- Kantar Media which covers Urban and Rural areas in the Philippines was quick to release the data for April 30
- “The Cure” which premiered on April 30 failed to give “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” a better challenge on its timeslot based on Kantar Media
- AGB Nielsen NUTAM on the other hand is still missing for “The Cure’s” pilot episode
GMA Network has aired the pilot episode of its latest Telebabad series “The Cure,” which replaced “Sherlock Jr.”.
Under the helm of noted director Mark Reyes, “The Cure” is an ambitious Kapuso soap which aims to replicate settings of cinematic proportions when an experimental drug that kills cancer cells endangers an entire nation with its side effect: The mutation of a dangerous and highly contagious virus called the Monkey Virus Disease or MVD, which causes seizures on those infected, eventually causing them to be rabid and violent.
To make the series more interesting, Reyes said they even incorporated a gorilla into the storyline and used Animatronics.
Topbilled by Jennylyn Mercado and Tom Rodriguez, completing the cast is a powerhouse ensemble in Jaclyn Jose, Mark Herras, LJ Reyes, Ken Chan, Jay Manalo, Irma Adlawan, Ronnie Henares, Glenda Garcia, Diva Montelaba, Arra San Agustin, and Leanne Bautista.
KANTAR MEDIA. Urban + Rural
Leading Kapamilya primetime series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” is still unrivaled in national TV ratings after it beat its new rival show for two consecutive days, keeping its spot as the most watched program in the country last Monday (April 30) and Tuesday (May 1).
The series opened the week strongly as it garnered a national TV rating of 41.2%, compared to “The Cure” the only got 17.9%, according to data from Kantar Media.
It also maintained its lead last Tuesday, with 41.2%, while its rival show only got 16.4%.
AGB NIELSEN NUTAM RATINGS. Selected Urban Areas Only
How did the pilot episode of “The Cure” fare in the ratings game based on AGB Nielsen data? Compared to its previous shows, GMA Network is mum this time on the result of their primetime show’s TV ratings.
What we’ve got are two unofficial (still needs verification) AGB Nielsen NUTAM rating on it’s pilot episode (April 30) and on Tuesday (May 1). Let’s just wait for the official report from AGB Nielsen NUTAM if “The Cure” was able to at least give “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” a better challenge on its timeslot or a real failure. We’ll see…
