Jay-Jay Mariano’s dramatic return to high school love and secrets has a confirmed schedule. Ang Mutya ng Section E: Book 2 – The Dark Side is a Philippine teen drama that continues the viral story from Wattpad and its successful first season. The new season deepens the emotional conflicts for Jay-Jay as she is caught between Keifer Watson and Yuri Hanamichi. The show’s release is structured in two distinct parts, with a specific number of episodes and a global streaming plan.
The story picks up after the events of the first season. Jay-Jay, now back at school after winter break, finds herself in a more intense emotional struggle. The competition between Keifer and Yuri grows stronger, hidden family secrets come to light, and new characters enter the scene to add more layers of conflict. The series is based on the Wattpad novel trilogy by author Lara Flores, also known online as eatmore2behappy.
Ang Mutya ng Section E Book 2: The Dark Side Total Episode Count
The second season, titled Book 2: The Dark Side, has a total of 18 episodes. This full season is divided into two separate parts for release. Part 1 consists of the first 9 episodes. Part 2 will contain the remaining 9 episodes, bringing the complete story to a total of 18.
This two-part structure means fans will experience a mid-season break. The first part of the story aired weekly and concluded in late January 2026. After a several-month pause, the second part of the season is scheduled to resume.
Ang Mutya ng Section E Book 2: The Dark Side Global Release Schedule
The release schedule for The Dark Side is specific and follows a weekly pattern. The series premiered on December 5, 2025. New episodes were released every Friday at midnight, Philippine Standard Time (PHT).
For international viewers in time zones like Eastern Time (ET), new episodes become available on Thursday evenings, ahead of the Friday release in the Philippines.
Part 1 Release Dates (Episodes 1-9)
- 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
Part 2 Release Info (Episodes 10-18)
Production for Part 2 is underway, with filming scheduled for February 2026. The second part of the season is set to premiere on June 11, 2026. It will continue with the same weekly release format of one episode per week.
Where to Watch Ang Mutya ng Section E Book 2: The Dark Side Worldwide
Ang Mutya ng Section E: Book 2 – The Dark Side is available exclusively on the Viva One platform. This applies to viewers both in the Philippines and internationally. The show is not available on other global streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video for its current season.
To watch, viewers can use the Viva One app or visit the Viva One website. The platform offers subscription plans, including monthly and yearly options, which provide access to all Viva One content with English subtitles. For those new to the series, the first season of Ang Mutya ng Section E is available for free on the Rakuten Viki platform.
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Cast and Characters for The Dark Side
The main trio from the first season returns to lead the cast. Ashtine Olviga plays the central character, Jasper Jean “Jay-Jay” Mariano. Andres Muhlach returns as the charismatic class president, Keifer Watson. Rabin Angeles reprises his role as the aloof and complex Yuri Hanamichi.
They are joined by a large ensemble cast from Section E, including Andre Yllana as Michael Aries Fernandez and Nic Galvez as Christopher “Kit” Harington. New characters are introduced in The Dark Side to create more drama. These include Joko Diaz as Kaizer Watson, a powerful figure in Keifer’s family, and Rhen Escaño as Honey Bee Ryder. Taneo Sebastian joins as Ryosuke Sato, a character connected to a dangerous family, raising the stakes for the Section E group.
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