Series synopsis
Mars Ravelo's Darna is a action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on TV5 on August 15, 2022. It ended on February 10, 2023. It stars Jane De Leon, Joshua Garcia, Janella Salvador and Zaijian Jaranilla.
When fragments of a green crystal scatter in the city and turn people into destructive monsters, Narda embraces her destiny as Darna—the mighty protector of the powerful stone from Planet Marte.
Premise
When fragments of a green crystal scatter in the city and turn people into destructive monsters, Narda embraces her destiny as Darna—the mighty protector of the powerful stone from Planet Marte.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jane De Leon as Darna / Narda Custodio
- Joshua Garcia as Brian Samonte Robles
- Janella Salvador as Valentina / Regina Vanguardia
- Zaijian Jaranilla as Ding / Ricardo Custodio
- Paolo Gumabao as Noah Vallesteros
- Rio Locsin as Roberta Ferrer-Custodio
- Simon Ibarra as Zaldy Vallesteros
- Zeppi Borromeo as Oleg Mendoza
Supporting cast
- Gerhard Acao as Pancho Paras
- Viveika Ravanes as Rubi Carbonell
- Marvin Yap as Gardo Laracruz
- Yogo Singh as Jiro Romero
- L.A. Santos as Richard Escala
- Young JV as Andrei Abesamis
- Joj Agpangan as Mara Fernarnandez
- Mark Manicad as Ali Policar
- Richard Quan as General Borgo / Rex Vanguardia
- Levi Ignacio as Rolando Villalobos
- Eric Fructuoso as Pineda
- Dawn Chang as Maisha
Guest cast
- Joko Diaz as Hergis / Master Claudio
- Joem Bascon as Danilo Custodio
- Hasna Cabral as TV reporter
- Ketchup Eusebio
- Luciana Andres
- Pepe Herrera
- Bart Guingona as Mayor Emilio Baron
- Jonic Magno
- Quincy Villanueva
- Rhett Romero
- Giovanni Baldisseri as Armando Feliciano
- Jerald Napoles as Fredo Mitron / Strength Man
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 130 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 65 | August 15, 2022 | November 11, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 65 | November 14, 2022 | February 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Protector Several years after her spaceship landed on Earth, Leonor gets alarmed when her enemies finally track her down. With the looming alien invasion, the stone protector is left with no choice but to prepare her daughter, Narda, for a huge responsibility. |
August 15, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Invasion Leonor gets forced to fight her enemies at a disadvantage when her daughter struggles to find the courage to follow her path. As grief and remorse weigh heavy on her, Narda decides to lead the same life as her mother. |
August 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Strongman Brian refuses to give in to corruption as he vows to get to the bottom of his father's suspicious death. Nueva Esperanza faces another threat following a blasting operation in the quarry. |
August 17, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Leaf Turning a new leaf after defeating Borgo, Darna sets her sights on apprehending the remaining Extras and beating Valentina. Brian finds a new lead about his father's demise as a syndicate floods Nueva Esperanza with a dangerous party drug. |
November 14, 2022 |
| 2 |
Luna Desperate to grow stronger, Valentina begins victimizing innocent people as she vows to defeat Darna. Narda is forced to prove her mettle as the new protector when a person from Leonor's past attacks her. |
November 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Hunt Narda goes undercover to help Oleg investigate the syndicate behind the party drug called Sparkler. Brian chases a drug courier in hopes of finding Pintado Gang's base. Regina grows more adamant in defeating Darna as she recalls her father's words. |
November 16, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 10, 2023 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |