Friday, June 26, 2015
La Vecina- Highlights and Discussion #1-10 June 22-July 3 2015
The first week is over. Here are some highlights and information. It felt like a mind-boggling amount of stuff to digest. Please feel free to add anything in the comments.
The Players
Progreso and San Gaspar
Sara Granados(protagonista), Merce(Sara's mom), Juancho(Sara's brother), Cheo(Sara's Ex), Roque(friend of Cheo) Simón(Sara's uncle), Bruno(Sara's friend and I assume Simón's business partner), Pedro(Bad Guy stealing gas from Conatrol), Marina(Secretary at Conatrol), Pepe, Ramon, Rafa Padilla the actor formerly knows as Morales(Workers at Conatrol),Fidel(Policeman and atheist), Magda(wife of Fidel and professing Catholic), Vladimir(their son, wants to take his first communion on the sly), Padre Vicente(the priest and another uncle of Sara's)
The DF
Antonio Andrade(the galán), Lic Uribe(Antonio's boss), Isabel(Antonio's fiancee), Sebastian(Antonio's friend), Nameless female who has a name I haven't caught(Friend of Isabel and girlfriend to Sebastian, Ricardo(rival to Antonio), Antonio's mom(didn't catch her name. She's pushy and metiche.)
The Distilled Version (As much as can be recalled)
Sara's trials and tribulations
Sara and her fellow employees are dismissed from their jobs at the hotel in Progreso. She also catches Cheo flirting and breaks up with him. She's so upset with Cheo that she goes to visit her Uncle Simon in San Gaspar. He knows Ingeniero Lopez (aka Nachito),the branch Manager at the petroleum processing plant (Conotrol). He gives his friend a call and Sara is asked to come and interview.
Sara is hired on the spot in the PR department. All they have to do is send the paper work to the head offices in the DF. Sara is thrilled. The only bummer is she will have to say goodbye to her mother and Juancho and live in San Gaspar.
Antonio's New Assignment
Unbeknownst to Sara and her uncle, trouble is afoot at Conotrol. There have been gasoline robberies and they've actually gotten worse since Ingeniero Lopez has been the branch manager. They are sending Antonio to investigate. Lopez takes offense and quits.
But this new assignment is a problem for Anontio and his girlfriend, Isabel. They are supposed to get married. Antonio thinks they should go ahead with the plans before he leaves. Isabel couldn't come stay with him because she has an art exhibit coming up and can't cancel it. Antonio says she can just stay in the DF. She doesn't want the two of them living apart. SHE decides to postpone the wedding, much to Antonio's mother's consternation.
Before leaving for San Gaspar, an administrative assistant informs Antonio of the HR request for a new employee at the San Gaspar office. He just tells her to file it.
About The Gasoline Robberies
It's probably pretty important. It seems that employees inside Conatrol are being paid by Pedro to help. So far it seems to only be the actor fomerly known as Morales and maybe Ramon?
A Not So Happy Welcome
Due to a communication snafu, no one at Conotrol knew Antonio was arriving. So the first impressions are not so great on either side. They are too relaxed and informal for him (not to mention they never got the AC fixed) and he is too straight-laced and stuffy for them (not to mention that he's investigating shady dealings that some or the employees are involved in.)
The Conotrol folks seem to be a little more willing to accept him the he is to accept them.
Antonio will be staying at the company apartment during his stay...which is conveniently next door to Simón (Sara's uncle.)
The First Night
Antonio makes himself at home. He steps out onto the patio and finds a pair of underwear. They've blown over from the balcony next door. It's Sara's laundry. She comes out and Antonio stuffs the underwear in his coat pocket. They introduce themselves.
That night at Simón's an impromptu party begins. The music disturbs the new neighbor, Antonio.
When Antonio goes to complain, he locks his keys and cell phone in his apartment and they have to call the Super (Chepo?) Antonio is also forced to call Isabel from the neighbor's apartment. Isabel overhears Sara offering him a beer.
Needles to say, Antonio has a bad night. Which leads him to sleep late. Which makes him cranky when he gets to work.
Imagine his surprise to discover that Sara is the new employee.
The Lost Weekend
Most of this premiere week was spent on the misadventures of Sara and Antonio.
Antonio does not immediately hire Sara. He needs to think a few days and get the company back in order. But it's not a no, right?
His car is delivered. Ramon tampers with it. It doesn't start when Antonio wants to go home. He plans to take a taxi. Sara pulls up though and offers him a ride. She just needs to run a quick errand nearby and she can drop him off a the apartment.
The errand is in Progreso (1 1/2-2 hours away) and it's to pick up her severance check from the hotel. Her friend picked in up and delivered it to Merce, but Juancho gave it to Cheo. That way Sara was forced to go see Cheo when she got there. She finally gets the check from Cheo.
But Juancho is giving Cheo all kinds of information about Sara, like she arrived with Antonio. And Juancho tells Cheo where Sara and Antonio are. So Cheo goes to them and punches Antonio. Sara makes Antonio go to the doctor. Antonio and Sara spend the night at Sara's in Progreso.
Bear in mind that Antonio has told a few fibs to Isabel and Sebastian covers for him when Sara's mom picks up one of Isabel's calls.
Sara and Antonio are heading back to San Gaspar, but Simon had asked Merce to send some paperwork to some other guy on the way back. So...one more little errand "nearby." Antonio has basically been kidnapped (shout out to sneaky two shoes!)
They take the paperwork and Antonio is super anxious by this time. Sara is told about a shortcut and Antonio insists she take it. She tries to warn him, but he doesn't listen. It turns out to be a dirt road in the backwoods. The brakes fail and they crash, but no one is hurt. They are forced to walk to the next town...if you want to call it that.
The only hotel is really a brothel. But they get a room and buy some interesting clothes at the local tienda. The local mechanic will be back later.
There are all sorts of adventures, mostly played for laughs.
Antonio is becoming more and more attracted to Sara. They are not doing the "love at first sight" ploy. It's nice.
All the while, everyone in San Gaspar and the DF are looking for Antonio.
