Darna (2022 TV series)

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Mars Ravelo's Darna
Darna: The TV Series

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Superhero
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Action drama{{NoteTag|name="Genre"|These are based on the genres displayed on the streaming app iWantTFC.}}
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| based_on = Darna by Mars Ravelo

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Chito S. Roño
Avel E. Sunpongco
Benedict Mique
Darnel Joy R. Villaflor

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Ma. Carmela Abaygar
Hannah Rhocellhynnia H. Cruz
Jasper Emmanuel A. Paras
Jann Kayla C. Mendoza

}}Inaque Erana

| executive_producer = Carlo L. Katigbak
Cory V. Vidanes
Laurenti M. Dyogi

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Maya Aralar
Marissa Kalaw

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| starring = Jane de Leon

| opentheme = "Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad" by BGYO

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| music = Francis S. Concio

| country = Philippines

| language = Filipino

| num_seasons = 2

| num_episodes = 130

| list_episodes = List of Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022 TV series) episodes

| camera = Single-camera

| runtime = 22-35 mimutes

| location = San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Jalajala, Rizal
Metro Manila

| cinematography = Neil Daza

| company = JRB Creative Production
Mars Ravelo Komiks Characters Inc.

| network = Kapamilya Channel{{NoteTag|The series was also aired on Cine Mo!, A2Z, TV5 and internationally via TFC, and on-demand via iWantTFC.}}

| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|08|15}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2023|02|10}}

| related = {{plainlist|

Darna (2005)
Darna (2009)

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Mars Ravelo's Darna is a Philippine superhero television series that aired on Kapamilya Channel. The series is based from Mars Ravelo's fictional Philippine superheroine of the same name. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Avel E. Sunpongco, Benedict Mique and Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, it stars Jane de Leon in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from August 15, 2022, to February 10, 2023, replacing FPJ's Ang Probinsyano and was replaced by FPJ's Batang Quiapo.

Plot

In a hopeless and corrupt city plagued by criminals with special powers, a young woman finds the ability to defend the people using a powerful stone that turns her into the superhero, Darna.

In fulfilling her mission, complications arise to test her courage and inner strength. As Darna tries to embrace her role as the people's superhero, her sacrifices inspire ordinary people and awaken their own hero within.{{Cite web |title=Mars Ravelo's Darna (Official Website) |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/about |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}

Cast and characters

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=Lead cast=

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{{center\|Jane de Leon}}{{cite news\|title=ABS-CBN announces 'Darna' series; Jane de Leon still to star\|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/abs-cbn-announces-darna-series-jane-de-leon-still-to-star\|website=ABS-CBN News\|first=Miguel\|last=Dumaual\|date=December 4, 2020}}	{{center\|Darna/Narda Custodio}}	a young emergency medical technician, and the successor of Leonor/Zora as the protector of the mythical stone. She is also a master of Kali Martial Arts.{{Cite web \|title=Darna - Casts and characters \|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/about/jane-de-leon \|website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}
{{center\|Janella Salvador}}{{cite web \|title=Janella Salvador to play Valentina in ABS-CBN's 'Darna' series \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/19/21/janella-salvador-is-valentina-in-darna-series \|website=ABS-CBN News \|access-date=19 November 2021}}{{cite news\|last=Cruz\|first=Dana\|title=Janella Salvador takes on a pet snake as she prepares for Valentina role in 'Darna'\|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/428828/janella-salvador-takes-on-a-pet-snake-as-she-prepares-for-valentina-role-in-darna\|access-date=December 8, 2021\|newspaper=Inquirer Entertainment\|date=December 6, 2021\|quote=...the upcoming 'Mars Ravelo's Darna: The TV Series.'}}	{{center\|Valentina/Regina Vanguardia}}	a lawyer and social media personality whose alter ego, Valentina, is cursed with living, venomous snakes for her hair. Valentina is Darna's archenemy. Regina has romantic feelings for Brian.
{{center\|Joshua Garcia}}{{Cite web\|date=2021-10-06\|title='Darna: The TV series' cast revealed\|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/06/darna-the-tv-series-cast-revealed/\|access-date=2021-10-16\|website=Manila Bulletin\|language=en-US}}	{{center\|Brian Robles}}	a young police officer and EMT. He falls into the hands of his own doppelganger, named "Dark Brian.". As Dark Brian, he is an irresponsible, corrupt, and happy-go-lucky policeman. He is Narda's love interest. He died after one of Valentina's snakes bit him.
{{center\|Zaijan Jaranilla}} {{Cite web\|title=Joshua Garcia, Zaijan Jaranilla join cast of 'Darna'\|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/05/21/joshua-garcia-zaijan-jaranilla-join-cast-of-darna\|access-date=2021-10-16\|website=ABS-CBN News\|language=en}}	{{center\|Ricardo "Ding" Custodio}}	Narda's younger brother and sidekick, Ding, is skilled with technology and computer games. He is also gifted with supervision.
{{center\|Paolo Gumabao}}{{Cite web \|title=Paolo Gumabao takes over Kiko Estrada's role in 'Darna' – Manila Bulletin \|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/01/paolo-gumabao-takes-over-kiko-estradas-role-in-darna/?amp \|access-date=2022-03-01 \|website=mb.com.ph}}	{{center\|Noah Vallesteros}}	the son of Mayor Zaldy Vallesteros, who bullied Brian when they were younger. He later develops romantic feelings for Narda. He turned into an extra after his father injected him with a serum, which he got at the facility for extras. As an extra, his source of power is Pyrokinesis, making him able to create and control fire whenever he wants. He died after André accidentally killed him.

=Supporting cast=

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{{center\|Rio Locsin}}	{{center\|Roberta Ferrer-Custodio}}	Narda and Ding's grandmother; Danilo's mother; and Leonor's mother-in-law.
{{center\|Richard Quan}}	{{center\|General Borgo / Atty. Rex Vanguardia}}	An extraterrestrial invader from the planet Ludo. As Rex Vanguardia, he is Regina's strict and controlling father. He killed the real Rex Vanguardia in order to watch over his most powerful weapon, Valentina.
{{center\|Simon Ibarra}}	{{center\|Mayor Zaldy Vallesteros / Mr. X}}	the former councilor of Nueva Esperanza who set up the deaths of the incumbent mayor and vice mayor in order to seize the mayoralty position. He despises his son Noah, blaming him for the death of his wife, Noah's mother. He became an extra with the power to grow into a giant.
{{center\|Levi Ignacio}}	{{center\|Dr. Rolando Villalobos}}	a scientist who studies alien presence on Earth. He poses as a street food vendor and is close to Narda and her family. He later replaced Dr. Ibarra as the head of the facility for extras after Dr. Ibarra was killed by Darna.
{{center\|Joko Diaz}}{{Cite web \|title=Master Klaudio, niligtas si Ding {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment \|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/videos/master-claudio-niligtas-si-ding-333428/amp \|access-date=2022-08-25 \|website=ent.abs-cbn.com\|language=en}}	{{center\|Hergis / Klaudio}}	one of General Borgo's former allies from Ludo. He possesses shapeshifting abilities, enhanced vision and has shown mastery in hand-to-hand combat. He is the one who killed Leonor. In the end, all his memories are erased.
{{center\|Jerfrey Santos}}	{{center\|PEMS Ernie Antiporda}}	a police officer from Sierra Grande who reassigns himself back to Nueva Esperanza to guide his godson, Brian.
{{center\|Eric Fructuoso}}	{{center\|PEMS Arthur Pineda}}	a corrupt police officer in Nueva Esperanza, who despise the Robleses. He is responsible for killing Brian's father. He later becomes an extra by Borgo enabling him to control waste and trash.
{{center\|Kim Rodriguez}}{{cite web \|title=WATCH: Former Kapuso Kim Rodriguez in 'Darna' fight scene \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/15/22/watch-ex-kapuso-kim-rodriguez-in-darna-fight-scene \|date=15 September 2022 \|website=ABS-CBN News \|access-date=29 September 2022}}	{{center\|Xandra / Ishna}}	General Borgo's aide. She possesses superhuman strength, shows mastery in hand-to-hand combat and has shape-shifting abilities.
{{center\|Mark Manicad}}	{{center\|Ali Corpuz}}	Regina's bodyguard who has secret feelings on her. Aside from General Borgo/Rex Vanguardia, he is the only one to know that Regina and Valentina are the same person. He later becomes an extra to get revenge on Darna who he believes killed Valentina. As an extra, he gained heat vision.
{{center\|Kira Balinger}}{{Cite web \|title=Jane de Leon at Kira Balinger, nagharap sa 'Darna' \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/16/22/jane-de-leon-at-kira-balinger-nagharap-sa-darna \|access-date=2022-11-16 \|website=ABS-CBN News \|language=en}}	{{center\|Luna}}	a skilled warrior from the planet Marte. She was heavily trained for battle by Zora and had ambitions of succeeding her mentor as the protector of the mythical stone. Some of her powers and abilities includes enhanced strength, agility & reflexes, flight, mastery in all forms of combat and enhanced speed. She is Richard's love interest and Narda and Ding's adoptive sister.
{{center\|Joj Agpangan}}	{{center\|Mara Carbonell}}	Narda's bestfriend.
{{center\|Dawn Chang}}{{Cite web \|title=Dawn Chang joins 'Darna' cast \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/03/22/dawn-chang-joins-darna-cast \|access-date=2022-03-07 \|website=ABS-CBN News\|language=en}}	{{center\|Maisha Rodriguez}}	Mayor Zaldy's secretary. She also serves as the eyes and ears of Madam Victoria/General Borgo in the city hall. She becomes one of Borgo's super soldier extras giving her the power to hypnotize people allowing them to copy her every move.
{{center\|Joshua Colet}}	{{center\|Sigfried Cruz}}	the popular TV news reporter of Nueva Esperanza. He later becomes an extra giving him the power to summon a force field around him and others.
{{center\|L.A Santos}}	{{center\|Richard}}	Narda and Andre's fellow EMT at Vanguardia Rescue. He discovered Narda's identity as Darna after witnessing her transformation.
{{center\|Mutya Orquia}}{{Cite web \|title=LOOK: Mutya Orquia joins cast of 'Mars Ravelo's Darna' \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/10/22/look-mutya-orquia-joins-cast-of-mars-ravelos-darna \|access-date=November 10, 2022 \|website=ABS-CBN News}}	{{center\|Patricia "Tricia" Romero}}	Ding's classmate who has interest about extras. She later becomes one giving her the power of teleportation. She is the granddaughter of Gen. Diaz.
{{center\|Viveika Ravanes}}	{{center\|Maritess Carbonell}}	a neighbor of the Custodios and Mara's sister.
{{center\|Zeppi Borromeo}}	{{center\|Oleg Mendoza}}	a barangay watchman and a neighbor of the Custodios.
{{center\|Young JV}}	{{center\|Andre}}	Narda and Brian's fellow EMT at Vanguardia Rescue. Dr. Ibarra's men kidnapped him and turned him into an extra. As an extra he can increase the energy of an object allowing it to explode.
{{center\|Marvin Yap}}	{{center\|Gardo Laracruz}}	a tricycle driver and a neighbor of the Custodios. He used to be a thief with Vince as a kid, until Narda's mother, Leonor, gave him the opportunity to change his own life for the better.
{{center\|Gerard Acao}}	{{center\|Pancho Paras}}	a tricycle driver and a neighbor of the Custodios.
{{center\|Yogo}}	{{center\|Jiro Romero}}	Ding's bestfriend and classmate.
{{center\|Kiara Takahashi}}	{{center\|Jerma T. Chan}}	EMT at Vanguardia Rescue
{{center\|Nicole Chan}}	{{center\|Danielle Hocson}}	EMT at Vanguardia Rescue
{{center\|Argel Saycon}}		EMT at Vanguardia Rescue
{{center\|Abi Kaseem}}	{{center\|Laurie Quintos}}	EMT at Vanguardia Rescue

