Saturday, August 01, 2015
Lo Imperdonable #53-54 Thu 7/30/15-Fri 7/31/15 We Are Stuck In A Rut It Seems
Thurs:
Manuel has his knife to Nanci's neck. The knife that he's not supposed have per the agreement he had made with the San Telmo's in exchange for his freedom but that no one bothers to make him follow. Anyway, he slobbers all over her and tells her that he has always wanted to kiss her neck and that her lips belong to him. Nanci is smart and pretends to be giving in to the slimeball but instead she knees him in the groin and then gives him a karate chop. Go Nanci! Manuel is now writhing in pain on the ground. Nanci grabs him by his hair and tells him that for him to kiss her lips he would have to be more of a man and not have such a black heart. She releases him and grabs her machete and points it at him and tells him to get lost if he doesn't want her to kill him. Manuel raises his hand as to surrender and asks permission to pick up his knife. Don't let the slimeball pick it up, Nanci!! Don't let him pick it up!!!
Nanci continues to hold the machete and points it at Manuel. Manuel has picked up his knife. He assures Nanci that they'll see each other again and that she'll be his. Nanci tells him to get lost. Manuel leaves. Nanci drops her machete and adsorbs what just happened.
The kids chant "beso beso beso" to our lovebirds who end up giving the kids what they want. Marty even covers little Polo's eyes so he doesn't witness the kiss (LOL). Anyway, the kids along with Ana Perla, Blanquita, and Pablo leave. Now alone, Marty asks Vero if she liked the surprise (the banner) and she tells him that she did. But she thinks he cheated by using the kids to get closer to her. He tells her that he didn't cheat because he didn't do it for his benefit but to get a smile out of her. She tells him that he did get a smile out of her. But she'll feel better when she's completely free of him. Marty looks crushed and he leaves the room. Now alone, Vero tells herself that her resentment is getting the worst out of her.
Blanquita, Ana Perla, Pablo, and Polo talk about what happened the night before with Joaquin and Teo. She's mad at her dad because he won't allow her to see Teo. But she's more mad at Teo because he hasn't even tried to see her. Ana Perla tells her not to exaggerate. Anyone would be afraid to get yelled at by Joaquin. Pablo tells Blanquita to give Teo a chance. He may be easily scared off but he's a good guy. Blanquita brings up how brave Pablo was when he confronted the Old Goat and Manuel. Ana Perla agrees that Pablo was brave. Polo chimes in and says that princes are supposed to be brave and Teo is a scaredy cat.
Teo is down in the dumps over what happened the night before. Teo asks Pierre for permission to go and talk with Joaquin at night. Pierre likes that Teo is being a brave musketeer. Teo was going to see Blanquita at the Old Goat's home but Joaquin probably told him what happened. Pierre wants Teo to go and see Vero and ask her if she knows when she'll move to the hotel. Teo calls him out on Pierre not being such a "brave musketeer" himself -- LOL.
Marty pours his heart out to Padre. Everytime he tries to get near Vero she rejects him. He understands her anger and deserves it but isn't used to this. Padre tells Marty to have patience. Marty tells Padre that he suffers when Vero rejects him. Padre tells him that's the only advice he can give him - to have patience. Marty doesn't really think Padre is the best to give advice about women. (Then why did you go to him in the first place you idiot?) Padre reminds Marty that he wasn't born a priest. He knows about women. But knows more about the soul. Padre's advice: Don't pester Vero. It could be worse. Leave her alone and don't pressure her. For sure she loves his gifts even if she doesn't tell him. Take things slow. Marty thinks Padre could be right. He'll have to start thinking with his head. (About time!) Marty confesses to Padre that he's preparing a surprise. Marty will tell Padre what it is.
Aaron takes selfies of himself laying next to a passed out Magda. For one of the selfies, he puts his lips close enough to her lips to make it look like they are kissing. (I think we all know where this leading too...oh no!)
Salma shows Jorge the scene of Emi and Virginia frolicking in the pool. Salma points out how Emi is sooo happy and Jorge starts to think that perhaps she's right and the two are meant for one another. Salma is sure that Virginia will make Emi happy.
Pablo and Ana Perla are alone in the living room. Ana Perla tries to wipe off a paint spot on Pablo's cheek which doesn't come off. Pablo sweetly tells her that now that she touched it he won't want to wipe it off. Ana Perla tells him that she's so thankful to San Lorenzo. Because it's a miracle that Pablo is there in her home with the Old Goat's permission painting a family portrait. Pablo also thinks that San Lorenzo is taking care of them. He tells her that the painting of San Lorenzo is done. He wants to take it to San Lorenzo with her and then they can go to their hiding spot where he can start her portrait. Old Goat shows up and sends Pablo off.