The mechanic finally arrives, but the part he has doesn't work. Wow. I can't even remember how Friday's episode ends.
The Other Big Stories
Fidel, the local police authority, thinks his wife is cheating. Turns out she is just sneaking around trying to arrange Vladimir's first communion (at the child's request.)
For most of the week Fidel thinks the worst of his wife. He finally asks for a divorce. Vladimir comes clean and Fidel agrees to the communion and a party.
Bruno and Simon have some sort of agrarian thing going on. They're growing something. Fruit? They decide to go into business and cut out the middle man. Bruno convinces Simon to invest his savings (that were intended for a...boat or a rocket? The blueprints were confusing.)
There was so much other stuff going on. It was dizzying. Please feel free to add your thoughts. Next week is still up in the air.
Names and Faces
There are a ton of other people, too. It's going to take me forever to sort them all out.
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Hi, Eva!
I laughed aloud at several parts. I'm a little confused about where everyone is so I will have to go back and rewatch. Cause it seemed like Sara was already pretty close to San Gaspar and Antonio was in the DF...but then the guy that hired Sara was suddenly in the DF. It seemed like everyone was getting places pretty quickly.
I had read a review of the first episode where it said there were a lot of scenes, but not a lot happened. I thought a lot happened!
I loved the music, too!
I laughed aloud at several parts. I'm a little confused about where everyone is so I will have to go back and rewatch. Cause it seemed like Sara was already pretty close to San Gaspar and Antonio was in the DF...but then the guy that hired Sara was suddenly in the DF. It seemed like everyone was getting places pretty quickly.
I had read a review of the first episode where it said there were a lot of scenes, but not a lot happened. I thought a lot happened!
I loved the music, too!
Yeah i agree it was funny i was confused as he did get there pretty fast but i am sure it will get explained i am sure glad i waited until univision aired it because i was going to watch it on line like i do with another one because i thought uni wasn't going to aire it i will be watching this one every afternoon
Yeah, I don't think I entirely understand who anyone is other than the protagonists. The quicker we can get him to chill out and the quicker we can see some actual job competence from her! I did not like that she actually had some very good comments/questions for the woman who came in and laid off the entire kitchen staff, but said it all in a whiny tone of voice. It's nice to see some familiar faces, though. I'll give it a while to grow on me, at least.
I thought it was cute - I'm liking Esmeralda as a good guy ? um -girl? - The protagonista
but how thin are those apt walls?!
but how thin are those apt walls?!
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: Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6:12:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2015 at 6:12:00 PM EDT
Lol, sneaky! And here I thought maybe the company was losing money by renting a swanky apartment. I guess it's not as swanky as I thought it was.
It is taking some getting used to seeing Esmeralda as a good character! She's getting good reviews, but one reviewer said she should be careful or she'll start coming off as too saccharine sweet.
This tn isn't the first tn that Esmeralda Pimentel is the protagonist in i think she is a good actress she will fine I'm sure
I think most of us have only seen her as an antagonist. It was different seeing her being the nice girl today, but I really liked her.
I would have to agree with the "saccharine" thing, and I'm hoping they tone that down. I'm not sure it's necessary to play the character that way. I think we'd still get that she's "good" without all the sweetness.
It's so hard to know how things will go when a show first starts.
I think I already love her uncle.
JDC already seems better in this than in DQTQTQ.
I think I already love her uncle.
JDC already seems better in this than in DQTQTQ.
I know...and first episodes especially are difficult. There's so much information to try to cram in. At the very least, I'm not un-interested.
And I'm the worst. I almost always judge too quickly. I confess I really liked this one. I loved all the familiar faces. Juan Garza from La Gata!
Eva- I'm glad you have faith in Esmeralda. I've always liked her. I don't want her to always be the villain.
And I got side tracked, sneaky....
Those were thin walls! They didn't even bother to try and make it seem muffled. The music was crystal clear.
Those were thin walls! They didn't even bother to try and make it seem muffled. The music was crystal clear.
Is ex-Juan-Garza supposed to be a good character? I'm assuming it's someone at the local office who's doing something shady, but none of them are giving off an overt "Hi, I'm a bad guy" vibe.
Some more names-
Roque - Cheo's buddy. (aka Big AL from DQTQTQ)
Marinita- secretary at Contaron (aka Suzy in AC)
Roque - Cheo's buddy. (aka Big AL from DQTQTQ)
Marinita- secretary at Contaron (aka Suzy in AC)
Sara me to the beginning reminded me of amorcito Corazon from the same person that is doing this one and pretty soon on uni we are going to see another of Esmeralda Pimentel tns yeah the sweetness needs to stop she can do fine without it
I loved Amorcito Corazón! That's why I'm so excited about this one.
Are you talking about El Color de la pasión? I want to see that too.
Are you talking about El Color de la pasión? I want to see that too.
Sara yeah i loved amorcito Corazon it came out a second time i watched it to i like the guy who plays chelos friend he is always in ls tns to bad he doesn't get to be a protagonists i also for got to mention i like theme song and yeah i am talking about el color de la passion man that one was very good in mx it got good ratings i will definitely check it out again when it airs here
Just watched it and thought it was cute. I get a good vibe from all the supporting players. Loved the party.
So, who will discover Sara's underwear in our galan's pocket? Probably his fiance. Trouble ahead for sure.
All the young guys in the DF office look like kids in suits to me.
So, who will discover Sara's underwear in our galan's pocket? Probably his fiance. Trouble ahead for sure.
All the young guys in the DF office look like kids in suits to me.
Vivi i agree they do look like kids in suites the fiance is going to be very mad about the underwear
I totally forgot about the underwear! And they did look like kids in suits!
I'm going to try and put some highlights up later.
I'm going to try and put some highlights up later.
Monday Highlights
San Gaspar and its environs
Sara lose her job and breaks up with her boyfriend in quick succession. She goes to visit her Uncle Simon and Bruno in San Gaspar. Simon knows the regional manager of the gasoline plant: Ingeniero López (aka Inge and Nachi)
Sara goes to an interview and she's hired in a PR position. Inge Nachi asks that Marina send the HR request to the home office in the DF. Sara is happy, but not about having to live in San Gaspar. She will miss mom and little bro.
