[Juan Karlos Labajo]], [[Elijah Canlas]], [[Zaijian Jaranilla]], [[Xyriel Manabat]], and Daniela Stranner. It premiered on August 28, 2023, on the network's Primetime Bida line up replacing ''[[Dirty Linen (TV series)|Dirty Linen]]''. The series concluded on January 19, 2024, with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Linlang (2023 TV series)|Linlang]]'' on ''[[Can't Buy Me Love (2023 TV series)|Can't Buy Me Love]]''{{'}}s timeslot.


A [[sequel]] to the series, ''[[High Street (TV series)|High Street]]'', premiered in 2024.
==Premise==

A student's death causes a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Investigations conclude it was a suicide but the victim's twin sister thinks otherwise. As she searches for the truth, she will unravel secrets that are far more shocking and dangerous.
==Plot==
Luna’s death sparks a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Though officially ruled as a suicide, her twin sister, Sky, believes there’s more to the story. As she investigates, Sky uncovers disturbing truths, revealing that those around her are entangled in lies and hidden desires. Throughout the school year, Sky discovers unsettling details, including a video showing Z bullying Luna. Shocked, Sky confides in her mother, Tania, who is devastated by what Luna endured. Meanwhile, Archie learns that Harry is the biological father of Sky and Luna and shares the news with Sky after a drug-related incident. The school is soon put on high alert due to illegal activities involving Obet. Harry’s troubled relationship with his second wife, Sasha, is exposed, as she briefly leaves him before returning after a settlement.

As Sky, Obet, and Lydia search for evidence in the school’s CCTV footage, they discover suspicious activity. During exams, Kenjie frames Sky by throwing a cheat sheet at her, leading to her expulsion. However, the evidence is overturned, and Kenjie apologizes to both Sky and Sanya, restoring their friendship. Sky is allowed to retake her exams and passes. At Sanya’s birthday party, Z attempts to humiliate Sky but is thwarted thanks to witnesses like Obet and Kenjie. As Sky grows closer to Gino, she remembers her late sister, Luna. The following day, Principal Amanda informs Sky that her tuition is unpaid. Meanwhile, rumors spread that Luna was pregnant, allegedly with Gino’s child, leading to a scandal that shakes the community and damages Gino’s reputation.

William dismisses Harry for mishandling the situation, while Lydia uncovers that her son, Tonio, has escaped. Harry soon learns that Darius Soledad is Tonio’s boss and discovers that Sasha is cheating on him with Darius. Tim wrestles with his feelings for Poch, while his parents, Edith and Elmo, struggle with marriage issues.
Sky insists on DNA tests to determine Luna’s baby’s father. Gino agrees, but his parents block him from participating. William manipulates the situation, while Gino’s mother, Cecille, urges him to flee after William becomes violent. At the same time, Mr. Castrodes claims to be Luna’s baby’s father, adding to the chaos.
As tensions rise, Poch reveals that William was his sugar daddy and warns Tim, who narrowly escapes an attack ordered by William. Sky, Tim, and Obet uncover shocking evidence linking William and Mr. Castrodes to illegal activities, including sexual trafficking. William’s attempts to cover up his crimes fail, leading to his arrest. However, the trauma continues as Luna's ghost haunts Z.

As graduation approaches, the truth behind Luna’s death is finally revealed: Gino was caught cheating on Z with Luna, leading to a confrontation where William intervened and pushed Luna off a building. Z, manipulated by William, gave a false alibi, framing herself as Luna’s killer. In the climax, William attempts to kill Z, but Harry sacrifices himself to save her. Sky confronts William on the rooftop where Luna died. In a final struggle, William falls to his presumed death. The nightmare seems to be over as the students and their families begin to heal, though scars remain.

At graduation, the Northford seniors celebrate their accomplishments while mourning the losses of Luna and Obet. In a surprising twist, William is revealed to have survived the fall and awakens with a renewed thirst for revenge, an unseen visitor gives him the details concerning Sky's whereabouts. Thus, it gives way for [[High Street (TV series)|a new era of a menacing nightmare and a new era of horror]].