=Special participation=

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{{center|The Prime Darna/Leonor Custodio/Zora}}{{cite news|title='The first Darna': Iza Calzado to pass on stone to Jane de Leon in TV series|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/12/21/iza-calzado-is-the-first-darna-in-tv-series-with-jane-de-leon|website=ABS-CBN|date=August 12, 2021}}

a “prime warrior” from planet Marte. On Earth, she becomes the mother of Narda and Ding. She was the original Darna who would pass on the magical stone to her daughter Narda before she was killed.{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/423356/joshua-garcia-zaijian-jaranilla-to-star-in-new-darna-tv-series|title=Joshua Garcia, Zaijian Jaranilla to star in new Darna TV series|first=Dana|last=Cruz|website=Inquirer Entertainment|date=2021-10-06|access-date=July 24, 2022}}

=Cameo appearances=

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{{center\|Joem Bascon}}	{{center\|Danilo Custodio}}	the husband of Leonor and the father of Narda and Ding. He died before the events of the series took place. He created a comic book, which he left to his family as a way of telling his children Darna's (Zora's) origins.{{Cite web \|title=Darna spotted on top of several malls ahead of series' Aug. 15 TV premiere – Manila Bulletin \|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/28/darna-spotted-on-top-of-several-malls-ahead-of-series-aug-15-tv-premiere/?amp \|access-date=2022-08-27 \|website=mb.com.ph}}
{{center\|Jeric Raval}}	{{center\|PEMS Jaime Mercado Robles}}	a dignified police officer of Nueva Esperanza, and Brian's father.
{{center\|Celeste Cortesi}}	{{center\|Queen Kevnar}}	She is the reigning Queen of Marte.

= Other supporting cast =

Jerald Napoles as Fredo Mitron/Strength Man: A former miner{{Citation |title=TV5 HD: Jerald Napoles bilang Strength Man sa Mars Ravelo's Darna Weeknights 8PM |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btl8-EzhpZ8|language=en |access-date=2022-08-25}} who possesses superhuman strength and can sustain any physical attacks and uses it to destroy anything at will.
Dominic Ochoa as Engr. Javier Toledo/Lindol Man:{{Cite web |title=Javier as Lindol Man {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/videos/javier-niligtas-ang-kaniyang-asawa-bilang-si-lindol-man-333569/amp |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=en}} Another extra who is an engineer. He wants to reveal the truth about the corruption behind the building of a facility using substandard materials. But the mayor's men stopped him by burying him alive by filling concrete cement on him while unconscious. His powers includes the ability to control and manifest earthquakes at will. He also has telekinesis/geokinesis that he once used to lift big stones to attack the goons.
Christian Bables as Dr. Alex dela Torre/Killer Ghost:{{Cite web |title=Bables as Killer Ghost {{!}} JRB Creative Production |url=https://twitter.com/jrbcreativeprod/status/1566785254534172672 |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=Twitter|language=en}} An extra who is a former doctor. He kills his target using poisonous drugs and he has the power to be invisible and pass through walls anytime he wants. His anger starts when his father was bullied in social media because his patient died under his care. He was killed by Brian.
Enchong Dee{{Cite web |title=Friend or foe? Enchong Dee joins 'Darna' series |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/04/22/friend-or-foe-enchong-dee-joins-darna-series |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} as Elijah "Eli" Torres/Levitator: A journalist who is constantly bullied because of being a son of a killer. Because of this, he attempted to kill himself but Luisa stopped him. His main source of power is telekinesis.
Neil Coleta as Vincent Eugenio/Clone Man:{{Cite web |title=Neil Coleta as Clone Man — JRB Creative Production |url=https://twitter.com/jrbcreativeprod/status/1571817949719326720 |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=Twitter|language=en}} A member of El Diablo. But because of Annie, who became his inspiration to change, he decided to leave the organization for good. Ishna however, turned him into an extra by telling him that there is someone who wants to kill him when he left the organization. His powers included kinetic replication and limited teleportation which he used to produce multiple clones of himself to fight or escape. He was Gardo's childhood bestfriend. He was killed by Valentina.
Bart Guingona as Mayor Emilio Baron: The mayor of Nueva Esperanza who, along with his vice mayor, died in a plane crash sabotaged by councilor Zaldy Vallesteros in order to seize power.
Lito Pimentel as Dr. Florentino Ibarra: He was the scientist in-charge of the facility for the extras. He was killed after fighting with Darna.{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2022 |title=Lito Pimentel joins "Darna" as cunning scientist Dr. Ibarra |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/articles-news/lito-pimentel-joins-darna-as-cunning-scientist-dr-ibarra-18445 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}
Boom Labrusca as Angelo Villacorta/Silent Shocker:{{Cite web |title=Babaeng Ahas goes on a killing spree in "Darna" |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/27/babaeng-ahas-silent-shocker-darna?lang=en |access-date=September 27, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}} An extra whose powers include electrokinesis which he uses to disrupt and control anything that uses electricity. He can also form an energy shield using electricity to defend himself for attacks like bullets. His wife and child were killed in an ambush that makes him to support Valentina's way of giving justice by killing criminals.
Loren Burgos{{Cite web |last=Dela Cruz |first=Liezel |title=The Extras who came to challenge Darna and spread terror in Nueva Esperanza |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/articles-news/extras-who-came-to-challenge-darna-and-spread-terror-in-nueva-esperanza-18378 |access-date=October 31, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} as Prof. Luisa Espritu/Human Urchin: She is a teacher who was stabbed to death by the two men who robbed and molested her, then she resurrected as an extra with the power of summoning black spikes of sizes which have the same components to human bones.
Karl Gabriel{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2022 |title=Darna vs. Valentina: Iconic characters clash on primetime TV |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/27/22/darna-vs-valentina-iconic-characters-clash-on-tv |website=ABS-CBN News}} as Inno Camarin/Dragon Mouth: He is a member of the X-Triad (play on extra and triad). He spits acid fluid and melts anything it lands into.
Jef Gaitan as Klara Balisi/Seductress: A member of the X-Triad, who has the power of hypnotism that she uses to disable her target mentally (specifically men) and command them to do as she pleases.
Henz Villaraiz as Miguel Lagdameo/Boy Chop-Chop: An "Extra". A member of the X-Triad who can detach his hands from his body. He once used this to ability to steal siopao from a store. He is also Lola Trining's missing grandson.
Hannah Ledesma as Annie: Tricia and Ding's teacher. She was Vince's inspiration to change for good. She was then kidnapped by Dr. Ibarra's men to use her as his test subject.
Alireza Libre as Roger Veluz: The man who brought a bomb inside the mall with himself because he wants to talk to the mall owner. He did that to give justice to the death of his entire family.
Giovanni Baldiserri as Dr. Armando Feliciano: the head of Vanguardia Rescue. He is responsible for the death of Alex's father.
Jenny Jamora as Sally Toledo: Javier's pregnant wife who is looking for him after he mysteriously vanished, she gave birth with the help of Narda.
Lloyd Zaragoza as Arnold Bautista: a notorious carnapper of Nueva Esperanza. He asked money to Ali in exchange of his silence but he was killed by Regina/Valentina.
Dwin Araza as Juanito: a TV talk show host of Juan On Juan along with Juancho.
Mike Liwag as Juancho: a TV talk show host of Juan On Juan along with Juanito.
Anne Feo as Dra. Ava Bartolome: The doctor who supported the suspension of Alex's father when his patient died under his care became viral in social media. Because of this, she was killed by Alex by injecting her poisonous drug.
Lui Manansala as Trining Lagdameo: Miguel's grandmother who Narda aided when she pass out in the street.
Carla Martinez as Victoria Villacerran: a rich woman who invests heavily in Nueva Esperanza. She is actually General Borgo in disguise.
Jun Nayra
Mike Lloren as Vice Mayor Felizardo "Feli" Gizmundo: The vice mayor of Nueva Esperanza. He became the mayor after the revelation of Zaldy's crimes and the fact that he is now already an extra.
Bing Davao as General Diaz: The general who serves as acting mayor of Nueva Esperanza after the death of Mayor Felizardo. He is Tricia's grandfather.
Malou Crisologo as Lourdes Antiporda: She is the older sister of PEMS Antiporda.
Nico Antonio as Vorian: Ishna's older brother and aide of General Borgo. He was a protégé of Hergis. He is killed by Borgo, prompting Ishna to turn her back on the latter.
Pepe Herrera
Ketchup Eusebio
Hasna Cabral as a TV reporter
Luciana Andres
Jonic Magno
Quincy Villanueva
Rhett Romero as Colonel Malabanan
Alireza Libre as Roger
Lovely Rivero as Mrs. Vallesteros: Noah's mother and Zaldy's wife who died in the car accident.

