Indio (TV series)

{{Main|List of Indio characters}}

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;Lead cast

• Bong Revilla as Malaya / Simeon / Indio{{cite web|author=Almo, Nerisa |title=Bong Revilla undergoes acting workshop for GMA-7 series Indio |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/36865/bong-revilla-undergoes-acting-workshop-for-gma-7-series-indio |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=PEP |date=December 19, 2012}}{{cite news|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/75737/bong-proud-to-be-called-indio.html |title=Bong proud to be called Indio |date=January 27, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |newspaper=Manila Standard}}

;Supporting cast

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• Jennylyn Mercado as Esperanza Sanreal{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YwtDSjar4E |title=24 Oras: Jennylyn Mercado, ipinagmamalaki ang kanyang pagganap sa inaabangang Epicseryeng Indio |trans-title=24 Oras: Jennylyn Mercado, proud on her acting on the awaited Epic series 'Indio' |date=January 11, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=YouTube |language=fil}}
• Michael de Mesa as Juancho Sanreal{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMZxo1iDwRs |title=Not seen on TV: Ang mga Mortal sa Mundo ni Indio |trans-title=Not seen on TV: The Mortals on the world of Indio |date=January 25, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=YouTube |language=fil}}
• Rhian Ramos as Dian Magayon{{cite web|url=http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan1413/showbiz_others01.htm#.UQIdAR3Oksc |title=Indio ni Bong, hahatak sa mga bata |author=Diones, Allan |website=Abante |access-date=September 7, 2020 |language=fil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526031346if_/http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan1413/showbiz_others01.htm#.UaF-AOfvCX8 |archive-date=May 26, 2013}}{{cite web|author=Marasigan, Ruben |title=Rhian Ramos talks about her diwata role on GMA-7's drama-fantasy series Indio |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11318/rhian-ramos-talks-about-her-diwata-role-on-gma-739s-drama-fantasy-series-indio |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=PEP |date=January 9, 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bar7oz7bHT4 |title=Not seen on TV: Sa Mundo ng mga Diwata |trans-title=Not seen on TV: In the world of goddesses |date=January 25, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=YouTube |language=fil}}
• Jackie Lou Blanco as Victoria Hidalgo de Sanreal{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9tbsC9y6TE |title=Not Seen on TV: Ang mga tauhan sa buhay ni Indio |trans-title=Not Seen on TV: The characters on the life of Indio |date=January 25, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=YouTube |language=fil}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYbK5hag9SU |title=Si Jackie Lou Blanco bilang Victoria |trans-title=Jackie Lou Blanco as Victoria |date=January 15, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=YouTube |language=fil}}
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Hernando Pelaez
• Dante Rivero as Tarong
• Daria Ramirez as Linang
• Robert Arevalo as Cosme de los Santos
• Sheena Halili as Mayang / Fernando
• Vaness del Moral as Elena Decena{{cite web|author=Macapendeg, Mac |title=Vaness del Moral, lilihis sa karaniwan niyang role sa Indio |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/289717/vaness-del-moral-lilihis-sa-karaniwan-niyang-role-sa-indio/story/ |trans-title=Vaness Del Moral will divert from her usual roles on Indio |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=January 11, 2013 |language=fil}}
• Dominic Roco as Tuhay / Cesario
• Sam Pinto as Lidagat
• Solenn Heussaff as Lalahon
• Ehra Madrigal as Lihangin
• Rachelle Ann Go as Libulan
• Kyle Jimenez as Santonilyo
• Will Devaughn as Barangaw
• Paolo Paraiso as Liadlaw
• Steven Silva as Ribung Linti

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;Recurring cast

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• Pekto as Juaning
• John Feir as Pedro
• Marco Alcaraz as Javier Crisanto
• Gwen Zamora as Pandaki
• Ellen Adarna as Dalikmata
• Isabelle Daza as Magwayen
• Carlos Morales as Mariano Alfonso
• Ryza Cenon as Isabel Alfonso
• Aljur Abrenica as Bagandi
• Marc Justine Alvarez as Antonio
• Katrina Halili as Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan

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;Guest cast

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• Sarah Lahbati as Ynaguiguinid
• Vincent Magbanua as younger Indio
• Jomari Yllana as younger Tarong
• Agot Isidro as younger Linang
• Lucho Ayala as younger Juancho Sanreal
• Ramon Christopher as Antonio Sanreal
• Mark Gil as Miguel López de Legazpi
• Bobby Andrews as younger Hernando Pelaez
• Nathalie Hart as younger Hidalgo de Sanreal
• Alden Richards as teenage Indio
• Jillian Ward as younger Rosa delos Santos
• Maxene Magalona as older Rosa
• Winwyn Marquez as Maria
• Roi Vinzon as Makaptan
• Anita Linda as Uray
• Mike Gayoso as Paiburong
• Ryan Eigenmann as Sidapa
• Alfred Marquez as Makabosog
• Diana Zubiri as Lisuga
• Joyce Ching as Alunsina
• Joko Diaz as a governor general
• Rafael Rosell as older Antonio
• Jolo Revilla as Andrés Bonifacio

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The series was developed in early 2012 by screenwriter, Suzette Doctolero (the writer behind such epic series as Encantadia, Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia and Amaya) and under the supervisions of historians: Dr. Vic Villan of the University of the Philippines Diliman (who was also the consultant for Amaya) and Dr. Rolando Borrinaga; and GMA Entertainment TV creative heads, Jake Tordesillas and Jun Lana. The idea for series was conceived during the time Doctolero did her research on Amaya. According to her, the series is a combination of Philippine history and Filipino mythology. The show's staged in pre-colonial to Spanish colonial period setting (1565–1663). Regarding the title "Indio" –which was a label intended to be a badge of imposed by the Spanish on the natives— Doctolero stated that "It is the first word that comes into our minds when we talk about Spanish colonization here [in the Philippines]. It mirrors every Filipino. With this series, I want to turn this label into something dignified and a source of pride."{{cite news|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/21512-gma-spares-no-expense-for-indio |title=GMA spares no expense for Indio |date=January 10, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |newspaper=Malaya |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325081053/http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/21512-gma-spares-no-expense-for-indio |archive-date=March 25, 2013}} GMA Network assigned Dondon Santos to helm the series. The series is his first project for the network.{{cite web|url=http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug0312/ent_jg.htm |title=Director ng ABS, magdidirek ng epicserye ni Bong sa GMA |trans-title=Director of ABS will direct the epic series of Bong on GMA |website=Abante |access-date=August 17, 2012 |language=fil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806033005/http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug0312/ent_jg.htm |archive-date=August 6, 2012}} Historians Vic Villan and Rolando Borrinaga were hired to ensure the accuracy of the series.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/11322/two-historians-were-tapped-to-ensure-the-accuracy-ofindio |title=Two historians were tapped to ensure the accuracy of Indio |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=PEP |author=Garcia, Rose}}

Headed the series' cast is Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. who plays the titular character. GMA Network's Vice President for Entertainment TV, Lilybeth G. Rasonable said that "Indio was really made for him."{{cite web|url=http://www.insidepinoyshowbiz.ph/gma-7-raises-the-standards-of-making-tv-series-through-indio/ |title=GMA 7 raises the standards of making TV series through Indio |date=January 11, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |author=Luna, Erica |website=Inside Pinoy Showbiz |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030002224/http://www.insidepinoyshowbiz.ph/gma-7-raises-the-standards-of-making-tv-series-through-indio/ |archive-date=October 30, 2013}} Revilla finds his very first television series "exciting but very challenging" and described it as "a movie but done for TV". The actor-politician went through rigorous acting trainings under director Laurice Guillen for his preparation for the role. He also gets Phillip Salvador to be his acting coach.{{cite web|url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/bong-revilla-stars-first-teleserye-2013-indio-031113658.html |title=Bong Revilla Stars In First Teleserye For 2013, Indio |date=December 25, 2012 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |website=Yahoo!}} He also did some readings and research regarding Philippine history because "even though it is a fictional show, it has some historical undertones that should at least have some sense of accuracy."{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/01/08/894369/indio-bongs-gift-his-fans |title=Indio is Bong's gift to his fans |date=January 8, 2013 |access-date=September 7, 2020 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |author=Lo, Ricky |author-link=Ricky Lo}}{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2013/01/11/895725/indio-movie-fantaserye-made-tv |title=Indio: Movie fantaserye made for TV |date=January 11, 2013 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |author=Calderon, Ricky |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924163509/http://www.philstar.com/cebu-entertainment/2013/01/11/895725/indio-movie-fantaserye-made-tv |archive-date=September 24, 2015}} Actor Alden Richards signed on to play the teenage version of the title character while Vincent Magbanua auditioned and successfully cast as the younger Malaya. In March 2012, actresses Jennylyn Mercado and Rhian Ramos were announced to be Revilla's two of three love interests.{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2012-08-12/837427/rhian-jennylyn-nag-uunahan-kay-sen-bong |title=Rhian at Jennylyn nag-uunahan kay Sen. Bong |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=August 12, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |author=Gorgonio, Sol}} In August 2012, Maxene Magalona was added to the cast, wherein her role had previously been offered to Sunshine Cruz.{{cite web|url=http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug1512/showbiz_al.htm |title=Sunshine, ayaw makipaghalikan kay Bong |author=Lorenzo, Alfie |website=Abante |access-date=September 8, 2020 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626205922/http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug1512/showbiz_al.htm |archive-date=June 26, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/35342/maxene-magalona-says-no-hurt-from-a-breakup-will-come-close-to-the-hurt-of-losing-a-dad |title=Maxene Magalona says no hurt from a breakup will come close to the hurt of losing a dad |author=Garcia, Rose |website=PEP |date=August 19, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2020}} Sheena Halili was chosen to play a role in the series. Rocco Nacino was originally cast as Tuhay but later replaced by Dominic Roco. Michael de Mesa and Jackie Lou Blanco were signed on to portray the antagonist roles of Juancho and Victoria Sanreal. Other casts were all announced during the series' story conference, held in GMA Network Center, the same month of 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/35943-zsa-zsa-im-so-frustrated |title=Zsa Zsa: I'm so frustrated! + Indio series |website=Journal Online |access-date=September 8, 2020 |date=August 13, 2012 |author=Miralles, Nitz |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815202255/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/35943-zsa-zsa-im-so-frustrated |archive-date=August 15, 2012}}

