The end of an era: 'Maria Clara at Ibarra' airs finale on February 24

After several months of consistent social media trends and positive feedback from viewers, GMA Network’s groundbreaking masterpiece “Maria Clara at Ibarra” ends its journey inside the novels of Dr. Jose Rizal.

The program is bannered by 2016 Fantasporto International Best Actress and Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Klay, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose as Maria Clara at Ibarra, Breakthrough Kapuso Actor David Licauco as Fidel, and Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo as Simoun.

As the show nears its finale, Simoun is decided to carry out his plan of vengeance. His bomb plot will take place at the wedding reception of Juanito Pelaez and Paulita Gomez. Simoun brings a lamp as a gift to the newly weds, but inside it is an explosive to spark rebellion.

Who will join Simoun on his revenge plan? Will Klay be able to interfere with his plot and save him instead from danger?

Meanwhile, what will happen to the love story of Klay and Fidel? Will Klay stay inside the novel or will Fidel come and join her to the modern world?

Fans of Maria Clara at Ibarra are definitely missing the show already and could not help but express their love for the story and characters.

According to some netizens on GMA Drama Facebook page, “Minahal namin nang sobra sobra ang Maria Clara at Ibarra. Pero tulad ni Klay, need na rin naming tanggapin na may katapusan ang lahat. Maraming salamat po GMA sa pinakamakabuluhang show na ito. Best Filipino TV series of all time!”

Avid viewers also commented, “Nakakalungkot. I do not skip a single episode of this. Very engaging and educational at the same time. Sana after this, ‘yung iba namang literary masterpieces penned by local authors ang ma-feature. Kudos GMA for a job well done! Lahat ng cast deserve talaga ang awards dahil sa sobrang husay umarte!”

Catch the finale week of Maria Clara at Ibarra this February 20 to 24 at 8:00 p.m. on GMA-7 and at 9:40 p.m. on GTV.

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.