Cheo the Creep tries to waylay her on her way to San Gaspar. He is a jerk and tells her if she's going to San Gaspar for any other reason than to work, she's dead (or did he say he'd die?)
Marina informs Inge Nachi that he's been called to the DF for an meeting the next day. She booked him a flight.
The DF-Conatrol offices
Lic Uribe calls a meeting with Antonio Andrade. The gasoline robberies at the San Gaspar have gotten worse. He's sending Antonio to the regional office to take care of it. The secretary who's name escapes me is told to inform the regional office via fax to have Antonio picked up at the airport in San Gaspar. She also tell shim of the HR request (for Sara.) He just tells her to file it.
Antonio shares this news with his buddy Sebasian. Ricardo the baddie eavesdrops. Ricardo will take advantage of Antonio's absence to move up in the company.
Antonio tells his novia Isabel about the temporary relocation. He should be back in a few months. She's upset because she has an important art show (of her work.) He suggests they continue the wedding as planned and just live apart for a little bit. Isabel doesn't want to be married and live apart. She suggests they postpone the wedding. Ok, honey. It was your idea. You just remember that.
The next day Inge Nachi arrives and refuses to take the demotion. He quits.
San Gaspar
Luis Gatica is paying off a Conatrol employee. I can't remember what exactly happened.
The Conatrol folks never got the fax. Antonio arrives. He's hot, sweaty and pissed. He is not pleased with the laid back ways of San Gaspar. He calls a meeting in the patio. His message is basically "Work. Work. Work."
There's a company apartment he can use. Too bad the neighbors are loud and like music. Confrontations ensue.
He is late to work the next day. He is met by balloons and employees trying to make up for his uneventful arrival the day before. He is not pleased. He tells Marina it's work. work. work. from now on.
Sara arrives to report to work. Marina is not sure the new boss is in the mood to meet with her (or even if she's still hired.)
Surprise! La Vecina is your new employee!
San Gaspar and its environs
Sara lose her job and breaks up with her boyfriend in quick succession. She goes to visit her Uncle Simon and Bruno in San Gaspar. Simon knows the regional manager of the gasoline plant: Ingeniero López (aka Inge and Nachi)
Sara goes to an interview and she's hired in a PR position. Inge Nachi asks that Marina send the HR request to the home office in the DF. Sara is happy, but not about having to live in San Gaspar. She will miss mom and little bro.
Cheo the Creep tries to waylay her on her way to San Gaspar. He is a jerk and tells her if she's going to San Gaspar for any other reason than to work, she's dead (or did he say he'd die?)
Marina informs Inge Nachi that he's been called to the DF for an meeting the next day. She booked him a flight.
The DF-Conatrol offices
Lic Uribe calls a meeting with Antonio Andrade. The gasoline robberies at the San Gaspar have gotten worse. He's sending Antonio to the regional office to take care of it. The secretary who's name escapes me is told to inform the regional office via fax to have Antonio picked up at the airport in San Gaspar. She also tell shim of the HR request (for Sara.) He just tells her to file it.
Antonio shares this news with his buddy Sebasian. Ricardo the baddie eavesdrops. Ricardo will take advantage of Antonio's absence to move up in the company.
Antonio tells his novia Isabel about the temporary relocation. He should be back in a few months. She's upset because she has an important art show (of her work.) He suggests they continue the wedding as planned and just live apart for a little bit. Isabel doesn't want to be married and live apart. She suggests they postpone the wedding. Ok, honey. It was your idea. You just remember that.
The next day Inge Nachi arrives and refuses to take the demotion. He quits.
San Gaspar
Luis Gatica is paying off a Conatrol employee. I can't remember what exactly happened.
The Conatrol folks never got the fax. Antonio arrives. He's hot, sweaty and pissed. He is not pleased with the laid back ways of San Gaspar. He calls a meeting in the patio. His message is basically "Work. Work. Work."
There's a company apartment he can use. Too bad the neighbors are loud and like music. Confrontations ensue.
He is late to work the next day. He is met by balloons and employees trying to make up for his uneventful arrival the day before. He is not pleased. He tells Marina it's work. work. work. from now on.
Sara arrives to report to work. Marina is not sure the new boss is in the mood to meet with her (or even if she's still hired.)
Surprise! La Vecina is your new employee!
Lol...or that the office didn't have working A/C because the other guy just never used it! Silliness abounds. I don't know whether to be amused or grossed out that they keep dousing him with fake sweat constantly.
Ex-Juan Garza is named Rafael and everyone calls him Rafa. I don't think they've said Hotscar's name or the name of the guy Luis Gatica paid.
It's weird seeing the Ricardo actor as a bad guy.
It's weird seeing the Ricardo actor as a bad guy.
There will be beanie moments. I just have to say that Lucero Suarez can put together a cast. I loved almost everyone I saw today.
I'm not impressed with Isabel though. She left me meh.
I'm not impressed with Isabel though. She left me meh.
The fiancee? She seems pretty chill, or at least she did until she was getting snippy with him for being at "la vecina's" party.
Of course, I don't believe her chill-ness, because I'm used to seeing her character end up as the irrationally jealous thorn in the side of our couple. *sigh*
Of course, I don't believe her chill-ness, because I'm used to seeing her character end up as the irrationally jealous thorn in the side of our couple. *sigh*
There are just actors that to me really command attention. She just... doesn’t. Even knowing that she's supposed to become the thorn, I'm still underwhelmed. That could change, though.
(I hope it's ok to post this already...the show just ended on the West Coast.)
After today, I'm still not fond of Antonio, but at least he admits that he's a sourpuss! Now that we've met his mother, I can see where he gets it from--yikes! He seems to be warming up to Marina, at least.