Production

=Development=

Erik Matti signed to direct a new Darna film in 2014,{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/26/14/angel-locsin-fly-darna-phs-biggest-movie|title=Angel Locsin to fly as Darna in 'PH's biggest movie'|website=ABS-CBN News|first=Miguel|last=Dumaual|date=June 27, 2014|access-date=April 18, 2020}}{{cite web |title=It's official! Liza Soberano is the new Darna |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/30/17/its-official-liza-soberano-is-the-new-darna |website=ABS-CBN News |date=May 30, 2017 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140652/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/30/17/its-official-liza-soberano-is-the-new-darna |archive-date=June 12, 2018 }} with Star Cinema and Matti's Reality Entertainment co-producing the project.{{cite web |title=Darna, liliparin ang bulkan? Stunning VFX reel surfaces online |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/18/18/darna-liliparin-ang-bulkan-stunning-vfx-reel-surfaces-online |website=ABS-CBN News |date=January 18, 2018 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405144343/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/18/18/darna-liliparin-ang-bulkan-stunning-vfx-reel-surfaces-online |archive-date=April 5, 2018 }} Matti stated that the film is aimed "to revive not just the people who {{sic|knows}} Darna but also with the people who will know Darna for the first time."{{cite web |title=The New Pinoy 'Darna' Movie: Director Erik Matti Teases Details |url=http://www.ibtimes.ph/new-pinoy-darna-movie-director-erik-matti-teases-details-1354619 |website=International Business Times |date=January 25, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614141848/http://www.ibtimes.ph/new-pinoy-darna-movie-director-erik-matti-teases-details-1354619 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 }} Producing a unique storyline posed a challenge to the director, as he did not want to be accused of copying from other big superhero movies such as those produced by Marvel Studios.{{cite web |title=Erik Matti eyes coming-of-age story for 'Darna' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/07/05/1716648/erik-matti-eyes-coming-age-story-darna |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=July 5, 2017 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009151412/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/07/05/1716648/erik-matti-eyes-coming-age-story-darna |archive-date=October 9, 2017 }} Matti envisioned the film, to be titled Darna, as a coming-of-age story that is serious in tone (similar to that of The Dark Knight Trilogy) but with gore aplenty.{{cite web |last1=Dacanay |first1=Aimee |title=Erik Matti HOOQ On The Job Interview |url=https://www.spot.ph/entertainment/movies-music-tv/66874/on-the-spot-erik-matti-a00001-20160630-lfrm2 |publisher=Spot.PH |access-date=June 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624080621/https://www.spot.ph/entertainment/movies-music-tv/66874/on-the-spot-erik-matti-a00001-20160630-lfrm2 |archive-date=June 24, 2018 |url-status=live}} Angel Locsin, who played Darna in the 2005 TV series, agreed to reprise her role when approached by Matti.{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/61788-angel-locsin-return-darna-new-movie|title=Angel Locsin to return as 'Darna' in new movie|website=Rappler|first=Alexa|last=Villano|date=June 27, 2014|access-date=April 18, 2020}} Locsin was forced out of the project following a back injury in October 2015, however, much to the consternation of Matti.{{cite web |title=Erik Matti on replacing Angel as Darna: 'Mahirap' |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/14/16/erik-matti-on-replacing-angel-as-darna-mahirap |date=January 14, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |website=ABS-CBN News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601100901/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/14/16/erik-matti-on-replacing-angel-as-darna-mahirap |archive-date=June 1, 2017 }}

A teaser trailer for Darna was shown during the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival, whose visual effects were provided by Mothership VFX, the same company that worked on some of Matti's earlier films. According to Matti, the teaser was released ahead of the then-upcoming 2016 election as a ruse to make audiences think that Matti's next film was "politics-related". In addition, Matti uploaded a teaser photo in January 2016 of a hooded woman to Instagram. Around this time, the lead actress for the role of Darna had yet to be revealed.

Sources reported that Matti had begun principal photography on the film in March 2018, starting with the "simpler scenes".{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Shiela |title=Erik Matti believes bashers will stop when they see Liza in 'full form' as Darna |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/11/18/erik-matti-believes-bashers-will-stop-when-they-see-liza-in-full-form-as-darna |access-date=June 14, 2018 |publisher=ABS-CBN News |date=June 11, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612130159/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/11/18/erik-matti-believes-bashers-will-stop-when-they-see-liza-in-full-form-as-darna |archive-date=June 12, 2018 }}{{cite web |last1=Parungao |first1=Regina Mae |title='BuyBust' director believes movie offers premium |url=https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/06/13/buybust-director-believes-movie-offers-premium/ |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=June 14, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614141848/https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/06/13/buybust-director-believes-movie-offers-premium/ |archive-date=June 14, 2018 }} On October 4, 2018, however, ABS-CBN released a press statement announcing that Matti had parted ways with the network as well as Star Cinema "due to creative differences", and that the studio was closing in on a new director.{{Cite web|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/10/04/erik-matti-darna-abscbn-star-cinema.html|title=Erik Matti no longer directing 'Darna' movie|work=CNN Philippines|date=October 5, 2018|access-date=October 5, 2018|archive-date=December 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226100038/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2018/10/04/erik-matti-darna-abscbn-star-cinema.html|url-status=dead}} On October 5, 2018, Jerrold Tarog came on board to replace Matti.{{Cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/213624-jerrold-tarog-darna-director|title=Jerrold Tarog takes over as 'Darna' director|publisher=Rappler|date=October 5, 2018|access-date=October 5, 2018}} In December 2018, Tarog revealed that he had begun working on a new script and costume for the film, the latter he said would be "more practical".{{cite web |title=Script at costume ng Darna, planong baguhin ni Jerrold Tarog |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/18/18/script-at-costume-ng-darna-planong-baguhin-ni-jerrold-tarog|language=Filipino |website=ABS-CBN News |date=December 18, 2018 |access-date=December 23, 2018}}

Tarog has said he would retain Matti's vision of making the film a coming-of-age story while also creating a more nuanced origin story that deviates from the previous Darna films and their source comic, which he felt "rushes Darna's origins". He also added that his version will eschew the "campy" portrayal of most Filipino superheroes in favor of telling a nuanced and introspective story where the actions of the superhero have consequences in the real world.{{cite web |title=Jerrold Tarog on a more nuanced, more introspective Darna |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/235622-jerrold-tarog-on-more-nuanced-introspective-darna |website=Rappler |date=July 17, 2019 |access-date=November 7, 2019}}

With the postponed production of the film, ABS-CBN announced on December 4, 2020, that it will develop a television series titled Mars Ravelo's Darna slated to air in 2022 and starring Jane de Leon.{{Cite web|last=Dumaual|first=Miguel|date=December 4, 2020|title=ABS-CBN announced "Darna" series; Jane de Leon still to star|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/abs-cbn-announces-darna-series-jane-de-leon-still-to-star|access-date=December 6, 2020|work=ABS-CBN News}} It is said that the film will push through once the series is finished.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-04|title=Jane De Leon, tuloy na ang pagganap bilang 'Darna'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/multimedia/video/12/04/20/jane-de-leon-tuloy-na-ang-pagganap-bilang-darna|access-date=2020-12-17|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

This show has been developed by Mars Ravelo's Lastikman, Kung Fu Kids, Juan Dela Cruz, My Little Juan, Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel, My Super D, and Starla due its genre of fantasy, action and superhero fiction that has been produced by Dreamscape Entertainment and Mars Ravelo's Komiks Characters Production.