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==
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;Main cast
;Main cast
* [[Andrea Brillantes]]<ref name=":cast">{{cite news|title=Andrea Brilliantes, Xyriel Manabat lead 'Senior High' cast|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/20/andrea-brilliantes-xyriel-manabat-lead-senior-high-cast|website=Tribune|date=May 20, 2023|access-date=May 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527211933/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/20/andrea-brilliantes-xyriel-manabat-lead-senior-high-cast/ |archive-date=May 27, 2023|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrea Brillantes seeks justice for twin sister in series 'Senior High'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/19/23/andrea-seeks-justice-for-sister-in-series-senior-high|website=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=August 19, 2023|access-date=August 19, 2023}}</ref> as Sky Love Cruz & Luna Amore Cruz†{{efn|name="Surname"|Harry Aguerro is their biological father, but their legal last name is Cruz.}}
* [[Juan Karlos Labajo|JK Labajo]] (credited as Juan Karlos) as Gino Acosta<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Kyle Echarri]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Robert "Obet" Santana†
* [[Andrea Brillantes]] as Sky Love Cruz & Luna Amore Cruz<ref name=":cast">{{cite news|title=Andrea Brilliantes, Xyriel Manabat lead 'Senior High' cast|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/05/20/andrea-brilliantes-xyriel-manabat-lead-senior-high-cast|website=Tribune|date=May 20, 2023|access-date=May 20, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Andrea Brillantes seeks justice for twin sister in series 'Senior High'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/19/23/andrea-seeks-justice-for-sister-in-series-senior-high|website=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=August 19, 2023|access-date=August 19, 2023}}</ref><!--Harry Aguerro is their biological father, but their legal last name is Cruz-->
* [[Xyriel Manabat]] as Roxanne "Roxy" Cristobal<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Juan Karlos Labajo]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Gino Acosta
* [[Zaijan Jaranilla]] as Timothy "Tim" Castro<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Elijah Canlas]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Archimedes "Archie" Aguerro
* Daniela Stranner as Zyra "Z" M. Aguerro<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Zaijian Jaranilla]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Timothy "Tim" Castro
* [[Kyle Echarri]] as Robert "Obet" G. Santana<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Xyriel Manabat]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Roxanne Fatima "Roxy" Cristobal
* [[Elijah Canlas]] as Archimedes "Archie" M. Aguerro<ref name=":cast"/>
* Daniela Stranner<ref name=":cast"/> as Zyra "Z" Aguerro


;Supporting cast
;Supporting cast
* [[Sylvia Sanchez]] as Lydia "Amam" Geronimo{{efn|name="Grandparent"|Obet and Tonio’s maternal grandmother}}
* [[Baron Geisler]] as Police Chief Col. Harry Aguerro<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Angel Aquino]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Tania Mae Cruz{{efn|name="Name"|Also sometimes spelled as Tanya in the English subtitles}}
* [[Sylvia Sanchez]] as Lydia "Amam" Geronimo
* [[Angel Aquino]] as Tania Mae Cruz<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Baron Geisler]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Police Chief Col. Harry Aguerro†
* [[Mon Confiado]] as Gov. William Acosta<ref name=":cast"/>
* [[Mon Confiado]]<ref name=":cast"/> as Gov. William L. Acosta
* Miggy Jimenez as Pocholo "Poch" Robles<ref name=":cast"/>
* Miggy Jimenez<ref name=":cast"/> as Pocholo "Poch" Robles
* Tommy Alejandrino as Kenjie Wan
* Tommy Alejandrino as Kenjie Juan
* Gela Atayde as Sanya Alba
* Gela Atayde as Sanya Alba


;Extended cast
;Recurring cast
* [[Leo Martinez]] as Mariano{{efn|name="Father"|Sasha’s father}} (season 2; guest season 1)
* [[Desiree Del Valle]] as Cong. Sasha Mendoza-Aguerro
* Ana Abad Santos as Cecille Acosta
* [[Desiree Del Valle]] as Sasha Aguerro
* Ana Abad Santos as Dr. Cecille Acosta
* Gerald Madrid as Elmo Castro
* Gerald Madrid as Elmo Castro
* [[Angeli Bayani]] as Edith Castro
* [[Angeli Bayani]] as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro
* [[Ryan Eigenmann]] as Police Inspector Darius Soledad
* [[Ryan Eigenmann]] as Police Maj. Insp. Darius Soledad
* [[Kean Cipriano]] as Brandon
* [[Kean Cipriano]] as Brandon
* [[Rans Rifol]] as Ria Cristobal
* [[Rans Rifol]] as Ria Cristobal
* Rap Robes as Antonio "Tonio" G. Santana
* Rap Robes as Antonio "Tonio" Santana
* Kakki Teodoro as Principal Amanda Perino
* Kakki Teodoro as Principal Amanda Perino
* Inka Magnaye as Becca
* Inka Magnaye as Becca
* Floyd Tena as Vice-Principal Reginald Castrodes<ref name=":cast"/>
* Floyd Tena<ref name=":cast"/> as Vice-Principal Reginald Castrodes


;Guest cast
;Guest cast
* [[Leo Martinez]] as Samuel Mendoza
* [[Grae Fernandez]] as Yosef Rosales (season 2)
* Lui Manansala as Rosario "Rosing" Cruz
* Lui Manansala as Rosario "Rosing" Cruz†
* Raul Montesa as Domeng
* Raul Montesa as Domeng
* Nour Hooshmand as Yana
* Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales
* Lance Carr{{efn|name="Credits1"|Credited as Lance Justin Carr}} as Paolo
* [[Justin (SB19)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/06/24/sb19-member-justin-de-dios-to-join-senior-high-cast |title=SB19 member Justin de Dios to join 'Senior High' cast|date=6 January 2024|first=Josiah|last=Antonio|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=8 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/sb19-justin-de-dios-joins-cast-abs-cbn-senior-high/ |title=LOOK: SB19's Justin joins cast of ABS-CBN's 'Senior High'|date=7 January 2024|website=Rappler|access-date=8 January 2024}}</ref>{{efn|name="Credits2"|Credited as Justin de Dios}} as Jared (season 2)
* Ross Pesigan as Pong
* Maritess Joaquin as Menchie Robles
* Maritess Joaquin as Menchie Robles
* Giovanni Baldisseri as General Arcilla