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I was worried there for Matilde for a while especially now that we know that Virginia is capable of murder. Good thing all she got was a paid vacation. Still, she better watch out.
I knew that Magda passing out when seeing Aaron couldn't lead to anything good. At least he didn't kidnap her but still those pictures he took can't lead to anything good. I think we all know where this going. Also about Magda, I know she's afraid but I really wish she would tell Botel what's going on. Her silence can only make things worse for her.
I loved Nanci pretending to give in to Manuel and then attacking him. Good for her. With him around, everyone should be carrying around a machete with them.
Emi and Virginia by the pool -- ewww. It's just icky that these two would even think of starting something together when they grew up together. I say the same about Emi's love for Vero - it's weird. They were raised practically as siblings.
Mariana is back and she has bought her wedding dress. Pablo is sure in for a surprise when he makes it to New York. He really should have been more clear with her.
Getting tired of a bedridden Vero.
I agree that overall, this is getting tedious. All the subplots are getting attention but the main theme is languishing along with Vero.
Two icky and disturbing sexual assaults (Manny/Nanciyaga and Aaron/Magdalena). Blech. Yet what troubled me most was seeing oblivious Marty bringing a roomful of spirited kids and their sweetly loud voices into the room of a woman with TERRIBLE HEADACHES. Say what???
And Vero showing her dimples, clearly starting to soften in the face of Marty's campaign to win her back...
And the Old Goat worrying ("too late for that") that maybe he spoiled Manuel...
And Ginny getting closer to snaring Emi in a quasi-incestuous web. Ewww is right!
Thanks again, Mauricio. You are a real champion.
Ironic that Pablo tries to explain that it real life, there are no principes azules – a lesson that Ana Perla is going to learn the hard way when, sooner or later, delusional but entitled Mariana reappears in Pueblo Nuevo.
I kind of feel bad of Pierre, he is such a fine man and has never let anyone get away with pestering him. He is always offering a second hand to everyone but still Marty has never ever said a bloody thank you grrrr. Manuel is such a butthole creep, I shudder how he has gotten away all these years without getting lynched by the residers. He should be blasted off to SATURN by a space rocket and NEVER EVER return.
I've grown bored with this thing too and find my mind wandering. At least Aaron ain't dead, and I get to see GG Cantu.
Speaking of Cantu, though it should creep me out more when Aaron lay with Magdalena it doesn't come near the revulsion when Ivan hovers over AB. I cannot explain in words, sick.
I think Virginia looks great in a bikini and didn't need all the nasty tricks to bag Emiliano. They seem a couple to me.
After seeing Ginny in her bikini, I now know why Carlos didn't mind some of her baggy pants...he knew what was lying beneath! I am going to start doing situps immediately!
The knee to the balls followed by the karate chop was fantastic!
Anyone think Chucho and Matilde might get together? heehee
Kim
I liked that small moment with Pablo and Vero. I smiled throughout with that scene.
I agree that it is dragging too. Vero still hasnt found out about necklace and revenge. She will righly give Martin a very very hard time when that is revealed! I would have preffered more screen time of Vero and Martin. When this novela started, I thought there would be more scenes involving Emi, Vero, Martin, but that hasnt been the case. Maybe later it might be explored. Speaking of Emi,I really wish he finds someone that loves him.
One thing I like about Martin is that he was firm and blunt with Claudia that he doesnt want anything to do with her now that he is wish Vero. I liked that. Some galans arent straight forward with cutting off other ladies that fancy them.
Thanks again Mauricio. Really appreciated.
I gotta say ole Nanci Gaga fooled me too when Manual had the knife to her throat.
Her little, "So help me I'll rape you...So rape me I'll help you..." look completely fooled me, right before she crushed the family jewels with her knee. You go jungle girl.
Matilda should go to vero and take care of her, since selma is giving her paid vacation time. Anything to keep crazy ginny from pushing the old lady down the stairs.
Go nanci go, go nanci, go nanci hahahaha!!!
Stupid got his jewels crushed, (jackass). I think he thinks he's God's gift to women. He now knows better, thank you miss nanci.
Mariana is living lala land, and she wants pablo to move there with her. Poor pablo, poor, poor pablo. Poor all of these prople in this tn.
I dozed off and missed this one, so thanks to the recap I could follow the action! The only thing I'm really sorry to miss was Nanci's takedown of Manuel. Would love to think he learned something from this, but I doubt it. Reasoning is not his strong suit.