=Casting=

While Darna was still in development as a film, several actresses had auditioned to replace Locsin when she backed out in 2015, including Liza Soberano, KC Concepcion, Jessy Mendiola, Nadine Lustre, Sarah Lahbati, and Sarah Geronimo. Soberano replaced Locsin by May 2017. In April 2019, however, ABS-CBN released a press statement announcing that Soberano had left the project due to a finger bone injury she acquired during production for the network's 2018 TV series Bagani, and that the studio had begun casting on a new actress.{{cite web |title=Liza Soberano no longer playing 'Darna' |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/4/4/Liza-Soberano-Darna-back-out--.html |website=CNN Philippines |date=April 4, 2019 |access-date=April 4, 2019 |archive-date=December 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226100041/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/4/4/Liza-Soberano-Darna-back-out--.html |url-status=dead }} On July 17, 2019, Jane De Leon was unanimously chosen from a pool of over 300 actresses who auditioned.{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: Jane de Leon is the new Darna|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/07/17/19/exclusive-jane-de-leon-is-the-new-darna|website=ABS-CBN News|date=July 17, 2019 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208101506/https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/07/17/19/exclusive-jane-de-leon-is-the-new-darna |archive-date=December 8, 2021 |access-date=July 17, 2019}}

On February 6, 2020, Leo Dominguez, Paulo Avelino's manager, confirmed that Avelino has been cast in the film.{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2020/02/08/1991309/paulo-umpisa-na-sa-darna/amp/|title=Paulo umpisa na sa Darna|newspaper=Pang Masa|first=Jun|last=Nardo|date=February 7, 2020|access-date=February 8, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/12/20/paulo-avelino-joins-cast-of-darna-movie|title=Paulo Avelino joins cast of 'Darna' movie|website=ABS-CBN News|date=February 12, 2020|access-date=February 12, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/149337/paulo-avelino-jane-de-leon-leading-man-in-darna-a724-20200212|title=Paulo Avelino is Jane de Leon's leading man in Darna|website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=February 12, 2020|access-date=February 12, 2020|first=James Patrick|last=Anarcon}} Tarog later confirmed Avelino's casting during a fundraiser.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/04/09/20/totoo-yun-director-of-darna-confirms-this-actor-is-part-of-superhero-movie|title='Totoo 'yun': Director of 'Darna' confirms this actor is part of superhero movie|website=ABS-CBN News|date=April 9, 2020|access-date=April 11, 2020}}

Even as the film was reconceived as a television series, De Leon was kept on board to portray the title character for the series. On August 12, 2021, Iza Calzado was cast to portray the first Darna and Narda's mother.{{Cite web|title=Iza Calzado is 'the first Darna' in TV series with Jane de Leon|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/12/21/iza-calzado-is-the-first-darna-in-tv-series-with-jane-de-leon|access-date=2021-08-12|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Iza Calzado is new Darna|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/12/iza-calzado-is-new-darna/?amp|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Manila Bulletin}} On October 5, 2021, Kiko Estrada, Richard Quan, Simon Ibarra, Levi Ignacio, Joj Agpangan, Mark Manicad, Young JV, LA Santos, Yogo Singh, Zeppi Borromeo, Marvin Yap, Tart Carlos, and Gerald Acao were announced as cast additions including Joshua Garcia as the male lead and Zaijian Jaranilla as Ding.{{Cite web|title=Nag-aabang sa langit: Meet the full cast of 'Darna!'|url=https://rappler.com/entertainment/series/cast-members-darna-series|access-date=2021-10-05|website=Rappler|date=October 5, 2021 }} On November 19, 2021, Janella Salvador was formally introduced as the one who will play the titular heroine's nemesis, Valentina.{{cite web |title=Janella Salvador is Valentina in ABS-CBN's Darna TV series |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/162119/janella-salvador-is-valentina-a724-20211119 |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 November 2021}} On February 17, 2022, behind the scenes photos revealed Paolo Gumabao has joined the cast of Darna. On March 1, 2022, Gumabao was confirmed to have taken over Kiko Estrada's role as Noah Vallesteros. On March 3, 2022, Dawn Chang was cast in an undisclosed role. Christian Bables is the latest addition to the series.{{Cite web |title=Christian Bables joins cast of ABS-CBN's Darna |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/164451/christian-bables-darna-a724-20220318 |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=PEP.ph|language=en}}

=Filming=

Principal photography for the film began on January 19, 2020,{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/249781-jerrold-tarog-teases-start-filming-darna-movie|title=LOOK: Jerrold Tarog teases 'Day 1' of 'Darna'|date=2020-01-20|website=Rappler|language=en-ph|access-date=2020-01-20}} shot at ABS-CBN Soundstage in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.{{cite web |title=Hollywood-level sound stages inauguration marks ABS-CBN 65th anniversary |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/hollywood-level-sound-stages-inauguration-marks-abs-cbn-65th-anniversary/490781/ |newspaper=The Manila Times |access-date=January 9, 2019 |date=January 3, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/26/19/watch-jane-de-leon-says-darna-cast-nearly-complete|title=WATCH: Jane de Leon says 'Darna' cast nearly complete|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=2019-11-27}} However, on August 21, 2020, ABS-CBN officially postponed production on the film due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a week after the network announced that it had "scrapped" the project "because of the film's big budget ({{Philippine peso|140 million}}) and the coronavirus pandemic."{{cite web|last=Biong|first=Ian|title='Darna' production postponed indefinitely over COVID-19 concerns, ABS-CBN clarifies|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/387987/darna-production-postponed-indefinitely-by-abs-cbn-over-covid-19-concerns|website=Philstar.com|date=August 21, 2020 |access-date=September 15, 2020}}{{cite web|title='Darna' film starring Jane de Leon scrapped—report|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/387873/darna-film-starring-jane-de-leon-scrapped-report|website=Philstar.com|date=August 20, 2020 |access-date=September 15, 2020}}

On December 4, 2020, during the contract signing of Star Magic artists, it was announced that the Darna film project will become a TV series in 2021. On December 21, 2020, during the teaser for Darna in the "Together as One in 2021" video, De Leon said that filming will start in January 2021,{{Cite web|last=Dumaual|first=Miguel|date=2020-12-22|title=LOOK: Jane de Leon as Narda in first glimpse of 'Darna' series|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/22/20/look-jane-de-leon-as-narda-in-first-glimpse-of-darna-series|access-date=2020-12-24|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} but due to De Leon guesting on the series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, filming for the series was postponed.{{Cite web|title=Voltes V ng GMA-7 at Darna ng ABS-CBN, big projects na aabangan ngayong 2021|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/156139/voltes-v-gma-7-vs-darna-abs-cbn-a4118-20210115|access-date=2021-01-16|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Jane de Leon tatanggalin na sa Ang Probinsyano; lilipad na bilang bagong Darna|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/159771/jane-de-leon-ang-probinsyano-exit-darna-a4118-20210728|access-date=2021-07-28|website=PEP.ph|language=en}} On February 5, 2021, during a press conference, De Leon stated that the new Darna project will be very modern and her Darna character will be very "millennial".{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Marinel|date=2021-02-10|title=Jane de Leon expects bashing for joining 'Ang Probinsyano,' disappointed about 'Darna' director|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/403311/jane-de-leon-expects-bashing-for-joining-ang-probinsyano-disappointed-about-darna-director|access-date=2021-02-11|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}

On July 28, 2021, ABS-CBN announced that the series will start filming in early September 2021 but the schedule was changed to November to give more training time for De Leon, meanwhile De Leon is filming her remaining episodes on her guest role in Ang Probinsyano.{{Cite web|date=July 28, 2021|title=Darna series to start filming and Jane De Leon is to exit Ang Probinsyano|website=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/28/21/darna-series-to-start-filming-jane-de-leon-to-exit-probinsyano|url-status=live|access-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728080755/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/28/21/darna-series-to-start-filming-jane-de-leon-to-exit-probinsyano |archive-date=July 28, 2021 }} On October 4, 2021, ABS-CBN announced that Chito S. Roño will direct the first two weeks of the series.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/161129/chito-rono-darna-tv-series-a4118-20211004|title=Chito Roño, ididirek ang first two weeks ng Darna TV series; Jane de Leon, naisukat na ang Darna costume|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=October 4, 2021|access-date=December 17, 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/423198/chito-rono-is-new-director-of-upcoming-darna-tv-series|title=Chito Roño is new director of upcoming Darna TV series|first=Dana|last=Cruz|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=October 4, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021}} Avel Sunpongco will act as co-director and Keiko Aquino as head writer.{{Cite web|title=Nag-aabang sa langit: Meet the full cast of 'Darna!'|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/cast-members-darna-series|access-date=2021-10-16|website=Rappler|date=October 5, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-08|title=FAMOUS: LA Santos plays important role in Kapamilya's 'Darna'|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/08/famous-la-santos-plays-important-role-in-kapamilyas-darna/|access-date=2021-10-16|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}} Roño envisions the series to be less soapy and more gritty and real.{{Cite web|last=Dumaual|first=Miguel|date=2021-10-05|title=Director Chito S. Roño envisions 'gritty, real' 'Darna' series|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/05/21/director-chito-s-roo-envisions-gritty-real-darna-series|access-date=2021-10-16|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} Principal photography for the series officially commenced on November 15, 2021, at the ABS-CBN Soundstage.{{Cite web|title=Jane de Leon naiyak nang sukatin ang 'Darna' costume|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/01/21/jane-de-leon-naiyak-nang-sukatin-ang-darna-costume|access-date=2021-10-04|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=JRB Creative Production|url=https://www.facebook.com/JRBcreativeprod/photos/a.102944278170258/395984658866217/?type=3|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Facebook}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-05|title=Joshua Garcia, Zaijan Jaranilla join cast of 'Darna'|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/05/21/joshua-garcia-zaijan-jaranilla-join-cast-of-darna|access-date=2021-10-16|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-11-15|title=LOOK: Cameras begin to roll for 'Darna' TV series|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/15/21/look-cameras-begin-to-roll-for-darna-tv-series|access-date=November 15, 2021|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Si Janella Salvador ba ang gaganap na Valentina sa Darna ng Kapamilya Channel?|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/162110/janella-salvador-valentina-darna-a4118-20211118|access-date=2021-11-19|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}