* Mike Liwag as Police Senior Master Sergeant Ramos
==Episodes==
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Hello, Goodbye
|Aux1 = "Pagbubukas"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|8|28}}
|Viewers = 3.6%
|ShortSummary = Following her grandmother's death, Sky is forced to live with her estranged family members and go to Northford High School, where her twin sister Luna attends for a bright future. However, that dream suddenly turns bleak when tragedy comes upon them.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Bullied
|Aux1 = "Kids"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|8|29}}
|Viewers = 3.8 %
|ShortSummary = The authorities conclude that Luna's tragic fate is self-inflicted, but Lydia remains convinced that there is foul play. Later, Sky is left shocked and alarmed after discovering a disturbing video involving her late twin sister.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Person of Interest
|Aux1 = "Social Status"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|8|30}}
|Viewers = 4.3 %
|ShortSummary = Sky stumbles upon unsettling videos of Luna being bullied by Z. She shows it to Tania, only to be surprised that her mother knows what her twin sister went through all along. Archie discovers Harry’s dirty secret.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Connections
|Aux1 = "Sabotage"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|8|31}}
|Viewers = 3.9 %
|ShortSummary = As Sky dives deeper into her theory, she learns that Luna was romantically involved with one of Northford High’s students. Meanwhile, Lydia conducts her own investigation into Luna’s death.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Blood Ties
|Aux1 = "Video"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|1}}
|Viewers = 3.8 %
|ShortSummary = Sky probes Obet about his past relationship with Luna. Archie ends up in the hospital after taking dangerous drugs. Fed up with his father's harsh words, Archie stuns Harry with another revelation.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Set-up
|Aux1 = "Stolen"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|4}}
|Viewers = 3.9 %
|ShortSummary = Rumors about Archie's drug incident start circulating in Northford. Sky makes up for her low grades by accomplishing a special assignment, but an enemy tries to sabotage her. Refusing to back down, the tough newbie finds a way to retaliate.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Gaslighting
|Aux1 = "Defend"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|5}}
|Viewers = 4.0 %
|ShortSummary = Things do not go as planned for Sky when she comes face-to-face with Z and Northford's influential families in a meeting. Obet finds himself in a risky situation when Lydia and the school heighten the alert for illegal activities among students.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Father of the Year
|Aux1 = "Encounter"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|6}}
|Viewers = 3.7 %
|ShortSummary = Taking notice of the tension between Tania and Harry during a school event, Sky finds a way to confirm her hunch. After getting a reality check from her own daughter, Tania finally gathers all the courage and issues the Aguerros a stern warning.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Raid
|Aux1 = "Absent"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|7}}
|Viewers = 4.5 %
|ShortSummary = Sky presses Tania into revealing the truth behind the latter's relationship with Harry. Obet gets pressured by his older brother to skip classes and sell drugs to Archie.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Consequences
|Aux1 = "Caught"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|8}}
|Viewers = 4.2 %
|ShortSummary = Obet and Archie find themselves on the verge of getting caught by the authorities for their illegal dealing. Tania faces another dilemma when an unexpected person ends up in her shop. Harry and Sasha receive upsetting news about their children.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Allies
|Aux1 = "Revelation"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|11}}
|Viewers = 4.9 %
|ShortSummary = Tania brings the intoxicated Archie home from her shop, only for the latter to reveal her and Harry's secret in front of the Aguerros. Sky finds an ally in Lydia after discovering a crucial detail about her twin sister's death from the lady guard.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Aftermath
|Aux1 = "Apologize"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|12}}
|Viewers = 4.7 %
|ShortSummary = Sasha leaves the family home following her discovery of Harry's betrayal. Despite Tania's objections, Sky continues to investigate and tries to get her hands on CCTV footage in Northford, unaware that another person shares the same goal.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Deep Fake
|Aux1 = "Fake"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|13}}
|Viewers = 3.9 %
|ShortSummary = A video of Z bullying Luna resurfaces, this time with a different face of the assailant. Lydia catches a colleague red-handed performing a clandestine activity inside the campus.
|LineColor = #302E5F
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|Title = Abducted
|Aux1 = "Collab"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|14}}
|Viewers = 4.1 %
|ShortSummary = Lydia informs Principal Amanda that Domeng tampered with the school's CCTV. A collaboration project shakes up the status quo in Northford Senior High School. Soon, an unforeseen danger befalls Sky.
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|Title = Collab
|Aux1 = "Sincere"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|15}}
|Viewers = 4.4 %
|ShortSummary = Harry attempts to do damage control by striking a deal with Sky and forcing his other children to apologize to the latter. The preparations begin for the class collab project. Sky sets her sights on obtaining the investigation files of Luna's case.
|LineColor = #302E5F
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{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|Title = Governor's Ball
|Aux1 = "Ball"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|18}}
|Viewers = 4.1 %