I would love to see Matilda visit Vero and help her recovery. She could probably whip the entire community into shape.
How scary is Aarón? I thought I recognized him as the former Fernando Escandón (FELS) in one of the early glimpses that we got of him during one of those flashbacks in a previous episode. It sure looks like he is going to be a very significant character in the episodes to come.
Since we are fairly sure that Salma is Ginny's real mom, is it much of a stretch to speculate that perhaps her real father is Aarón thus making her and Verónica actual sisters (well half sisters)? Wouldn't that be fun? Who'd be most disturbed by that?
I think that Ginny and Emiliano make a handsome couple. The most disgusting thing for me was Martín's shameful exploitation of the children and his creepy smug smile as he held up that poster.
Carlos
I'm having a hard time with this novela, I can't get on board with all the attitudes we've seen towards women, I'll stick it out because I agreed to recap but it brings me zero joy and as much as I like Ivan Sanchez and Ana Brenda I would not be sad if they cut the novela short.
Everyone says that the way Martin drools over Vero when asleep or unconscious is disgusting (I agree), but what about Salma and the way she is always clinging and stroking Virginia all the time. I find myself shouting out, "let go of her she isn't your pet cat".
How gross when Mag's ex was taking those photos. I hope she doesn't go along with whatever slimy things he wants her to do, and she tells Botel that her ex is alive.
I think Manuel needs a woman to have sex with, he obviously has zero personality and charm and thinks he can get sex by pouncing on women and then he will get his way. I actually think he may be a virgin himself and can't stand anyone else being paired off and happy, but he still can't get lucky.
EmZED
After a promising start, we seem to be in middle-age doldrums on this telenovela. The most interesting part for me was wondering whether Ireri would end up with the old codger or the broad-shouldered boat hunk. The actress cracks me up because she puts so much juice into every scene. Figure she's hoping to get a bigger role next time if she can just SHINE LIKE CRAZY in this one. I wish her well.
Mauricio, you were a prince to pound this out...detail, humor,wry wisdom and two cracker-jack resumens. Chapeau my friend.
Dear Mauricio!! You are awesome! Be lost without you:) Thanks immensely.
I, too, find myself wondering when the story will progress. I, too, wish the focus would stay on the two leads, as it should. The subplot is just too boring. My eyes glaze over when AP, Pablo and the Old Goat appear. Now if Julio were in Pablo's place it would be much more exciting. The Emi/Virginia thing is probably not meant to be. I think once that Emi finds out about Vero he'll be on the first boat back to Mina Escondida, leaving Ginny to gnash her teeth, buy more poison and follow him. At least that is how it seems. I had thought that Martin had told Alfredo to fire Claudia???? She is just so impossible and Mariana is right behind. Egad!! They are so out of touch with reality, would you say dysfunctionally delusional??? I hope that Vero keeps to her plan and returns to D.F. Wonder who will thwart Dr.'s death deed. Matilde may just be on the next boat down, along with Magdalena. I just don't get that whole storyline with her....it is so distracting, i.e. Magdalena has no life - she is so obsessed and of course, she should be upset about not finding her daughter, but it's been many years since she disappeared!!! She should have been doing this search way back when it happened. Egad!! These women are just all too much, but they are certainly variations on a theme!! Certainly not dull, just really really messed up.
Then there is Nanciyaga - the jungle woman. Hope we get some positive action next week!!
Gale
I want to see less of Martin. It is so obvious what the rat is doing by parading his good works in front of a captive Veronica makes me sick. At least she called him on it and of course he lied. Cannot accept she gets all these people crammed into her room and kids bouncing on the bed but cannot take a short boat ride to Pierre's hotel. So typical an abuser, goes too far, then begs, brings gifts, private and public displays of his goodness all while she is held captive. We'll see the monster rear its head when she tries to escape again.
I hope this coming week will be better. We need more action. Last week was so good with the fire, half the truth coming out, finding out that Salma was robbed of the chance of being a mother, etc.
This week the only interesting things were learning that Virginia is capable of murder and the return of Aaron from the dead.
The subplots are getting too much screen time. A little more focus on the main story would be better.
THANK YOU for doing double duty!!!
The thing that is bothering me most about Martin and Vero is that I think we are be set up for another round of reunited and then breaking up again before what I assume from my limited TN experience (maybe this is number 6 or 7) will be a final "reunited and it feels so good" fin. I wish that Martin would say to Vero, "I'm gonna get out of your life as soon as you're able (even if I'm going to continue to try to win you back-- because that goes without saying), but first, you really need to know EVERYTHING." If he doesn't spill the whole truth we are in for more of the same. As someone said a while back, it would be loverly if instead of fighting about trust, they were uncovering the story of Demetrio together. Which brings me to this question: isn't there some possibility that we discover that Demetrio is still alive?! My understanding of TN's is, if you haven't seen the body....