=Marketing=

On December 21, 2020, a teaser was shown in the "Together as One in 2021" video. On December 19, 2021, a 45-second teaser was shown on the ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021 together with their other upcoming projects for 2022.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-04|title='2 Good 2 Be True,' 'He's Into Her' season 2: ABS-CBN projects to watch out for in 2022|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/abs-cbn-shows-watch-out-premiere-2022/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=RAPPLER|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2021-12-19|title=FIRST LOOK: Jane de Leon as Narda in 'Darna' teaser|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/first-look-jane-de-leon-as-narda-in-darna-teaser/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=RAPPLER|language=en-US}} On May 16, 2022, a new 45-second teaser which has the same clips plus additional scenes that were not in the last teaser was released on social media.{{Cite web |title='Ding, ang bato!' Narda catches stone in 'Darna' teaser |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/16/22/ding-ang-bato-narda-catches-stone-in-darna-teaser |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} On July 7, 2022, the official trailer has been released.{{Citation |title=Darna {{!}} Official Trailer | date=July 7, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxckpnBPZLU|language=en |access-date=2022-07-07}}

On June 13, 2022, a tease image went viral after ABS-CBN's social media pages temporarily changed their profile and cover photos to a different logo which resembles Darna's headdress which indicates that it is nearing its premiere. The tease image asks "Nasaan si Darna?" ("Where is Darna?") which made it viral. It gathered a lot of reaction as well as people commenting their excitement for the show, some having witty responses, while others doing photos with their Darna costumes.{{Cite web |title=LOOK: 'Darna' takes over ABS-CBN social media pages |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/13/22/look-darna-takes-over-abs-cbn-social-media-pages |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

On June 16, 2022, a Darna mural was unveiled to showcase empowerment, heroism, and hope dedicated to the frontliners and everyday heroes. The mural also represents a hero on every person bringing hope and positivity to uncertainties and realities.{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2022 |title=New "Darna" mural affirms presence of 'hero' in everyone |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/6/16/darna-mural-jane-de-leon-janella-salvador-joshua-g |access-date=June 16, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}

On July 6, 2022, an official teaser poster was released.{{Cite news |date=July 6, 2022 |title=LOOK: Can you spot all the details in this 'Darna' teaser poster? |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/07/22/can-you-spot-all-the-details-in-this-darna-poster |access-date=July 6, 2022}}

=Music=

File:BGYO (2), February 2023.jpg

On July 28, 2022, BGYO were announced to sing the original soundtrack of the series, entitled "Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad".Citations about BGYO singing the original soundtrack of the 2022 Darna Series, as follows:

{{Cite news|author=OneMusicPH Team|title=BGYO Flies with Darna: P-pop Act Tapped for Superhero OST|date=2022-07-29|language=en|website=Newsen|via=One Music PH News|url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-flies-darna-p-pop-act-tapped-superhero-ost-7046|access-date=2022-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804060750/https://www.onemusic.ph/news/bgyo-flies-darna-p-pop-act-tapped-superhero-ost-7046|archive-date=2022-08-04|url-status=live}}
{{Cite news|author=Manila Bulletin Entertainment|title="Mars Ravelo's Darna": A modern-day retelling of Darna's heroism premieres on Aug. 15|date=2022-08-10|language=en|website=Newsen|via=Manila Bulletin|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/10/mars-ravelos-darna-a-modern-day-retelling-of-darnas-heroism-premieres-on-aug-15/|access-date=2022-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813045626/https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/10/mars-ravelos-darna-a-modern-day-retelling-of-darnas-heroism-premieres-on-aug-15/|archive-date=2022-08-13|url-status=live}}
{{Cite web|title=BGYO To Sing On The OST For ABS-CBN's "Darna"|date=2022-07-30|language=en|website=arambulolive.com|url=https://arambulolive.com/2022/07/30/bgyo-to-sing-on-the-ost-for-abs-cbns-darna/|access-date=2022-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813045931/https://arambulolive.com/2022/07/30/bgyo-to-sing-on-the-ost-for-abs-cbns-darna/|archive-date=2022-08-13|url-status=live}} It was officially released on August 14, 2022.{{Cite web|author=RENZNEIL ROBLES|url=https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-sings-patuloy-lang-ang-lipad-darna-the-tv-series-ost/|title=BGYO sings 'Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad', Darna: The TV Series OST|date=2022-08-14|website=Newsen|via=Village Pipol|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815080636/https://villagepipol.com/bgyo-sings-patuloy-lang-ang-lipad-darna-the-tv-series-ost/|archive-date=2022-08-15|url-status=live|access-date=2022-08-14}}

On September 6, 2022, producer Julie Anne R. Benitez confirmed that there are three more songs to be released for the soundtrack.

International broadcast

=Singapore, Indonesia and Africa=

Following the success of the series in the Philippines, Darna was featured at the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) in Singapore for the second annual TV Asia Screenings Festival.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-22 |title=TV Asia Screenings Festival Now Live |url=https://worldscreen.com/tvasia/tv-asia-screenings-festival-now-live-1122/ |access-date=25 February 2023|url-access=registration|website=TVASIA}}{{Cite web |title=TV Asia December 2022 ATF Edition by World Screen |url=https://issuu.com/worldscreen/docs/tv_asia_december_2022_atf_edition |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=Issuu |date=November 29, 2022 |language=en}} Darna was bought by the ANTV channel in Indonesia and was aired on January 10, 2023.{{Cite web |title=Darna, Superhero Cantik Siap Beraksi di Layar ANTV, Catat Tanggal Tayangnya |url=https://www.jpnn.com/news/darna-superhero-cantik-siap-beraksi-di-layar-antv-catat-tanggal-tayangnya |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=JPNN |language=id}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title='Darna' ni Jane lilipad na sa Indonesia |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2023/01/05/darna-ni-jane-lilipad-na-sa-indonesia/|access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Abante|language=tl}} Kiki Zulkarnain, chief program and communications officer for ANTV, noted how Darna's narrative serves as the ideal role model for younger Indonesian audiences, adding: "Darna certainly makes our programming more diverse, and we hope it will not only entertain but instill values in the youth through her acts of kindness and bravery."{{Cite web |title=ABS-CBN brings 'Mars Ravelo's Darna' to Indonesia and 'Viral Scandal' to Africa|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/19/abs-cbn-brings-mars-ravelos-darna-to-indonesia-and-viral-scandal-to-africa/?amp |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=Manila Bulletin}}

The series was temporarily cancelled on January 23, 2023, because Indonesia recently stopped analog TV broadcasting and shifted to digital TV broadcasting.{{Cite news |author=Sethe |date=2023-01-27 |title=Indonesian TV Station Stops Airing Darna After 2 Weeks |url=https://philnews.ph/2023/01/27/indonesian-tv-station-stops-airing-darna-after-2-weeks/ |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=Philippine News}} According to ABS-CBN International Sales Division, once the transition to digital TV transmission is complete, new airing information is supposed to be made public.{{Cite web |title=ABS-CBN clarifies reported cancellation of Darna in Indonesia |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/171152/darna-cancelled-indonesia-a4113-20230126 |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=PEP.ph |language=tl}}{{Cite web |last=Bonoan |first=Reggee |title=ABS-CBN nagsalita na ukol sa pagkaka-cancel ng 'Darna' sa Indonesia |website=Bandera |date=January 26, 2023 |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/337372/abs-cbn-nagsalita-na-ukol-sa-pagkaka-cancel-ng-darna-sa-indonesia |access-date=2023-01-27 |language=tl}}

Darna was also bought by StarTimes in Africa and began airing in July 2024 in English dub in the Novela E Plus lineup.{{Cite web |title=Darna |url=http://m.startimestv.com/browser/program/detail/18513 |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=m.startimestv.com}}

Reception

Darna was among the most watched television program and drew high viewership in digital platforms throughout its run.{{Cite web |title=All-out war looming in "Darna's" last two weeks |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/1/31/darna-super-finale?lang=en |access-date=January 31, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}} The pilot week has accumulated more than 41 million combined views on YouTube and has consistently averaged around 230,000 live concurrent viewers per episode (compared to its rival Lolong with 14,000) on YouTube.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-24 |title='From August 15 to 19 alone, Lolong recorded a combined (GMA and GTV) average number of more than 13 million viewers per episode in Total Philippines.Darna' flies high in online views, 'Lolong' eats-up competition in traditional TV viewing |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/08/darna-flies-high-in-online-views-lolong-eats-up-competition-in-traditional-tv-viewing/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=LionhearTV|language=en-US}} Darna was also the most watched program on iWantTFC throughout its run.{{Cite web |title=Top 10 shows of the week on iWantTFC |url=https://twitter.com/iwanttfc/status/1562635878782091264 |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=Twitter|language=en}} According to Comscore, Darna placed at No. 3 among the Top 50 most watched shows in the competitive multicultural networks ranking in United States.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=41 of 50: TFC dominates multicultural networks ranking in US |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/05/23/41-of-50-tfc-dominates-multicultural-networks-ranking-in-us |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}

