Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Llena de Amor #163 (Mex. 188-189) Tue 4/5/11 Fedra’s out, but there’s a new family member.
Episode 188. 1+1=3. Or is that 2+2=5?
University: Gretel and Oliver chat and smooch on a bench until Delicia joins them, looking downcast. They figure she must have failed her exam and hasten to assure her that this is a temporary setback; they’ll help her study and she’ll ace it next time. Fakeout! Delicia breaks into a grin and tells them she did awesomely. Cheers and happiness. Axhole rains on this parade simply by showing up. He congratulates Delicia and she returns a cold glare. He wants to join their celebration, but she says no. Delicia and Oliver skip off and Gretel tells Axhole to give Delicia time; everything will work out.
Hospital waiting room: Sad-faced Doctor Arnaldo tells Conswailer, Netty, and Gladiola that Javier’s tests look great and he can probably go home in a few days. Netty asks why he looks so down, then. Doc A stiffly congratulates her on her engagement and leaves on the verge of tears. Glad and Consuelo remark that she’s breaking hearts left and right, while they’ve got no galáns at all. Con says she’s going after Brandon, and Gladiola had better not get in the way. Glad says I’m not the problem, he’s just not that into you. They wonder why Netty seems so gloomy. She says she just doesn’t want to get excited until everything’s settled and she and Emil are good and married.
Agency: Jose Maria visits Emiliano and proposes a gentlemen’s pact, since he’s so honorable. He’s throwing his hat in Netty’s ring. Emil finds this preposterous. “Netty and I are engaged, so get out.” “But you’re not even divorced yet, so all’s fair.” “Fine, whatever, if you win her over, I’ll respect that, but if she sticks with me, you are going to disappear.” Deal.
Mansión de Mucho Maldad: Mauricio tells Ilitia he did her a favor knocking her up. Husband-trap, yay! “My baby is Emanuel’s, and you disgust me!” Malicio smarms that she wants him BAD. He grabs her. Ilitia tries to shake him off and tells him not to hurt her; she’s pregnant. He thinks that’s hot. As they continue to struggle, he clamps a hand over her mouth and drags her away.
Javi’s hospital room: Javi teases Marianela about being in love with El Lirio. She says she just got carried away, he’s such an awesome dude and all, and besides, kissing through a mask doesn’t count. Lirio thinks she was rather overaffectionate, considering she just met him. Mari says she’s heard so much about him from others. Javier offers to cover his eyes so they can smooch some more. Mari is totally flustered and tries to leave, but Lirio stops her and holds her hands. Does she like him? Mari says she was just really excited to finally meet him, because Vicky is so in love with him, and especially after what happened… “After what?” Mari flashbacks to Love Shack, Braille Edition, but tells him she means the way he saved Javi. Lirio says Mari is so pretty and sweet, she probably has a novio or husband, anyway. “No, I’m single,” Mari says. “Oh, REALLY?” Oh, wait, she remembers that she is married. “You forgot you have a husband?” Mari suddenly remembers she has something really important to do somewhere else.
Snakemobile: Malicio drives, Ilitia cries and protests. Mau tells her the whole family will be together now, but the brat had better be a boy; he doesn’t want a girl. “Since when do you want kids?” Malicio says his biological alarm clock is ringing. Funny, it sounds like a death toll to me.
Hospital men’s room: El Lirio locks the door and unmasks. Emanuel remembers his convos with Netty, when she gave him lavish hints about Mari and Vicky.
Hospital corridor: Consuelo and Mari discuss Javier’s miracle save and how awesome El Lirio is. Eman sees them and hides around a corner. He hears Mari say “I’m so confused, I’m so attracted to him, when I see him I just want to kiss him…” Eman pops out and asks her who she wants to be snoozling.
Agency break room: Doris dashes out the back door when she hears Andre and Jackie approach, fighting as usual. Jackie wants to move in with Andre. He yells that he’s been very clear that he’ll be her friend and support her through the medical issues, but he doesn’t love her and they will not be a couple. “Because you’re in love with Doris?” “Well, yes. I am truly, madly, deeply in love with her.” Jackie storms out. Doris comes in, excited that he really loves her. Hugs. Andre says he really is, which is why he’s going to stay away from her.
Hospital corridor: Eman snuggles against Mari, teasing her about cheating on Jorge. She says he’s hardly one to talk, married to Ilitia and telling the whole world in court that he’s Vicky’s lover. He clarifies that he said in love, not lover. Mari says he thinks all the ladies are after him, but she’s happily married and Vicky is in love with someone else. “Who?” Mari won’t tell. Eman wonders how happy her marriage can be, since Jorge cheated on her with Vicky. In fact, he thinks the whole marriage is fake.
Home office: Emiliano gives Fedra the divorce papers. Special bonus offer, if she signs now, she gets every last centavo he has. Fedra plays along and says he must be really desperate to be rid of her, to be so generous. She takes the pen and scrawls across the paper. Emil can hardly believe his luck. And for good reason; he looks and sees that she wrote “Fedra estuve aqui” (Fedra was here), with a frowny face after. She says she’s not an idiot. She knows he gave everything to Netty.
