Noa and Tess brace for their dreaded fear
“Nurse the Dead” amps up the spooks, laughter, and drama as main characters Noa and Tess confront their greatest fears in the season finale, now streaming on iWant.
As the first Filipino-produced series shot in Hollywood wraps up its debut season, showrunner and creator Mark Labella expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support and acclaim the series has received from Filipino viewers worldwide.
“I was on the frontlines during the pandemic. And I knew, for the longest time, that I wanted to write a show on Filipino nurses… I wanted to ensure that my goal is to put Filipino faces and stories in Hollywood. This is our best chance to do it because this series speaks to us all Filipinos,” Mark said.
Its lead star, Jelynn Malone, also voiced delight in becoming a part of the series. For her, it is an honor to bring life to Noa’s journey that further reflects the hardships of overseas Filipino nurses—also, noting that her portrayal is a tribute to the sacrifices of her relative to provide a comfortable life for their family.
“This is the greatest honor of my life to be able to play this role. I get to represent so many Filipinos. This has also been a love letter for me to thank and honor my dad’s sister. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t have this life,” Jelynn shared.
Aside from Jelynn, “Nurse the Dead” stars an ensemble of Filipino talent, including Anthony Jennings, Princess Punzalan, Ruby Rodriguez, Gigette Reyes, and Tootsie Guevara.
Heading into the season finale, Noa (Jelynn), alongside her colleagues and the spirit of her late mother Tess (Gigette), keeps the Ward 5 medical facility thriving. However, Noa’s greatest fear of losing her mother’s presence may soon become a reality as Tess’ time on Earth draws to a close.
Despite Grim (Anthony) growing his empathy for humanity and his efforts to prolong Tess’ stay, his ordeal with the spirit of Noa’s mother comes to a halt as the Archangel himself takes the unfinished task into his hands.
Before the season finale, the showrunners also held a red carpet screening of “Nurse the Dead” in Calgary City in Alberta, Canada, with audiences praising the show’s blend of supernatural comedy and heartwarming drama, the prowess of Filipino creatives in full display, and how it resonated with viewers’ personal experiences.
Catch the season finale of “Nurse the Dead” now on iWant—accessible through its subscription plans starting at P35/month in the Philippines and USD 4.99/month in the US* (*promo price until October 31, 2026) and for the rest of the world.
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