Kumander Bawang (2015 TV series)

Kumander Bawang (lit. Commander Garlic) is a 2015 Philippine action-fantasy superhero comedy-drama television series produced by IBC and Viva Television, based on the character from 1988 film of the same title from Viva Films which was originally starring Herbert Bautista in the title role. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes and Mervyn B. Brondial, it is topbilled by Josh Padilla in the title role. The series was aired on IBC's Kapinoy Primetime evening block and worldwide on Global IBC from September 28, 2015 to March 4, 2016, replacing Kung Fu Fighting.

The story follows Tikboy (Josh Padilla), a 22-year-old hapless lad who discovers his late father was a fearless aswang-slayert. Inheriting his father's mystical garlic-shaped pendant, he must use its power to become the aswang-busting superhero Kumander Bawang.

Production
Kumander Bawang marks the sixth time to helm a primetime fantaserye offering and the second superserye of IBC, based on the 1988 film of the same title, which was originally starring Herbert Bautista. Now on primetime TV, Josh Padilla who plays the title role Kumander Bawang. Padilla was joined by Carlyn Ocampo as his love interest. The character has also appeared in the movie adaptation by Viva Films.

He also gets a new Matrix/X-Men inspired black leather outfit, which looks boring, in my opinion. The old green-and-orange costume may have looked tacky.

Since the third Pinoy superheroes in a primetime series of IBC after the first for being a teen pretty superheroine princess Super Janella of the network's light fantasy series Janella: A Teen Princess and the other one is the crime-fighting superhero Voltron Man.

30-minute TV special Kumander Bawang: Ang Simula was aired on September 26, 2015 aired in its Saturday primetime block Panalo Weekend before the series kicked-off on Kapinoy Primetime, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and cast interviews of the highly anticipated fantasy-drama showed how Kumander Bawang was created and conceptualized, hosted by Mario Dumaual.

Synopsis
Matang Bato is a small village which kept many dark mysteries in its past and they are starting to haunt them once again. Our unlikely hero, Tikboy (Josh Padilla) was a frail man seeking to make his grandfather proud by joining in his Moro-Moro stage play. But little did he know there was more to his life than just being a stage actor. Suddenly monsters were appearing left and right, revived and controlled by their leader, Conde Regalado (DJ Durano), they struck terror to the village.

Acquiring the aid of old hermit, Tinyente Kulog, he learned about his past and how it will help save the villagers. Transformed into Kumander Bawang, armed with garlic bombs and superhuman strength, he ventured forth to end the battle that his father has started twenty years ago.

Main Cast

 * Josh Padilla as Tikboy Regaldo / Kumander Bawang
 * Carlyn Ocampo as Julia dela Paz - Tikboy's love interest.
 * DJ Durano as Conde Regalado
 * Sunshine Dizon as Cherry dela Paz - Julia's mom
 * Phillip Salvador as Rommel dela Paz - Julia's dad
 * Gina Pareño as Aling Sebya - Tibkoy's grandmother.

Supporting Cast

 * Arkin del Rosario as Odie Rodriguez - Tikboy's best friend.
 * Dianne dela Fuente as Carmen Santiago
 * Polo Ravales as Nestor Roberdo
 * Imee Schweighart as Rose Ann Francisco
 * Augusto Victa as Padre Sebastia
 * Carlo Lazerna as Kevyn Boy
 * Cliff Hogan as Tiknan

Villains

 * Johan Lourens as Wang
 * Alessandra de Rossi as Ek-Ek
 * Kian Kazemi as Kulog
 * Bernard Palanca as Dark Man
 * King Certeza as Hulk

Extended Cast

 * Daniel Fernando as Ka Dario
 * LJ Moreno as Margarita
 * Dick Israel as Perfidia
 * Alexis Navarro as Maxima

Production staff

 * Directors: Jose Javier Reyes and Mervyn B. Brondial
 * Executive In-Charge Of Production: Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
 * Writers: Jimuel dela Cruz and Dexter Hemedez
 * Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr.
 * Producers: Ruchel Covacha, Veronique del Rosario-Corpus and Ramon Salvador
 * Supervising Producer: Olive de Jesus
 * Musical Score and Sound Design: Mon del Rosario
 * Editors: Ben Panaligan and Annabelle Macauba
 * Art Director:  Bert Habal
 * Cinematography: Neil Daza and Rody Lacap
 * Production Design: Randy Gamier
 * Costume Design: Steve de Leon
 * Associate Producer: Marilyn Tavora Consorte
 * Lighting Director: Monino Duque and Jay Linao
 * Make-Up Artist: Wheng Legaspi

Soundtrack

 * Kumander Bawang (composed by Pedicab) - Pedicab