Hospital corridor: Mari tells Eman he’s wrong. Jorge was super remorseful, she forgave him, and now their marriage is better than ever. Eman says he’s going to find out all her secrets. Maybe check and find out whether the marriage is actually registered. She tells him not to be such a busybody. Why does he care? He grabs her braids and says she doesn’t look at Jorge with love, the way she looks at him. Eman goes for a kiss. Denied.
Home office: Fedra tears up the divorce papers. Emil tells her she’s not stealing more money from the family. He’s getting the divorce whether she signs or not. Fedra says she doesn’t negotiate with poor people, so he’ll have to send Netty over to talk. Fedra rabidly rages that she’ll get all the money, including the change in his pockets and Netty’s pensión, too.
Hospital corridor: Mari denies she’s in love with Emanuel. He pins her against the wall and nuzzles and sexy-talks. Mari says she’s fed up with this. He says he is, too – the lies, the disguises, having to hide in order to love. Doesn’t she feel the same way? He aims to kiss her, but she faints.
Mau’s Snakepit: Kristel practices her sexiest strut in the bedroom, and preps for seduction. Candles, check. Lingerie that will give him a heart attack, check. (We wish.) She hears Ilitia yelling from the parlor. “Let me go! Don’t hurt me!” “You know you want it!” “Leave me alone! You creep! Don’t make me lose the baby!” Mau pushes Ilitia onto the sofa and etc. and says he’s going to have his way with her. After all, they belong together, especially now that they’re expecting a baby. “It is NOT your baby! I’m two months along, and you raped me on my wedding day way before that!” Kristel has heard enough. She joins them, business end of Mau’s gun leading the way, and threatens to shoot him.
Hospital corridor: Eman can’t wake Mari and calls for help. Doris runs up and shoves him away and won’t let anyone but a doctor touch her.
Mansión de Mucho Misery: Fedra’s drinking and insulting Emil’s poverty. He calls the servants and tells them to throw out all Fedra’s stuff; she’s leaving today. Fedra cackles and tells them to throw out HIS stuff, because HE’s leaving today. She says he may have fooled everyone else into thinking he’s somebody, but she’s always known he’s a nobody, and soon Netty will realize that as well. She’ll find he’s no great shakes in the sack (the staff looks scandalized), and she’ll take up with one of her many suitors, and he’ll never be any the wiser because he never knows when he’s being cheated on.
Fedra refuses to leave, and says she’s going to bring Low over here for their rolls in the moldy hay. Emil calls her a ramera. She throws her drink in his face and smashes the glass. Emil slaps her so hard she crashes into the piano. Wait, that piano makes sound? I thought Fedra had the strings removed so Axel couldn’t play it.
Hospital exam room: Doc Arnaldo checks Mari and asks Doris what’s up with the fat suit. Doris explains it all. Arne agrees to keep the secret.
Snakepit: Kristel says she was a fool to love Mau and believe his lies. It is OVER. He is going to regret being a rapey snake. He says the two of them will be the ones to regret this. He tries to sweet-talk Kristel but she brandishes the gun and says a few people will hear about this…Emanuel, Emiliano, Lorenzo. “Brandon,” Ilitia offers helpfully. Right. Mau has mil ocho mil enemies, so he’s done for. Kristel and Ilitia take the gun and leave the canalla.
Hospital: Mari’s awake. Doris tells her the secret was nearly discovered. Mari says she fainted because the fat suit is so hot. Doris wants to wait for the medical report to be sure it’s nothing else. Mari says she was also stressed because Eman wants to investigate her “marriage” with Jorge. Why does he even care? “Because he’s in looooove with you.” “Yes, but also with Victoria. It’s so confusing.” “Well, you’re also in love with two guys.” MV swoons over El Lirio de Plata.
House of Hostility: Emil tells Fedra she’s not threatening him or the kids anymore. Fed calls Bernardo and pouts for him to defend her. Bring it, says Emil. Benigno rushes in with a rifle and orders Fedra and her loyal shiprat to walk the plank. Paula and Nereida bring the suitcases down and Emil tells them to throw them in the street. Eying the rifle and Emil’s rage, Bernie decides they should leave. Fedra menaces that she’s going to get the money and the house in exchange for Emiliano’s freedom.
Hospital: Doris fills MV in on the Andre gossip, yawn. Mari advises her to fight for Andre. Mari, you are a terrible friend. Doris says he said that he loves her, which is why he’s leaving her. Mari says that’s noble, since he can’t offer the life Doris deserves (sing it, sister). But Doris LOVES him and wants to be with him. Doc Arnaldo fortunately breaks this up and tells Mari she’s pregnant. ¡¿QUÉ?!
Episode 189. Turnabout is fair play.