|ShortSummary = Sky and her friends receive unexpected invitations to the Governor's Ball. Despite his father's disapproval, Gino remains determined to make his band perform at the party. Later, Sky overhears a shocking conversation concerning her sister's death.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 17
|Title = Target
|Aux1 = "Suspicious"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|19}}
|Viewers = 3.9 %
|ShortSummary = Harry suspects that Sky overheard his conversation with William regarding Luna's death and tries to intimidate the student. After telling Roxy and Tim about her discovery, Sky thinks of a plan to uncover the truth.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 18
|Title = Abused
|Aux1 = "Punishment"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|20}}
|Viewers = N/A
|ShortSummary = William refuses to take Gino and Cecille's underhanded scheme lightly. Punished by his father, Gino receives help from an unlikely source. Tania finally gives in to Sky's request and hands the latter Luna's police and autopsy reports.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 19
|Title = Stealth
|Aux1 = "Dare"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|21}}
|Viewers = 4.5 %
|ShortSummary = Collab partners clash amid their preparations for their project. Meanwhile, Sky finds an opportunity to get close to the Acostas as she stops at nothing to uncover the truth behind Luna's death.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 20
|Title = Presentation
|Aux1 = "Forbid"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|22}}
|Viewers = 4.5 %
|ShortSummary = Sky moves to search for evidence in the Acosta household and later reveals her recent discoveries to Lydia. Archie finds a malicious way to exact revenge on Roxy amid the students' collab project presentations.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 21
|Title = Note
|Aux1 = "Letter"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|25}}
|Viewers = 3.9 %
|ShortSummary = Just when Archie thought he had gained the upper hand against Roxy and Tim, Harry decides to teach his willful son a lesson. Sky's suspicion toward Gino grows when she finds a puzzling note written by Luna for the young Acosta.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 22
|Title = Get Even
|Aux1 = "Payback"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|26}}
|Viewers = 4.1 %
|ShortSummary = Roxy and Tim settle scores with Archie, but their plan takes an unexpected turn when a witness turns to blackmail. Gino comes clean to Sky about his true relationship with Luna, only to get blamed for the latter's death.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 23
|Title = Abuse
|Aux1 = "Me Too"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|27}}
|Viewers = 4.6 %
|ShortSummary = Gino warns his friends about Sky's suspicions. Meanwhile, Sky helps her abused classmate seek justice against Vice Principal Castrodes. However, an unexpected name emerges as one of the victims after more students decide to come forward.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 24
|Title = Damage Control
|Aux1 = "Command"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|28}}
|Viewers = 4.8 %
|ShortSummary = Believing that Vice Principal Castrodes is the culprit in Luna's case, Tania and Sky rush to the precinct to confront the sexual offender. As Northford tightens its security, Lydia finds a chance to get hold of some CCTV footage to obtain evidence.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 25
|Title = Hard Drive
|Aux1 = "Proof"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|29}}
|Viewers = 5.0 %
|ShortSummary = Sky, Lydia, and Obet try to find ways to open the password-riddled hard drive containing the school's CCTV videos. Roxy and Tim find their backs to the wall when Archie turns to blackmail after discovering their recent act of revenge against him.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 26
|Title = Caught on Camera
|Aux1 = "Suspicion"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|2}}
|Viewers = 4.1 %
|ShortSummary = Lydia inches closer to confirming her hunches surrounding Luna's death as Obet's hacker pal successfully opens the CCTV files. Meanwhile, news about the missing hard drive reaches William, prompting him to warn Gino and the latter's friends.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 27
|Title = Blame Game
|Aux1 = "Footage"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|3}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Poch finds himself in dire straits when the CCTV footage disproving his lie during the investigation into Luna's death surfaces. As Poch's confession sparks accusations against their children, Harry and William look for a way to absolve them.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 28
|Title = Alibi
|Aux1 = "Statement"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|4}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Poch and Archie make up an alibi to clear their names from accusations of being involved in Luna's death, much to Tania's distress. While Archie and Z turn their backs on him, the lone Robles receives help from the Acostas.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 29
|Title = House Guest
|Aux1 = "Offer"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|5}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Tania decides to pursue a legal case against Poch and Archie, to hold them accountable for their actions. The Acostas adopted Poch for the meantime, but was instructed to follow the rules set by Gov. Acosta.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 30
|Title = Bread Crumbs
|Aux1 = "Disclosure"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|6}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Kenjie disclosed Sky about an altercation he observed between Luna and Poch, while keeping a distance. Lydia suspects a missing file, one hour in length, in the retrieved folder from the hard drive.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 31
|Title = New Lead
