My Love From The Star (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, My Love From The Star is a drama, comedy and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Matteo Domingo is an extraterrestrial being that disembarked on the Philippines back in the 16th century during the Spanish Colonial Era. As he ventures to aid a teenage girl, Marcella, from descending off a cliff, he failed to join his trip, the KMT 184.5 comet, back to his planet and is grounded on Earth for the next four centuries and counting. He possesses an almost perfect form, enhanced physical abilities that improves his vision, hearing and speed drastically, and has a rather caustic, jaded point of view with regards to human beings. As time passes by and the story folds on, Matteo is forced to employ a new identity every ten years, as his human appearance never ages.

Who’s in it. My Love From The Star stars Jennylyn Mercado as Steffanie Elaine "Steffi" Chavez, Gil Cuerva as Matteo Domingo, Gabby Eigenmann as Jackson Libredo and Christian Bautista as Winston Libredo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, My Love From The Star sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Love From The Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Love From The Star tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.