The story of Jay-jay and the boys of Section E is back. The second season of the hit Filipino series, Ang Mutya ng Section E: The Dark Side, has started. The new season brings more drama, secrets, and complicated feelings for the students of Higher Value International School. The first part of this season, called Part 1, is now available to watch. It premiered on December 5, 2025, on the Viva One streaming app. For fans who have been waiting since the first season ended in April, the new episodes are finally here.
The show is based on a very popular story from Wattpad, a website for writers. The first season became a big success in the Philippines and also found many fans in other countries, including India. Now, the story continues with Jay-jay, Keifer, and Yuri facing new problems and old secrets. The new season is divided into two parts. The first part has nine episodes that will be released weekly. After a break, the second part of the season will start in June 2026.
What Is The Full Release Schedule For Part 1?
The release of new episodes is simple. After the first episode on December 5, a new one-hour episode will come out every Friday. This schedule will continue without a break through the holidays. The final episode of Part 1 is set for January 30, 2026.
Here is the complete list of release dates for all nine episodes of Part 1:
- Episode 1: December 5, 2025
- Episode 2: December 12, 2025
- Episode 3: December 19, 2025
- Episode 4: December 26, 2025
- Episode 5: January 2, 2026
- Episode 6: January 9, 2026
- Episode 7: January 16, 2026
- Episode 8: January 23, 2026
- Episode 9: January 30, 2026
For viewers in different time zones, the release times vary. New episodes are available at 12:00 AM Philippine Time (PHT) on Friday. This means fans in India can start watching on Thursday night at 9:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
You can only watch the series legally on the Viva One app. The app is free to download. For international fans who do not speak Filipino, the episodes on Viva One come with English subtitles. Short clips and previews are also posted on the official Viva One YouTube channel.
What Is Season 2 About?
The title The Dark Side gives a clue about the new season. The story will show a more serious and difficult side of the characters’ lives. The new season starts right where the first one ended. Jay-jay is engaged to Yuri, but she has confessed her love for Keifer. This love triangle will create a lot of tension.
A major part of the new story is Jay-jay finding out about Keifer’s original plan. In the beginning, Keifer wanted to make Jay-jay fall in love with him as a kind of game or challenge. When she learns the truth, it will hurt her deeply and change their relationship. Keifer, however, has said he will fight for her. He told Yuri that the “game is on”.
The story will also explore dark family secrets from Jay-jay’s past. It promises to answer questions from Season 1, like the reason for Jay-jay’s fear of blood and the mystery about her father. While there will be serious moments, the show will still have the fun and friendship that fans liked in the first season.
Who Are The New Characters Joining The Cast?
The main actors are all returning. Andres Muhlach plays the class leader, Keifer Watson. Ashtine Olviga is back as Jasper Jean “Jay-jay” Mariano. Rabin Angeles returns as Yuri Hanamitchi, Jay-jay’s fiancé. Many other actors from the large Section E class are also returning.
The new season introduces several new characters who will create more drama and problems. These new faces are connected to the main characters’ families and bring outside threats into the school world.
Important new characters include:
- Kaizer Watson, played by Joko Diaz. He is Keifer’s father and is described as a rude and powerful man.
- Serina Watson, played by Nathalie Hart. She is Keifer’s stepmother.
- Honey Bee Ryder, played by Rhen Escaño. She is Keifer’s secretary and is expected to cause drama.
- Ryosuke Sato, played by Taneo. His character is connected to a powerful family and brings danger to the story.
- Jason, played by Austin Dizon. He is a gang-leader type who is the brother of Ram, a villain from Season 1.
The official soundtrack for the new season is also available now on all major music streaming platforms.
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What Happened With The Release Date Change?
Some fans might have heard that the show was originally going to start on December 4, 2025. The makers, Viva One, decided to move the premiere by one day to December 5. They did not give a specific reason for the change. Some people think it might have been due to scheduling conflicts. The studio used the extra time to make sure the first episode was perfect.
Even with this small delay, excitement for the show is very high. A short preview scene released in November featuring Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga got over 11 million views in just 24 hours. The full trailer also showed that the show’s tone is becoming more serious and intense.
A short preview scene released in November featuring Andres Muhlach and Ashtine Olviga got over 11 million views in just 24 hours.
The first season of Ang Mutya ng Section E was so popular that it was later shown on free-to-air TV in the Philippines. The new season will first be available only on the Viva One app. There has been no announcement yet about when it might air on regular television.
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