Additionally, Darna was also the most searched show on Google, taking around 80% of all web searches in its first week, maintaining a huge lead against the four other local primetime dramas.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-25 |title='Darna' beats rival program on Google, YouTube's top searches |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/08/darna-beats-rival-program-on-google-youtubes-top-searches/ |access-date=2022-08-28 |website=LionhearTV|language=en-US}} By the end of 2022, #Darna generated over 2.3 billion views on TikTok.{{Cite web |title=Super Soldiers gear up against Darna; series spawned Tiktok content with 2.3B views |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/1/11/super-soldiers-darna?lang=en |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}} As of January 2023, Darna received a total of 400 million views on YouTube since its premiere.{{Cite web |date=February 1, 2023 |title=Darna fever, ramdam sa buong mundo |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/articles-news/darna-fever-ramdam-sa-buong-mundo-18953 |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}{{Cite web |title=Massive battle, ultimate sacrifice mark "Darna's" super finale |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/2/7/mars-ravelos-darna-super-finale?lang=fil |access-date=February 7, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}

=Critical response=

Ryan Oquiza of Rappler gave a positive review for the premiere of the series calling it "a gritty, modern retelling" that has the potential to even soar higher. Furthermore, he stated that the Darna series also presents an intriguing story of maturation that rewards injustice and penalizes heroism.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-18 |title='Darna' review: A gritty, modern retelling with the guts to fly higher |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/darna-review-gritty-modern-retelling-with-guts-fly-higher/ |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=RAPPLER|language=en-US}} Oquiza also praised the performances of Iza Calzado, Janella Salvador and Jane De Leon. He described Calzado as the one who stole the show stating that her portrayal as the "First Darna" possesses the gravitas of Angel Locsin and the bravado of Anjanette Abayari. Oquiza also credited the Darna series as one of the shows that will help usher a new golden age in Philippine television, saying: "There has never been a greater variety and vitality for local television since the pandemic started."{{Cite web |date=2022-08-29 |title=Is Philippine television entering a new golden age? |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/philippine-television-entering-new-golden-age/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}

Mike Diez from The Philippine Star also praised the series and gave compliments to the pacing of the story, how its origin was introduced and the performances of Iza Calzado, Jane de Leon and Joshua Garcia. He emphasized that Calzado gives the character weight and “exudes an aura of authority.”{{Cite web |title=REVIEW: I watched 'Darna' on its first week run and this is what I thought |url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/901434-darna-first-week-review?page=4 |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=l!fe • The Philippine Star}} The Ravelo family said that ABS-CBN is the best platform for Darna, emphasizing the quality of their works and of all the options that they had, the network remains to be the best choice for the comic superheroine and the rights to 13 other comic characters created by Mars Ravelo.{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |title=Ravelo family: ABS-CBN is the 'best platform' for Darna |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/17/22/ravelo-family-abs-cbn-is-the-best-platform-for-darna |access-date=2022-08-24 |website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

Manila Bulletin included two scenes from Mars Ravelo's Darna on their list of "'Trending stories in PH showbiz that made headlines in 2022'{{Cite web |title=Trending stories in PH showbiz that made headlines in 2022 – Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/01/trending-stories-in-ph-showbiz-that-made-headlines-in-2022/?amp |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=mb.com.ph}} which includes 'Joshua Garcia and Janella Salvador’s kissing scene' that garnered more than 600,000 views on YouTube in less than 24 hours and 'Jane de Leon's transformation as Darna, calling it a "momentous scene", as well as praising her "performance, costume, and visual effects." The series also made rounds outside the country. A recent review by a viewer from Indonesia praised the show, emphasizing the acting prowess of the cast and the show's quality and said that he liked this version better (including Darna's warrior costume) than the last two TV adaptations from the rival network.{{Cite web |last=Dev |first=Buddyku FE |title=Mengenal Darna, Superhero Wanita Kebanggaan Filipina |url=https://buddyku.com/musik-dan-film/b5712e5fe94c4b8192cd3a90fb171e1a/undefined/musik-dan-film/b5712e5fe94c4b8192cd3a90fb171e1a/mengenal-darna-superhero-wanita-kebanggaan-filipina |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Buddyku |language=id |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927043143/https://buddyku.com/musik-dan-film/b5712e5fe94c4b8192cd3a90fb171e1a/undefined/musik-dan-film/b5712e5fe94c4b8192cd3a90fb171e1a/mengenal-darna-superhero-wanita-kebanggaan-filipina |url-status=dead }} Spiel Times ranked de Leon fourth on their list of 'Top 5 Best Darna Actresses of all time'.{{Cite web |last=Agustin |first=John Micheal |date=2023-01-20 |title=Top 5 Best Darna Actresses of All-time - Ranked |url=https://www.spieltimes.com/?p=76085 |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=Spiel Times |language=en-us}}

The Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines applauded ABS-CBN's take on the snake-haired supervillainess, Valentina. It has said to have showcased different kinds of “snake morphospecies”, in which two of Valentina's snakes resembles the Philippine Pit Viper and the Samar Cobra. Further adding: “While we don’t entirely approve of the common association between snakes and villainy in stories, this new Valentina’s snake-do nicely mirrors the rich diversity of snakes (about 140 species) that we have in the country.”{{Cite web |last=Madarang |first=Catalina Ricci S. |date=2022-10-20 |title='Reptiles represent': Snake species in Valentina's snake hair for 'Darna' episode |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2022/10/20/232100/reptiles-represent-snake-species-in-valentinas-snake-hair-for-darna-episode/ |access-date=2022-10-22 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US}}

= Ratings =

Despite limited reach on free TV, Kantar Media Philippines reported that the pilot episode of the series ruled its timeslot, attaining a reported 19.4% in Mega Manila and 23% in Metro Manila. The series also rated 21.9% in Total Visayas and 22.2% in Rural Visayas.{{Cite web |title='Darna' pilot episode leads time slot according to Kantar Media - TrueID |url=https://trueid.ph/article/news/sub/showbiz/M7xpzd3R4zW7/darna-pilot-episode-leads-time-slot-according-to-kantar-media/ |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=TrueID Philippines |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-08-17 |title='Darna' pilot episode leads time slot according to Kantar Media |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/08/darna-pilot-episode-leads-time-slot-according-to-kantar-media/ |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}

AGB Neilsen Philippines also reported that the series received its highest rating of 11.1% (fifth episode) on August 19, 2022, placing it in the 4th spot of the rating board.{{Cite web |title=Unang paglipad ni Darna, hindi umubra sa ratings ng Lolong |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/167845/darna-pilot-episode-ratings-a4118-20220816 |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} According to AGB Neilsen Philippines, Darna was the eighth highest rated pilot episodes of 2022 and the highest entry for any series by ABS-CBN.{{Cite web |last=CC |first=JE |date=2023-01-08 |title=Philippine Entertainment in 2022: The 20 Highest Rated Television Debuts of the Year |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2023/01/philippine-entertainment-in-2022-the-20-highest-rated-television-debuts-of-the-year/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}

=Pre-release=

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The official trailer for Darna has garnered over 5 million views in less than 24 hours{{Cite web |title=Darna Trailer surpasses 5 million views - Eric John Salut |url=https://twitter.com/ericjohnsalut/status/1545508579137859585 |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Twitter |language=en}} across all leading social media platforms, gaining one million views on Facebook in just 4 hours.{{Cite web |date=9 July 2022 |title=Darna" official trailer earns 4 million views in less than 24 hours |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/darna-official-trailer-earns-4-million-views-in-less-than-24-hours-17671 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} Meanwhile, the official hashtag #DarnaTrailer immediately shot to the top of Twitter Philippines' trending list and remained there the next day.

=Weekend debut=

The pilot episode was well received by audiences. Upon its first airing on both television and digital platforms, the Twitter hashtag #Darna became the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter Philippines and worldwide. On YouTube, the series also drew 296,334 concurrent live viewers throughout its entire run of the first episode.{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |title='Darna' arrives: Pilot explains superhero's origin |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/16/22/darna-arrives-pilot-explains-superheros-origin |access-date=2022-08-15 |website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}

The second episode maintained consistent numbers, amassing over 250,000 concurrent live viewers on YouTube, and became a trending topic on Twitter Philippines, with the tag #FirstDarna occupying the second spot.{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Miguel |title=WATCH: 'First Darna' dies; Narda meets Valentina |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/17/22/watch-first-darna-dies-narda-meets-valentina |access-date=2022-08-17 |website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}} The series maintained its viewership in the following days up until Narda's transformation in a later episode, which became the No. 1 trending topic nationwide and second worldwide on Twitter.{{Cite web |title=Jane de Leon trends on social media following iconic transformation as Darna – Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/20/jane-de-leon-trends-on-social-media-following-iconic-transformation-as-darna/?amp |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=mb.com.ph}}

=Finale reception=

Mars Ravelo's Darna concluded its 26-week run on February 10, 2023. It became the No. 2 trending topic on Twitter Philippines with over 30,000 tweets.{{Cite web |last=Pasajol |first=Anne |date=2023-02-11 |title=Jane de Leon reaches full potential as Darna in finale; Janella Salvador 'chooses to be free' as Valentina |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/485503/jane-de-leon-reaches-full-potential-as-darna-in-finale-janella-salvador-chooses-to-be-free-as-valentina |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} The series' finale episode also peaked at a combined 245,059 live concurrent viewership on Kapamilya Online Live,{{Cite web |last=Bardinas |first=Mary Ann |date=February 11, 2023 |title=REVIEW: Teamwork, benevolence conquered evil in 'super finale' of Mars Ravelo's Darna |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/articles-news/review-teamwork-benevolence-conquered-evil-in-super-finale-of-mars-ravelos-darna-19015 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}{{Cite web |last=Basco |first=Karl Cedrick |title=In finale, Darna vows to keep fighting for common good |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/10/23/in-finale-darna-vows-to-keep-fighting-for-common-good |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}} becoming the most watched series of its timeslot online. As a tribute, the fans of Jane de Leon and Janella Salvador initiated their third effort for a digital billboard displayed at Times Square in New York City.{{Cite web |last=Naredo |first=Camille |title=Fans pay tribute to 'JaneNella' with billboard in NYC |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/10/23/fans-pay-tribute-to-janenella-with-billboard-in-nyc |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}