The cast of characters grew over the course of the series. Some of the notable actors, that appeared and portrayed important characters, were Mark Gil, Ramon Christopher, Aljur Abrenica, Katrina Halili and Ryan Eigenmann. Gil played Miguel López de Legazpi, the very first governor-general of the Philippines, while Ramon Christopher played António Sanreal, father of the main antagonist, Juancho Sanreal. Both characters appeared only on the pilot week. Abrenica acted as Bagandi, the brave native warrior who became an ally to Simeon/Malaya. First appeared on the penultimate episode of the first chapter, Abrenica became one of the prominent casts in the second chapter of the show.{{cite news|url=http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/26266-ready-for-the-big-leagues |title=Ready for the big leagues |date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=April 5, 2013 |newspaper=Malaya |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130705182421/http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/26266-ready-for-the-big-leagues |archive-date=July 5, 2013}} Katrina Halili played the antagonist Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan, the goddess of greed and vengeance,{{cite web|title=Katrina Halili joins the cast of Indio |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/5336/katrina-halili-joins-the-cast-of-quotindioquot |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=PEP |date=April 11, 2013}} while Eigenmann played Sidapa, the god of death. In an interview, Eigenmann described his character as "a little bit tricky since he is not totally evil. In fact, even if he is the god of death, he wants to be fair to everyone. However, a twist in the story, which will be revealed in the coming episodes, will change all that." The character first appeared on the 64th episode of the series.{{cite web|title=Katrina Halili Ryan Eigenmann join Indio are they friends or foes? |url=http://elysplanet.com/2013/04/15/katrina-halili-ryan-eigenmann-join-indio-are-they-friends-or-foes/ |website=Ely's Planet |access-date=September 8, 2020 |date=April 15, 2013}}