Hmmm...secret First Communion for the cop's son? That seems like a terrible idea. I'm wondering what the rest of the story is there. And now that I see what a suspicious jerk he is, it seems like an even worse idea. I'm most offended by him flinging her knitting all over the place. Okay, yes, and the trying to check her cell phone. But mostly the knitting.
Speaking of jerks, Cheo can take a hike. As can little brother Juancho.
After today, I'm still not fond of Antonio, but at least he admits that he's a sourpuss! Now that we've met his mother, I can see where he gets it from--yikes! He seems to be warming up to Marina, at least.
Hmmm...secret First Communion for the cop's son? That seems like a terrible idea. I'm wondering what the rest of the story is there. And now that I see what a suspicious jerk he is, it seems like an even worse idea. I'm most offended by him flinging her knitting all over the place. Okay, yes, and the trying to check her cell phone. But mostly the knitting.
Speaking of jerks, Cheo can take a hike. As can little brother Juancho.
LOL. If you are commenting then I know no one is getting spoiled. Time zones=math, so I worry about what I say. Plus hubs wanted to watch a movie.
I need to go back and watch the episode. Hubs interrupted a lot (His first impression was "This one doesn't seem as cheap." Then he called the Police guy an idiot for looking at his wife's phone.)
Then I think I lost consciousness when the police guy (name?) just started PULLING OUT NEEDLES AND YARN AND HALF FINISHED PROJECTS from the bag. Duuude. No. You NEVER DO THAT.
Day 2 Thoughts
I don't hate it. I'm a little afraid to admit how much I actually like it.
Esmeralda needs to stop trying to be nice and perky and just be normal.
Am I at a table alone? I like Antonio.
Ay! More faces and MORE people to keep up with. (Hotscar is Ramon?)
Juancho, stop being a jerk brother.
It's so nice to see Big Al again. But Root Beer? Really?
I do plan to try and put some highlights up tonight.
I need to go back and watch the episode. Hubs interrupted a lot (His first impression was "This one doesn't seem as cheap." Then he called the Police guy an idiot for looking at his wife's phone.)
Then I think I lost consciousness when the police guy (name?) just started PULLING OUT NEEDLES AND YARN AND HALF FINISHED PROJECTS from the bag. Duuude. No. You NEVER DO THAT.
Day 2 Thoughts
I don't hate it. I'm a little afraid to admit how much I actually like it.
Esmeralda needs to stop trying to be nice and perky and just be normal.
Am I at a table alone? I like Antonio.
Ay! More faces and MORE people to keep up with. (Hotscar is Ramon?)
Juancho, stop being a jerk brother.
It's so nice to see Big Al again. But Root Beer? Really?
I do plan to try and put some highlights up tonight.
OH, and the actor playing Pepe(?) has always been a bad guy or serious cop. I like him better in funny roles (He was the funny butler in PSMA) and he looks like he will be a little goofy here, too.
I would venture to say that no one who lives with a knitter would dare do that, but I've read some horror stories about "picked up my lace project and moved it and all the yarn jumped off the needles...." Heart-stopping!
Antonio is just too grumpy for my taste, but I like the little flashes of humanity we're starting to see from him. If Sara was trying to use the trip to convince him she'd make a good employee, I'm not sure she succeeded!
Antonio is just too grumpy for my taste, but I like the little flashes of humanity we're starting to see from him. If Sara was trying to use the trip to convince him she'd make a good employee, I'm not sure she succeeded!
I too like Esmeralda as the protagonist, but I liked her better in El Color de la Pasion, which I saw online mostly. Lucia was much less sweet and had a lot of character to her, and Esmeralda played her beautifully.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 7:31:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 7:31:00 PM EDT
Sara count me in your table i like Antonio as well this episode was very good i hope that uni does give us el color de la passion i saw it online as well Lucia had a lot of character in that one o my juancho can't be doing that she is his sister and cheo is just plain crazy he was the flirt but his friend i won't mind seeing him all the time the fiance doesn't seem that bad but she probably will be man that police guy is one jealous guy you don't mess with your wife niting
No worries, Eva! There's really no recap, so no thanks needed. But I appreciate your appreciation :-)
I love the guy playing Cheo's friend. I just hope he's not as big a jerk as Cheo.
The more I think about it, the more annoyed I am and Juancho for giving away his sister's check. Not. cool.
I love the guy playing Cheo's friend. I just hope he's not as big a jerk as Cheo.
The more I think about it, the more annoyed I am and Juancho for giving away his sister's check. Not. cool.
Sara very true juancho shouldn't have done that cheo is a dam jerk yeah cheo friend i have only seen him in Lucero Suarez tns i wonder why she won't use him as like the co pro or something i didn't like what happened to him on dqtqtq but this one is to funny i wonder why Antonio is so uptite
Do we know what Cheo's friend's name is? I'm glad he came home when he did. I really did not like watching Cheo hold Sara's paycheck hostage like that.
Sara i agree he does deserv a galan role and i just noticed that Morales is there to i hope that the dude from la gat isn't a bad guy i like him to maybe as the story go's on Antonio will liten up yeah i was upset that he got killed off on dqtqtq but here i am sure that won't happen and alejandro Ibarra is a preast that is going to be very funny
Eva, I think the last time I saw the guy playing the priest was on Amorcito Corazon, where he was a womanizer, so I agree--that should be funny!
La diva del desierto yeah on amorcito corazon he was a womanizer and on dqtqtq he was Italian or something i like your name by the way i am sure this tn is going to get better as it go's on i wonder what cheo is going to do now
Thanks :D I gave myself a "mariachi name" for Que Bonito Amor and I liked it so much, I kept it.
I wish we were done with Cheo, but since he shows up in the credits, I guess he's going to be sticking around. I'm not happy with him at all. And not happy with little brother. He says Cheo's his favorite of Sara's boyfriends? I wonder what his criteria is. Considering Sara told her mom "you know how jealous he gets, I'm trying to keep him calm" I don't think Juancho cares whether Cheo's any good for his sister.
