
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.
Stay Tuned
We’ll update you as soon as the official release date is announced by Viva One or Studio Viva!