|Aux1 = "Absolved"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|9}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = The police found the evidence inconclusive to continue on with the investigation. Kenjie, wanting to impress Z and their group, decided to frame Sky by giving her an unknown cheat code during their exam, getting the latter suspended.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 32
|Title = Not a Cheater
|Aux1 = "Framed"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|10}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Kenjie confessed to Sanya that he falsely implicated Sky to fit in with the popular kids, leading Sanya to cut ties with him and report the truth to Principal Perino.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 33
|Title = Tables Turned
|Aux1 = "Warning"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|11}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Kenjie admitted that Z masterminded Sky's false implication, while Sanya told Sky that Gino helped support their statement, leading Sky to express gratitude. Meanwhile, Lydia found out that Tonio was also present at the crime scene after recovering the missing footage.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 34
|Title = Pusher
|Aux1 = "Illegal"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|12}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Tonio denied Lydia's accusations, but Obet tearfully exposed his secret drug dealing. Z conceals her eating disorder. Tim overhears Poch and his father's meeting plans, with his father being a wanted criminal, prompting Sky to use it as leverage for a confession about her twin sister.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 35
|Title = Bad Brother
|Aux1 = "Arrest"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|13}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Lydia urges Tonio to confess to the police about his presence that night but gets arrested. Brandon notices suspicious surveillance on their home. Tania and Sky receive an update on the Luna's case at the police station and Sky became distrustful of Lydia and Obet, but Lydia later promised to cooperate.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 36
|Title = Walk of Shame
|Aux1 = "Walk of Shame"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|16}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Tania strongly disagreed about the possibility of Tonio selling drugs to Luna. Soledad secretly encouraged Obet to take over Tonio's drug dealing role in Northford. Poch is reluctantly accepted back into the group. Principal Perino advised Lydia to resign from her job because of the case.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 37
|Title = Like Mother, Like Daughter
|Aux1 = "Package"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|17}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Tim and Roxy find evidence on Poch meeting his wanted father. Soledad tells Sky to update him on her twin sister's case. Sasha sabotaged Tania's tattoo parlor, causing a violation. Tonio told Lydia that Luna bought drugs from him once, that only her "friends" can disclose whether she used it.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 38
|Title = Luna’s Secret
|Aux1 = "Bargain"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|18}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = As Harry obstructs the investigation into Luna's case, Sky uses the information she obtained from Tim and Roxy to blackmail Poch and get the truth out of him. However, Poch's confession leaves her crestfallen.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 39
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Secrets"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|19}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Poch admits discovering Luna's pregnancy and intends to use it against Sky. Tania presents a tearful letter from Luna that she found days after she was gone, causing an emotional argument with Sky.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 40
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Invitation"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|20}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Becca revealed that Obet was probably "in a relationship" with Luna, and remembered that he drove her home in his motorcycle at 2 in the morning. Sanya invited her classmates on her 18th birthday party.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 41
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Allies"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|23}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Sky had an argument with her mother and Harry, angrily criticizing him as a terrible father figure. Sky then leaves and goes to Gino's gig for information. Gino firmly rejects Z's behavior, clarifying that they were never in a relationship, prompting Archie to escort Z away.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 42
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Suspects"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|24}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Gino and Poch were late for curfew because of their gig. Sky and Tania secretly met Soledad, who confirmed Luna's pregnancy and questioned why they didn't know earlier. Sky narrowed down the possible fathers: Gino and Obet.
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 43
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Confused"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|25}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
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}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 44
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Motive"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|26}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
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}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 45
|Title =
|Aux1 = "Bracelet"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|27}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
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}}
{{Episode List
|EpisodeNumber = 46
|Title =
|Aux1 = "DNA"
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|10|30}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #302E5F
}}
}}