I wish we were done with Cheo, but since he shows up in the credits, I guess he's going to be sticking around. I'm not happy with him at all. And not happy with little brother. He says Cheo's his favorite of Sara's boyfriends? I wonder what his criteria is. Considering Sara told her mom "you know how jealous he gets, I'm trying to keep him calm" I don't think Juancho cares whether Cheo's any good for his sister.
La diva del desierto you are very welcome yeah i am so done with cheo to he was good in hefdm but it this one very annoying he thinks it's ok to go around flirting with other girls but his ex can't go out of town to work es un machista de lo peor and the cop is one to
I didn't get to see the Tues epi and I'll likely need to catch up on this show over the weekend. Thanks for keeping the conversation going!
No problem, Vivi! I suspect that if this gets going, it will have more posts on the weekend. I know I tend to catch up on the afternoon shows on the weekend when school is in session.
One thing I am liking is that they have not gone with the "love at first sight" plot. It's fun watching Sara and Antonio interact without being in luuuurve.
Thanks Sara for posting this comment page!
I agree about not have the love at first sight plot, makes a nice change.
So I'm definitely getting hooked on this tn. All the shenanigans keeping Antonio from getting back to his apartment had me laughing. I saw the male galan in only about 2 episodes of DQTQTQ & and I wasn't impressed but I'm really liking him in this tn.
His friend Sebastian was quick on the uptake & and in misleading Isabel. I wonder if she's going to be a true villain (as jealous galan gfs usually are) because she doesn't seem that antagonistic.
jlk
I agree about not have the love at first sight plot, makes a nice change.
So I'm definitely getting hooked on this tn. All the shenanigans keeping Antonio from getting back to his apartment had me laughing. I saw the male galan in only about 2 episodes of DQTQTQ & and I wasn't impressed but I'm really liking him in this tn.
His friend Sebastian was quick on the uptake & and in misleading Isabel. I wonder if she's going to be a true villain (as jealous galan gfs usually are) because she doesn't seem that antagonistic.
jlk
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 6:00:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 6:00:00 PM EDT
I feel like I'm being a total downer about this one. I have more things that bother me than things I like.
Things that bother me:
-Sara constantly telling Antonio to lighten up. I mean, I want him to lighten up, too, but she's practically kidnapped him for the weekend.
-The fiancee being nosy, but also that he's lying to her.
-The fact that it seems like Sara and Cheo didn't actually break up!?
-Sara telling Antonio that he had it coming getting punched by Cheo because he didn't keep his mouth shut like she told him to.
Things I like:
-That Antonio is starting to smile more.
Ummmm...I'm gonna have to keep working on that list....
Things that bother me:
-Sara constantly telling Antonio to lighten up. I mean, I want him to lighten up, too, but she's practically kidnapped him for the weekend.
-The fiancee being nosy, but also that he's lying to her.
-The fact that it seems like Sara and Cheo didn't actually break up!?
-Sara telling Antonio that he had it coming getting punched by Cheo because he didn't keep his mouth shut like she told him to.
Things I like:
-That Antonio is starting to smile more.
Ummmm...I'm gonna have to keep working on that list....
¡Con mucho gusto jlk! (And welcome!)
Good obsesrvation about Isabel not seeming very antagonistic so far. I get a much stronger antagonist vibe from Ricardo...and Antonio's mom.
Good obsesrvation about Isabel not seeming very antagonistic so far. I get a much stronger antagonist vibe from Ricardo...and Antonio's mom.
"Sara telling Antonio that he had it coming getting punched by Cheo because he didn't keep his mouth shut like she told him to."
And I have to disagree. When a jealous guy shows up, don't mess with him. Sara tried to warn him.
LOL.
I hate that you are more bothered than enjoying, Diva. Although a dissenter always makes for good conversation.
I'm the kind of viewer that almost doesn't care what's going on, if there are actors I like I can enjoy their performances.
I haven't caught her character name yet, but I love watching Bibelot Mansur. I think it was Julia that first pointed her out to me?
And I have to disagree. When a jealous guy shows up, don't mess with him. Sara tried to warn him.
LOL.
I hate that you are more bothered than enjoying, Diva. Although a dissenter always makes for good conversation.
I'm the kind of viewer that almost doesn't care what's going on, if there are actors I like I can enjoy their performances.
I haven't caught her character name yet, but I love watching Bibelot Mansur. I think it was Julia that first pointed her out to me?
I can definitely add Bibelot Mansur to my "like" list. I LOVE her hair. I wish her husband wasn't being all suspicious. It bugs...see, I can turn any positive into a negative! *facepalm*
Somehow I'm not enjoying it, but it's not so awful that I don't want to watch at all...does that make any sense? It still feels like we're getting everything set up and it hasn't really gotten going yet and I'm waiting to see what it's like when it does get going.
Somehow I'm not enjoying it, but it's not so awful that I don't want to watch at all...does that make any sense? It still feels like we're getting everything set up and it hasn't really gotten going yet and I'm waiting to see what it's like when it does get going.
I've read on the internet that the husband is and atheist (or I might be making that up. I read a lot on the internet)...anyway, that explains the secret communion. So she probably IS acting a little sketchy. No excuse at all. I don't get the impression we are supposed to like him.
I am liking it better than the beginning of DQTQTQ. They are trying to cram too many people in. I agree with that.
I am liking it better than the beginning of DQTQTQ. They are trying to cram too many people in. I agree with that.
That would make sense why she'd be trying to sneak some religion in. But...didn't they talk about that before they got married? Gah...sorry...ok, getting it under control now. Uh, well, that's another angle to the futbol rivalry.
I was wondering about why the communion had to be a secret. I don't understand why they have to make the plotline all sketchy. It seems like it should be a " ha ha joke joke" plotline with "comedic" misunderstandings since she doesn't' seem to be cheating on him, but it's all serious. His jealous notwithstanding I don't get a bad vibe from Fidel.
jlk
jlk
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
I just double checked and he is an atheist. I don't think he's an antagonist in the traditional sense? Maybe all that is supposed to be funny, but it's not coming off that way.
