5 reasons why 'My Husband's Lover' is a must-watch

The GMA Telebabad show My Husband's Lover aired in the Philippines back in 2013 with its last episode broadcasting on October 18 with a total of 94 episodes.

Since its first airing on June 10, 2013, the teleserye has captured the hearts of its viewers with its captivating storyline, talented artists, and social relevance.

With the return of the show on GMA Telebabad's line up once more due to the coronavirus pandemic, we break down the top 5 reasons why My Husband's Lover deserves to be in your must-watch list every evening.

1 Impressive cast

My Husband's Lover is top-billed by three of GMA Network's most talented artists Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez, and Dennis Trillo. It is also supported by acclaimed actors and actresses like Chanda Romero, Glydel Mercado, Roi Vinzon, and Kuh Ledesma.

2 Character arc

Throughout the series, each of the three main characters develops some of the best character arcs in Philippine television. For one, Tom Rodriguez's character Vincent Soriano emerged from his shadow as a closeted gay man to someone who breaks free from societal norms to be with the man he loves.

3 Music

The main theme song of My Husband's Lover is Kuh Ledesma's rendition of the 1984 song “One More Try.” The song is heard in both the opening and ending credits of the show. The song was originally written by composer Cecile Azarcon.

4 Critical response

The show garnered widely positive responses from critics, both local and abroad, noting the network's move in producing “out-of-the-box” content for its viewers. One of which was director Jose Reyes who thanked the network for “taking a risk and giving a fresh take on the tried and templates of the telenovelas for something new.”

5 Awards

Because of its notable impact on Philippine television, My Husband's Lover has claimed notable accolades during its run. It has received Best Ensemble Performance for a TV series in the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards, Outstanding Original Drama in the 5th Golden Screen Awards, and most of all, it has even earned a nomination at the 42nd International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela in 2014.

Catch My Husband's Lover only on GMA Telebabad.

If that's not enough, you can binge-watch all the episodes on GMA Network's official website or the GMA Network app.