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The series' main theme song is "[[Bazinga (song)|Bazinga]]" by [[SB19]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title='Senior High' to air on Aug. 28, trends with SB19 song|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/15/23/senior-high-to-air-on-aug-28-trends-with-sb19-song|website=[[ABS-CBN News]]|date=August 15, 2023|access-date=August 15, 2023}}</ref>
The series features the song [[Bazinga (song)|''Bazinga'']] by Filipino boy band [[SB19]].<ref name=":0"/>


==Broadcast==
==Broadcast==
From November 5, 2023, the show's episodes will not be shown on [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]] on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the [[2023–24 PBA season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/17/23/some-abs-cbn-shows-to-give-way-to-pba-on-a2z|title=Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z|date=October 17, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
The series was pre-empted on [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]] on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the [[2023–24 PBA season]] from November 8, 2023 to January 19, 2024 and continued on Kapamilya Channel and TV5.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/17/23/some-abs-cbn-shows-to-give-way-to-pba-on-a2z|title=Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z|date=October 17, 2023|access-date=October 17, 2023|work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>

==Reception==

===Online viewership===
Throughout its run, ''Senior High'' was the most watched program on the streaming service [[iWantTFC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ABS-CBN shows and movie top four streaming platforms, primetime TV and movie box office {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/abs-cbn-shows-and-movie-top-four-streaming-platforms-primetime-tv-and-movie-box-office-20840 |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |language=en}}</ref> Within its first two weeks, the series garnered more than 38 million views across [[Facebook]] and [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web |title="Senior High" now available for free and on-demand in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023/articles-news/senior-high-now-available-for-free-and-on-demand-in-us-canada-europe-middle-east-australia-20615 |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 19, 2024, the series received its highest online viewership with 225,118 concurrent viewers on [[Kapamilya Online Live]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dirty Linen at Darna, may rerun sa afternoon block ng Kapamilya Network |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/178460/dirty-linen-darna-rerun-kapamilya-gold-a4118-20240120 |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-01-10 |title=Viewers brace for bombshell revelation as "Senior High" promises 'ender to remember' finale |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2024/1/10/viewers-brace-for-bombshell-revelation-as-senior?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}</ref> In January 2024, the series has accumulated over two billion combined views on [[TikTok]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title='Senior High' surpasses one billion views on TikTok; more revelations unfold in new chapter |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/14/senior-high-surpasses-one-billion-views-on-tik-tok-more-revelations-unfold-in-new-chapter |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref>

===Ratings===
According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines|Nielsen NUTAM People Survey]], the series attained its highest television rating on January 19, 2024 with an average of 6.7% aired in the third primetime slot since [[ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy|ABS-CBN shutdown]] on May 5, 2020. It surpassed the records set by the series ''[[The Broken Marriage Vow]]'', ''Dirty Linen'' and ''[[Init sa Magdamag (TV series)|Init sa Magdamag]]'', which consistently recorded a peak rating of 6.2%, while airing on the same timeslot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CC |first=JE |date=2024-01-20 |title='Senior High' delivers post-shutdown high people ratings for a Kapamilya show airing on the third primetime slot |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2024/01/senior-high-post-shutdown/ |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Awards and nominations===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominee(s)
! Result
! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="9" |2024
| rowspan="7" |VP Choice Awards
| TV Series of the Year (Primetime)
| Senior High
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="7" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=5TH VPCA NOMINEES |url=https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114013052/https://vpchoiceawards.com/5thvpca-nominees/ |archive-date=2024-01-14 |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=5th VP Choice Awards |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 21, 2024 |title=Kapamilya programs, personalities dominate 5th Village Pipol Choice Awards |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/21/kapamilya-programs-personalities-dominate-5th-village-pipol-choice-awards-042 |access-date=May 21, 2024 |work=[[ABS-CBN News]]}}</ref>
|-
| TV Actress of the Year
| [[Andrea Brillantes]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| TV Actor of the Year
| [[Kyle Echarri]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| TV Supporting Actress of the Year
| [[Xyriel Manabat]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Breakthrough Star of the Year
| [[Zaijian Jaranilla|Zaijan Jaranilla]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Miggy Jimenez
| {{nom}}
|-
| BL Love Team Of The Year
| [[Zaijian Jaranilla|Zaijan Jaranilla]] and Miggy Jimenez
|{{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Platinum Stallion Media Awards
| Best Primetime Drama Actor
| [[Elijah Canlas]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=February 4, 2024 |title=Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2024 Winners |url=https://www.tua.edu.ph/university-news/platinum-stallion-national-media-awards-2024-winners/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204035020/https://www.tua.edu.ph/university-news/platinum-stallion-national-media-awards-2024-winners/ |archive-date=February 4, 2024 |access-date= |website=Trinity University of Asia |language=}}</ref>
|-
| Best Primetime Supporting Actor
| Miggy Jimenez
| {{won}}
|}

== Sequel ==
{{Main|High Street (TV series)}}

A sequel has been announced according to a tweet from Dreamscape head Eric John Salut with a working title ''"High Street"''. On March 22, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment announced on their social media page that the title of the sequel is officially called '''''High Street'''''.<ref>{{Cite web |author=DreamscapePH |date=March 22, 2024 |title=It's official, they are back! Be ready because this is going to be HIGHER than what you are expecting. But are they ready to dominate the streets? High Street Coming Soon 💜 #HighStreet |url=https://twitter.com/DreamscapePH/status/1771024966290645441 |access-date=March 22, 2024 |website=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>

On March 25, 2024, [[Dreamscape Entertainment]] released the video of the story con held, and announced both the returning casts and additional casts to the sequel. The sequel will be directed by first season director, Onat Diaz, with director [[Lino Cayetano]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 25, 2024 |title=Dimples Romana, Harvey Bautista join 'Senior High' sequel 'High Street' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/25/dimples-romana-harvey-bautista-join-senior-high-sequel-high-street-2242 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=dela Cruz |first1=Liezel |title=Cast members express excitement, expectations as ''High Street'' takes shape |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023/articles-videos/cast-members-express-excitement-expectations-as-high-street-takes-shape-21984 |access-date=March 31, 2024 |publisher=[[ABS-CBNnews.com]] |date=March 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326031558/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/seniorhigh2023/articles-videos/cast-members-express-excitement-expectations-as-high-street-takes-shape-21984 |archive-date=March 26, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> The series was released on May 13, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 23, 2024 |title=Official teaser of "Senior High's" sequel series, "High Street," out now! |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/highstreet2024/articles-news/official-teaser-of-senior-highs-sequel-series-high-street-out-now-22160 |access-date=April 29, 2024 |website=[[ABS-CBN]]}}</ref>