Still at the hospital: Doris and Marianela are both shocked. Doc A congratulates Mari and hopes it’s good news. He leaves. “I’m going to have a child!” “Of a THIEF!” “Of the man I love!” “Who is México’s Most Wanted!” “El hombre de mi vida!” “Who, if he’s caught, will spend the rest of his life in prison!” MV is just dizzy at the thought of having a child with El Lirio. I wonder what the baby’s secret identity will be.
Hospital waiting room: Eman asks the doc about Mari. Doc Arnaldo tells him it’s nothing serious, just a little low blood pressure. Eman persists and Doc distracts him by asking how he’s recovered from the gunshot wound. Eman reminds him that’s a secret. “Right, and I can keep secrets.”
Exam room: Doris wonders how MV will tell Lirio about the baby. Mari says she doesn’t know how to reach him, he just appears, and she gets blindfolded and they go somewhere but she doesn’t know where. Doris seems to find this a bit creepy. Also, she thinks the masked duo had the wrong end covered—haven’t they heard of condoms? Too late for that, says MV. But don’t tell Netty.
Dollhouse: Kristel begs Ilitia for forgiveness. Delete everything. Ilitia forgives her and thanks her for saving her from snakebite. Kristel beats herself up for being such an idiot. Ilitia graciously tells her not to be so hard on herself. Mau is super manipulative. She’s just glad Kristel finally discovered how awful he is.
Foxhole: Emil is huddled like a kid in the principal’s office, explaining why he was fighting. We’ve already heard it all. He tells Max that Fedra wants to bring Lowrenzo to live here. Max says he’s never trusted that lowlife, and he made Max’s dear Muñeca suffer more than anyone. Emil says at least they’re divorced now, and Muñeca got the kids and even all the money. Fedra is making things difficult, though. But Emil will find a way to get rid of her and leave her centavoless.
Low’s blechelor pad: Lowlife plays with Cristián and tells him soon he will get custody and they’ll be together all the time. Fedra shows up with her lip still bloody and tells him she was expelled. He says what’s his is her. She immediately claims the whiskey. Then she notices Cris and is not happy. Low soothes her and says they’ll be married, so of course she can live there. Fedra calls in Bernardo. Low is not happy about the package deal.
Dollhouse: Kristel asks Ilitia to forgive her jealousy and her…ahem…tumbles with Ilitia’s papi. Il thinks that’s maybe too much. Kristel tries to explain how it was. Ilitia really doesn’t want to hear it. Just promise it won’t happen again, not even in your imagination. Kristel even crosses her heart. Kristel says she was on such a rampage, she was even going after gay guys like Oliver. Ilitia is delighted at that hot gossip.
Blech pad: Low says No Dogs Allowed. Fedra says Bernardo is staying. Nereida comes in with the suitcases, crying at her masters’ downfall. She doesn’t think she should go back to the big house; Emil will just fire her. Bernardo tells her to stay with them and she can help with Cris. Nereida says okay, but she charges more for kids. Steam is coming out Low’s ears.
Dollhouse: Kristel sobs that she’ll be alone forever. Ilitia has everything—husband, career, kid on the way. Ilitia offers to help Kristel with a life makeover.
Blech pad: Low rages. He says Emil should just have a convenient accident. Fedra says the problem is that Netty has all the money, so they’ll have to negotiate with her and make her buy Emil’s freedom. But Netty is NOT getting Fedra’s leftovers. Once the dinero is handed over, KABOOM!, buh-bye.
Javi’s room: Eman remarks to Mari that if she hadn’t left, they’d probably be married and maybe have a child. Jorge walks in and snarks that Eman would probably have multiple kids, different mothers. Eman tells him that when he told Mari he was going to investigate the veracity of their marriage, she turned all pale. “Oh, look! Now you look exactly the same as she did!”
Hospital corridor: Jorge tells Mari he’s going to hop on the first flight to Madrid and arrange fake evidence before Eman can catch up. He asks her not to do anything crazy while he’s gone (I don’t know why she would stop now). He knows she’s been sneaking out at night, and hopes she’s not hooking up with Eman. MV swears she’s not; she’s just working on a project with Doris.
Waiting room: Eman daydreams about the Love Shack, and then about kissing Marianela. (Wake up, little hamster.) Mari walks in and he’s all over her. She says he’s in love with Vicky and should leave her (Mari) alone. He says it’s her fault he’s in love with Vic; she sent her to the agency where she’d be around him all the time with easy access to bewitch him. But he’s still in love with Mari. “You’re a jerk.” “Yes, I am, but I’m honest.” He tries to kiss her. Brandon interferes.
Big house: Emil asks Paula and Benigno to arrange a special dinner and gather the family. They thank him for ousting the viper.
Waiting room: Eman tells Brandon to stay out of it. Mari tells them to stop the pissing contest. They decline.
Pensión: Gladiola and Netty are all dressed up, waiting for Emiliano to pick them up for dinner. The doorbell rings. Netty answers and is choked by a rabid harpy.
Andre’s place: Andre arrives at home and Doris is there with a nice dinner out. Hugs.
