Friday, September 04, 2015
Lo Imperdonable #78 (Tel #79) Thu 9/3/15 The big reveal in 3...2...1.... but why does it all have to be so random?
Labels: imperdonable
In an earlier episode, smooth Eleazar complimented Ana Perla for "ese lunar tan bonita que tienes junto a la boca." The reference went right over my head at the time, but last night I heard it in the lyrics of Eleazar's serenade: Ese lunar que tienes cielito lindo junto a la boca (That beauty mark you have next to your mouth, darling...)
I didn't much like Eleazar's explanation for his passive acceptance of the arranged marriage. I don't trust him. However, given the way Manny the Maniac is eying him up, I suspect we won't have Eleazar to kick around much longer.
So no monkeying with the DNA results. Good.
I think more than random, Virginia just underestimates Matilde and overestimates her own power over her. I have no idea if the wedding will be aborted – I hope so – but it seems that at least one scene like this is obligatory in every telenovela. I don't mind. I think they're kind of fun.
What is going to be really interesting is how the new info about Virginia plays out for Marty and Verónica.
Thanks again!
Even I felt bad for Mariana, and I don't even like her. Virginia really is "Miss Sensitivity," isn't she?
In regards to Eleazar, according to Grumpy Gramps, he is supposed to be perfect husband material, but I agree with you Novela, something in the way he spoke to Ana Perla last night, has made me question his integrity. I don't understand how someone who is a college student in the big city will accept a pre-arranged marriage, nor has he mentioned he's fallen in love with her. Something is definitly up here!
Can't wait for the wedding tonight and see how it all goes down.
Maricruz
I was really disappointed with the Cancun bit. It lasted only about 5 mins!!! Emi, Virginia, Claudia and Pierre had more time in Cancun than Vero and Martin. I think the producers rushed it. Before they aired it, I watched the interview with Ana Brenda and Ivan in the beach. I was expecting it to me at least two episodes in Cancun. I am sooo disappointed that it was so short. I had so much expectations for Martin and Vero honeymoon at Cancun. It was really rushed!
I also agree that the reveal was random and strange Martin was staying in the living room looking at the necklace. I wish Vero slapped Martin when he told her to stop lying. Whaat?!!! He might as well have married Virginia since he trusts her more than Vero. Martin is so annoying with not believing Vero!! I hope she gives him a really hard time!!!!
The pacing was off, what should have been a big reveal was just kinda "blah", especially when you compare it to the truth coming out in La Mentira!
One thing that you wrote really jumped out at me---Manuel's greedy eyes are unbearable to watch. Yes--so true. I felt exactly the same way. Even though that I don't understand Spanish, it wasn't hard to figure out what was going on. Manuel was practically licking his chops like a hungry dog over his inheritance. Hungry, greedy eyes---too bad that he won't get a chance to enjoy it if the opening intro is correct.
Ana Perla's new chosen one--chosen for her that is, seems to be a nice guy but I've got to go with Pablo. Pablo and Ana Perla were just plain meant to be. I don't know how it will happen but for sure, I'm staying tuned. Pablo will have to really fight for Ana Perla and Ana Perla might have to do a little defying herself but they are going to be one happy couple silhouetted in the sunset when this novela ends.
How will Martin ever get Veronica to trust him? Will Martin be on his knees begging for (just one more chance?) Will Vero make him grovel in the dirt for awhile? This
is getting interesting.
A lot of talk about Nanciyaga's omission or commission yesterday. I was mentioned that Nanci saw V-snake at Dimi's grave. Yes true but I don't think that she was close enough to hear what V-snake was saying.
And double interesting will be the boda interupcion tonight. Ten looong hours to wait. I'm starting the count now because this is ---MUST SEE TV.
the gringo
Carlos---How will the viper get out of this one tonight? The cleaver fast thinking usually overcomes and slithers away each and every time but tonight??? Any thoughts?
the gringo
"...make out in the sand on a secluded beach (looks romantic, but all that sand…ouch)."
My thought exactly.
Ever the jerk, Martín wasn't even nimble enough to minimize the damage done by Verónica's discovery of the depth of his anger and deceit. I don't see how he can ever satisfactorily justify marrying her seeking vengeance. Although I think we can all see why he might believe Virginia instead of Verónica.
I'm disgusted with Matilde. There is absolutely no excuse or justification for reading Dimitrio's private letters to Virginia. what an unforgivable invasion of privacy. She should never have even opened the box. Virginia may be no saint but she did not deserve that.
