Ay, sablay ang plano this time. After last night's big "let's go find Atoy" energy, Episode 98 showed us na hindi pala ganun kadali ang rescue mission, lalo na kung hindi magkaintindihan ang team.
How did the Anak ng Sinulid's mission start?
The plan leaned on a little acting. Emerson, played by Ketchup Eusebio, pretended to be hurt so he could catch the attention of Samir, played by KC Montero, and get Samir to help him. It was a distraction play, and for a moment it looked like it could work.
What went wrong with the mission?
Things unraveled when Samir caught sight of Audrey, played by Max Collins, and went after her. That chase threw the whole operation off, and GMA's clip of the scene says the mission was basically ruined from that point. Mongki, played by Michael Roy Jornales, then went head to head with Samir, since both sides wanted to get Audrey and Gavin, played by Prince Carlos, and bring them home. GMA's full episode description sums it up: a misunderstanding within the group derailed the mission and nearly put everyone's safety at risk.
Why did Manang Cita get so mad?
Manang Cita, played by Rio Locsin, was deeply worried after hearing how close the group came to getting caught. So she gave the Anak ng Sinulid a proper sermon, the kind only a Filipino lola figure can deliver. Honestly, may point siya. One wrong move and the people trying to save Atoy would need saving themselves.
What is Atoy doing while all this happens?
Atoy, played by Dingdong Dantes, is still in the hands of terrorists. In this episode, he and Lily, played by Chai Fonacier, began teaming up to prepare an escape. So habang pumapalpak ang rescue team sa labas, si Atoy mismo ay may sariling plano sa loob. That parallel makes the next episodes feel like a race na.
Why does this episode matter?
Episode 98 is a reminder that good intentions are not enough. The Anak ng Sinulid clearly love Atoy, pero kailangan nilang mag-usap nang maayos bago sumugod ulit. Add Atoy and Lily's escape plan, and it feels like both sides are slowly moving toward each other.
Sino ang mauuna sa tingin niyo: makakatakas ba sina Atoy at Lily, or mahahanap sila ng Anak ng Sinulid? Drop your guess in the comments!
Quick answers
Why did the Anak ng Sinulid's mission fail in Episode 98?
A misunderstanding within the group threw the plan off, and Samir spotted Audrey and chased her, which nearly compromised everyone's safety.
Who is Atoy teaming up with to escape?
Atoy, played by Dingdong Dantes, started working with Lily, played by Chai Fonacier, to escape from the terrorists.
What time does The Master Cutter air?
The Master Cutter airs weeknights at 8 PM on GMA Prime.
This is a written recap of the GMA episode that aired on September 23, 2026. The video at the top is the official upload, embedded from YouTube. Want to watch the episode itself? Find it on GMA Network's official YouTube channel.
Sources and credits: GMA Network on YouTube - Full Episode 98 | GMA Network on YouTube - Samir chases Audrey and Gavin (Episode 98) | GMA Network on YouTube - Mongki and Samir face off (Episode 98) | GMA Network on YouTube - Emerson fakes an injury (Episode 98) | GMA Network on YouTube - Manang Cita scolds the group (Episode 98) | GMA Network on YouTube - Atoy and Lily team up (Episode 98). All photos and show names belong to their respective owners.
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