Viewers could not help but fall in love with “The Write One” as it made its debut airing on primetime last March 20.
The first-ever collaboration of GMA Network and Viu featuring real-life couple and Sparkle artists Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali made a strong pilot week, winning against competition every night.
Based on Nielsen’s TV audience measurement overnight data covering March 20 to 23, the pilot week of The Write One registered a combined (GMA/GTV/I Heart Movies) average people rating of 6.6 percent with estimated 3 million viewers in Urban Phils. Its rival “Dirty Linen” only logged a combined (TV5/A2Z/Kapamilya Channel/Jeepney TV) people rating of 4.0 percent or around 2 million viewers.
“The Write One” drew positive feedback both from Ruru and Bianca’s fans. Online, its hashtag (#TheWriteOneWorldPremiere) also made it to the top trending topics of Twitter Philippines on its first night.
Ruru and Bianca are overjoyed by the response to their show.
“Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng tumutok sa #TheWriteOneWorldPremiere Mahal namin kayo!” Ruru tweeted.
“Maraming salamat po sa mainit na pagtanggap sa amin. Para po sa inyo ito mahal namin kayo,” said Bianca.
Viewers took to social media to express their admiration for the latest Kapuso series.
“The direction of the story is promising. The cinematography is praiseworthy. Ang linis ng audio dubbing ni @Rurumadrid8, hindi kulang, hindi rin sobra. Congrats, @GMA_PA!,” said Twitter use @EmpressKxxx.
“Ang ganda ng The Write One. Isa na namang gma drama na aabangan,” shared @heekaroo_.
Another netizen pointed out the great acting skills of Ruru and Bianca.
“Unique concept again from GMA. Ang ganda ng pilot! @Ruruadrid8 and Bianca Umali are really great actors. Woh!!! Can’t wait for new episodes #TheWriteOneWorldPremiere,” tweeted @engr_gum.
The first episode saw Liam (Ruru) narrating how he and Joyce (Bianca) first crossed paths back when they were in college, with Liam being attracted to the unsuspecting Joyce. Back then, Liam missed his opportunity to let Joyce know of his feelings.
Years pass by, and in a serendipitous encounter, they meet again.
Liam now works at his father’s construction company but dreams of being a writer. Joyce, on the other hand, is dabbling in modeling and acting. Liam finally reveals his feelings for Joyce. Eventually, they marry each other. But their story is just beginning. As they juggle family life and their respective careers, they soon discover that there is more to “happily ever after.”
Their son’s accident would lead Liam to regret his decisions in life. With the help of his late mother’s old typewriter, Liam magically rewrites his and Joyce’s lives. Joining Ruru and Bianca in the series are Mikee Quintos and Paul Salas. Veteran actors Lotlot De Leon, Ramon Christopher, Mon Confiado, Alma Concepcion, Art Acuna, Kokoy De Santos, Royce Cabrera, Kaloy Tingcungco, Analyn Barro, Yvette Sanchez, and Euwenn Mikaell Aleta are also in the cast.
“The Write One” airs Monday to Thursday, 9:35 p.m. on GMA, with simulcast airing on Pinoy Hits and I Heart Movies, and at 11:25 p.m. on GTV.
