Someone, Someday

Someone, Someday
Promotional teaser poster
GenreRomantic thriller
Romantic drama
Romantic comedy
Mystery
Written byJoel Mercado
Genesis Rodriguez
Camille Anne De La Cruz
Abi Lam-Parayno
Wilbert Christian Tan
Directed byChad Vidanes
Dolly Dulu
StarringKathryn Bernardo
James Reid
Maja Salvador
Theme music composerJames Reid
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
No. of episodes27
Production
Executive producersCarlo L. Katigbak
Cory V. Vidanes
Laurenti M. Dyogi
ProducersErick Salud
Rosselle S. Gannaban
CinematographyYves Jamero
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time19–44 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel[a]
ReleaseJuly 27, 2026 (2026-07-27) –
present

Someone, Someday is a Philippine romantic thriller television series directed by Chad Vidanes and Dolly Dulu. It stars Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid, and Maja Salvador. The series premiered on All TV (through its ABS-CBN licensing) and Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block on July 27, 2026.

Premise

The CEO of a dating app unknowingly befriends someone seeking revenge. As old wounds resurface, her company, family, and dream of finding “someone, someday” are all placed in jeopardy.[1]

Cast and characters

Main cast

  • Kathryn Bernardo as Belinda "Billy" Cariño
    • Althea Ruedas as young Billy
  • James Reid as Jordan Valentin
    • James King as young Jordan
  • Maja Salvador as Abigail "Abi" Mercado / Marie Beatrice "Bea" Mercado

Supporting cast

Special Participation

Episodes

No.TitleTV titleOriginal release date
1"Lovelist"BeginningJuly 27, 2026 (2026-07-27)
Scarred by heartbreak, CEO Billy creates LoveList, a dating app to help women find love. But behind her success, a jealous woman has her in her sights.
2"The Fan"ConflictJuly 28, 2026 (2026-07-28)
Billy feels guilty after Valerie's proposal puts Jordan in an awkward spot. At a women's shelter, she meets a fan who may be hiding a dark obsession.
3"Old Flame"ResurfacedJuly 29, 2026 (2026-07-29)
As Billy searches for an investor to launch LoveList's new feature, a man from her past resurfaces — and a scandalous video threatens to derail it all.
4"Digging Deep"SuspectJuly 30, 2026 (2026-07-30)
Jordan tracks down the hacker who targeted LoveList, but the pursuit could have serious consequences. Billy and Precious get a surprise dinner guest.
5"Friend or Foe"StalkerJuly 31, 2026 (2026-07-31)
Valerie joins the LoveList team, hoping to make peace with Jordan. Meanwhile, Billy receives an unexpected call from Abi.
6"Missing Pieces"MissingAugust 3, 2026 (2026-08-03)
Suspicions mount when several of Billy's belongings mysteriously vanish. Jordan and his friends dig into Caloy's background after he is released on bail.
7"One Step Closer"BulliedAugust 4, 2026 (2026-08-04)
Jordan gets one step closer to uncovering the person responsible for the attacks on Billy. Meanwhile, Abi sneaks into LoveList's headquarters.
8"The False Admirer"TroubleAugust 5, 2026 (2026-08-05)
Billy handles to Oliver's troubles at school and then rushes to help Jordan, who's in a tight spot following an encounter with Caloy.
9"A Ghost from the Past"InnocentAugust 6, 2026 (2026-08-06)
Someone from Billy's past shows up unexpectedly, further disrupting her life. Meanwhile, Valerie contends with secrets and accusations.
10"A Father's Plea"HidingAugust 7, 2026 (2026-08-07)
Billy confronts her bitter past, just as Jordan's visit to his grandfather stirs up painful memories of his own. Abi tries to hide her link to Caloy.
11"Estranged"EmploymentAugust 10, 2026 (2026-08-10)
When Jordan’s LoveList team needs to expand, Billy pursues a promising candidate. Meanwhile, Enrico gets a job at Oliver’s school.
12"Cracks in the Story"RejectionAugust 11, 2026 (2026-08-11)
Billy unwittingly stokes Abi’s animosity toward her, while Caloy gives Jordan another thread to follow, and Enrico grows closer to Oliver.
13"Layers of Deceit"FraudAugust 12, 2026 (2026-08-12)
Abi spirals after losing her computer shop. Billy believes her father doesn’t deserve her forgiveness after she discovers another of his indiscretions.
14"Betrayal in Bloom"SchemeAugust 13, 2026 (2026-08-13)
A major deal for LoveList falls through after Abi conspires with the company’s biggest rival, leaving Billy and her team reeling.
15"Claiming Credit"StolenAugust 14, 2026 (2026-08-14)
As Abi passes off stolen plans as her original idea, Jordan helps Billy process everything that’s unfolded since Abi’s arrival.
16"Karma is a B*tch"TBAAugust 17, 2026 (2026-08-17)
Precious meets her LoveList match while accompanying Oliver to a boxing class, and Abi uses the stolen files to build her LoveFeast project with Pebblng.
17"Hard Choices"TBAAugust 18, 2026 (2026-08-18)
Pebbing celebrates a big victory as the LoveList team struggles to develop a new campaign, and Enrico scrambles to protect his secret.
18"The Next Move"TBAAugust 19, 2026 (2026-08-19)
The LoveList team develops a new project to get the company back on track, while Caloy attempts to destroy some incriminating evidence.
19"Ctrl + Delete"TBAAugust 20, 2026 (2026-08-20)
Caloy's attempt to hide his connection to Abi goes disastrously wrong. Later, Billy discovers that someone isn't who they claim to be.
20"Loose Ends"TBAAugust 21, 2026 (2026-08-21)
Precious and Enrico have a long-overdue talk, where he learns the consequences of leaving his family. Billy finally gets a chance to demand answers.
21"Happily Ever After"TBAAugust 24, 2026 (2026-08-24)
22"The Bait"TBAAugust 25, 2026 (2026-08-25)
23"A Song for You"TBAAugust 26, 2026 (2026-08-26)
24"Break In"TBAAugust 27, 2026 (2026-08-27)
25TBATBAAugust 28, 2026 (2026-08-28)