Nope, not coming off funny. And I already don't like that the kid's going to be in the middle of it when the truth comes out. But I can't imagine he would be THAT upset if he's friendly with the priest.
This thing is going to be so long, it's going to be interesting to see how everything plays out (I hope!)
I am so forgiving with TNs. I wish I had more discerning taste. I find myself liking it more and more.
Is it at least better than La Gata?
jlk said:
"His jealous notwithstanding I don't get a bad vibe from Fidel."
I don't get a bad vibe either. I can't really figure him out. I don't like him being so suspicious, and the way he handled her project bag and crochet project yesterday just left me traumatized.
I am so forgiving with TNs. I wish I had more discerning taste. I find myself liking it more and more.
Is it at least better than La Gata?
jlk said:
"His jealous notwithstanding I don't get a bad vibe from Fidel."
I don't get a bad vibe either. I can't really figure him out. I don't like him being so suspicious, and the way he handled her project bag and crochet project yesterday just left me traumatized.
To me? Oh, hell yeah it's better than LG! So, see...I notice more of the bad stuff than the good stuff, but I recognize that overall it's not so bad :D
Speaking of past shows, I think I noticed 2 recycled sets...The bedroom where Antonio woke up looks like the girls' bedroom in DQTQTQ. And the priest's house looks like the priest's house in DQTQTQ
Speaking of past shows, I think I noticed 2 recycled sets...The bedroom where Antonio woke up looks like the girls' bedroom in DQTQTQ. And the priest's house looks like the priest's house in DQTQTQ
I noticed that there are three washer/dryers at Sara's house, plus tons of detergent...is her mom running a laundry service?
5ftLatina, I agree about the Sara/Cheo breakup.She took a couple of steps back with that one. At least though they don't live in the same town. Hopefully (fingers crossed) he stays put and keeps his macho posturing and threatening those 4 hours away.
One thing to add to the Like list is that Sara and Antonio both know where they stand relationship wise. So maybe no hidden gf/bf back home plot hurdles will come our way.
I'm already getting enamored with this one too Sara. (No I'm not weird, I just like my tns!) Do you know how long this one is suppose to last?
jlk
One thing to add to the Like list is that Sara and Antonio both know where they stand relationship wise. So maybe no hidden gf/bf back home plot hurdles will come our way.
I'm already getting enamored with this one too Sara. (No I'm not weird, I just like my tns!) Do you know how long this one is suppose to last?
jlk
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 7:24:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 7:24:00 PM EDT
This will run until February in Mexico. We are 4 weeks behind. I hope that means no editing and no 2 hour marathons.
I do love hearing you say you are becoming enamored of this, jlk because I am too. Lucero Suarez is one of those producers that I am very forgiving with.
I hope to keep up the weekly posts, but it's a play it by ear thing.
I do love hearing you say you are becoming enamored of this, jlk because I am too. Lucero Suarez is one of those producers that I am very forgiving with.
I hope to keep up the weekly posts, but it's a play it by ear thing.
Ok. I did come up with something that annoys me. Sara's shoes. I don't like them.
Because costuming is more likely to annoy me than anything having to do with plot. Lol.
Because costuming is more likely to annoy me than anything having to do with plot. Lol.
I would love to watch this, but can never remember to turn it on. Just put post its on my computer.
Sooooo, appreciate any little recap I can get. I will be out all day so will miss it again.
What I have seen looks cute.
Is it on the side bar?
Sara, love rabbit in sombrero
Sooooo, appreciate any little recap I can get. I will be out all day so will miss it again.
What I have seen looks cute.
Is it on the side bar?
Sara, love rabbit in sombrero
Vario- I do plan to try and get some highlights up on Friday or Saturday. Right now I am just swamped with all the names and faces. I don't think I ever watched a TN with so many people in the first few episodes.
Oh, and I doubt that I will ask to be put in the sidebar. It's an afternoon show and I don't think it will have the viewership of Quiero Amarte.
I'm liking it but I do have a problem with some plot things.
Also I'm kind of on Antonio's side so far I mean yeah he's grumpy but ProtaSara (maybe that will help w/the confusion) has really done a number on his life in the two- three days he's known her. She did practically kidnap Antonio. I mean what kind of person says 'I just have to run one little errand first' and then drives to another town after offering someone a ride home? I'd be pissed too, and then he gets punched by her sorta ex (that bugs me too- either they're broken up and he's a psycho, or they aren't . ProtaSara seems kind of wishy-washy on this) and then she takes him to a place where they feed him ants, and then her death-trap of a car breaks (or doesn't brake, tee hee) and then they have to spend the night in a love hotel - so yeah he has a reason to be mad.
I do get the whole 'he never used the a/c so we didn't get it fixed' thing. I work in a small office and stuff you don't use just doesn't get the attention, even though this is a branch of a larger company they seem really relaxed here so I can see that falling by the wayside
Also I'm kind of on Antonio's side so far I mean yeah he's grumpy but ProtaSara (maybe that will help w/the confusion) has really done a number on his life in the two- three days he's known her. She did practically kidnap Antonio. I mean what kind of person says 'I just have to run one little errand first' and then drives to another town after offering someone a ride home? I'd be pissed too, and then he gets punched by her sorta ex (that bugs me too- either they're broken up and he's a psycho, or they aren't . ProtaSara seems kind of wishy-washy on this) and then she takes him to a place where they feed him ants, and then her death-trap of a car breaks (or doesn't brake, tee hee) and then they have to spend the night in a love hotel - so yeah he has a reason to be mad.
I do get the whole 'he never used the a/c so we didn't get it fixed' thing. I work in a small office and stuff you don't use just doesn't get the attention, even though this is a branch of a larger company they seem really relaxed here so I can see that falling by the wayside
Permalink posted by : Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7:03:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7:03:00 PM EDT
Oh Sara! This is so wonderful of you to repost this with a recap of the week. Only saw the first epi, but plan to take advantage of the expected rainy Saturday to watch the rest of the week's episode.
