The Best TV Shows on GMA Network

Darna is a Philippine drama/fantasy series adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Marian Rivera as the title role and her alter-ego Narda, with Iwa Moto as her main nemesis Valentina, also starring Dennis Trillo as Pancho and Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo. The series had premiered on August 10, 2009 on GMA Network and ended on February 19, 2010, and also featured the return of the other four villains originally created by Ravelo himself. The first season consists of 70 episodes, as well as the second season, with 140 episodes all in all.

Four sisters – Pirena, Amihan, Alena, and Danaya — guard the gems that hold the power to maintain peace and harmony in the world of Encantadia. Their bond is broken when Pirena discovers that their mother is afraid of her desire to become the queen of Encantadia.

Amaya, born in the reign of Rajah Mangubat and as the daughter Datu Bugna. A "binukot" - a hidden princess and forbidden to step on ground. Born with a twin snake, a secret hidden by his father to keep her away from danger. Due to having a twin snake, her destiny is to become the savior of her land against Rajah Mangubat.

Married couple Jaime (Wendell Ramos), the sole inheritor to the affluent Claveria Group of Companies, and Maita (Glaiza de Castro), having trouble starting their family, hire Lilian (Katrina Halili), daughter of their most trusted house helper, to be their surrogate. Lilian accepts, and later she gives birth to three beautiful girls.

MariMar is a Filipino drama series previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August 13, 2007 and ended on March 14, 2008. It was aired internationally with a one week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to Filipino viewers abroad. The series also aired in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Uganda and in the United States And on Fil-Am Digital TV Network.

Voltes V: Legacy follows the story of three brothers, Steve, Big Bert, and Little Jon Armstrong, and their friends Jamie Robinson and Mark Gordon, as they fight the forces of humanoid aliens known as Boazanians who plans to invade the earth and launch their beast fighters all over the world.

Tadhana is a drama anthology that features the different faces and stories of people who decided to take their chances abroad, with nothing but their hope of a better future.

The battle starts during the Spanish era when Apo Abukay (Gardo Versoza) wants to gain power as he plans to dominate the world. He then failed to fulfill his plans after Conde Vergonze killed him. After his death, his cursed soul remains. Many years later, during the 1980s, Karag-ayan Amelia (Lorna Tolentino) and the Binhi-lan Rodolfo (Jestoni Alarcon) fall in love with each other. Amelia gives birth to twin boys. The two are raised separately, not knowing that the other exists. Miguel (the son of light) is kind, good-hearted and lives a modest life; the other, Amante (the seed of darkness) is raised with hate and rage, but with riches and power.

'Contessa' is the story of Bea who, after being accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on those who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She will claim a new identity as Contessa, and will make sure she gets the redemption and justice she deserves.

The Philippine adaptation of the reality game show "Big Brother" features Filipino housemates live together, share their stories and build meaningful relationships as they do tasks and challenges supervised by Big Brother. Every week a nomination is done, and the public decides who gets evicted and eventually become the Big Winner of the program.

Analyn is a genius who was born poor and raised by her illiterate and sickly mother. She graduates from high school at the age of 12 and dreams of becoming a doctor in order to help the less privileged. She graduates from med school at 19 years old and becomes the youngest surgical resident in a large hospital. Despite her achievements, she has to deal with bullying and competition from her fellow doctors, who are threatened by her age and intelligence. She soon finds herself in an emotional crisis which forces her to leave her profession indefinitely. She returns to the hospital when she learns that she is the only doctor skilled enough to save her father from a rare brain disease.

A speculative fiction drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.

Mia Gracia is a Philippine television series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. The series featured Eat Bulaga!'s "number girl" Gracia Cortez. This drama revolves around twin sisters Mia and Gracia and their complicated lives and loves.

Kung Mawawala Ka was an award-winning epic political thriller and love story Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and directed by Joel Lamangan, in his first TV series. It re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV and recently on GMA Life TV.

Darna is a 2005 drama fantasy action television series based on the Mars Ravelo's fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 Mars Ravelo's Darna Miniseries by Mango Comics. It aired on Philippine television on GMA and starred top actress Angel Locsin as the iconic superheroine. It premiered in Filipino homes on April 4, 2005 and ended on November 25, 2005. The official title of the series is Mars Ravelo's Darna.

The story of the enchanted realm named "Encantadia" and the four kingdoms of Lireo, Sapiro, Adamya and Hathoria revolves around the four children of the Queen of Lireo, Mine-a, and the rivalry for the power of four gemstones.

Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by Dennis Trillo as Argo & Angel Locsin as Sabina. The series was successfully aired worldwide, with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV.

Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? or Forbidden Love is a Filipino drama series created by Kit Villanueva - Langit, written by Agnes Gagelonia - Uligan, under the direction of Mark Reyes and produced by GMA Network. The series headlines Jackie Rice and Geoff Eigenmann as the main lead characters with Jennica Garcia, Michael de Mesa and Angelika dela Cruz. The series premiered on June 4, 2012 replacing The Good Daughter on GMA Afternoon Prime block and June 7, 2012 on GMA Pinoy TV in North America and June 8, 2012 in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Europe. The series follows the life and love of Erica, played by Jackie Rice, a young lady who trapped in a very complicated situation when she marries a much older and divorced man who happens to be the father of the guy she loves the most. According to AGB Nielsen Mega Manila the show got a ratings of 19.5%, it ranks at no. 3 while its competitor in ABS CBN and TV 5 got only 7.7% and 3.8%. Kantar Media Nationwide TV Rating also recorded a ratings of 14.2%, prompting to be at rank 3 while its competitor in ABS CBN go only 12.8%. The series ended on August 31, 2012 and it will be replaced by Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga. It ran for 13 weeks with 65 episodes all in all.