The TV series Lavender Fields premiered on Netflix on August 30, 2024, with early access available on iWantTFC on August 31. It then started airing on September 2, 2024, across several Filipino networks, including the Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5.
Show Casting
Leading the cast is Jodi Sta. Maria, who plays the protagonist, Jasmine Flores. Known for her powerful roles in series like "The Broken Marriage Vow", Jodi brings emotional depth and resilience to this intense character. Janine Gutierrez stars as Iris Buenavidez, marking her first role as an antagonist. She brings an edge to the character with a fierce and bold performance.
Jericho Rosales returns to television as Tyrone de Vera, a character with complex layers and romantic tension with Jasmine. Also joining the main cast is Jolina Magdangal, playing Lily Atienza, in a role that showcases her versatility, marking her return to dramatic television acting after years primarily as a TV host.
Supporting these stars, Krystal Mejes, Marc Santiago and Jameson Blake bring fresh energy to the show, playing next-generation characters that intertwine with the lives of the lead cast, adding richness and tension to the series storyline. The high-profile cast has greatly contributed to Lavender Fields’s success and popularity.
Show Storyline
Lavender Fields centers around Jasmine Flores, portrayed by Jodi Sta. Maria, a woman whose life twisted after dedicating herself fully to love, only to be betrayed. This loss drives her to seek both redemption and revenge in a story marked by quality, love, and self-discovery. Jasmine's journey is complex, she transforms from a compassionate individual into a fierce survivor determined to get justice in a system that has failed her.
She encounters Iris Buenavidez (Janine Gutierrez), a rejected wife involved in her own struggles, and Tyrone de Vera (Jericho Rosales), a mysterious figure with a double life. Their interactions reveal darker dimensions of loyalty, betrayal, and the characters' complex motivations. The story, while initially appearing to be a revenge narrative, drives into themes of healing and resilience as Jasmine confronts her past and attempts to rebuild her life.
Show Statistics
The show Lavender Fields achieved impressive popularity, with viewership peaking on various platforms. During its debut week, it consistently topped Netflix Philippines and held the #1 position for several consecutive days. On YouTube, it recorded a remarkable peak of 755,000 concurrent viewers, marking a high for ABS-CBN's primetime slot. On traditional TV, it logged one of the highest ratings for ABS-CBN’s second primetime slot, achieving a 9.9 rating, outpacing several rivals.
The series success reflects ABS-CBN’s extensive audience reach across platforms, with Lavender Fields performing especially well on streaming services like Netflix and ABS-CBN’s iWantTFC, breaking records multiple times throughout its run.
Rumours About Second Season
Currently, there is no official announcement on whether Lavender Fields will have a second season. Given its high viewership on Netflix and strong initial ratings on streaming platforms, the show’s future may move on sustained popularity and positive reception from audiences and critics alike. Many new shows undergo an evaluation period before a network or streaming service decides on renewal, often after analyzing ratings and viewer engagement over several months.
The show's reception so far has shown potential, and if this trend continues, it might prompt producers to consider extending its run into a new season.