Principal photography commenced in September 2012,{{cite web|title=Senator Bong Revilla headlines GMA-7's historical epic Indio |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/283218/senator-bong-revilla-headlines-gma-7-s-historical-epic-indio/story/ |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=November 22, 2012}} The production used different filming locations. The series was shot primarily in the towns of Pagsanjan and Cavinti in the province of Laguna. The entire Spanish-era village was built along the banks of the Pagsanjan River in Pagsanjan especially for the series. It is where most of the "Pueblo" scenes are shot. The setup includes a church facade, the Spanish quarters (including the mansion of Juancho and Victoria Sanreal), and the village of the locals. Other locations include: Intramuros Manila, Inao-Awan, Lumot Lake in Cavinti, Laguna, Morong Park and Subic Bay Port in Subic, Zambales, Bolinao, Pangasinan and Tanay, Rizal. Filming locations were chosen by production designers, Rodell Cruz and Jerran Ordinario. Theater and independent film director Dennis Marasigan was hired as movement and crowd director. The production budget was 50 million Philippine pesos, making the series as one of the most expensive drama series in Philippine television.{{cite web|title=Epic-telemovie ng GMA 7 na Indio, pangunguhan ni Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. |trans-title=Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. will lead GMA 7's 'Indio' Epic-telemovie |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/270789/epic-telemovie-ng-gma-7-na-indio-pangunguhan-ni-sen-bong-revilla-jr/story/ |website=GMA Network |date=August 23, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |language=fil}}{{cite web|author=Brosas, Alex Valentin |title=Bong Revilla Dubs First TV Series 'Epic-telemovie' |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/news/bong-revilla-dubs-first-tv-series-epic-telemovie-101818126.html |website=Yahoo! |date=August 23, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2020}}{{cite web|title=GMA Network produces the most expensive drama in local television history via Indio |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/8308/gma-network-produces-the-most-expensive-drama-in-local-television-history-via-indio/story |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=GMA Network |date=January 10, 2013}} The series was slated to air for twenty weeks consisting of 98 episodes.{{cite news|title=GMA bets big on Indio |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=GMA-bets-big-on-Indio&id=62704 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=BusinessWorld |date=December 11, 2012}}

Von de Guzman created the underscore for the series. De Guzman— composed the opening credits theme or the "heroic" music playing during the opening credits. De Guzman also worked in tandem with writer Vim Nadera in creating other themes like: "May Laya" ({{translation|There is Freedom}}), a war song or the song usually playing during the battle scenes; the closing credits theme "Lupang Payapa" ({{translation|Peaceful Land}}) which was also used various times as a "love theme" for Malaya/Simeon and Rosa's scenes; and "Aking Anak" ({{translation|My Child}}), a "melodic" or somewhat a lullaby used during scenes involving Malaya and his adoptive mother Linang.{{cite news|title=Indio epicserye preems on GMA |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/01/14/896563/indio-epicserye-preems-gma |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=January 14, 2013}}

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Indio earned a 29.3% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/11330/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-jan-7-17-indio-shows-remarkable-strength-on-its-pilot-week |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Jan. 7-17): Indio shows remarkable strength on its pilot week; anchors GMA-7 to the top |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=April 6, 2018 |website=PEP}} The final episode scored a 26.6% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/12026/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-may-31-to-june-2-magpakailanman-and-pgt-season-4-finale-ti |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 31 to June 2): Magpakailanman and PGT Season 4 Finale tied for top spot last June 1 |author=Tuazon, Nikko |date=June 7, 2013 |access-date=January 25, 2018 |website=PEP}}