Thank you Vivi! I look forward to hearing your thoughts. I'm afraid I'm sold on this one, so I am not very objective at all. :-)
Ooh, gracias, Sara! Like Vivi, I'll be playing catch up over the weekend (If Mr. 5ft doesn't monopolize the TV to watch futbol). Reading the highlights makes me a little more inclined to like this one.
Fair warning- I reads like a drunk person wrote it. And it doesn't even begin to cover half of what happened.
Reading like a drunk person wrote it is a recommendation in favor. Plus, the word "brothel" is in there, so of course, I MUST know more.
The summary is great Sara thanks - I thought you were matching the madcap feel of the show
Thanks for keeping track of the characters and giving us a place to comment too
Also Fri's ep ended with Antonio's boss telling his parents and novia he's MIA
Thanks for keeping track of the characters and giving us a place to comment too
Also Fri's ep ended with Antonio's boss telling his parents and novia he's MIA
Permalink posted by : Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:29:00 PM EDT
: Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:29:00 PM EDT
Con mucho gusto, sneaky! I gave you a little shout out about the kidnapping idea. I kinda felt like that's what she did.
It is madcap! Perfect word.
I think I'm going to have to suck it up and watch with the Spanish CCs. I feel like there are a lot of mumblers.
It is madcap! Perfect word.
I think I'm going to have to suck it up and watch with the Spanish CCs. I feel like there are a lot of mumblers.
Oops! And I forgot to thank you for reminding me what happened less than 12 hours ago. Mind like a steel sieve.
Many thanks to Sara for such a great introduction to this novela. Unfortunately, I am going to be bowing out of this one- I just found out that it's (already!) been extended and will be airing through until FEBRUARY!! Too long for me, folks... but y'all enjoy yourselves.
Yup. It's long. Generally I don't like the long ones either, but I like Lucero Suarez enough to stick with it.
MCET, Hasta, and Robó were beasts too.
Sorry you won't be joining us. Maybe next time.
MCET, Hasta, and Robó were beasts too.
Sorry you won't be joining us. Maybe next time.
It being that long makes it more likely I might be in and out, but for right now I'm totally in with this tn.
I'm loving the give and take between our two leads! Antonio with his grumpiness,with fair reason, & Sara with her (almost too) cheerful smiles. It's cute to see how he is starting to fall for her. And despite his attitude towards her how he tries to protect her. Too bad they couldn't find a stress ball in that little corner store, Antonio definitely needs it. Cockroaches, ticks, less than ideal bathrooms....who knew that's what is needed for the start of a romance.
I'm still trying to figure out Simon and Bruno's relationship. I thought they were father/son but now they kind of feel more like roommates/associates. & that little kid, Vladimir, is a cutie. Glad his parents finally got their misunderstanding cleared.
jlk
I'm loving the give and take between our two leads! Antonio with his grumpiness,with fair reason, & Sara with her (almost too) cheerful smiles. It's cute to see how he is starting to fall for her. And despite his attitude towards her how he tries to protect her. Too bad they couldn't find a stress ball in that little corner store, Antonio definitely needs it. Cockroaches, ticks, less than ideal bathrooms....who knew that's what is needed for the start of a romance.
I'm still trying to figure out Simon and Bruno's relationship. I thought they were father/son but now they kind of feel more like roommates/associates. & that little kid, Vladimir, is a cutie. Glad his parents finally got their misunderstanding cleared.
jlk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:52:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:52:00 AM EDT
And a big thank you Sara for your post and summary of the week!
jlk
jlk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:54:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:54:00 AM EDT
You're welcome, jlk! I can't seem to give up this show, so I will probably set up a discussion for week two as well. I'm going to try to be better and post highlights every day though.
We are both on the same page with Antonio and Sara. I am loving how the romance is starting slowly and amidst crazy misadventures. You've perfectly described what I enjoyed this week. A stress ball would be good for him. Sara was funny telling him he was going to have a heart attack.
Esmeralda does need to turn down the perky sweet level, though.
Vladimir sort of looks to me like he could be related to the little girl that was is Mentir para vivir.
We are both on the same page with Antonio and Sara. I am loving how the romance is starting slowly and amidst crazy misadventures. You've perfectly described what I enjoyed this week. A stress ball would be good for him. Sara was funny telling him he was going to have a heart attack.
Esmeralda does need to turn down the perky sweet level, though.
Vladimir sort of looks to me like he could be related to the little girl that was is Mentir para vivir.
I finally got to Friday's episode, when they're in the brothel/bar/restaurant/danceclub and while ProtaSara's relentless cheerfulness would be annoying all on its own, the more she giggles and grins, the less convincing I find it. So it's a little bit a problem with the character, and a little bit a problem with the actor. I liked what they tried to do with this touch of her being so ridiculously stoked to wear a dress that made her look like a "pro" but she just didn't sell it. And it was a little messy when she'd just complained about the shoes before she agreed to buy them. The shoes were objectionable, but the dress makes her laugh?
She needs to stop being so cavalier about everything and/or Antonio needs to stop being so uptight. The sooner these two reach some kind of middle ground, the happier I'll be!
She needs to stop being so cavalier about everything and/or Antonio needs to stop being so uptight. The sooner these two reach some kind of middle ground, the happier I'll be!
I'm enjoying this, when I remember to turn it on. Like the fact that they have shared sweet looks & kisses & not hot sex yet. The leads are both doing a good job, Juan Diego
has improved a lot.
I think telenovela world has recaps, so I'm going to try & fill in what i missed.
has improved a lot.
I think telenovela world has recaps, so I'm going to try & fill in what i missed.
Um, ok, I haven't gotten to the kissing yet, but that hug was pretty hot!
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have smoochies!
That made up for the last six episodes.
Ding! Ding! Ding! We have smoochies!
That made up for the last six episodes.
Yep
I'm behind too but sneaking looks at today's ep anyway:)
hope to catch up and then I'll be commenting (hopefully something interesting)
I'm behind too but sneaking looks at today's ep anyway:)
hope to catch up and then I'll be commenting (hopefully something interesting)
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 6:50:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 6:50:00 PM EDT
I'm not sure what I'm going to do about this discussion. I like the show, but it's one that I think we will all get behind and with YNCELH starting soon I don't want to take space away from that since it's a prime time show.
