TV series

Captain Barbell

2011 · 1 season

A bright, earnest superhero drama with simple morals, brisk action, and a warm family-friendly heart.

Created by: Mars Ravelo
Genres: Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama
Starring: Richard Gutierrez, Jillian Ward, Lovi Poe

Overview: Captain Barbell is a 2011 superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superhero of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jake Tordesillas. It is the second series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Richard Gutierrez, who reprises the role of the title role and its alter-ego Enteng, after playing him in the 2006 series. The show premiered on March 28, 2011. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on March 30, 2011, two days after its original premiere. The show is set to end on July 29, 2011 to be replaced by Time of My Life.

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Created by: Mars Ravelo
Genres: Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama
Starring: Richard Gutierrez, Jillian Ward, Lovi Poe

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
power
justice
betrayal
Places: big city
fantasy world
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	6
Horror	2
Humour	4
Realism	3
Romance	4
Tension	5
Darkness	3
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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