Series synopsis
On the Job is a action & adventure crime television series that premiered on HBO Asia on September 12, 2021. It was created by Erik Matti. It stars John Arcilla, Dennis Trillo, Lotlot De Leon and Joel Torre.
The series centres around crime syndicates that temporarily release contracted prison inmates to carry out political assassinations for those in power, except that the crime syndicates are run by politicians. The series also puts a spotlight on the real-world predicament concerning fake news and how easily truth can be manufactured and disseminated to the public in today's age of information.
Premise
The series centres around crime syndicates that temporarily release contracted prison inmates to carry out political assassinations for those in power, except that the crime syndicates are run by politicians. The series also puts a spotlight on the real-world predicament concerning fake news and how easily truth can be manufactured and disseminated to the public in today's age of information.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Arcilla as Sisoy
- Dennis Trillo as Roman
- Lotlot De Leon
- Joel Torre as Tatang
- Gerald Anderson as Daniel
- Piolo Pascual as Francis
- Christopher de Leon as Arnel
- Rayver Cruz as Bernabe
Supporting cast
- Leo Martinez as Gen. Pacheco
- Andrea Brillantes
- Dante Rivero
- Wendell Ramos
- William Martinez as Rex
- Isabelle De Leon
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 12, 2021 | October 3, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tatang Prisoners Tatang and his protege Daniel are temporarily released from jail to carry out a series of assassinations for a powerful politician. Veteran cop Joaquin gets on the case, but his efforts are thwarted when young hotshot detective Francis steps in. The bickering law enforcers pick up the assassins’ trail and attempt to intercept them at their next target. |
September 12, 2021 |
| 2 |
Joaquin As the hunt for the assassins continue, Joaquin stands firm on his duties as a cop while Francis faces immense pressure from his politician father-in-law and his powerful ally General Pacheco. Tatang reflects on the possibility of rebuilding his family and having a future outside the prison while Daniel, having gained the trust of their employers, starts getting his own missions. |
September 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
Arnel Evidence about the conspiracy makes it all the way to the town of La Paz, where publisher Arnel Pangan’s newspaper is beleaguered because of his political beliefs, to the dismay of his editor, seasoned journalist and staunch government supporter Sisoy Salas. The harassment soon escalates into a bloody incident. |
September 12, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Asia |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 2021 |
| Last aired | October 3, 2021 |
| Runtime | 360 minutes |
| Status | continue |