==References==
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Senior High
Season 1 promotional poster
Genre
Written byKay Conlu Brondial
Bridgette Rebucca
Jason Mondragon
Directed byOnat Diaz
Andoy Ranay
Jojo Saguin
Rico Navarro
Starring
Music byIdonnah Villarico
Rommel Villarico
Opening theme"Bazinga" by SB19
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes105 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersCarlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Roldeo Endrinal
Jamie Lopez
ProducersRosselle Soldao-Ganaban
Minelle Nielo-Espiritu
Camille Rosales-Navarro
Production locationMetro Manila
CinematographyMaria Francesca Lee
Mark Joshua Tirona
EditorsRay Ann Kristelle Endaya-Reyes
Zara Terrado-Vidallo
Maydelle Marcial
Omar Cervantes
John Ryan Bonifacio
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time23-39 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel[a]
iWantTFC
ReleaseAugust 28, 2023 (2023-08-28) –
January 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
Related
High Street

Senior High is a Philippine television drama mystery series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it starred by Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos Labajo, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, and Daniela Stranner. It premiered on August 28, 2023, on the network's Primetime Bida line up replacing Dirty Linen. The series concluded on January 19, 2024, with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by Linlang on Can't Buy Me Love's timeslot.

A sequel to the series, High Street, premiered in 2024.

Plot

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Luna’s death sparks a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Though officially ruled as a suicide, her twin sister, Sky, believes there’s more to the story. As she investigates, Sky uncovers disturbing truths, revealing that those around her are entangled in lies and hidden desires. Throughout the school year, Sky discovers unsettling details, including a video showing Z bullying Luna. Shocked, Sky confides in her mother, Tania, who is devastated by what Luna endured. Meanwhile, Archie learns that Harry is the biological father of Sky and Luna and shares the news with Sky after a drug-related incident. The school is soon put on high alert due to illegal activities involving Obet. Harry’s troubled relationship with his second wife, Sasha, is exposed, as she briefly leaves him before returning after a settlement.

As Sky, Obet, and Lydia search for evidence in the school’s CCTV footage, they discover suspicious activity. During exams, Kenjie frames Sky by throwing a cheat sheet at her, leading to her expulsion. However, the evidence is overturned, and Kenjie apologizes to both Sky and Sanya, restoring their friendship. Sky is allowed to retake her exams and passes. At Sanya’s birthday party, Z attempts to humiliate Sky but is thwarted thanks to witnesses like Obet and Kenjie. As Sky grows closer to Gino, she remembers her late sister, Luna. The following day, Principal Amanda informs Sky that her tuition is unpaid. Meanwhile, rumors spread that Luna was pregnant, allegedly with Gino’s child, leading to a scandal that shakes the community and damages Gino’s reputation.

William dismisses Harry for mishandling the situation, while Lydia uncovers that her son, Tonio, has escaped. Harry soon learns that Darius Soledad is Tonio’s boss and discovers that Sasha is cheating on him with Darius. Tim wrestles with his feelings for Poch, while his parents, Edith and Elmo, struggle with marriage issues. Sky insists on DNA tests to determine Luna’s baby’s father. Gino agrees, but his parents block him from participating. William manipulates the situation, while Gino’s mother, Cecille, urges him to flee after William becomes violent. At the same time, Mr. Castrodes claims to be Luna’s baby’s father, adding to the chaos. As tensions rise, Poch reveals that William was his sugar daddy and warns Tim, who narrowly escapes an attack ordered by William. Sky, Tim, and Obet uncover shocking evidence linking William and Mr. Castrodes to illegal activities, including sexual trafficking. William’s attempts to cover up his crimes fail, leading to his arrest. However, the trauma continues as Luna's ghost haunts Z.

As graduation approaches, the truth behind Luna’s death is finally revealed: Gino was caught cheating on Z with Luna, leading to a confrontation where William intervened and pushed Luna off a building. Z, manipulated by William, gave a false alibi, framing herself as Luna’s killer. In the climax, William attempts to kill Z, but Harry sacrifices himself to save her. Sky confronts William on the rooftop where Luna died. In a final struggle, William falls to his presumed death. The nightmare seems to be over as the students and their families begin to heal, though scars remain.

At graduation, the Northford seniors celebrate their accomplishments while mourning the losses of Luna and Obet. In a surprising twist, William is revealed to have survived the fall and awakens with a renewed thirst for revenge, an unseen visitor gives him the details concerning Sky's whereabouts. Thus, it gives way for a new era of a menacing nightmare and a new era of horror.