Pensión: Fedra chokes Netty and insults her while Gladiola stands by. Fortunately JM swashbuckles in to save the day. He tells Fedra he plans to marry Netty.
Mansión living room: Delicia tells Mari she’s sure she passed the admission exam. Mari’s glad she’s realizing her potential. Gretel says something weird is going on in the house, and no one will say what. They’re supposed to have a special dinner. Mari hopes it won’t last too long. Vicky needs to be at the pensión later for a rendezvous with Lirio. They’re glad she’s having a good time, but Gretel feels bad for Emanuel. He’s so in love with MariVicky. Mari says she’s fed up with him. He’s married and expecting a baby, yet still chasing both Mari and Vicky! And now he’s looking into the fake marriage! They wonder if Mari still loves him. She says no; she’s completely in love with El Lirio, and she needs to see him soon because she has something important to tell him.
Pensión: Netty’s lines, Fedra’s lines, ad infinitum.
Mansion garden: Benigno tells Eman the news is big, but he’s forbidden to say anything. Eman says he’s got a secret of his own. He knows hot info about Marianela. For starters, she is not married. Also, Netty gave him some clues: that Eman adopted a disguise, and Mari is not so different from him. Plus, isn’t it weird that he loves Mari and Vicky exactly the same? (Has the little hamster hit cruising speed?) Benigno is confused. Eman giggles that it’s time for a little revenge, hee hee hee.
Andre’s: Doris and Andre have a dinner that would be romantic if you didn’t know he’s a skanky jerk. She loves him and wants to be together. He thinks she deserves better. For once, Andre and I are in agreement. She gives him tickets for their romantic getaway. They’re leaving in three hours.
Bedroom: Ilitia gets dressed for dinner, and Kristel gives her a helpful critique: getting a bit pudgy in the belly, and not enough in the bubis. But don’t worry; it happens in the best families. Ilitia shuts her up to talk about something more important. Eman disappears every night and doesn’t return until morning, and Jorge says Mari does the same thing. Obvio, they’re LOVERS, says Kristel. She thinks Ilitia should follow their lead and have some fun. Ilitia says she can’t take chances, since Kristel already put the idea in Eman’s head that Ilitia is in love with Brandon. Ilitia swears she has nothing going with him, so Kristel has to convince Eman that it was a lie and Ilitia is the most loyal wife ever.
Living room: Gretel and Delicia want to know what the big news is. Mari says she has to talk to Lirio first. It’s major and will change their whole lives. She’s going to fight for him. Gretel points out she doesn’t even know who he is. Delicia thinks Emanuel is getting very suspicious and may know the truth. Mari is sure he doesn’t.
Garden: Eman gleefully tells Benigno he’s going to make Mari fall madly in love with him again, and Vicky fall madly in love with El Lirio. Benigno is adamantly against this two-timing deceit. Eman tells himself it was mean of MV to make him think he was in love with two women, and she’s going to find out how it feels. He is going to make them CRAZY.
Avances: Kristel tells Gretel that Oliver’s cheating on her with Manolo. Gretel and Oliver say that actually, they are all having a threesome; they’re very modern. This looks like a scene not to miss. Emanuel asks Oliver whether Brandon is knocking boots with Ilitia.
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You and all the recappers just amaze covering these duel episodes. Hitting the coffee quick before another "fun" day at work, and this was so fun reading thru again.
Last night watching online was all about Kristel for me. She was at her "It's OVER" best. When she started with the "I'm so cursed" I was smiling from ear to ear. When she and Ilitia get together, it is perfection. I hope all their interactions didn't hit the chopping block. That would be criminal.
Next best: Gretel and Oliver calling Kristel's bluff with their "threesome" explanation. I want to see the outtakes on that scene. Hysterical.
As for the main plot - ARGH!!! Ok, so now MV isn't even in love with Eman, but with some dude in a mask. I know we're supposed to buy into the "but it;s really Eman" ruse, but I ain't buying it. She's a flake. Period. Poor Eman. At least when he's flaky, he's cute and admits it.
Low's face was hysterical last night. Now he knows what it will really be like to have Fedra around all the time. Thinking twice there guy?
Last night watching online was all about Kristel for me. She was at her "It's OVER" best. When she started with the "I'm so cursed" I was smiling from ear to ear. When she and Ilitia get together, it is perfection. I hope all their interactions didn't hit the chopping block. That would be criminal.
Next best: Gretel and Oliver calling Kristel's bluff with their "threesome" explanation. I want to see the outtakes on that scene. Hysterical.
As for the main plot - ARGH!!! Ok, so now MV isn't even in love with Eman, but with some dude in a mask. I know we're supposed to buy into the "but it;s really Eman" ruse, but I ain't buying it. She's a flake. Period. Poor Eman. At least when he's flaky, he's cute and admits it.
Low's face was hysterical last night. Now he knows what it will really be like to have Fedra around all the time. Thinking twice there guy?