Production

Development and casting

On August 29, 2025, Kathryn Bernardo and James Reid have been cast to an untitled series from Dreamscape Entertainment which was considered an unexpected casting.[2] This will be Reid's comeback series in 8 years since his last series with ex-girlfriend Nadine Lustre, Till I Met You.[3] On September 5, 2025, Maja Salvador have been cast to the series marking her comeback to ABS-CBN since The Killer Bride in 2019.[4] On November 14, 2025, after the release of the Christmas Station ID 2025: Love, Joy, Hope: Sabay Tayo Ngayong Pasko, the title was revealed together with additional cast appearances. It was revealed that the title was Someone, Someday and the cast who appeared on the video were Rowell Santiago, Dimples Romana, Rita Avila, Matt Evans, Gela Atayde, McCoy de Leon, Daniela Stranner, Nicco Manalo, Kat Galang, and Bong Gonzales.[5] Additional cast added were Ryan Eigenmann and Jake Ejercito.[6]

Dolly Dulu was announced to also direct the series.[6]

Filming

Principal photography has commenced on November 17, 2025, with Chad Vidanes as director.[7]

Marketing

ABS-CBN released a special poster teaser of the series on June 26, 2026.[8][9]

On July 1, 2026, ABS-CBN Entertainment released the official teaser of the series on its YouTube channel.[10] The teaser introduces Bernardo's character as a caring sister, a young CEO who is portrayed as kind to her colleagues, and a devoted childhood friend to Reid's character, while also highlighting her more tougher side through scenes depicting her engaging in a physical confrontation.[11] More of Bernardo and Reid's moments were revealed, while Maja Salvador's intriguing character was shown.[12] On July 8, 2026, the official trailer has been released on YouTube.[13]

