The rivalry between “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” and “Encantadia” was the most stiff among competition on television shows. For almost 2 years on TV, “Encantadia” is the only Kapuso show that was able to constantly beat “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” on AGB Nielsen TV ratings and at least give the current longest-running TV series a challenge on primetime.
Launched in August 2015, Coco Martin starrrer “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” has been topping ratings as it continues to reinvent itself by introducing a parade of characters played by big actors in the field. The police drama, based on the 1997 Fernando Poe Jr. film of the same name, was given the longest extension until January 2018.
Meanwhile, since its pilot airing on July 2016, “Encantadia” has taken viewers on an emotional roller-coaster ride. They cried over the fallen, laughed over the slivers of silliness, welcomed new lives, and celebrated every victory with the valiant Sang’gres.
“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” versus “Encantadia Finale” on TV Ratings (May 19)
Urban + Rural: Kantar Media
“FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” remained as the most watched program in the country as it scored 36.6% versus the final episode of “Encantadia” (27%). The Kapamilya primetime series got a TV rating that is 9.6 points higher than its rival show.
Urban: NUTAM (AGB Nielsen)
The finale of “Encantadia” fared higher than “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” by 2.7 points. The Kapuso telefantasya got an AGB NUTAM rating of 13.8% while the Kapamilya action series only received 11.1%.