The Magdalena story is really bugging me as well. She had that inkling much earlier on that Vero was her daughter, wouldn't she ask a few basic quesitons: how old are you? When is your birthday? Come on....
Many thanks again Mauricio!
Rebecca
I missed Friday's episode, but doesn't sound like I missed much, other than Nanci kneeing Manny in the huevos.
You didn't mention Virginia's new hair style, in addition to her new lack of clothing. Emi sure is getting more action than any other character in this tn. I don't feel so bad for him anymore if he does fall victim to the baby ploy, because he's obviously enjoying Virginia's charms.
I know it's unfair, but this tn is suffering in my eyes because it comes too close after the last version of this story, Cuando Me Enamoro, which moved so much more briskly through this part of the storyline. Perhaps had there been a few more years in between I wouldn't be so critical.
Rebecca- ITA that much of the problem with the writers setting up Vero to go back to Martin before he's revealed/she's investigated the WHOLE truth, is that it's just setting us up for a rinse and repeat make up and break up situation. It would be more satisfying if the breakup, apology, and wooing that's happening now we're coming from a place of complete transparency and truth.
Later,
Rebecca
That being said, I agree that the set up for Vero going back to Marty before the whole truth comes out is dumb. I didn't watch CME but I saw La Mentira and they revealed the lie and revelation that Virginia was the lie mastermind out of the way by cap 47, and still went on and told a good story of how Virginia continues to manipulate people yet gets her anvil for another 53 chapters. This is how you know Mejia is an exec producer versus Carla Estrada or Zarratini because they give you a well-crafted story that is logical.
Instead, the writers are going to have to waylay us with the other characters' less-than-compelling lives until they figure out how to get Vero and Marty back together without it looking like Stockholm Syndrome.
Carlos
Vengeance or not Martin gets wicked jealous and is a hard shove away from killing someone.
I'm guilty of being an idiot, believing something different would be served up from a Mejia production.
"Virginia would not fall for his manipulation and she has some self respect... Virginia would have stabbed him as he slept the first night..."
Just a few of the reasons I so like Ginny.
Carlos
One of the reason I like novelas is that the storyline gives the imperfect protas chances to grow up, and this is Marty's chance to grow up. He has to work on forgiveness, trust and jealousl
I don't think Virginia has self-respect that Vero lacks. Virginia is a leech who's lying and manipulating people and can't be her authentic self because she's too busy trying to use them. She's also lazy. Vero was working in the Prado-Castelo business while Virginia was doing nothing but trying to create sympathy. You have to be heartless and pyscho to perpetuate you have a fatal sickness for a decade when you're cured. She's also racist, classist, and falls for her marks, as well. She genuinely loved Dem and is falling for Emi. Despite the fact that she'd see through Marty, I have nothing but disdain for her. She's abusing her family's charity and wants them all dead if need be so as not share the Prado-Castelo inheritance when she was going to get a third of it anyway, and has done nothing to earn it.
Marty is completely redeemable and Virgie is not.
Martin got what he deserved period, there is no forgivance or penance in my sight. He should pull his head together and realize that if the first one wasnt the Hoe than the second one surely is. The way he has acted to a Ver was completely machistic, sadistic, possesive and he still acts like a big entitled dolt towards Pierre in the Present . Yep , no forgivance yet !
Mauricio---Thank you for you're SUPER 2fer. I wasn't expecting it but it was great.
Ok, now on with the show---stuck in a rut, the show is dragging --- getting tedious
--- grown bored --- middle age doldrums on this telenovela --- wondering when will the story progress ---focus on the two leads --- boring subplots or secondary characters --- I hope this coming week will be better --- we need more action
Am I the only one that is ENJOYING THE SHOW?? From the comments today, it would seem that way. Actually I am enjoying every minute of it. Well not the bad guys so much but you guys know what I mean.
I think that in every novela I have ever seen, these same comments have either been written or copied. Boring secondary characters. Stick to the main leads. REALLY?? Is
this the way life is/works with only two, three or four people involved? If it is/was, now that would be boring.
Eli---You said that you were having a hard time with this one because the attitudes toward women. I guess that you didn't see Que Te Perdone Dios.
Tofie---You almost always have the hardest hitting comments. We'll see the monster rear its head when she tries to escape again. I think that you are right on this one Tofie. Crazy Marty would probably go right back into crazy Marty mode if that were to happen.