On July 23, 2026, the launching of 4 licensed merchandise for the series has been announced and will be on sale starting July 27, 2026 with pre-orders before that date.[14]

Music

During the Next on Netflix Philippines event on February 9, 2026, it has been announced that James Reid will write the theme song for the show.[15] The song "Traffic" will be part of the soundtrack of the series.[16] The official soundtracks of the series have been announced on July 11, 2026 during the Someone, Someday Press Play: An Exclusive Fan Music Hangout. The first of the soundtrack is the acoustic rendition of "Kulimlim" by Angela Ken, followed by "Tabla Tayo" by Fana. The third soundtrack would be the original song of Bryan Chong titled "Sugal". The fourth soundtrack is another rendition of the song "Mag-Isa Lang Ako", followed by Maki's "Abelyana". And lastly James Reid's "Pauwi Na" and "Sandal" are part included on the soundtrack.[17]

Release

The series was released first on Netflix on July 24, 2026, 3 days before its premiere on ALLTV2 (through its ABS-CBN licensing), Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5 on July 27.[18][19][20][8] The series consists of 90 episodes.

Notes

  1. ↑ First released on Netflix and iWant that marketed as "advanced screening". Through its ABS-CBN licensing, it also airs on All TV as well as other affiliate blocktime channels and online platforms via Kapamilya Online Live through Facebook and YouTube. It is also available on-demand via iWant and internationally via The Filipino Channel.

References

  1. ↑ "New Series & Movies from Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines Coming to Netflix in 2026". What's on Netflix. February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ Uson, Melanie. "LOOK: Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid team up for new teleserye". Philstar Life. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ Tonelada, Rachelle. "Kathryn Bernardo And James Reid Are Officially(!) Returning To Primetime As A New Love Team". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (September 5, 2025). "MAJAsty is back: Maja Salvador joins Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid in new series". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid, and Maja Salvador unite for ABS-CBN series 'Someone, Someday'". Trendrod. November 17, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Llemit, Kathleen A. "LOOK: Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid in 1st KathReid drama pairing 'Someone Someday'". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ Deveza, Reyma (November 18, 2025). "Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid start taping new series". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Troika, PEP (June 26, 2026). "Kathryn and James' Someone, Someday heads to TV5, Netflix". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ Tribune, Daily (June 27, 2026). "Kathryn Bernardo returns to primetime". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  10. ↑ ABS-CBN Entertainment (July 1, 2026). Someone, Someday | Official Teaser. Retrieved July 2, 2026 – via YouTube.
  11. ↑ ABS-CBN News (July 1, 2026). "Kathryn Bernardo, James Reid's 'Someone, Someday' unveils new teaser, premiere date". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer. "More KathReid moments in new 'Someone, Someday, trailer". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  13. ↑ Jia (July 8, 2026). ""Someone, Someday" Official Trailer Is Out—And It's Unlike Your Typical Thriller - When In Manila". Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  14. ↑ "4 collectibles bring "Someone, Someday's" story to fans". ABS-CBN Corporate. July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  15. ↑ Regis, Ralph (February 9, 2026). "James Reid To Write New Music For Romantic-Drama Series". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  16. ↑ MYX Global (May 10, 2026). JAMES REID Teases Next Album, New Series "Someone, Someday" | MYX Now. Retrieved May 13, 2026 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ De Guzman, Alyanna (July 13, 2026). "'Someone, Someday' stars lead the launch of the series' official soundtrack with Kapamilyas". PUSH.com. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  18. ↑ Wang, Mel (February 9, 2026). "Kathryn Bernardo and James Reid Star in 'Someone, Someday'". rollingstonephilippines.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Netflix Philippines expands Filipino originals, partnerships". NewsWatch Plus Staff. NewsWatch Plus. February 10, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  20. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (June 20, 2026). "Sigabo, Someone, Someday head to TV5 under new ABS-CBN deal". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved June 21, 2026.