The highly-publicized ratings battle between Voltes V: Legacy on GMA and Batang Quiapo on ABS-CBN is a well-known competition in the television industry and online platforms. These two networks have been constant rivals in their respective TV programs and productions, with ABS-CBN often emerging as the frontrunner. However, it is intriguing to note that with Voltes V: Legacy and Batang Quiapo, the margin between their ratings is significantly narrower. One may wonder what sets Voltes V: Legacy and Batang Quiapo apart and makes them stand out in this tightly-contested arena.

For a few weeks last month there was a study on Voltes V: Legacy and Batang Quiapo conducted by Capstone-Intel Corporation to find out their appeal to the general public on different platforms online.

Capstone-Intel is a private research agency, serious about providing high-impact research with actionable intelligence.

In their study, they took the clear comparison of two programs from different platforms in social media and non-social media.
Well, as I watched episodes of both TV series, I can honestly tell the difference between the two of them according to my interpretations.

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With Voltes V: Legacy, there is interplanetary war between aliens and human world. Aliens wants to invade earth with their flying skull transportation. They even sent a robot named “Dokugaga” to scare human beings. On other hand, the Voltes V: Legacy was the earth last line defense. They also have this V robot who will fight for aliens so called “Beast Fighter”.

In Batang Quiapo, it is about a young man named “Tanggol” rises to be one of the most notorious outlaws in Quiapo, Manila. Hoping to earn the affection of his parents, his feat draws him closer to the truth about his identity.

In Voltes V: Legacy in terms of cinematography, I always noticed the way GMA uses effects that is not finesse enough to become more realistic although the series is fantasy. For example, their Encantadia. The effects killed the vibe of the production. While in casts, I still do not get the vibe of the scene because for me, I am looking for more acts that will justify each current scene. Like for example, “Steve” character of Miguel Tanfelix was appointed as their team leader and while doing command to their transformation I do not get the chill. There is something I am looking for and I am not convinced enough that the eagerness to fight with the aliens is into him.

In Batang Quiapo, the cinematography was excellent for me maybe because they are not using special effects as much as Voltes V: Legacy giving that fact that Batang Quiapo and the latter are different when it comes in genre. The scenes are realistic like the production is putting you inside the each and every scene. Casts are also in character. They do not just tell their lines but they show. For example, in the scene where the character of Coco Martin, Tanggol is robbing an old gay, my heart is pounding wishing that Tanggol will not get caught.

In Voltes V: Legacy, it is a total cringe for me. Sorry not sorry for the word I used but that is what I felt while watching it. I am a fan of science fiction but not for Voltes V: Legacy. I rather go back watching Power Rangers than this show. Not generalizing the whole network of GMA, I do not feel like I will stick to Voltes V Legacy till the end not unless they try to use realistic effects. While Batang Quiapo is quite okay to watch if you are an action movie fan. So why do these TV shows almost hit the same ratings? For me, it is because Voltes V: Legacy is more like nostalgic because it brings a lot of 90s memories while Batang Quiapo is always had cliffhangers that make you want to watch the next episode for you to satisfy your curiosity.