‘Halik’ finale: Karma claims Jade and Ace, new start for Lino and Jacky

MANILA — Karma finally caught up with Jade and Ace, and a second chance for Lino and Jacky landed an opportune time in the finale of the hit primetime drama “Halik” on Friday.

In the final episode of the RBS Drama production, Jade (Yam Concepcion) and Ace (Sam Milby) both landed in jail for their crimes, including adultery.

Their respective former spouses, Lino (Jericho Rosales) and Jacky (Yen Santos), finally had the chance to rekindle their teenage romance, but decided against it as they prioritized healing from the tumultuous years of their intertwined lives.

Jade, who has recovered from tuberculosis, was afforded a second chance to be a mother to CJ, her son with Lino. After serving her sentence, Jade found a new home with her “sissy,” a reformed Marissa (Nina Dolino), and managed an amicable relationship with Lino after realizing her mistakes, and asking for forgiveness.

Ace, meanwhile, remained in jail, but appeared to make progress in coming to terms with his own wrongdoings.

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After years, and with the dust having settled, Lino and Jacky made good on their promise to reunite and start over. This time, the two were free from the baggage of their respective past marriage, and were ready to start a future together.

The emotional finale wrapped an eight-month run of “Halik” as the No. 1 program in its time slot, and an overall top-rater across the country, according to Kantar Media.

“Halik’s” ratings success, which translated to its first-ranked streaming audience on iWant and trending presence on social media, led to its extended run and the expansion of its story.

Starting Monday, its time slot will be occupied by the crime-drama series “Sino Ang May Sala? Mea Culpa,” starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Bela Padilla.