The complicated relationship between Jay-Jay and Keifer is set to take a bold public turn in the next episode. Ang Mutya ng Section E Book 2: The Dark Side episode 5 is scheduled to arrive on Friday, January 2, 2026. Fans can watch the new episode starting at 12:00 AM Philippine Standard Time (PHT) exclusively on the Viva One streaming service. The episode will follow the explosive events of episode four, which revealed the traumatic past of Keifer’s family.
Episode 5 Release Date And Time For Global Viewers
The fifth episode of this Filipino series continues its weekly release pattern. The episode will be available for streaming at midnight in the Philippines on its official release day.
For international viewers, here are the corresponding release times for different regions:
- Philippines: 12:00 AM PHT on Friday, January 2
- Japan & South Korea: 1:00 AM JST/KST on Friday, January 2
- Australia (Sydney): 3:00 AM AEDT on Friday, January 2
- India: 9:30 PM IST on Thursday, January 1
- United Kingdom: 4:00 PM GMT on Thursday, January 1
- United States (Eastern Time): 11:00 AM EST on Thursday, January 1
- United States (Pacific Time): 8:00 AM PST on Thursday, January 1
The series is a Viva One original and is only available on that platform worldwide. The service provides English subtitles for global audiences. Viewers can watch via the Viva One website or by downloading the official app.
What Happened In Episode 4: A Recap Of Key Events
The previous episode focused on the return of Keifer’s father, Kaizer Watson, and the chaos he brought. Kaizer forced Keifer and his friends to attend a tense gathering at his residence, where he demanded Keifer sign documents to transfer his late mother’s inheritance. When Keifer refused, he was beaten by his father’s guards.
Jay-Jay intervened dramatically, daring Kaizer’s bodyguard, Dylan, to shoot her instead. Her brave action forced Kaizer to end the confrontation. Later, Keifer opened up to Jay-Jay, revealing the truth about his mother’s death. He confessed that his father killed her, a traumatic event he witnessed but could not prevent.
“He reveals that Kaizer killed Serena in front of him, and he couldn’t save his mother. And now, he cannot afford to see anyone he loves get hurt.”
The episode ended with Aries warning Jay-Jay that Keifer might be manipulating her, leaving her in tears and full of doubt.
What To Expect In Episode 5: New Confrontations And A Public Claim
Episode five will deal with the emotional fallout from these revelations and push the central love triangle forward. The story will focus on Jay-Jay’s growing inner conflict about being engaged to Yuri while having feelings for Keifer. Aries is expected to confront her directly about this tension.
Feeling guilty, Jay-Jay will admit to Keifer that her situation makes her feel dishonest. Keifer’s response will be characteristically bold. Reports suggest he will publicly claim Jay-Jay in class, stunning everyone by referring to her as “Mrs. Watson” and stating his full name, Jasper Jean Mariano Watson.
Despite this, Jay-Jay is expected to deny dating Keifer when questioned by a classmate. She will also receive a warning that she may regret not choosing Yuri in the future. A significant new character, Honey Bee Ryder, will be introduced as the niece of Keifer’s lawyer and his potential new secretary. While her arrival might seem like a threat to Jay-Jay, early reports suggest this assumption could be misleading.
The episode will also show Jay-Jay telling Yuri that she has chosen Keifer, finally addressing the engagement that has hung over the season.
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About The Series And Its Full Schedule
Ang Mutya ng Section E is based on a popular Wattpad novel trilogy by author Lara Flores. The story follows Jay-Jay Mariano, played by Ashtine Olviga, who becomes the only girl in the notoriously chaotic all-boys Section E. Her presence challenges the class, particularly its leader, Keifer Watson, played by Andrés Muhlach, and leads to complex relationships.
Book 2: The Dark Side is the show’s second season, consisting of 18 episodes split into two parts. Part 1, which includes episodes 1 through 9, began on December 5, 2025. After episode 5 on January 2, the release schedule continues weekly:
- Episode 6: January 9, 2026
- Episode 7: January 16, 2026
- Episode 8: January 23, 2026
- Episode 9: January 30, 2026
Part 2, containing the final nine episodes (10-18), is scheduled to start on June 11, 2026.
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