Okay. Loved your crisp transitions. Foxhole: Hospital corridor: etc. Great idea.
Favorite line (possibly of all time) Doris opining "that they had the wrong end covered. Hadn't they ever heard of condoms?" Pure genius.
Conswailer. Love Shack Braille Edition and "orders Fedra and loyal shiprat to walk the plank". All great. And love the way y'all keep slipping in nautical themes.
Best moment of the evening...Yes Ilitia and Kristel are great (agree with you Daisynjay) but I thought Fedra's piano roll was awesome. Just fantastic. Worth a couple of rewinds. Every bit as impressive as Oliver's coffee table vault. Just blown away by the physical skills of these actors.
Favorite line (possibly of all time) Doris opining "that they had the wrong end covered. Hadn't they ever heard of condoms?" Pure genius.
Conswailer. Love Shack Braille Edition and "orders Fedra and loyal shiprat to walk the plank". All great. And love the way y'all keep slipping in nautical themes.
Best moment of the evening...Yes Ilitia and Kristel are great (agree with you Daisynjay) but I thought Fedra's piano roll was awesome. Just fantastic. Worth a couple of rewinds. Every bit as impressive as Oliver's coffee table vault. Just blown away by the physical skills of these actors.
Julia! "Love Shack, Braille Edition" and "covered the wrong end!" HA HAHA HA HAAA! Love it! Thank you for this delightful and thorough recap. I picked this up after Soy tu DUHena but only occasionally read the caps: these double episodes have made me a more frequent reader. REALLY appreciate it. Luuved how Emiliano slapped the sh!t outta Fedra, sooo satisfying and long overdue! Eman is getting cuter and cuter to me with each episode, as someone else remarked, he does seem to be enjoying this role (the actor, that is, don't know his name) -- I say him in Tontas and look forward to his next work. Again, thanks for a fun start to my work day!
Khalilah
Khalilah
Permalink posted by 
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 9:03:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 9:03:00 AM EDT
Thanks Julia, this is awesome. I missed so much last night. Your recap will have me watching daily motion throughout the day. I love that
"Ilitia offers to help Kristel with a life makeover"
Really? Is that a good choice?
Conswailer... excellent.
Good job!
OT congratulations to the Texas A&M ladies. What a great game. Too bad that Notre Dame had to lose. Two stunning young women:
Texas A&M: Sydney Colson
Notre Dame: Skylar Diggers
I was hoping for Baylor and UConn, but this was good.
Carlos
"Ilitia offers to help Kristel with a life makeover"
Really? Is that a good choice?
Conswailer... excellent.
Good job!
OT congratulations to the Texas A&M ladies. What a great game. Too bad that Notre Dame had to lose. Two stunning young women:
Texas A&M: Sydney Colson
Notre Dame: Skylar Diggers
I was hoping for Baylor and UConn, but this was good.
Carlos
Judy, think of how many TN plotlines would be ruined if characters took Doris' advice on the condoms. That one had me nodding last night too.
Always interesting when the writers want to throw in an HIV sub-plot, talk the safe-sex mantra, then keep having their characters sleeping around and the females getting pregnant. The Ilitia pregnancy is one of the few times that they inferred condom use but the 1-2% unsuccess rate kicked in.
Always interesting when the writers want to throw in an HIV sub-plot, talk the safe-sex mantra, then keep having their characters sleeping around and the females getting pregnant. The Ilitia pregnancy is one of the few times that they inferred condom use but the 1-2% unsuccess rate kicked in.
Every time I'm recapping and Kristel is on the screen, I lament that I haven't the savoir faire to capture her flair in writing. She really has to be seen and heard. When she and Ilitia are together, even better. I love their scenes. I want to see a show with the two of them and Ximena from Gancho all playing fresas. I don't think I'd ever stop laughing. Jaime Camil and Valentino Lanus should be in it, too.
Are some of you still enjoying Fedra's scenes? She's really starting to wear on me. I like when she gets shoved into a piano and such, but when she's screeching her cantaleta it's hard to keep my finger off the FF>> button.
Amazing how Emanuel can be so dim, and yet so clever when he's in Lirio mode.
Are some of you still enjoying Fedra's scenes? She's really starting to wear on me. I like when she gets shoved into a piano and such, but when she's screeching her cantaleta it's hard to keep my finger off the FF>> button.
Amazing how Emanuel can be so dim, and yet so clever when he's in Lirio mode.
Julia, thanks for a recap that is much better than the episodes.
Consuelo should hook up with the good doctor. He would be much better for her than Brandon.
The best parts were Kristel and Itilia, they are fun together.
Why in the world would JM want to marry Netty when he knows that he is dying?
Last night they announced that this would end on the l9th. Last week it was the l8th, so does anyone know for sure. Maybe they are going to stop with the condensed versions.
Rosemary
Consuelo should hook up with the good doctor. He would be much better for her than Brandon.
The best parts were Kristel and Itilia, they are fun together.
Why in the world would JM want to marry Netty when he knows that he is dying?
