List of Indio episodes

The following is a list of episodes for Indio, a Filipino historical drama-epic fantasy television series, created and developed by Suzette Doctolero and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on January 14, 2013 on GMA Telebabad block. It concluded its twenty weeks run on May 31, 2013 with the total of ninety-seven episodes. The series features Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. playing the title role, with Jennylyn Mercado, Michael de Mesa, Maxene Magalona and Rhian Ramos. It executive produced by Meann P. Regala and directed by Dondon Santos.

The series chronicles the life of Malaya/Simeon/Indio who rises from a lowly slave to a demigod on his quest for freedom from the Spanish Crown. With its high production value and powerhouse cast, the series is regards as a "telemovie" or a movie made for television and dubbed as the most expensive series of the network for 2013. The series is considered as a "ratings success" from its premiere telecast and have also received positive reviews both from viewers and critics.

Plot

In order to save her newborn son from certain doom, Ynaguiginid—the goddess of war—is forced to sacrifice her own immortality. Safe and alone in the forest under the watchful eyes of Magayon, the deity of flying creatures, Ynaguiginid's child is rescued by a native couple who name him Malaya. As Malaya grows up he manifests god-like powers which were inherited from his mother. His powers are witnessed by the villagers and Malaya is eventually looked upon as their savior.

However, as Spanish conquerors descend upon the land, Malaya is captured and enslaved. Years gone by and Malaya—now called Simeon—will have witnessed how terribly the Spaniards mistreat his countrymen. No longer able to bear the suffering and pain of his people, he is roused by Magayon of his true purpose. Simeon must fulfil his destiny to fight off the Spanish invaders and liberate his country.

Main cast

See also: List of Indio characters

• Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as Malaya/Simeon/Indio
• Jennylyn Mercado as Esperanza Sanreal
• Rhian Ramos as Dian Magayon
• Michael de Mesa as Señor Juancho Sanreal

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
	1	50	January 14, 2013 – March 22, 2013
	2	47	March 25, 2013 – May 31, 2013