Awards and nominations

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|+ Accolades received by Mars Ravelo's Darna

! Award

! Year

! Category

! Recipient

! Result

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Inding-Indie Excellence Awards

| rowspan="18" |2022

|Huwarang Artista ng mga Kabataan

| rowspan="3" |Jane de Leon

|{{won}}

|{{Cite news |last=Hernaez |first=Jeffrey |date=30 Aug 2022 |title=ABS-CBN, kinilalang TV Station of the Year sa Inding-Indie Excellence Awards 2022; 'TV Patrol' at Jane De Leon, wagi rin |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/30/22/abs-cbn-waging-tv-station-of-the-year-sa-inding-indie-excellence-awards}}{{Cite web |title=ABS-CBN named Best TV Station of the Year at Inding-Indie Excellence Awards 2022 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/1/abs-cbn-inding-indie-awards?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN Corporate}}

Asia's Pinnacle Awards

|Most Outstanding Female Actress of the Year

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |last=Dumaual |first=Mario |date=24 Aug 2022 |title=WATCH: Alexa Miro on her status with Sandro Marcos |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/24/22/watch-alexa-miro-on-her-status-with-sandro-marcos |website=ABS-CBN News}}

rowspan="2" |Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards

|Outstanding Fantaserye Queen of the Year

|{{won}}

| rowspan="2" |{{Cite web |date=2022-11-10 |title=Dating magkatapat na 'Darna' at 'Lolong', Queen at King ng Fantaserye |url=https://balita.net.ph/2022/11/10/dating-magkatapat-na-darna-at-lolong-queen-at-king-ng-fantaserye/ |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid |language=en-US}}

Best Actor in a Teleserye

|Joshua Garcia

|{{won}}

Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines

|Special Award

| rowspan="2" |Jane de Leon

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |last=Custodio |first=Arlo |date=2022-08-29 |title=The Manila Times bags Brand of the Year award |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/29/news/national/the-manila-times-bags-brand-of-the-year-award/1856415 |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=6th Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines 2022 – Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/25/6th-outstanding-men-and-women-of-the-philippines-2022/?amp |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=mb.com.ph}}

Asia's World Class Filipino Awards

|Best Actress and Primetime Queen of the Year

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |date=2022-11-11 |title=Darna tinanghal na primetime queen of the year |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2022/11/11/darna-tinanghal-na-primetime-queen-of-the-year/ |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=Abante |language=en-US}}

Gawad Pilipino 2022 Icon Awards

|Outstanding Performance by an Actor

|Joshua Garcia

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |title=ABS-CBN bags 14 awards at Gawad Pilipino 2022 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/9/21/abs-cbn-bags-awards-gawad-pilipino-2022?lang=en |access-date=2022-11-07 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en}}

Aliw Awards

|Best Male Pop Artist

|LA Santos

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-12-06 |title=Gerald Santos is Aliw's Entertainer of the Year anew |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/06/22/gerald-santos-is-aliws-entertainer-of-the-year-anew |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}

rowspan="3" |Gawad Lasallianeta Awards

|Most Outstanding Teleserye

|Mars Ravelo's Darna

|{{nominated}}

| rowspan="3" |{{Cite web |last=Javier |first=Kristian Eric |title=Kapuso talents, shows nominated in the 5th Gawad Lasallianeta |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/95098/kapuso-talents-shows-nominated-in-the-5th-gawad-lasallianeta/story |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}

Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

|Jane de Leon

|{{nominated}}

Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

|Joshua Garcia

|{{nominated}}

rowspan="3" | Tag Awards Chicago

| Best Actress

| Jane de Leon

| {{nominated}}

| rowspan="3" |{{Cite web |date=2023-01-04 |title=Jodi Sta. Maria, SB19, Juancho Triviño among recipients at 2022 TAG Awards |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/01/04/2235271/jodi-sta-maria-sb19-juancho-trivio-among-recipients-2022-tag-awards |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=www.philstar.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-11-04 |title=Barbie, Lovi, Jodi, Maricel, Jane bakbakan sa TAG Awards Chicago |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2022/11/04/barbie-lovi-jodi-maricel-jane-bakbakan-sa-tag-awards-chicago/ |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=www.abante.com.ph |language=en-US}}

Best Supporting Actress

|Janella Salvador

|{{won}}

Best Actor

|Joshua Garcia

|{{nominated}}

rowspan="4" |Rawr Awards

|Favorite Bida

|Jane de Leon

|{{nominated}}

| rowspan="4" |{{Cite web |title=RAWR Awards 2022 |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/rawr-awards-2022/ |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-14 |title=Vice Ganda, KathNiel, KDLex dominate this year's RAWR Awards! |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/12/rawr-awards-2022-winners/ |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}

Favorite Kontrabida

|Janella Salvador

|{{won}}

Loveteam of the Year

|Jane de Leon and Joshua Garcia

|{{nominated}}

Beshie ng Taon

|LA Santos

|{{nominated}}

GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards

| rowspan="20" | 2023

| Best Performance by an actress in a Supporting Role

| Janella Salvador

|{{nominated}}

|{{Cite web |title=Star Magic on Instagram: "Congratulations @superjanella on your Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role nomination for "Darna" in the 7th GEMS Awards! #TatakStarMagic" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CnN0kG8Lnq6/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Instagram |language=en}}

rowspan="5" |VP Choice Awards

|TV series of the year

|Mars Ravelo's Darna

|{{nominated}}

| rowspan="5" |{{Cite web |last=Robles |first=Renzneil |date=2023-01-13 |title=VP Choice Awards 2022: Official list of nominees |url=https://villagepipol.com/vp-choice-awards-2022-official-list-of-nominees/ |access-date=2023-01-13 |website=Your Guide to the Big City |language=en-US}}

Promising Female Star of the Year

|Jane de Leon

|{{nominated}}

TV Supporting Actress of the Year

|Janella Salvador

|{{nominated}}

TV Supporting Actor of the Year

|Zaijan Jaranilla

|{{nominated}}

TV Actor of the Year

|Joshua Garcia

|{{nominated}}

rowspan="4" |TV Series Craze Awards

|Best Fantasy Series

|Mars Ravelo's Darna

|{{won}}

| rowspan="4" |{{Cite web |title=13TH TV Series Craze Awards 2022 - The Full List of Winners! |url=http://www.tvseriescraze.com/2023/01/13th-tv-series-craze-awards-2022-full.html |access-date=2023-01-22 |website=TV Series Craze |language=en}}

Most Promising Actress of the Year

|Jane de Leon

|{{won}}

Kontrabida of the Year

|Janella Salvador

|{{won}}

Re-runs

On January 19, 2024, ABS-CBN announced that Mars Ravelo's Darna will re-air on Kapamilya Channel's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z's Zuper Hapon block from January 29 to July 26, 2024, replacing Nag-aapoy na Damdamin and was replaced by the re-run of The Killer Bride.{{Cite web |title=Dirty Linen at Darna, may rerun sa afternoon block ng Kapamilya Network |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/178460/dirty-linen-darna-rerun-kapamilya-gold-a4118-20240120 |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}

Notes

References

External links

[https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna Official Website]
{{IMDb title|tt16154940}}

Category:2022 Philippine television series debuts

Category:2023 Philippine television series endings

Category:2020s Philippine television series

Category:ABS-CBN drama series

Category:Darna

Category:Fantaserye and telefantasya

Category:Filipino-language television shows

Category:Kapamilya Channel original programming

Category:Philippine action television series

Category:Philippine fantasy television series

Category:Serial drama television series

Category:Superhero television series

Category:Television about alien invasions

Category:Television shows based on Philippine comics

Category:Television shows set in Bulacan

Category:Television shows set in Metro Manila

Category:Television shows set in Rizal (province)