Last night they announced that this would end on the l9th. Last week it was the l8th, so does anyone know for sure. Maybe they are going to stop with the condensed versions.
Rosemary
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 11:53:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 11:53:00 AM EDT
Julia, sign me up to recap your show with Ilitia, Kristel, and Ximena. Maybe have them work at a resort or on a cruise ship.
Carlos
Carlos
Good morning and what a lovely morning it is courtesy of Julia's recap. I've finally learned to set down my cup of tea before reading, (snort).
I'll start with my favorite: Kristel. Wow! That girl was on super overdrive last night, what a force of nature. I cheered out loud when she came out "behind the business end of Mau's gun", hooray! I'm a sucker for any sort of Sisterhood is Powerful theme and last night did not disappoint. Even Mau who can't shut up seemed to have the good sense to zip his lip and wait for the storm to blow through. I'm glad the two fresas made up, they are a hoot together. I'm hoping they will stop trying to ruin other peoples' lives and start concentrating on improving their own.
Second Favorite: Fedra taking her tumble on the piano. I was not too thrilled that Emiliano slapped her but he was severely provoked and he is only human I guess. Anyhoo, her athletic piano roll was the best and definitely rewind-worthy.
Third Favorite: Fedra and entourage showing up at the blechelor pad. Divine justice at its best.
Judy, I agree with you that the best line of all time was "they had the wrong end covered. Hadn't they ever heard of condoms?" Now that's the good writing I was talking about.
Julia, you really had your hands full last night with all the action and endless conversations. Well done! I love your idea for the Fresa telenovela. What shall we call it? Las Tres Gracias? Las Tres Desgracias? El Infierno de Fresas?
I am still enjoying Fedra's scenes but I don't always try to translate her long shrieking tirades. I think we are justified in hitting the FF button from time to time.
Julia, thanks again for your terrific recap with so many brilliant bits.
Carlos, congratulations to the Texas A&M ladies!
I'll start with my favorite: Kristel. Wow! That girl was on super overdrive last night, what a force of nature. I cheered out loud when she came out "behind the business end of Mau's gun", hooray! I'm a sucker for any sort of Sisterhood is Powerful theme and last night did not disappoint. Even Mau who can't shut up seemed to have the good sense to zip his lip and wait for the storm to blow through. I'm glad the two fresas made up, they are a hoot together. I'm hoping they will stop trying to ruin other peoples' lives and start concentrating on improving their own.
Second Favorite: Fedra taking her tumble on the piano. I was not too thrilled that Emiliano slapped her but he was severely provoked and he is only human I guess. Anyhoo, her athletic piano roll was the best and definitely rewind-worthy.
Third Favorite: Fedra and entourage showing up at the blechelor pad. Divine justice at its best.
Judy, I agree with you that the best line of all time was "they had the wrong end covered. Hadn't they ever heard of condoms?" Now that's the good writing I was talking about.
Julia, you really had your hands full last night with all the action and endless conversations. Well done! I love your idea for the Fresa telenovela. What shall we call it? Las Tres Gracias? Las Tres Desgracias? El Infierno de Fresas?
I am still enjoying Fedra's scenes but I don't always try to translate her long shrieking tirades. I think we are justified in hitting the FF button from time to time.
Julia, thanks again for your terrific recap with so many brilliant bits.
Carlos, congratulations to the Texas A&M ladies!
Thank you Julia for writing a wonderful, all-inclusive recap! Once again they chose to leave out some of the best scenes.
Honestly, the writers have made MariVic's character so annoying that I simply don't care about her anymore. And the never-ending debates between her and Eman about "which of your identities I am in love with" have become real yawn-inducers. The editors never seem to cut much from these scenes.
No es justo!
Sondie
Honestly, the writers have made MariVic's character so annoying that I simply don't care about her anymore. And the never-ending debates between her and Eman about "which of your identities I am in love with" have become real yawn-inducers. The editors never seem to cut much from these scenes.
No es justo!
Sondie
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 12:01:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 12:01:00 PM EDT
Carlos, I like your idea about Julia's telenovela taking place at a resort or on a cruise ship. If it's on a ship then nobody can escape.
Rosemary, I'm confused too. I guess we are all in wait-and-see mode.
Rosemary, I'm confused too. I guess we are all in wait-and-see mode.
@Daisynjay...yep, there's a small percentage of failure rates with condoms (and all other strategies) but I think Ilitia's pregnancy occurred in the unplanned rendezvous in the woods on the way to tracking down Emanuel and Vicky at the hacienda. There was no protection used then.
Ah yes, forgot to congratulate Carlos for the Texas A & M victory. Your bad girls made Skylar Diggins cry!
Ah yes, forgot to congratulate Carlos for the Texas A & M victory. Your bad girls made Skylar Diggins cry!
