Eight years after being imprisoned for a murder he did not commit, Gabo is unexpectedly granted parole. On his first day out, he boards a bus bound for home, only to find himself caught in the middle of a robbery orchestrated by his former group. As he fights to survive and protect innocent lives, his long-awaited freedom comes at a greater price—he is forced into a covert government program that recruits convicts for dangerous, high-stakes missions. —ABS-CBN
CreatorCoco Martin
Si Gabo: Ang Pagbabalik" (The Return of Gabo)
.Inside a harsh prison, **Gabo** (Coco Martin) decides against escaping to legally clear his name and is soon granted parole. On his bus ride home, a criminal syndicate hijacks the vehicle. Gabo takes out the thugs and stops the crashing bus inches away from **Sam** (Julia Montes), an undercover agent tracking the group. During the ensuing shootout, Gabo takes a bullet to the chest but is saved by a lucky coin in his pocket. The action-packed premiere ends with a comedic twist when Sam tries to revive him, leading to an accidental kiss that sparks their fierce rivalry.
Ang Pagbabalik ni Gabo sa Ginintuang Lupa" (The Return of Gabo to Ginintuang Lupa)
Gabo returns to his home province, **Ginintuang Lupa**, to start over, but is immediately met with hostility from his old rival, **Django**, who controls the local docks. Meanwhile, **Sam** discovers Gabo's prison record and begins tracking him, convinced he is still linked to the syndicate. The episode ends with Gabo being forced into a brutal fistfight against Django's men to protect his family's livelihood.
Pagtutuos" (The Showdown / Confrontation).
Gabo’s fierce fistfight with Django’s men escalates into a brutal one-on-one showdown against **Django** himself. Using his prison-honed survival skills, Gabo completely overpowers his rival and secures his family's safety at the docks. Meanwhile, **Sam** arrives in Ginintuang Lupa under the guise of an ordinary vacationer. While secretly observing Gabo's spectacular victory, she notices a distinct syndicate tattoo on Django’s arm—proving the local gang is tied to her larger investigation and cementing her decision to stay close to Gabo.
Lupa at Katarungan" (Land and Justice).
Gabo tries to settle into a quiet life as a jeepney driver, but tension explodes when his father, **Rudy**, confronts the corrupt landlord **Ricardo** over unfair land leases. Unable to control his anger at Ricardo's insults, Rudy punches him, triggering a dangerous retaliation. Meanwhile, **Sam** secures a room at a local boarding house right across from Gabo's home, officially kicking off her secret surveillance on his family.