class="wikitable" style=" background:#FEFEFA; font-size: 85%;" ! style="background:#C72C48;" \|Cast !! style="background:#C72C48; " \| Character !! style="background:#C72C48;" \|Summary
{{center\|Jane de Leon}}{{cite news\|title=ABS-CBN announces 'Darna' series; Jane de Leon still to star\|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/abs-cbn-announces-darna-series-jane-de-leon-still-to-star\|website=ABS-CBN News\|first=Miguel\|last=Dumaual\|date=December 4, 2020}}	{{center\|Darna/Narda Custodio}}	a young emergency medical technician, and the successor of Leonor/Zora as the protector of the mythical stone. She is also a master of Kali Martial Arts.{{Cite web \|title=Darna - Casts and characters \|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/about/jane-de-leon \|website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}
{{center\|Janella Salvador}}{{cite web \|title=Janella Salvador to play Valentina in ABS-CBN's 'Darna' series \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/19/21/janella-salvador-is-valentina-in-darna-series \|website=ABS-CBN News \|access-date=19 November 2021}}{{cite news\|last=Cruz\|first=Dana\|title=Janella Salvador takes on a pet snake as she prepares for Valentina role in 'Darna'\|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/428828/janella-salvador-takes-on-a-pet-snake-as-she-prepares-for-valentina-role-in-darna\|access-date=December 8, 2021\|newspaper=Inquirer Entertainment\|date=December 6, 2021\|quote=...the upcoming 'Mars Ravelo's Darna: The TV Series.'}}	{{center\|Valentina/Regina Vanguardia}}	a lawyer and social media personality whose alter ego, Valentina, is cursed with living, venomous snakes for her hair. Valentina is Darna's archenemy. Regina has romantic feelings for Brian.
{{center\|Joshua Garcia}}{{Cite web\|date=2021-10-06\|title='Darna: The TV series' cast revealed\|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/06/darna-the-tv-series-cast-revealed/\|access-date=2021-10-16\|website=Manila Bulletin\|language=en-US}}	{{center\|Brian Robles}}	a young police officer and EMT. He falls into the hands of his own doppelganger, named "Dark Brian.". As Dark Brian, he is an irresponsible, corrupt, and happy-go-lucky policeman. He is Narda's love interest. He died after one of Valentina's snakes bit him.
{{center\|Zaijan Jaranilla}} {{Cite web\|title=Joshua Garcia, Zaijan Jaranilla join cast of 'Darna'\|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/05/21/joshua-garcia-zaijan-jaranilla-join-cast-of-darna\|access-date=2021-10-16\|website=ABS-CBN News\|language=en}}	{{center\|Ricardo "Ding" Custodio}}	Narda's younger brother and sidekick, Ding, is skilled with technology and computer games. He is also gifted with supervision.
{{center\|Paolo Gumabao}}{{Cite web \|title=Paolo Gumabao takes over Kiko Estrada's role in 'Darna' – Manila Bulletin \|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/01/paolo-gumabao-takes-over-kiko-estradas-role-in-darna/?amp \|access-date=2022-03-01 \|website=mb.com.ph}}	{{center\|Noah Vallesteros}}	the son of Mayor Zaldy Vallesteros, who bullied Brian when they were younger. He later develops romantic feelings for Narda. He turned into an extra after his father injected him with a serum, which he got at the facility for extras. As an extra, his source of power is Pyrokinesis, making him able to create and control fire whenever he wants. He died after André accidentally killed him.

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{{center\|Rio Locsin}}	{{center\|Roberta Ferrer-Custodio}}	Narda and Ding's grandmother; Danilo's mother; and Leonor's mother-in-law.
{{center\|Richard Quan}}	{{center\|General Borgo / Atty. Rex Vanguardia}}	An extraterrestrial invader from the planet Ludo. As Rex Vanguardia, he is Regina's strict and controlling father. He killed the real Rex Vanguardia in order to watch over his most powerful weapon, Valentina.
{{center\|Simon Ibarra}}	{{center\|Mayor Zaldy Vallesteros / Mr. X}}	the former councilor of Nueva Esperanza who set up the deaths of the incumbent mayor and vice mayor in order to seize the mayoralty position. He despises his son Noah, blaming him for the death of his wife, Noah's mother. He became an extra with the power to grow into a giant.
{{center\|Levi Ignacio}}	{{center\|Dr. Rolando Villalobos}}	a scientist who studies alien presence on Earth. He poses as a street food vendor and is close to Narda and her family. He later replaced Dr. Ibarra as the head of the facility for extras after Dr. Ibarra was killed by Darna.
{{center\|Joko Diaz}}{{Cite web \|title=Master Klaudio, niligtas si Ding {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment \|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna/videos/master-claudio-niligtas-si-ding-333428/amp \|access-date=2022-08-25 \|website=ent.abs-cbn.com\|language=en}}	{{center\|Hergis / Klaudio}}	one of General Borgo's former allies from Ludo. He possesses shapeshifting abilities, enhanced vision and has shown mastery in hand-to-hand combat. He is the one who killed Leonor. In the end, all his memories are erased.
{{center\|Jerfrey Santos}}	{{center\|PEMS Ernie Antiporda}}	a police officer from Sierra Grande who reassigns himself back to Nueva Esperanza to guide his godson, Brian.
{{center\|Eric Fructuoso}}	{{center\|PEMS Arthur Pineda}}	a corrupt police officer in Nueva Esperanza, who despise the Robleses. He is responsible for killing Brian's father. He later becomes an extra by Borgo enabling him to control waste and trash.
{{center\|Kim Rodriguez}}{{cite web \|title=WATCH: Former Kapuso Kim Rodriguez in 'Darna' fight scene \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/15/22/watch-ex-kapuso-kim-rodriguez-in-darna-fight-scene \|date=15 September 2022 \|website=ABS-CBN News \|access-date=29 September 2022}}	{{center\|Xandra / Ishna}}	General Borgo's aide. She possesses superhuman strength, shows mastery in hand-to-hand combat and has shape-shifting abilities.
{{center\|Mark Manicad}}	{{center\|Ali Corpuz}}	Regina's bodyguard who has secret feelings on her. Aside from General Borgo/Rex Vanguardia, he is the only one to know that Regina and Valentina are the same person. He later becomes an extra to get revenge on Darna who he believes killed Valentina. As an extra, he gained heat vision.
{{center\|Kira Balinger}}{{Cite web \|title=Jane de Leon at Kira Balinger, nagharap sa 'Darna' \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/16/22/jane-de-leon-at-kira-balinger-nagharap-sa-darna \|access-date=2022-11-16 \|website=ABS-CBN News \|language=en}}	{{center\|Luna}}	a skilled warrior from the planet Marte. She was heavily trained for battle by Zora and had ambitions of succeeding her mentor as the protector of the mythical stone. Some of her powers and abilities includes enhanced strength, agility & reflexes, flight, mastery in all forms of combat and enhanced speed. She is Richard's love interest and Narda and Ding's adoptive sister.
{{center\|Joj Agpangan}}	{{center\|Mara Carbonell}}	Narda's bestfriend.
{{center\|Dawn Chang}}{{Cite web \|title=Dawn Chang joins 'Darna' cast \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/03/22/dawn-chang-joins-darna-cast \|access-date=2022-03-07 \|website=ABS-CBN News\|language=en}}	{{center\|Maisha Rodriguez}}	Mayor Zaldy's secretary. She also serves as the eyes and ears of Madam Victoria/General Borgo in the city hall. She becomes one of Borgo's super soldier extras giving her the power to hypnotize people allowing them to copy her every move.
{{center\|Joshua Colet}}	{{center\|Sigfried Cruz}}	the popular TV news reporter of Nueva Esperanza. He later becomes an extra giving him the power to summon a force field around him and others.
{{center\|L.A Santos}}	{{center\|Richard}}	Narda and Andre's fellow EMT at Vanguardia Rescue. He discovered Narda's identity as Darna after witnessing her transformation.
{{center\|Mutya Orquia}}{{Cite web \|title=LOOK: Mutya Orquia joins cast of 'Mars Ravelo's Darna' \|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/10/22/look-mutya-orquia-joins-cast-of-mars-ravelos-darna \|access-date=November 10, 2022 \|website=ABS-CBN News}}	{{center\|Patricia "Tricia" Romero}}	Ding's classmate who has interest about extras. She later becomes one giving her the power of teleportation. She is the granddaughter of Gen. Diaz.
{{center\|Viveika Ravanes}}	{{center\|Maritess Carbonell}}	a neighbor of the Custodios and Mara's sister.
{{center\|Zeppi Borromeo}}	{{center\|Oleg Mendoza}}	a barangay watchman and a neighbor of the Custodios.
{{center\|Young JV}}	{{center\|Andre}}	Narda and Brian's fellow EMT at Vanguardia Rescue. Dr. Ibarra's men kidnapped him and turned him into an extra. As an extra he can increase the energy of an object allowing it to explode.
{{center\|Marvin Yap}}	{{center\|Gardo Laracruz}}	a tricycle driver and a neighbor of the Custodios. He used to be a thief with Vince as a kid, until Narda's mother, Leonor, gave him the opportunity to change his own life for the better.
{{center\|Gerard Acao}}	{{center\|Pancho Paras}}	a tricycle driver and a neighbor of the Custodios.
{{center\|Yogo}}	{{center\|Jiro Romero}}	Ding's bestfriend and classmate.
{{center\|Kiara Takahashi}}	{{center\|Jerma T. Chan}}	EMT at Vanguardia Rescue
{{center\|Nicole Chan}}	{{center\|Danielle Hocson}}	EMT at Vanguardia Rescue
{{center\|Argel Saycon}}		EMT at Vanguardia Rescue
{{center\|Abi Kaseem}}	{{center\|Laurie Quintos}}	EMT at Vanguardia Rescue

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{{center\|Joem Bascon}}	{{center\|Danilo Custodio}}	the husband of Leonor and the father of Narda and Ding. He died before the events of the series took place. He created a comic book, which he left to his family as a way of telling his children Darna's (Zora's) origins.{{Cite web \|title=Darna spotted on top of several malls ahead of series' Aug. 15 TV premiere – Manila Bulletin \|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/28/darna-spotted-on-top-of-several-malls-ahead-of-series-aug-15-tv-premiere/?amp \|access-date=2022-08-27 \|website=mb.com.ph}}
{{center\|Jeric Raval}}	{{center\|PEMS Jaime Mercado Robles}}	a dignified police officer of Nueva Esperanza, and Brian's father.
{{center\|Celeste Cortesi}}	{{center\|Queen Kevnar}}	She is the reigning Queen of Marte.

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