You hit this recap out the ballpark Julia. Loved it. The light bulb over Eman's head got a huge work out. Now he realizes that Mari and Vicky are the same person. It seems Vicky is already in love with El Lirio so he just has to make Mari fall in love with his Eman personality again. I don't see anything wrong with him giving Mari a taste of her own medicine since she had him thinking he was in love with two different women.
Apparently, she since and El Lirio knocked boots, they have been going at it like bunnies every night. A question though. Why does Mari think the baby is El Lirio's and not Eman's. Did she forget about the congress in the river at the hacienda a couple of months ago?
I hope Uni shows the Oliver/Gretel/Kristel scenes. The previews sounds hysterical.
Apparently, she since and El Lirio knocked boots, they have been going at it like bunnies every night. A question though. Why does Mari think the baby is El Lirio's and not Eman's. Did she forget about the congress in the river at the hacienda a couple of months ago?
I hope Uni shows the Oliver/Gretel/Kristel scenes. The previews sounds hysterical.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 1:11:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 1:11:00 PM EDT
Judy, forgot that little tidbit. So there you go, TN's couldn't endure if our good folks had a brain in their heads to use safety. bring out the beanies.
I'm all for the Kristel/Ilitia pair up. Not sure on Ximena. She's just screechy and annoying. I say we bring Oliver on for the funny male sidekick to the dynamic duo.
I'm all for the Kristel/Ilitia pair up. Not sure on Ximena. She's just screechy and annoying. I say we bring Oliver on for the funny male sidekick to the dynamic duo.
Oh, yes, we have to have Oliver! Can't believe I didn't mention him. On a cruise ship sounds great. Occasionally they would stop in port so we'd have a change of scenery and different action, but mostly they'd be stuck together. Some of my cousins used to work on cruise ships and from their stories, I'd say that environment is a telenovela already.
Really, you found Gancho Ximena screechy and annoying? I thought she was one of the most delightful telenovela characters ever. And she did start the little hamster theme.
Really, you found Gancho Ximena screechy and annoying? I thought she was one of the most delightful telenovela characters ever. And she did start the little hamster theme.
Not for nothing, (as we say in NY) but Marianella is a ho. What are the writers thinking? Having sex with a stranger while blindfolded? Que the hell.
~Caborita
~Caborita
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2:20:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2:20:00 PM EDT
Thanks for your recap Julia. I really appreciate you and the other recappers going the extra mile and viewing 2 episodes.
And I love your idea (along with Carlos' and Sylvia's additions) for a new TN. If you all had the ability to pitch this and get those actors, I think this would be a run away hit. Just remember NO EXTENSIONS and keep the # of episodes to 120 or less.
Pirate Babe - ITA w/you regarding MV's spawn. Unless weeks have transpired this is Eman's child. I know logic left this TN long ago but really.
And I love your idea (along with Carlos' and Sylvia's additions) for a new TN. If you all had the ability to pitch this and get those actors, I think this would be a run away hit. Just remember NO EXTENSIONS and keep the # of episodes to 120 or less.
Pirate Babe - ITA w/you regarding MV's spawn. Unless weeks have transpired this is Eman's child. I know logic left this TN long ago but really.
daisynjay, our Ximena from un Gancho al Corazón? You must be thinking of Ximena in TdA. Our Ximena is the ultimate Fresa.
Carlos
Carlos
Julia, I don’t know how you manage to get all the detail in and still have a sense of humor – on a work night! This was splendid and had tons of good lines. Of course, the “covered the wrong end” just slayed me like it did everyone else, and I loved Love Shack, Braille edition.
Rats, they left out a lot of the Kristel/Ilitia scenes. I’m bummed that I missed them. Of course, they cut half the scenes and I’m telling you, on TV a lot didn’t make any sense, so thank goodness for your recap.
I’m still enjoying Fedra, or rather the performance, and never get tired of her. Particularly when I’m doing recaps and have to re-wind I notice her absolutely wonderful line readings. I think how if another actress was handed the same script, what would she do with it? I doubt any actress I’ve seen in any telenovela would interpret their lines so wonderfully, or come anywhere near bringing Fedra to life like Azela has done.
Rats, they left out a lot of the Kristel/Ilitia scenes. I’m bummed that I missed them. Of course, they cut half the scenes and I’m telling you, on TV a lot didn’t make any sense, so thank goodness for your recap.
I’m still enjoying Fedra, or rather the performance, and never get tired of her. Particularly when I’m doing recaps and have to re-wind I notice her absolutely wonderful line readings. I think how if another actress was handed the same script, what would she do with it? I doubt any actress I’ve seen in any telenovela would interpret their lines so wonderfully, or come anywhere near bringing Fedra to life like Azela has done.
I check in on this show every now and then but mostly, have tuned it out. When I do check in I continue to be astounded at what viewers are asked to buy into in this one, in particular. The idea that Mari,in all her various iterations, and Emanuel, in all of his ,including the masked wonder, continue to "share intimacies" without realizing who they really are....it's just....wow...so over the top, even for a novela. They wouldn't, by now, have recognized, the eyes, the touch, etc, after all that rolling around in the sack?