I don't know. I'm more into it now, but still, as you said, it's easy to get behind. Weekly discussions? Monthly? I'm a little confused and feel like I'm missing some things like which Conatrol guys are helping with the theft and which ones aren't. Um...and also what all their names are. I keep thinking of them with the same names they had from whatever show where I saw them last!
Monday midday seems like a good time because it won't be competing with any other recaps going up. And since it's easy to bet behind, that means even highlights would be behind. So then it's just discussion, but I don't think that is helpful to anyone who need recaps.
And oy vey the names!!! I'm still calling Nelson "the actor formerly known as Morales" in my head.
And oy vey the names!!! I'm still calling Nelson "the actor formerly known as Morales" in my head.
And he's been calling Pedro--who is the boss of the bad guys? Or at least in some sort of middle management position. I don't know if I've seen anyone else from Conatrol communicating with Pedro.
Yes. Pedro is a bad guy. But he always seems to already know the information that Nelson is giving him...so who else is passing along info?
That's a relief! I thought I was missing something. I know I'm completely not understanding the technical angle of how you even steal gasoline in the first place and what it was that the guys were all running around doing, but I'm ok with not knowing that.
This is a show where I think I'm gonna have to decide which story lines are more important to me and focus more on those. Gasoline robbery? Meh. I can live without knowing every detail.
I thought the scowly guy at DF headquarters - Ricardo? was also passing info to Pedro and in on the gas thefts - he certainly seems shady enough
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:07:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:07:00 PM EDT
Maybe? Makes sense. I think I'm a couple days behind. Yeah. The actor formerly known as Abdul is now Ricardo. :-)
Ohhhhhhh, the longing looks...the staring at each other's lips...they can just do that all episode every episode :)
How does this sound - a post every two weeks with a bump every Friday right after the episode airs? That way it's not taking up too much space but still easy to find each week.
Talk to me peeps.
Talk to me peeps.
That sounds good to me. I'm caught up and waiting for today's episode.
So did we ever decide--Did Sara actually break up with Cheo or not? Because she's not the one who seems to feel like there's anything for her to resolve or be feeling guilty for cheating on anyone...but last time we saw him she didn't exactly remind him it was over, either.
So did we ever decide--Did Sara actually break up with Cheo or not? Because she's not the one who seems to feel like there's anything for her to resolve or be feeling guilty for cheating on anyone...but last time we saw him she didn't exactly remind him it was over, either.
I'm with ya'll on the adorable romance blooming between these two! It's cute to watch uptight Antonio being undone by Sara. Although I do feel a bit for Isabel. She thinks it's smooth sailing with Antonio, and all of the sudden something starts rocking the boat.
Sara's uncles are also some of my favorite characters. & I liked Simon's analysis of Sara's sudden romance with Antonio. They seem like good dependable guys with sense.
And I find it hilarious that despite Antonio trying to keep his weekend private EVERYONE now seems to know about it & drawing their own conclusions.
5ftLatina: I think she did break up with Cheo. I can't exactly remember but I know I've heard her say it in recent conversations. But of course she fails to be clear with Cheo to stop his nonsense.
jlk
Sara's uncles are also some of my favorite characters. & I liked Simon's analysis of Sara's sudden romance with Antonio. They seem like good dependable guys with sense.
And I find it hilarious that despite Antonio trying to keep his weekend private EVERYONE now seems to know about it & drawing their own conclusions.
5ftLatina: I think she did break up with Cheo. I can't exactly remember but I know I've heard her say it in recent conversations. But of course she fails to be clear with Cheo to stop his nonsense.
jlk
Permalink posted by : Friday, July 3, 2015 at 3:12:00 PM EDT
: Friday, July 3, 2015 at 3:12:00 PM EDT
& I'm cool with every 2 weeks. Unfortunately this tn doesn't seem as popular as the previous one so whatever is posted up is good. Thx!
jlk
jlk
Permalink posted by : Friday, July 3, 2015 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
: Friday, July 3, 2015 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
jlk, thanks for the explanation. I guess there's no point trying to keep telling someone something when they're not going to listen! Makes me glad she moved out of Progreso. At least now he has longer drive if he wants to stalk her. I just wish little bro Juancho wasn't trying to help him.
Thanks for the input, jlk. I think it took a while for Quierto Amarte to pull in a readership, too...but this one doesn't the "hotties" like Cristian de La Fuente or a big name. I really like it and I would love to be able to discuss it, even if it's just a few people (I've said that before I think.)
I am so sold on the romance. I say it, I swooned and sighed.
It's going to be long one and I think the action reflects it. It's 10 episodes in and I feel like not a lot has happened...just a lot of people not doing a lot.
I had always assumed that Cheo and Sara were broken up. I don't think he would have been chasing her if he thought he still had her. That's just me.
Well, I'll put up a post around noonish on Monday which will be for episodes 11-20.
Until then we can chat here.
I am so sold on the romance. I say it, I swooned and sighed.
It's going to be long one and I think the action reflects it. It's 10 episodes in and I feel like not a lot has happened...just a lot of people not doing a lot.
I had always assumed that Cheo and Sara were broken up. I don't think he would have been chasing her if he thought he still had her. That's just me.
Well, I'll put up a post around noonish on Monday which will be for episodes 11-20.
Until then we can chat here.
I didn't think it was possible for me to dislike Cheo any more than I already did, but Friday's episode proved me wrong.
Although...the security guy at the gate needs to take some responsibility for that. He should have asked to see some ID.
Just finished Thursday's episode. This is such a ridiculous critique, but I really wish they would not put heels on Esmeralda. I realize Simon is short and I don't think JDC is super tall, but all her hugs look so awkward.
Working on Friday's episode. I'm disappointed to see Eduardo Shacklett (the actor formerly known as Abdul Sr) as one of Pedro's bad guys. I was hoping he would be in a suit. I was so attractive as Abdul Sr.
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