Gagambino
Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel of the same title. Directed by Topel Lee and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis Trillo in the title role. It premiered on October 20, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing "Dyesebel". The series concluded on February 20, 2009 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by "Totoy Bato" in its timeslot. Production. When GMA Network bought the rights to Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel in February 2007, Richard  Gutierrez was attached to star. The series was shelved until 2008, but Gutierrez opted to work on his dream project: "". The network decided that they could not longer delay the series and gave the role to Dennis Trillo, over another heavy contender: JC de Vera, who later joined the cast in "LaLola". Director Topel Lee required Trillo to learn three martial arts in preparation for the role: wing chun, judo and kendo (a Japanese martial art of sword-fighting). He also underwent training for parkour. Premise. Gambino "Bino" Bayani and his adventures with his giant spider as they fight evil  forces in a darker, crime-infested re-imagination of Manila. Bino and his group of friends, all possessing insect-like superpowers like him, are pitted against Abresia, a terrorist mastermind and a very powerful woman who can command giant insects. Ratings. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of "Gagambino" earned a 34.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 34.7% rating.