Nathaniel (TV series)

Nathaniel
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Genre	Family drama, Fantasy, Comedy,
Created by	Rondel P. Lindayag Dindo Perez
Developed by	Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez
Written by	Shugo Praico John Anthony Rodulfo
Directed by	Darnel Joy R. Villaflor Francis Xavier E. Pasion Manny Q. Palo Jon S. Villarin
Creative director(s)	Johnny delos Santos
Starring	Marco Masa Gerald Anderson Shaina Magdayao
Opening theme	Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin by Erik Santos
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino, English
No. of episodes	115
Production
Executive producer(s)	Rosselle Beegee-Soldao Mae Santos
Producer(s)	Carlina D. de la Merced
Production location(s)	Laguna
Editor(s)	Marion Bautista Froilan Francia
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company(s)	Dreamscape Entertainment TV Mothership (visual effects)
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original release	April 20 (2015-04-20) – September 25, 2015 (2015-09-25)
Chronology
Related shows	May Bukas Pa 100 Days to Heaven Honesto
External links
Website

Nathaniel is a 2015 Philippine fantasy drama television series directed by Darnel Joy Villaflor and Francis Pasion, starring Marco Masa in his first lead role as Nathaniel, an angel who has a mission to return to earth and restore the belief of humanity in God and remind them about the innate goodness that everyone possesses in their hearts. The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from April 20, 2015 to September 25, 2015, replacing Dream Dad.

Synopsis

This is the story of Nathaniel, son of Paul and Rachel Laxamana. As a baby, Nathaniel will be involved in an accident, which will cost him his life. And because Nathaniel died a pure soul, he became an Angel upon reaching Heaven. When Nathaniel was already 7 years old, he will be sent down to Earth for a mission – to restore Man's faith in God, and to remind Man of their inner goodness, which they may have already forgotten.

Nathaniel ends up in Bayan ng Laging Saklolo, wherein he will be adopted by the Bartolome family, which includes Abner, Beth, Dimas, Hannah, and Abi. With them, Nathaniel learns the value of having a family. During Nathaniel's stay here, he will be able to help some people, including his real mother, Rachel, who is now separated from Paul.

As Nathaniel continues with his mission, he learns that the root of all evil in town is none other than his real father, Paul, and his grandmother, AVL. Because of this, Nathaniel will do everything in his power to stop Paul and AVL from spreading more evil, not knowing that by doing so, he is pushing Paul further away from Rachel. However, an evil entity known as the Tagasundo, later emerges and takes human form on Earth with a mission opposite to Nathaniel, to sway humanity from the path of good and will serve as an obstacle to Nathaniel's mission.

Cast

Main cast

• Marco Masa as Nathaniel M. Laxamana
• Gerald Anderson as Paul V. Laxamana
• Shaina Magdayao as Dra. Rachel Mercado-Laxamana

Supporting cast

• Coney Reyes as Angela "AVL" Villanueva-Laxamana
• Pokwang as Elizabeth "Beth" Salvacion-Bartolome
• Isabelle Daza as Atty. Martha Amanthe-Laxamana / Mirriam Sandoval
• Sharlene San Pedro as Hannah Bartolome / Mary V. Laxamana
• Jairus Aquino as Joshua Casillas
• Jayson Gainza as Dimas Salvacion
• Ogie Diaz as Narcy
• Yesha Camile as Abigail "Abi" Bartolome
• Fourth Solomon as David
• Fifth Solomon as Solomon
• Simon Ibarra as SPO4. Tomas Casillas
• David Chua as Aaron Quiros
• Ivan Carapiet as Samson Baldemor
• Young JV as Benjamin
• Kathleen Hermosa as Dra. Tessie Robles
• Benjie Paras as PO3. Abner Bartolome
• Freddie Webb as Punong Maestro
• Leo Martinez / Baron Geisler as the Tagasundo

Guest cast

2

Soundtrack

• Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin - Erik Santos
• Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin (Acoustic Version) - Erik Santos

Reception

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(7:45PM PST)

Pilot Episode	Finale Episode	Peak	Average	Source
29.4% April 20, 2015	42.0% September 25, 2015	42.0% September 25, 2015	36.9%

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of telenovelas of ABS-CBN