While we get the comforts of putting on your favorite jammies and cozying up in your bed to stream your fave show, some of them run long, and they merit several binge-watch sessions before you get to the end. If you're running short on time or you're the type to finish everything in one sitting, these iWant original teleseryes packs good storylines and substantial characters in just a few episodes.
Here are 10 iWant original teleseryes with 12 episodes or less:
Manillenials
No. of episodes: 12
This show features five millennials in their late 20s (played by Fifth Solomon, Chai Fonacier, Nicco Manalo, Mela Franco Habijan, and Ria Atayde) struggling to find their place in their workplace and in their own lives. A network scam strengthens the bond between the five Metro natives.
Bagman
No. of episodes: 8
Benjo (Arjo Atayde), the newly elected governor of Magdiwang, survives an attempt on his life and vows to find out who orchestrated the attempted assassination. His job becomes more complicated when a hitman named Emman (Carlo Aquino) enters the scene.
Hinahanap Hanap Kita
No. of episodes: 8
Six high-school friends team up to help their friend Helen (Maja Salvador) find her missing husband Troy (Joem Bascon) in Dubai.
Call Me Tita
No. of episodes: 8
A group of middle-aged Titas go about their lives, until one person's disappearance disrupts their normal routine. As they search for her, alliances are formed and friendships are tested. The teleserye stars an ensemble cast consisting of Cherry Pie Picache, Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, Joanna Ampil, Angelica Panganiban, and Lorna Tolentino.
Mga Batang Poz
No. of episodes: 6
This series tells the story of four Filipino teenagers from different walks of life, living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It's based on the novel of the same name, written by Segundo Matias Jr. This teleserye stars youngs actors Awra Briguela, Mark Neumann, Paolo Gumabao, and Fino Herrera.
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 3
No. of episodes: 7
Eugene Domingo plays herself in the third installement of the Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank films. The ambitious actress knows no bounds, and she returns as writer and director of her project focusing on the real untold story of Jose Rizal's great love Josephine Bracken. As if that isn't enough, Domingo also stars as Josephine Bracken, opposite Tony Labrusca who plays Jose Rizal.
Jhon En Martian
No. of episodes: 5
Jhon (Pepe Herrera) meets an alien named 223 (Arci Muñoz), a runaway bride, who believes that his delivery box is her spaceship. She even follows him to the airport! Together, they embark on a mission to look for her lost spaceship, and explore their budding feelings for each other.
Touch Screen
No. of episodes: 3
This anthology series focuses on how technology affects human connections and relationships. It highlights the impact of dating apps, the consequences of putting too much effort on social media and gaining clout, as well as the effects of new gadgets on the older generation. Each episode features a different cast of characters, including Janella Salvador and Pokwang, to name a few.
Past, Present, Perfect
No. of episodes: 7
In 2003, high school student Shantal (Loisa Andalio) fell in love with her Filipino teacher Daniel (Vin Abrenica), but that, of course, went nowhere. 15 years later, Shantal (Shaina Magdayao) is now a writer facing writer's block, and she unexpectedly crosses paths with him at a reunion, prompting her to use her past feelings as inspiration for her next work.
Taiwan That You Love
No. of episodes: 6
Ivi (Barbie Imperial) accidentally comes into possession of a mystical "Marriage Book," and she has to make three successful love matches in order to escape the fate of being alone forever.
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