The Kapamilya actor’s comeback series, FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ delivered expectations-shattering numbers online.
Live concurrent viewers for the debut of primetime series, FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ soared past 340,000 on YouTube, last night, February 13. Such a figure was never seen in the 8:00 pm slot, for six months. FPJ’s ‘Ang Probinsyano’ which ruled the time slot for nearly seven years, set numerous record-setting milestones, notably peaking at nearly 600,000 concurrent viewers, during its finale episode on August 12, last year.
With FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo‘, Martin did not just re-affirm himself as the one and only primetime king, he also began a new television legacy, one that may establish him as “undisputed” local entertainment royalty. ‘Batang Quiapo’ like ‘Ang Probinsyano‘ is based on a Fernando Poe Jr. Classic.
On Facebook, concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live peaked at more than 20,000, while on YouTube, the figure increased more than ten folds, peaking at more than 341,000. One must note that like FPJ’s ‘Ang Probinsyano’, FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’, is projected to post impressive TV ratings, despite TV5 and A2Z’s limited free TV reach. Martin’s last TV series notably defeated its rival Kapuso show, on multiple occasions, proving the actor’s massive popularity.
LOOK: #FPJsBatangQuiapoDay is now the top trending topic on Twitter PH!
"FPJ's Batang Quiapo" stars Coco Martin and Miles Ocampo are also in the top trending list.@DreamscapePH pic.twitter.com/hlbFiBlheW
— ABS-CBN PR (@ABSCBNpr) February 13, 2023
The show’s pilot episode dominated local and worldwide trending topics on Twitter. The official hashtag, “#FPJsBatangQuiapoDay,” peaked at no.1 for several hours. Other topics, including Miles Ocampo and Coco Martin, also entered Twitter Philippines’ top 10 trending topics.
Netizens expressed their awe for the series’ pilot episode, with many commending its cinematic feel and the scope of its overall production and ensemble cast.
“PELIKULA BA TONG PINAPANOOD NATIN???
HELLO, BEST EDITING AND SOUND! Andaming shots and angles, and sa Quiapo sila nag-shoot (di naman sila naghahanap ng sakit ng ulo??) hahaha KUDOS!,” tweeted Emman who was impresseby the show’s camerawork, editing, and sound.
PELIKULA BA TONG PINAPANOOD NATIN???
HELLO, BEST EDITING AND SOUND!!! andaming shots and angles, and sa Quiapo sila nag-shoot (di naman sila naghahanap ng sakit ng ulo??) hahaha KUDOS!
#FPJsBatangQuiapoDay pic.twitter.com/slcAqGLsIX
— JAFET (@emmantoman) February 13, 2023
Replying to a clip featuring Miles Ocampo’s much-applauded baby delivery scene, ABS-CBN journalist, Mike Navallo gave props to ABS-CBN for pulling off big shows like FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’, at a time it no longer has a franchise, “Content is king”.
It’s not the medium nor the frequency but the story, the acting prowess, and the quality of the production,” his tweet reads.
Content is king.
It’s not the medium nor the frequency but the story, the acting prowess and the quality of the production.#FPJsBatangQuiapoDay https://t.co/QAXbVp7vOc
— Mike Navallo (@mikenavallo) February 13, 2023
gago nakalimutan kong teleserye pala 'tong pinapanood ko cuz it felt like i'm watching an indie film!
i mean just look at these shots especially the color grading!#FPJsBatangQuiapoDay pic.twitter.com/sfP0oMllJ2
— sethychin (@sethychin) February 13, 2023
The pilot episode of FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ ran for more than an hour, making it one of the longest pilot episodes, so far, this year. More than 50 stars are part of the cast, which is still expected to expand in the future.
Martin, himself, confirmed that he intends to give an opportunity to become part of the show, to as many actors as possible.
