Ang Mutya ng Section E: The Dark Side – Season 2 Guide for 2025

Drama Overview

Ang Mutya ng Section E: The Dark Side is Season 2 of a 2025 Philippine teen romantic comedy drama, based on Lara Flores’ Wattpad trilogy (eatmore2behappy). It follows Season 1, which aired on Viva One from January 3 to April 25, 2025. This season, titled The Dark Side, continues Jay-jay’s story in the rowdy Section E at Higher Value International School (HVIS).

Plot Details

Season 2 starts after Season 1’s finale ("The Engagement," April 25, 2025), where Jay-jay’s New Year’s party turned into an engagement with Yuri due to family pressure, despite Keifer’s confession. Yuri admits to arranging the engagement, causing tension with Keifer. Jay-jay’s fear of blood, tied to a past trauma, and secrets about Keifer’s and her family will unfold. New twists include a camp robbery and the Watson mansion mystery.

Cast and Characters

Ashtine Olviga as Jay-jay: The brave girl in Section E.
Andres Muhlach as Keifer: Section E’s leader, now in love with Jay-jay.
Rabin Angeles as Yuri: The second lead, behind the engagement.
André Yllana as Aries: Jay-jay’s caring cousin.
New Cast: Honey, Dylan, Brian, Ryosuke, Jason, Andy, Kaizer, Serina, and a Headmaster, announced May 1, 2025.
Supporting: Heart Ryan, Kurt Delos Reyes, Yayo Aguila return.

Production Details

Producer: Studio Viva.
Director: Theodore Boborol, staying true to the Wattpad story.
Announcement: Confirmed May 1, 2025, at a fan meet-and-greet.
Teaser: Released May 2, 2025, by Viva One, hinting at new drama.
Episodes: Expected 16, like Season 1.

Release Date

Official News: Announced May 1, 2025, but no exact date confirmed yet. Expected Date: May 19, 2025, based on Viva One’s countdown posts on X (e.g., “3 days na lang” on May 16) and TV5’s schedule at 6:45 PM, Monday to Friday. An alternative expectation is May 31, 2025, from early web sources, but May 19 has stronger recent support.

Streaming and Accessibility

Platform: Viva One (subscription via Google Play Store).

Viewer Reactions

Fans on X are excited, calling it “next-level” and preparing for emotions. Some hope for the same cast and deeper stories, though the darker tone raises curiosity.

2025 Updates

Confirmation: May 1, 2025, fan meet-and-greet.
Teaser: May 2, 2025, by Viva One.
Promotion: Countdowns on X (e.g., “4 days na lang” on May 15) suggest May 19, 2025.
Impact: Building on Season 1’s 3.8 million trailer views, it aims for global appeal.