A blacksmith discovers his destiny is forged in fire—and his sword talks back.
Season 2 • Episode 40
LatestAng Panday or simply Panday is a fantasy television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005. The second book aired its pilot episode on April 3, 2006 and ended with the series' finale on May 26, 2006. The series is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, which was created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan.
Practical Effects
The actual forged sword prop—heavier than the CGI budget.
Costume
Lizardo's leather armor that screams 'mall cosplay but make it villainous.'
Production
Cave sets built with genuine Filipino limestone, not styrofoam.
Creator
Carlo J. Caparas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This adaptation cemented the Panday as a Filipino pop culture staple, spawning three film reboots and a 2017 TV remake—Caparas successfully transferred komik nationalism to primetime.
Jericho Rosales performed most sword stunts himself after a month of arnis training, though the famous 'spinning sword catch' in Episode 12 was actually his double who kept the take.
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