Netflix docuseries ‘1 in 7641’ explores PH history, Filipino identity

The complex Filipino identity is the subject of Netflix travel docuseries “1 in 7641,” which premiered on Aug. 27, 2025.

In partnership with the Department of Tourism, the six-episode series features a condensed albeit highly informative tour around the Philippines, exploring its history, food, cultural influences and more.

The title references the recognized number of islands in the Philippines.

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Cast

The docuseries is hosted by Canadian and naturalized Filipino citizen Kyle “Kulas” Jennermann, known for his “BecomingFilipino” YouTube channel, which boasts over a million subscribers in 2025.

Historian, professor and TV host Xiao Chua also anchors the program with his knowledge of the historical contexts of different landmarks and relationships that the Philippines has had with certain countries.

You can also expect to see special hosts like Filipino singer and actress Karylle and Fil-Am chef Danielle Comerford.

Along with each episode’s 20-minute runtime, the different personalities collectively contribute to the series’ earnest and accessible quality, one that looks to educate a global audience in a positive space.

Sneak peak: Episodes 1 and 2

The first episode, titled “A 500 Year Affair,” tackles Spain’s influence on the Philippines. It tours places like Intramuros and Vigan City, and explores Zamboanga City’s Chavacano language as a bridge between the two countries.

The second episode, “The American Dream,” covers the Philippines’ history with the US. The episode travels to Bataan, Palawan and a former American military base in Clark, as it takes an emotional look at monuments of war.

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The 20-minute episodes can feel breezy and accessible to some, while feeling rushed to others. Nonetheless, the series’ coverage as a whole pulls its weight in its vision of positive education and representation of the Philippines’ rich history, culture and cuisine and the multi-layered Filipino identity.

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