---
title: "Los Bastardos"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/los-bastardos-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 102998
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 247
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Los Bastardos (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/los-bastardos-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Los Bastardos is a television series first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Crime. Produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 247 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five brothers compete for their father's affection amidst a legacy of hidden secrets and deep-seated betrayal."

### Why Watch
- based on a popular romance series
- features a large ensemble cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex family dynamics may be difficult to follow
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains dramatic themes of conflict and betrayal suitable for a general drama audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, mystery, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/los-bastardos-2018#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (247 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 247
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 244 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Carmela L. Abaygar
- **Networks / Studios**: ABS-CBN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ronaldo Valdez** as *Don Roman Cardinal, Sr.*
- **Gloria Diaz** as *Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal*
- **Jake Cuenca** as *Isagani Esperanza | Roman Cardinal, Jr.*
- **Marco Gumabao** as *Matteo Silverio*
- **Albie Casiño** as *Lucas A. Cardinal*
- **Joseph Marco** as *Lorenzo Cuevas*
- **Diego Loyzaga** as *Joaquin Cardinal*
- **Joshua Colet** as *Conner Cardinal*
- **MM Gigante** as *France*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series based on?
The show is based on the Cardinal Bastards series of pocket book novels by the author Vanessa.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The series was produced by the RSB Unit for the network ABS-CBN.

### Q: How many brothers are featured?
The story follows the lives of five brothers.

### Q: When was the series broadcast?
The show aired between 2018 and 2019.

### Q: Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Raymond B. Ocampo and Carlo Po Artilliaga.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Los Bastardos — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/102998)
- [Los bastardos (TV Series 2018-2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21254106/fullcredits/)
- [Los Bastardos: Season 1 (2018) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/102998-los-bastardos/season/1/cast)
- [Los Bastardos (serie de televisión) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Bastardos_(serie_de_televisi%C3%B3n))
- [Los Bastardos - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Bastardos)
- [Los Bastardos (2018-2019) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/los-bastardos/JktZ8MWHZOfdZwWbDEyar2/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*