Way back when Tuesday, Wednesday? people were saying that Joaquin was too hard on Teo. Everyone agreed. I agree with Joaquin in that I think Teo (and have from the beginning) is to young and immature for Blanquita. Both are good people but are not a good match.
Carlos---Martin's creepy smug smile. REALLY??? Virginia has the worst most disgusting creepy, smug, smirky smile that I have ever seen. Well maybe you missed it because you probably were too busy checking out her teeny weeny black bikini.
Vivi---Emi is getting more action than any other character in this novela. Have you forgotten the Pierre, Claw-dia hotel bedroom romp? It didn't last long but it still would qualify for action.
And speaking of the story's lack of action---Nanciyaga could have carved out a slice of Manuel Friday night.
Anyway on esta Lunes I will be front and center enjoying EVERY MINUTE of must see tv
the gringo
The debate about how Virginia would have acted in front of bad treatment is very interesting. I don't think she would have given Martin the time to treat her badly - she would have left the moment she heard the mine was not as golden after all. IF she had decided to stay for the money, she would have stayed no matter what. Briefly put - Virginia follows her head, Veronica follows her heart.
Mauricio, thank you for just jumping in and doing a double recap. They were both so thorough and detailed. Fantastic work.
Gringo, I am also enjoying this novela though truth be told, I am tiring of Vero’s bedridden status as well. I still am enjoying the Ana Perla and Pablo courtship and find it sweet. If Pablo is the cause of Manuel’s demise as we might be shown in the credits, I wonder how that will affect their relationship. I don’t dislike him but I’m not really in the Julio camp. I found his recent teary conversation with Ana Perla at her window annoying.
Are we really supposed to contemplate Ireri and Medel as a couple? I hope he is just looks on her as more of a daughter than girlfriend material since I imagine he is about 40 years older than she (unless his character is really supposed to be like Emi’s—20 or 25 years younger than the actor’s real age). I get that Medel may be lonely. He needs a dog. Or maybe a cat or two.
Despite the Botel bashers out there, I think Botel has done a bang-up job of supporting Malena this week.
Virginia apparel: Pants-thumbs down. Black bikini-2 thumbs up
Plastic surgery for women of a certain age: Salma-thumbs up. Montse-2 thumbs down.
I love the Pierre and Crazy Marty scenes. I hope Pierre always bests Marty.
“Claudia ponders that perhaps Manuel is a good option since he's the owner of a mine and the rest of town…….She can just imagine the Old Goat's face when he sees that she's Manuel's girlfriend.”
I would love to see Old Goat’s reaction too! I’m still waiting for the Nanciyaga and Jorge/Salma introductions.
I’m glad Daniel didn’t use a possibly contaminated needle in Vero’s IV. Right now, still shows he doesn’t want her to get an infection and maybe die.
I wish Vero could have told Marty that Scarlett O’Hara spent 90% of the book thinking she loved someone who was not who she had imagined him to be and was not a good match for her. However, unfortunately, I don’t see any Rhett Butlers in Vero’s future.
ALERT!-SEXIST REMARK: OK, Marty spends his time trying to ingratiate himself with Vero by picking a flower or having huge bunch of kids come in and want your attention BUT as soon as there is broken glass on the floor that needs cleaning up, he decides to step back and give Vero her space.
Typical male.
Barbara
J desde NYC, ITA with your comment at 2:09. I also watched La Mentira and CME. But I knew this was going to take a detour from the previous versions, so I am not surprised that it's taking so long for the truth to come out.
Gringo, I too am enjoying the show even though this seems to be going a little slow. And just in case anyone was curious, I never did find that scar on Ivan's toned torso in that "just came out of the shower scene". Believe me I looked. And when my husband would ask, "didn't you see this episode already?" I would say (with a straight face), "I am doing research for the caray blog." So there you have it folks, no scar. Caso cerrado!
I think the reason the story has slowed is because they need time for Emi and V-Snake to form their relationship. Also for AP and Pablo to form theirs' with Old Goat's "approval".
More later if I have time.
Thanks a million Mauricio.
Hasta pronto.
for those that are clamoring for action, we might get some if Mariana takes a trip down to the jungle to check up on Pablo. That could blow up in a number of ways.
Looks like a rocky road ahead for Magdalena and Botel. Will Botel get killed by Magda's ex slime ball husband. Looks like some action is on the way.
the gringo
Woo Hoo, previews last night showed Emi overhearing Vsnake on her Cell and he didn't look too pleased.
If I may quote..."Must See TV"
Manny is kind of stupid, maybe he shouldn't die just yet, maybe.
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