After three years on primetime, ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ is set to conclude, with only three weeks left before its finale on March 13.
Coco Martin confirmed the development in an interview with MJ Felipe on ‘TV Patrol’, saying the story has reached its natural endpoint.
Martin admitted that from the beginning, he knew the series would not surpass the historic run of FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano, which aired for nearly seven years.
“‘Yung achievement ng Batang Quiapo ay sabi ko nga, pumantay sa Probinsiyano,” he said.
The actor-director explained that the character of Tanggol had already completed his major arc.
“Nu’ng naramdaman ko na, na si Tanggol… parang nagawa na niya lahat… hanggang sa natalo siya doon sa eleksiyon, ano pa ba ‘yung pinaka-major na tatakbuhin ng kuwento? Nu’ng ginalaw ko na ‘yung kuwento at ginalaw ko na ‘yung mga character, naramdaman kong parang hanggang dito na lang ‘yung takbo ng buhay ni Tanggol sa Quiapo.”
Despite the series nearing its end, Martin assured viewers that the final stretch will leave a lasting impact.
“Sana po samahan n’yo kami at pinapangako po namin sa inyo na sa loob ng tatlong taon… itong tatlong linggong ito ay isa sa mga hindi n’yo malilimutan na mga teleserye na mapapanood ninyo sa gabi-gabi.”
He also expressed gratitude to loyal supporters who stood by the show throughout its run.
“Salamat po sa tatlong taong pagsuporta at pagmamahal ninyo sa Batang Quiapo.”
‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ premiered on February 13, 2023, and has since remained one of primetime’s top-rating action dramas.