List of episodes

Book 1

Episode #	Title	Original airdate
1–5	"The Beginning"	January 14–18, 2013 (January 14–18, 2013)
The pilot episode shows followed by the death of Amaya and Bagani, and show how the natives and the gods and goddesses live together in peace and harmony until Spanish conquistadors came and slew the people of the tribes they captured believing that the land is rich in gold minerals. Goddess of war, Ynaguiguinid (Sarah Lahbati), who have fallen in love and chosen to marry a warrior tribesman lives with their newborn child, a demigod. The warrior was killed during a battle with the Spaniards. In return, the soldiers met a violent backlash from Ynaguiginid. Despite Ynaguiguinid's power, she was overcome by her opponents and injured from battle. She was later saved when Diwata Magayon distracted the remaining Spaniards. In an effort to save her child, Ynaguiginid transferred all her supernatural powers to the child resulting to her own death. The child was later found and raised by a native couple, Tarong and Linang (Jomari Yllana and Agot Isidro, respectively), who named the child Malaya.
6–10	"The Separation"	January 21–25, 2013 (January 21–25, 2013)
As a demigod, Malaya's supernatural abilities, incredible strength and invulnerability increased steadily as he grew up. By the help of Magayon, the goddess of all flying creatures, Malaya found out who he really was, his roots and the ultimate task he must fulfill – which is to save and protect the commoners from the abuses of the Spanish colonial government. An unfortunate turn of events had led to the separation of Malaya from his adoptive parents. He finds himself under the custody of Juancho Sanreal, a despotic encomendero. Upon discovering the child's extraordinary abilities and seeing him as a great asset in fulfilling his dream of becoming a Governor-General, Juancho adopts Malaya, gives him a new name – Simeon.
11–15	"Torn between Love and Obligation"	January 28-February 1, 2013 (January 28-February 1, 2013)
Many years have passed. Simeon maintains a strong relationship and unrelenting devotion for Juancho. But this is also the reason why Rosa (Maxene Magalona), Simeon's childhood sweetheart and girlfriend, turned down Simeon's marriage proposal, as she wants to have a simple and peaceful family life – which, for her, is impossible to happen as long as Simeon is under the despotic encomendero's power. Meanwhile, Esperanza, Juancho's illegitimate daughter, returns to encomienda to finally be with her estranged father.
16–20	"Rosa's Death"	February 4–8, 2013 (February 4–8, 2013)
Rosa will die in the hands of Juancho Sanreal. Esperanza sees it but chooses to keep quiet about it. Simeon/Malaya wants to avenge the death of his beloved but Magayon warns him that he will commit a mistake. Victoria, the wicked stepmother of Esperanza, tries to poison the mind of Juancho about Simeon. Goddesses Lalahon (Solenn Heussaff) and Lihangin (Ehra Madrigal) interfere in a fight in Ilaya that annoys Simeon. The diwatas explain to him he should return to where he comes from to learn the truth.
21–25	"The Truth"	February 11–15, 2013 (February 11–15, 2013)
Both emotional and guilt-ridden, Simeon and Esperanza find solace in each other and share a romantic night together. Day after... with the help of Uray Tale (Aura Mijares), a babaylan (priestess), Simeon unraveled the truth behind Rosa's death and who is the responsible for her death.
26–30	"Sufferings"	February 18–22, 2013 (February 18–22, 2013)
Simeon was captured and tortured by the suldados (Spanish soldiers). Juancho then asked Simeon to give him all his powers. Simeon later sentenced to death (dragged by horses).
31–35	"Simeon's Death"	February 25-March 1, 2013 (February 25-March 1, 2013)
Juancho Sanreal succeeded in killing Simeon/Malaya after he was dragged by horses. But with the help of the Diwatas, he leaves with Esperanza their child in her womb. Lidagat, gets Simeon's body and asks the help of the other Diwatas to revive him. But his soul has to travel first to Sulad (heaven), land of the dead, where he's fetched by Lihangin who then takes him to Sulad where he sees his dead sweetheart, Rosa.
36–40	"Soul's Journey"	March 4–8, 2013 (March 4–8, 2013)
It's not easy for Simeon to live again as he has first to defeat the fierce Makaptan (Roi Vinzon), the supreme god. Meantime, Esperanza's pregnancy becomes noticeable and the priest says it's the product of the devil.
41–45	"Malaya's Resurrection"	March 11–15, 2013 (March 11–15, 2013)
In his resurrection, Malaya finally embraces his mission [which is to save and protect his fellow Indios from the abuses of the Spanish colonial government] and vows that he will stop at nothing until he restores peace and freedom to his beloved land. He also reunites with his long-lost parents, Tarong and Linang. Meanwhile, Juancho forces his daughter, Esperanza to marry Mariano Sebastian (Carlos Morales). After the wedding ceremony, Esperanza gives birth to a beautiful baby boy.
46–50	"The Return"	March 18–22, 2013 (March 18–22, 2013)
Esperanza was shocked with the fast growth of her beloved son Antonio—from infant to an eight-year-old boy. But all her worries and doubts are gone when Santonillo (Kyle Jimenez), the god of blessings, appears and explain what is happening to her son Meanwhile, to avoid intrigues and to protect their reputation, Juancho makes it appear that Antonio is his adopted son. On the other hand, Malaya/Simeon returns to Ilawod (lowland) to start his mission. He joins and later, hailed as the new head of the insurrectos (a group of rebel Indios).

