Ask Netizens: When will “Ang Probinsyano” end?

The Kapamilya network’s primetime drama that will enter its third year this September has been a subject of online jokes as its star Coco Martin in the shoes of his character Cardo Dalisay continues to enter different story arcs, meet different characters, and encounter more obstacles (almost inhumanly). (Photo: Coco Martin/Instagram)

Once again, online loiterers get creative with one of the biggest questions that science cannot explain and continue to tickle people’s minds to date – when will “Ang Probinsyano” end?

The Kapamilya network’s primetime drama that will enter its third year this September has been a subject of online jokes as its star Coco Martin in the shoes of his character Cardo Dalisay continues to enter different story arcs, meet different characters, and encounter more obstacles (almost inhumanly).

A simple search on social media sites will bring one to a plethora of meme results pertaining to the show’s “road to forever.”

Just like @Benggadora08 who tweeted, “Nakakatakot lang isipin na baka mauna pa magtapos ang relasyon niyo kesa sa (It is just frightening to think that your relationship may end before the end of) Ang Probinsyano.”

Twitter user @juhsstn then pointed out “A cat has 9 lives but Ang Probinsyano has 718 episodes and counting and Cardo’s still alive.”

With shows coming and going in the ABS-CBN’s evening timeslots, Ang Probinsyano continues to conquer the throne, but @IiRaymundo has a bright proposal.

“I’m excited for a twist. Cardo will be promoted as general. Then magiging anak niya si (his daughter will be) Ms. Angel Locsin. Ang (The) next series ng (of) Ang Probinsyano is The General’s Daughter,” he tweeted, referring to Angel’s upcoming show.

Meanwhile, some users choose to go futuristic with broader concepts.

“You wake up in a 10-year coma. You switch the TV on. Ang Probinsyano; huling dalawang lingo (the last two weeks),” @Poteytooo wrote.

@josephimperial also tweeted, “Soon we’ll have time period in the Philippines called BCD and ACD: Before and After the death of Cardo Dalisay.”

As of writing, more tweets, comments, and statuses still keep surfacing online.

In fact, the July 9 episode of the drama had hearts raising (and maybe hearts relieving) on the possibility of the show’s upcoming conclusion, after showcasing action-packed sequences that seemed to be “finale-like.” But the intense scenes, especially of Cardo’s “death,” actually ended up as just a dream of his wife, Alyanna, played by Yassi Pressman.

Some viewers just want the show to end after so many happenings in Cardo’s life, often funnily mocking that he must be an immortal. He already lost some of the closest figures in his life, saved so many people, killed antagonists, and went undercover several times.

However, the show’s star himself – also its director, confirmed that Cardo’s story is far from over.

“Napakahaba pa ng tatakbuhin ng kuwento (The story will run longer),” Coco said in a report by PUSH.

“Kapag naramdaman namin na wala na kaming kuwentong maibibigay, kailangan na naming tapusin. Pero hangga’t tinatangkilik pa siya ng mga tao, hanggga’t may maibiigay pa kaming kwento, hangga’t nakaka-inspire pa kami ng mga tao, nandiyan pa din ang Ang Probinsyano (When we feel that we have no more stories to deliver, we have to end it. But until people are still supporting it, while we still have stories to tell, while we are still able to inspire people, Ang Probinsyano will remain),” he further uttered.

Coco’s answer came after rumors surfaced that his show will be ending soon, especially that more characters are going to be introduced.

Even ABS-CBN issued a statement to debunk the hearsays afloat.

“There is no truth to the rumor that FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is scheduled to end soon. Coco Martin and the show’s writers are enjoying the process of coming up with creative ideas to make the story more compelling, as well as collaborating with the cast and the production team,” it said.

Ang Probinsyano was based on late Fernando Poe Jr.’s 1997 movie of the same title.

Coco’s Ang Probinsyano followed the premise of the Da King’s film of having one of the twin characters dying to be replaced by the other twin, but is continuously extending and branching out to different arcs which keeps the show airing up to date.

While netizens poke fun on the show’s seemingly endless production, Ang Probinsyano still continues to air on televisions still garnering not only views but also nominations and awards – maintaining its stand on the network.