Alwin M. Ignacio of The Daily Tribune said: "Grand is the best adjective to describe Indio. The camera shots are panoramic. The grandeur is seen and felt during the fight scenes and exodus sequences. You grasp the opulence and magic when you first catch sight of the diwatas in meeting."{{cite news|author=Ignacio, Alwin M. |title=Indio, a tale filled with mayhem and magic |url=http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/life-style/item/9038-indio-a-tale-filled-with-mayhem-and-magic |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=Daily Tribune |date=January 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130416064450/http://www.tribune.net.ph/index.php/life-style/item/9038-indio-a-tale-filled-with-mayhem-and-magic |archive-date=April 16, 2013}} The Philippine Star's entertainment columnist, Ricky Lo felt that the series "It's almost as big as a movie. No. Indio is even bigger than and presumably better than a movie." Bibsy M. Carballo of The Philippine Star said that "If there were to be a historical drama-fantasy series that would reach epic proportions, it would have to be Indio!"{{cite news|author=Carballo, Bibsy M. |title=How Kuya Ipe drew real tears from Bong |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/02/27/913527/how-kuya-ipe-drew-real-tears-bong |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |date=February 27, 2013}} Entertainment columnist and Startalk host, Lolit Solis praised the ensembles' acting performances, including Vince Magbanua's, the 10-year-old Palaweño who played young Malaya/Simeon.{{cite web|author=Solis, Lolit |author-link=Lolit Solis |title=Nasa Switzerland na Sarah Lahbati, tinulungan ni Annabelle Rama na makaalis! |url=https://www.pinoyparazzi.com/nasa-switzerland-nasarah-lahbati-tinulungan-ni-annabelle-rama-na-makaalis |website=Pinoy Parazzi |access-date=September 8, 2020 |date=January 16, 2013 |language=fil}} Isah V. Red of Manila Standard and Nestor Cuartero of Tempo complimented Revilla's acting performance. Red said that "He isn't too far behind in scenes that have actors like Michael de Mesa, Chinggoy Alonso, Ronnie Lazaro, and Jackielou Blanco. Viewers can easily discern each of the characters they are watching due to the clear portrayal by the actors who fittingly tint their roles with the proper tones, and Revilla, though not formally schooled in acting, displays keen understanding of characterization."{{cite news|title=Bong Revilla makes Indio a must-watch weeknights |url=https://manilastandardtoday.com/showbitz/simply-red-by-isah-v-red/columns0/77945/bong-revilla-makes-indio-a-must-watch-weeknights.html |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=Manila Standard |date=February 4, 2013}} While Cuartero said "He proves beyond doubt that aside from being an "action star", he is also very competent in drama, investing the part with his heroic presence."{{cite news|title=Bong's heroic presence in Indio |url=http://www.tempo.com.ph/2013/02/bongs-heroic-presence-in-indio/ |access-date=September 8, 2020 |newspaper=Tempo |date=February 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910201107/http://www.tempo.com.ph/2013/02/bongs-heroic-presence-in-indio/ |archive-date=September 10, 2014}} Writer-director Ronald Carballo impressed with the performances of Revilla, De Mesa, Jennylyn Mercado, Sheena Halili and Vaness del Moral, said that "With the great flow of the story, wonderful performances and excellent cinematography, I am hooked now on the show, as in every night."{{cite web|author=Bautista, Mario |title=Disappointed over Charice and Jessica |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/45039-disappointed-over-charice-and-jessica |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=Journal Online |date=February 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330234807/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/45039-disappointed-over-charice-and-jessica |archive-date=March 30, 2013}} Noel Asiñas of The Journal praised the show's action stunts, said that "Indio's stunts are well-choreographed. It's my first time to watch that kind of stunts in local television."{{cite web|author=Asiñas, Noel |title=Bela defends self: In good taste ang ginawa ko |url=http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/44052-bela-defends-self-in-good-taste-ang-ginawa-ko |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=Journal Online |date=February 2, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204002234/http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/44052-bela-defends-self-in-good-taste-ang-ginawa-ko |archive-date=February 4, 2013}}

The series was also positively received by other writers. Blogger, Ely Valendez of Ely's Planet reviews: "What's more interesting in Indio 'though is the story itself that's strongly related to the Philippine history." Valendez also dubbed "Indio as the new Encantadia."{{cite web|title=Indio is the new Engcantadia |url=http://elysplanet.com/2013/01/13/review-gma-7s-indio-is-engkantadia/ |website=Ely's Planet |access-date=September 8, 2020 |date=January 13, 2013}} Jason Lim of the blog Taking A Break praises the series' special effects, said that "Indio really benefited from an early pre-production date as most of the effects are seamless. The scene with the Baconaua and the opening scene that tied down the timeline/era were exceptionally done."{{cite web|title=Television: Indio |url=https://blurredlights.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/television-indio-2/ |website=Blurred Lights |access-date=September 8, 2020 |date=January 13, 2013}} Blogger Neil Celeste Rara described the show as "thrilling and visually captivating", stating "While the ratings war remains to be tough and the battle is fought day by day, the people behind this wonderful series have a reason to sleep soundly at night, for they not only have done their jobs well, they have also created a piece of art that viewers will always remember."{{cite web|url=http://community.gmanetwork.com/articles/2013-05-06/42/Why-Indio-is-worth-the-millions |title=Why Indio is worth the millions |access-date=May 10, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720030636/http://community.gmanetwork.com/articles/2013-05-06/42/Why-Indio-is-worth-the-millions |archive-date=July 20, 2013 |website=GMA Network}} While Dinno Erece of the blog Show and Tell, said "We were so impressed by the special effects of the Indio to think it's only a television series. We're daring to say this but Indio has a better special effects than that of Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako and Shake, Rattle & Roll 14. [And] it's not just the special effects, even the production design and the costume and the history, they're fully researched."{{cite web|url=http://www.showandtell.ph/Dinno%20Rado/DR012013.html |title=DotPH domains available portal |website=Show and Tell}}

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• {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/indio}}
• {{IMDb title|2946490}}

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