GMA's Naku, Boss Ko! wins Pinoy votes on primetime TV

Naku, Boss Ko! has taken the spotlight on primetime television as the GMA News and Public Affairs’ political rom-com series dominated household ratings and online presence on its pilot week.

Topbilled by Kapuso love team Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia or GabRu, Naku, Boss Ko! won against its rival show both in Mega Manila and NUTAM (National Urban Television Audience Measurement)ratings during its first airing last Monday, April 25.

Ratings provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement reports that Naku, Boss Ko! registered an overnight household rating of 10.9 percent in Mega Manila and 8.5 percent in NUTAM. It beat ABS-CBN’s Jane the Virgin which had 7.2 percent and 8.2 percent in Mega Manila and NUTAM, respectively. It continues to be the most-watched show on its timeslot.

The eight-part political satire has also won the hearts of netizens, becoming the top trending topic on social media sites on its first airing night. During its pilot episode, the hashtags #NakuBossKoDay1 and #MeetCheAndJonG ruled Twitter.

One viewer, with Twitter handle @DON_REALTALK remarked: “Script for Naku, Boss Ko!, as expected from Palanca Awardee writers, are WITTY and SMART!”

Carljun Canonoy (@OFC_CJCanonoy27), meanwhile, tweeted, “OMG Pilot ng #NakuBossKo, ANG GANDA na! Congrats GMA for [the] 1st POLITICAL ROM-COM SERIES! LOVE IT!”

Netizens also expressed on Facebook their take on Naku, Boss Ko. Isabella Bianca Santos España posted on her wall: “I know this is a bit late already but I really want to suggest everyone of watching “Naku, Boss Ko” of GMA 7. The story is a bit satirical but indeed presents a reality of Philippine politics. I would like to commend veteran actress Tessie Tomas for an effective and convincing delivery of her role. I have one world for this fresh idea of the Kapuso Network: MAHUSAY.”

A certain Mickeey Gala said: “Nice cast. Nice story. I love it. So much kilig at comedy,” while JM E. Posadas remarked: “Ang kulit lang bawat eksena hehehe may pagkamakatotohanan e.”

Another, Jazeth Jazter Oremor hopes candidates are watching the show, as well.“Ganda ng Naku, Boss Ko! Sana mapanuod ng mga pulitiko lalu na ‘yung mga mahilig magpakitang tao. Picture dito, picture dun, post dito post dun.”

Some even shared how the OMG’s company cheer created a last song syndrome effect: “Happy are you, happy are we. We are happy family! LSS pa more! Hahaha,” said Yoa Han.

An original concept of GMA Public Affairs Program Manager Patty Gutierrez, Naku, Boss Ko!, is a timely series that exposes the absurdity and hypocrisy of some of the campaign strategies used by most politicians today to win voters. And with only two weeks left before the presidential elections, Filipinos welcomed the fresh take of Naku, Boss Ko on the serious issue of politics in the country.

Televiewers have also lauded Tessie Tomas and Leo Martinez in their performances as Ms. F and OMG. Ms. F is the cunning but politically-savvy campaign manager and spin doctor of Jon G (Ruru Madrid) while OMG is Jon G’s “trapo” father. Even Kapuso young actress Arianne Bautista, has been getting positive feedback for her role as Jelai, Ms. F’s assistant.

Naku, Boss Ko! is directed by the highly acclaimed director of Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Marlon Rivera. It is written by Palanca hall of famer Rody Vera and multi-awarded indie writer-director Zig Dulay.

It will air until May 5, Monday to Thursday, 10:15pm on GMA Telebabad.