Book 2

Episode #	Title	Original airdate
51–53	"New Found Ally"	March 25–27, 2013 (March 25–27, 2013)
Malaya/Simeon and the insurrectos have found a new ally—Bagandi, a native warrior—in their fight against the Spanish colonial government.
54–58	"A Gift or A Curse?"	April 1–5, 2013 (April 1–5, 2013)
Malaya/Simeon was devastated upon learning that Esperanza is already married and realizes his true feelings for the young lady. On the other hand, the insurrectos started to set their plan into action. Meanwhile, Césario/Tuhay (Dominic Roco) finally embraces his fate as a male babaylan, and now possesses not only the healing ability, but also to see things that were going to happen.
59–63	"Unmasked"	April 8–12, 2013 (April 8–12, 2013)
After the bloody fight between Simeon/Malaya and Juancho Sanreal, the former realized how impossible for him to defeat his formidable nemesis without a single power. Meanwhile, upon learning that Simeon is still alive, Mariano Alfonso volunteers himself to help to capture Simeon and the rest of insurrectos.
64–68	"The Quest for Power"	April 15–19, 2013 (April 15–19, 2013)
For him to be able to gain powers, Malaya/Simeon must battle and defeat Paiburong (Mike Gayoso), the lord of the middle world, and get his fang [which will serve as his anting-anting or amulet]. And he did! Meanwhile, Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan (Katrina Halili)—the goddess of greed and vengeance; and the sister of Paiburong—enters and vows to avenge her brother's death.
69–73	"One Tragic Night"	April 22–26, 2013 (April 22–26, 2013)
Simeon/Malaya finally meets his son, Antonio (Marc Justin Alvarez). Meanwhile, Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan bents on a new revenge plot and joins forces with Juancho Sanreal. This alliance eventually result a tragic end for the insurrectos.
74–78	"Coming Home"	April 29-May 3, 2013 (April 29-May 3, 2013)
After the tragic end of his group, Simeon/Malaya, together with Esperanza—who chose to stay with him—and son Antonio, return to Ilaya (highland). Tarong gladly welcomed them. On the other hand, Elena is back to Pueblo and begins to put her plan of revenge into action. A platoon of Spanish soldiers led by Juancho attacked the hideout of the native rebels. Armed with only their spears and shields, the natives, led by Simeon/Malaya, defeated the Spaniards despite the latter's heavy artillery. Esperanza came out of their hut to find out what had just happened. But as soon as she stepped out, Juancho cornered her and her son Antonio. Simeon later learned that his wife and son are in grave danger. He figured that it was Juancho who abducted his family and he's determined to take them back. Simeon thought that the only way to find out where Juancho hid his family is to threatening the commandant's wife Victoria. Simeon broke into Victoria's home and forced the First Lady to speak up. Unfortunately, latter doesn't know either. Simeon sought the help of the diwatas, but despite their supernatural powers, they were unable to determine the location of the hostages. Magayon proposed that they wait for the abductors to state their demands and act accordingly only thereafter. However, Simeon, worrying about his wife and son, refused to wait and give in to the demands of the captors. He insisted on searching for his family despite the risk.
79–83	"Juancho's Demands"	May 6–10, 2013 (May 6–10, 2013)
Simeon came face to face with the evil god Sipada (Ryan Eigenmann) who was with Simeon's Spanish arch-enemy Juancho Sanreal. Simeon told Juancho that he was willing to do everything to take back his family. Juancho gave Simeon a condition—he wants Simeon to go against and kill all the diwatas who are on his side. Simeon refused to yield to Juancho's demands. Magayon appeared to Simeon and asked him what Juancho's demands were. Simeon did not tell her about Juancho's demands. Simeon gathered his fellow native soldiers and planned another attack against the Spaniards in the pueblo, particularly against Juancho. Simeon's plan is to make Juancho pay for his misdeeds. One night, Simeon gave the go-signal to commence the attack against the Spanish soldiers guarding the pueblo.
84–87	"In the Name of Love"	May 14–17, 2013 (May 14–17, 2013)
For her to be able to control Malaya/Simeon [who is under the spell of Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan], Magayon curses him—a curse that eventually breaks Esperanza's heart. Meanwhile, Bagandi dares to do anything and everything just to prove his love for Magayon.
88–92	"Juancho's Unsuccessful Attempt"	May 20–24, 2013 (May 20–24, 2013)
Juancho, together with Mariano, once again attempt to destroy Malaya/Simeon, but their efforts are sabotaged by the diwatas. Meanwhile, Esperanza finally discovered [through Elena] the real story about the tragic fate of her mother in the hands of Juancho. She confronts her father but the latter denies everything and asks Esperanza to trust him.
93–97	"The Fulfillment of Fate"	May 27–31, 2013 (May 27–31, 2013)
Even if Malaya/Simeon has finally ended Juancho's life, it doesn't seem to be the end of his troubles, as the battalions of Spanish soldiers led by the Governor-General (Joko Diaz) arrived to conquer the land again. Armed with heavy artilleries, the Spaniards rout the native warriors and capture Malaya. The Governor-General forces Malaya to surrender his powers, but instead, Malaya chooses to give them away to the Diwatas — which caught the ire of the Governor-General and slays him. The battle for peace and freedom continues years, decades and centuries after Malaya's death, with the new breed of brave Indios. The finale episode ends with Magayon (in her eagle form) flying freely across the sky.

External links

• Official Indio website
• Official GMA Network website