Cast and characters

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Cast
Andrea Brillantes
Xyriel Manabat
Elijah Canlas
Main cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
  • Leo Martinez as Mariano[e] (season 2; guest season 1)
  • Desiree Del Valle as Sasha Aguerro
  • Ana Abad Santos as Dr. Cecille Acosta
  • Gerald Madrid as Elmo Castro
  • Angeli Bayani as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro
  • Ryan Eigenmann as Police Maj. Insp. Darius Soledad
  • Kean Cipriano as Brandon
  • Rans Rifol as Ria Cristobal
  • Rap Robes as Antonio "Tonio" Santana
  • Kakki Teodoro as Principal Amanda Perino
  • Inka Magnaye as Becca
  • Floyd Tena[1] as Vice-Principal Reginald Castrodes
Guest cast
  • Grae Fernandez as Yosef Rosales (season 2)
  • Lui Manansala as Rosario "Rosing" Cruz†
  • Raul Montesa as Domeng
  • Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales
  • Lance Carr[f] as Paolo
  • Justin (SB19)[3][4][g] as Jared (season 2)
  • Ross Pesigan as Pong
  • Maritess Joaquin as Menchie Robles
  • Giovanni Baldisseri as General Arcilla
  • Mike Liwag as Police Senior Master Sergeant Ramos

Soundtrack

[edit]

The series' main theme song is "Bazinga" by SB19.[5]

Broadcast

[edit]

The series was pre-empted on A2Z on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season from November 8, 2023 to January 19, 2024 and continued on Kapamilya Channel and TV5.[6]

Reception

[edit]

Online viewership

[edit]

Throughout its run, Senior High was the most watched program on the streaming service iWantTFC.[7] Within its first two weeks, the series garnered more than 38 million views across Facebook and YouTube.[8] On January 19, 2024, the series received its highest online viewership with 225,118 concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live.[9][10] In January 2024, the series has accumulated over two billion combined views on TikTok.[10][11]

Ratings

[edit]

According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the series attained its highest television rating on January 19, 2024 with an average of 6.7% aired in the third primetime slot since ABS-CBN shutdown on May 5, 2020. It surpassed the records set by the series The Broken Marriage Vow, Dirty Linen and Init sa Magdamag, which consistently recorded a peak rating of 6.2%, while airing on the same timeslot.[12]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2024 VP Choice Awards TV Series of the Year (Primetime) Senior High Nominated [13][14]
TV Actress of the Year Andrea Brillantes Nominated
TV Actor of the Year Kyle Echarri Nominated
TV Supporting Actress of the Year Xyriel Manabat Nominated
Breakthrough Star of the Year Zaijan Jaranilla Nominated
Miggy Jimenez Nominated
BL Love Team Of The Year Zaijan Jaranilla and Miggy Jimenez Won
Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Primetime Drama Actor Elijah Canlas Won [15]
Best Primetime Supporting Actor Miggy Jimenez Won

Sequel

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Main article: High Street (TV series)

A sequel has been announced according to a tweet from Dreamscape head Eric John Salut with a working title "High Street". On March 22, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment announced on their social media page that the title of the sequel is officially called High Street.[16]

On March 25, 2024, Dreamscape Entertainment released the video of the story con held, and announced both the returning casts and additional casts to the sequel. The sequel will be directed by first season director, Onat Diaz, with director Lino Cayetano.[17][18] The series was released on May 13, 2024.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Andrea Brilliantes, Xyriel Manabat lead 'Senior High' cast". Tribune. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Andrea Brillantes seeks justice for twin sister in series 'Senior High'". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Antonio, Josiah (January 6, 2024). "SB19 member Justin de Dios to join 'Senior High' cast". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "LOOK: SB19's Justin joins cast of ABS-CBN's 'Senior High'". Rappler. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "'Senior High' to air on Aug. 28, trends with SB19 song". ABS-CBN News. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "ABS-CBN shows and movie top four streaming platforms, primetime TV and movie box office | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  8. ^ ""Senior High" now available for free and on-demand in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dirty Linen at Darna, may rerun sa afternoon block ng Kapamilya Network". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Viewers brace for bombshell revelation as "Senior High" promises 'ender to remember' finale". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "'Senior High' surpasses one billion views on TikTok; more revelations unfold in new chapter". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  12. ^ CC, JE (January 20, 2024). "'Senior High' delivers post-shutdown high people ratings for a Kapamilya show airing on the third primetime slot". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "5TH VPCA NOMINEES". 5th VP Choice Awards. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Kapamilya programs, personalities dominate 5th Village Pipol Choice Awards". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  15. ^ "Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2024 Winners". Trinity University of Asia. February 4, 2024. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024.
  16. ^ DreamscapePH (March 22, 2024). "It's official, they are back! Be ready because this is going to be HIGHER than what you are expecting. But are they ready to dominate the streets? High Street Coming Soon 💜 #HighStreet". Twitter. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  17. ^ "Dimples Romana, Harvey Bautista join 'Senior High' sequel 'High Street'". ABS-CBN News. March 25, 2024.
  18. ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (March 26, 2024). "Cast members express excitement, expectations as High Street takes shape". ABS-CBNnews.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official teaser of "Senior High's" sequel series, "High Street," out now!". ABS-CBN. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.

Notes

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  1. ^ The series also aired on A2Z (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during the PBA season), Jeepney TV, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel.
  2. ^ Harry Aguerro is their biological father, but their legal last name is Cruz.
  3. ^ Obet and Tonio’s maternal grandmother
  4. ^ Also sometimes spelled as Tanya in the English subtitles
  5. ^ Sasha’s father
  6. ^ Credited as Lance Justin Carr
  7. ^ Credited as Justin de Dios
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