Episode 4 of Ang Mutya ng Section E Book 2: The Dark Side will be released on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 12:00 AM Philippine Time (PHT). The new episode continues the story exclusively on the streaming platform Viva One, accessible via its website and mobile app.
This upcoming episode follows a pivotal moment in the series where Jay-Jay (Ashtine Olviga) finally admitted her love for Keifer (Andres Muhlach). The fourth chapter is set to introduce intense new conflicts as Keifer’s family, particularly his father Kaizer Watson (Joko Diaz), arrives to disrupt the characters’ lives.
Worldwide Release Dates and Times
The new episode follows Viva One’s consistent global release strategy. While the premiere is based on Philippine Time, the episode becomes available simultaneously worldwide, with local viewing times adjusting for time zones.
For international fans, here are key release times for different regions:
- Philippines: Friday, December 26 at 12:00 AM PHT
- South Korea: Friday, December 26 at 1:00 AM KST
- United States (Eastern Time): Thursday, December 25 at 11:00 AM EST
- United Kingdom: Thursday, December 25 at 4:00 PM GMT
- India: Thursday, December 25 at 9:30 PM IST
The entire second season, titled “The Dark Side,” is being released in two parts. Part One, consisting of 9 episodes, airs weekly every Friday. After a mid-season break from February to May 2026, Part Two is scheduled to premiere on June 11, 2026.
How to Watch Episode 4 Legally
Ang Mutya ng Section E Book 2: The Dark Side is a Viva One Original series. The only official platform for viewers in the Philippines to watch new episodes as they premiere is Viva One.
You can access Viva One through:
- The official Viva One website
- The Viva One mobile app, available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store
For international audiences, the series is legally available with English subtitles on platforms like YouTube and Dailymotion. The show is also listed on international content hubs like Viki, where it is known as The Muse of Section E.
Recap of Episode 3: “The Answer”
Episode 3, titled “The Answer,” centered on Jay-Jay’s emotional turmoil as she was forced to confront her feelings for both Keifer and Yuri (Rabin Angeles). The tension escalated when Keifer showed Jay-Jay photographs linking her father to the mysterious Percy, deepening the show’s central family mystery.
A day spent with Yuri at a church offered Jay-Jay temporary comfort, culminating in a kiss. However, when Keifer discovered this, it triggered a raw emotional breakdown where he expressed his deep-seated pain and feeling of being perpetually overlooked. This confrontation became the catalyst for Jay-Jay’s realization. She found her “answer,” confessing that she truly loves Keifer, and the two shared a heartfelt hug.
“She finds ‘the answer’, which is: she loves Keifer. The two hug and Jay promises not to leave him as others did.”
What to Expect in Episode 4
Episode 4 will immediately test Jay-Jay and Keifer’s new relationship with the arrival of external threats.
The primary source of conflict is the return of Keifer’s parents, Kaizer and Serina Watson (played by Joko Diaz and Nathalie Hart). Kaizer’s arrival unleashes violence on his family. Reports indicate he will not only hurt his wife but also command his men to physically assault Keifer. Flashback scenes are expected to show Keifer’s traumatic childhood, where he shielded his siblings from his father’s abuse, providing crucial context for his character.
The danger extends to the rest of Section E. Kaizer confronts the entire class, and in a menacing escalation, one of his guards is seen threatening Jay-Jay by pointing a gun at her head. Meanwhile, Jay-Jay is also set for a confrontation with Dylan, the professional hitman introduced in Book 2.
Subplots will continue to develop, including Ci-N (Charles Law) growing suspicious after overhearing Jay-Jay profess her love to Keifer over the phone. Keifer’s search for his missing brother, Keiren, will also add to the episode’s tense atmosphere.
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Series Background and Cast
Ang Mutya ng Section E is adapted from the popular Wattpad novel trilogy by author Lara Flores (who writes as Eatmore2behappy) and is co-produced by Viva One and Wattpad Webtoon Studios. The second season, Book 2: The Dark Side, is directed by Petersen Vargas.
The series stars the returning core love triangle:
- Ashtine Olviga as Jay-Jay Mariano
- Andres Muhlach as Keifer Watson
- Rabin Angeles as Yuri
They are joined by a large ensemble cast from Section E and new characters pivotal to the darker season. Significant new additions for Book 2 include Joko Diaz as the abusive Kaizer Watson, Nathalie Hart as Serina Watson, Billy Villeta as the hitman Dylan, and Taneo of the group Alamat as the rival Ryosuke Sato.
For fans who need to catch up, all 16 episodes of the first season are available to stream on Viva One.
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