I really admire the wonderful recaps and devotion you have. I've been watching novelas for over a decade and can't remember any one as goofy and "out there" as this one. Have to say, I'll be happy to see something else come along to occupy the time slot.
Dona Felipa
I really admire the wonderful recaps and devotion you have. I've been watching novelas for over a decade and can't remember any one as goofy and "out there" as this one. Have to say, I'll be happy to see something else come along to occupy the time slot.
Dona Felipa
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:29:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:29:00 PM EDT
Dona Felipa, we've been saying the same thing for months...it's just unbelievable they wouldn't recognize each other, especially after such intimacy. I'm really enjoying this show, though, and I'll be a little sad to see it end (though I will NOT miss double episode and Looneyvision leaving out all the good stuff!). The main "romance" isn't much of a draw, but a lot of the side characters are really entertaining. I think it's a clever comedy, but not to everyone's taste.
(late to the party)
Wait a minute!
Was last night Vicki's first night with ELDP? Seemed like it. And the next DAY she is pregnant?
Sure, she and Eman were together a while ago, and it would make sense that she was pregnant from that - hasn't she been fainting for a while? Or, how does she know it's not Jorge's?
So how on earth could MV think it's el lirio's? Is she just that dumb? Or are the writers just that sloppy?
Did I miss something?
Audrey
Wait a minute!
Was last night Vicki's first night with ELDP? Seemed like it. And the next DAY she is pregnant?
Sure, she and Eman were together a while ago, and it would make sense that she was pregnant from that - hasn't she been fainting for a while? Or, how does she know it's not Jorge's?
So how on earth could MV think it's el lirio's? Is she just that dumb? Or are the writers just that sloppy?
Did I miss something?
Audrey
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:50:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:50:00 PM EDT
Audrey, I had the same thoughts. Vicky had her first swoon two weeks ago before she had been with eLdP. I thought that this is only a day or so after her encounter with eLdP. f course as I pointed out Fri. Marinela is a total idiot so maybe we shouldn't be surprised.
Dona Felipa, I'm enjoying the nuttiness of this show but am very weary of Vicky and Mari. I'll miss it, but I can understand completely how you feel about it.
Carlos
Dona Felipa, I'm enjoying the nuttiness of this show but am very weary of Vicky and Mari. I'll miss it, but I can understand completely how you feel about it.
Carlos
Didn't we learn this in Soy Tu Dueña? If a woman is pregnant, the father MUST be the man she loves, regardless of whether she's been hopping from bed to bed. Val *knew* this to be true of skank ho Ivana, so it must be especially true of Marianela.
I, too, thought she started feeling woozy before she hit the sheets with Lirio. You'd think she'd know if she was as far along as Ilitia, but as was mentioned, she's a flake. Has she already been hooking up with Lirio for a whole week? I guess so; everyone's mentioning how Mari and Eman sneak out every night so it must not have happened just the once. Double episodes are burdening my brain too much to keep track of the timeline.
I, too, thought she started feeling woozy before she hit the sheets with Lirio. You'd think she'd know if she was as far along as Ilitia, but as was mentioned, she's a flake. Has she already been hooking up with Lirio for a whole week? I guess so; everyone's mentioning how Mari and Eman sneak out every night so it must not have happened just the once. Double episodes are burdening my brain too much to keep track of the timeline.
In spite of various characters mentioning how Eman and Mari have each been disappearing for "several nights", the show gave a strong impression of the cabin being MV's first time with ELDP, AND it all seemed to happen within a day or two of Javier's operation. ELDP and Vicky had been out for a few nighttime "adventures", but not yet lovers as far as I know. The discussion with ELDP and Mari in Javier's hospital room seemed to be the morning after their cabin tryst (Mari accidentally mumbled something about "after what just happened..."), and this same meeting that is when Mari fainted. It really seemed like Javier was thanking ELDP the day after his operation.
Did Jorge ever tell MV that he and Vicki together was just staged or that nothing really happened? Mari certainly didn't seem to think so? She seemed to admit that Jorge cheated on her with VIcki.
I need to buy a special beanie cap?
Audrey
Did Jorge ever tell MV that he and Vicki together was just staged or that nothing really happened? Mari certainly didn't seem to think so? She seemed to admit that Jorge cheated on her with VIcki.
I need to buy a special beanie cap?
Audrey
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:52:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:52:00 PM EDT
There was a one-week time jump announced by subtitle after Javi's operation. So if that was when MV and Lirio snoozled the first time, I guess it's been 7 or 8 days and could barely be enough time for fainting and a positive test. But if she was already fainting before, what's up with that? Maybe we'll find out, maybe not.
Oh - OK. I missed that one week jump.
(Then why did Mari tell El Lirio "after what just happened.." - Oh - Never Mind!!!!)
Audrey
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(Then why did Mari tell El Lirio "after what just happened.." - Oh - Never Mind!!!!)
Audrey
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 8:08:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 8:08:00 PM EDT
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