Nurse the Dead
| Nurse the Dead | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Supernatural Comedy drama Medical drama Black comedy Workplace comedy |
| Created by | Mark Labella |
| Showrunner | Mark Labella |
| Written by | Mark Labella |
| Directed by | Mark Labella |
| Starring | Jelynn Malone Gigette Reyes Anthony Jennings Princess Punzalan Ruby Rodriguez |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | English Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Carlo L. Katigbak Jaime Lopez Cory Vidanes |
| Producers | Marvin Aritrangco Mark Labella Wesley Villarica |
| Production location | Los Angeles |
| Running time | 22–36 minutes |
| Production company | iWant |
| Original release | |
| Network | iWant |
| Release | June 12, 2026 – present |
Nurse the Dead is a Philippine supernatural comedy drama television series created by Mark Labella. The series stars Jelynn Malone as Noa Reyes, a Filipino nurse supervisor in a haunted hospital who has the ability to see ghosts with her third eye.
The series was filmed in Los Angeles. Mark Labella also serves as showrunner, writer, and director. iWant is producing the show for its streaming service which will be the first bilingual series on American soil.[1][2]
Premise
Noa Reyes, a driven Filipina nurse supervisor whose ability to see ghosts — referred to as her “third eye” — makes her the go-to handler for a hospital ward teeming with restless spirits. Juggling demanding apparitions alongside staff burnout, family pressures and a coworker who seems to know more about her than expected.
Cast
Main cast
- Jelynn Malone as Noa Reyes
- Harlowe Malone as young Noa
- Gigette Reyes as Teresita Reyes / Mami Tess
- Anthony Jennings as Grim
- Princess Punzalan as Camille Alejandro
- Ruby Rodriguez as Rosalinda "Ross" Amee
Supporting cast
- Johari Johnson as Jane Taylor
- Pablo Azar as Atzin Castañeda
- Tootsie Guevarra as Zeny
- Sydney Bollenbeck as Donna Mae "DonDon" Baur
- Kyle Rezzarday as George McAllister
- Natalie Orsi as Archangel Yolanda
- Fahim Fazli as Mr. Hamid
- Brett Justin Koppel as Reid
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "The Do Not Open File" | Wesley Villarica | Mark Labella | June 12, 2026 | |
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Meet Noa Reyes, a driven Filipina nurse with a terrifying work ethic—and a third eye. Promoted to supervise Ward 5, one of LA’s most haunted and understaffed hospital units, Noa tries to boost morale the Filipino way, but no one is having it. | |||||
| 2 | "Tongue-Tied" | Drea Castro | Mark Labella | June 19, 2026 | |
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Pressure mounts on Noa when an arrogant executive enforces an “English-only” policy, silencing immigrant nurses. Meanwhile, the Ward 5 staff struggles to convince a non-English-speaking patient to undergo surgery. | |||||
| 3 | "World War One" | Drea Castro, Mark Labella, and Wesley Villarica | Mark Labella | June 26, 2026 | |
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The Nurse of the Year award returns, and Ward 5 finally gets its long-awaited chance to nominate, thanks to Noa's persistence. But first, Noa and her team must face off against the seemingly perfect Ward 1 and its queen bee with a spotless record. | |||||
| 4 | "Love is Grim" | Wesley Villarica | Mark Labella | July 3, 2026 | |
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A bouquet arrives in Ward 5, and with it, a dangerous spark. What should have been a harmless delivery ignites gossip, confusion, and chaos, exposing Noa’s carefully buried truth. | |||||
| 5 | "Chismis, Lies, and Videotape" | Wesley Villarica, Drea Castro, and Mark Labella | Mark Labella | July 10, 2026 | |
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Noa suspects that one of her patients was misdiagnosed, pushing her to risk everything to save a single life. Meanwhile, Camille’s highly anticipated comeback interview turns into a humiliating disaster. | |||||
| 6 | "What Goes Unseen" | Mark Labella | Mark Labella | July 17, 2026 | |
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When an elderly Filipina caregiver collapses at the hospital with no ID and no one she trusts, Noa and Ros uncover a heartbreaking story of exploitation close to home. Grim begins to understand humanity after unexpectedly enjoying his day off. | |||||
| 7 | "Ofrenda" | John Leo Garcia | Mark Labella | July 24, 2026 | |
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When Atzin’s spiritual gift fully awakens, Ward Five turns Dia de los Muertos into a celebration for the living and the dead. As ghosts flood the hospital, Camille’s faith is shaken, Jane fights to save the ward, and Noa faces her ultimate fear. | |||||
| 8 | "First Comes Denial. Then Comes..." | Wesley Villarica, Drea Castro, and Mark Labella | Mark Labella | July 31, 2026 | |
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Noa fights to save the family she built when Ward Five faces a surprise inspection designed to bring them down. As Mami Tess gets targeted by a powerful force, a long-buried secret threatens to shatter mother and daughter forever. | |||||
Production
Development and casting
The series is already in production since January 2026 with Mark Labella as creator and director with Charlyn Villegas as assistant director. The series cast were also confirmed by Labella and was announced that Princess Punzalan, Anthony Jennings, and Ruby Rodriguez will be part of the series.[3] In February 2026, Jelynn Malone was cast for the lead role in the show at the same time additional cast are Gigette Reyes, Johari Johnson, Tootsie Guevarra, Sydney Bollenbeck, Kyle Rezzarday, and Natalie Orsi.[4] Mark Abella will additionally serve as a writer and showrunner with Wesley Villarica and Drea Castro directing the episodes.[1] The series is being produced by iWant.[2]
Filming
Principal photography started in Los Angeles and wrapped on February 16, 2026.[1][5]
Release
The series is set to release on iWant on June 12, 2026.[6] The series consists of 8 episodes.
References
- 1 2 3 Ramachandran, Naman (2026-02-03). "ABS-CBN's iWant Series 'Nurse the Dead,' Bilingual Supernatural Workplace Comedy Set in Haunted L.A. Hospital, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- 1 2 "Anthony Jennings, US-based Pinoy actors star in series 'Nurse the Dead'". ABS-CBN News. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ Sanchez, Giselle (2026-01-27). "GOSSIP GIRL: Anthony Jennings, Princess Punzalan, and Ruby Rodriguez join cast of 'Nurse the Dead' in Hollywood". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ Purnell, Kristofer. "Anthony Jennings, Ruby Rodriguez star in LA-based show 'Nurse the Dead'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ↑ Johnson, Johari (2026-02-11). "A lot of love was poured into this project by everyone involved. Hope you feel it. Airing in June". Facebook. Retrieved 2026-02-13.