I'm also disappointed with Pablo's lack of gallantry by saying such unkind things about Mariana. Her intentions may have been selfish and misguided but they were never evil.
And would it hurt Verónica to be a little more accepting of her mom?
Carlos
"How will the viper get out of this one tonight?"
As much as it pains me to admit it, I'm afraid that at least some of Virginia's chickens may be coming home to roost (or perhaps roast?).
Carlos
Looks like Virginia is getting screwed over in the next episode i wonder if she can survive this.
Well Martin got what he bargained for lying for so long, Nanci did not help matters to be honest, grovelling will probably not be the only thing he could do to get Vero to forgive him.
Abuelo is so unperceptive how could not see Manuel's greed and how he could even trust him with that much money is beyond belief.
Iron Ore
Mariana's a pretty girl with a slamming body. She's not evil, so she should not have a problem finding somebody else.
I don't have a problem with Matilde or anyone else invading Virginia's privacy. Virginia has invaded Veronica's privacy by intercepting her faxes to Jorge and spreading sexual lies about her to everyone.
I don't think anything's off with Eleazar; I think he's end game for Blanquita. He's been in the city; she wants to go to the city and study. I think he figures hey if he's got to marry, at least she's pretty like Ana Perla. But I think he and Blanquita will end up together.
Speaking of Eleazar and the will, how come Grumps isn't writing Joaquin in the will to provide for his daughter Raymunda? It seems strange to write Eleazar in the will to provide for Ana Perla (granddaughter); but not write Joaquin in the will to provide for Raymunda (daughter). I'd be mad about that if I were Joaquin & Raymunda.
Lastly, Malena is very impatient & self centered. I understand Aaron made you lose 20+ years of Veronica's life and you've finally found her again. I understand.
However, the girl has told you she needs time to process. And time and time again Malena decides her needs are more important than Veronica's needs (going off to find Veronica to make her listen knowing Aaron was on the loose in the city; storming over to Veronica's to give her the ADN test so Veronica will call her Mama etc). Giving Salma a much needed smackdown over her poor treatment of Veronica is a nice start, but respect Veronica's wishes to have time to process what's gone down.
This is what I think will happen ... just my opinion, no spoiler. I don't know this tn nor have I watched previous versions, but just going by the tns personalities and direction up to this point. :-)
Virginia will probably STILL come out smelling like a rose and "happily" married. She'll feign shock at the accusations of her evil, jealous cousin who hates her and only wants to ruin the most wonderful day of her life, turn on the waterworks so that Salma, Emiliano and Jorge will ALL feel compelled to jump in and take the poor, defenseless, virginal bride's side! "What's wrong with you, Big Strong Veronica? Can't you see how she's suffering?" Then she (Virginia) will almost (but not quite) faint and her hero doctor will jump up to examine her (copping a little feel in the process) and declare that she is dying and the only thing that will save her is getting married to her beloved - and they ALL fall for it!
Veronica: But I have proof!
Salma, Emiliano, Jorge (in unison): WE DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!!!
Martin (waffling): Welll ... maybe ... uhhh ... could Virginia be telling the truth? Umm, she does look innocent ... oh, dear, what and who should I believe ... (whining) oh, this is so hardddd! Waaaaaaaahhhhh!
Emiliano will hug Virginia protectively (is that a word?) and glare at Veronica, saying, "Let's continue with the ceremony!"
Virginia smirks behind his back and no one sees except Veronica.
I liked Eleazar initially but I'm starting to get a bad vibe from him. Can't explain it but I don't like his insistence of wanting to marry AP when (as was mentioned in the recap he never mentions "love" as a reason for wanting to marry AP and he doesn't mind that AP doesn't love him). Time will tell if he's good or bad I guess.
Will Virginia FINALLY be unmasked? All the evidence is piling up and Vero has a way to back up what she is saying (with the letters & the photo that Matilde found). Can't wait to see what happens tonight.
I'm glad there was no DNA tampering. Good that Magda now knows for sure that Vero is her daughter. She does need to understand though that Vero needs time to assimilate everything before she can call her "mama".
I too was disappointed with the short honeymoon of Vero & Marty. This one of the things that is frustrating with Mejia. He has a habit of giving more screen time to his side stories and not so much to the main couple. It could be the reason for the bad ratings that his novelas get.
Carlos,
I loved the remark about Claudia being Miss Universe material.
NovelaMaven, my prose is silky smooth? Now that is a metaphor I could never come up with. Thank you, you're very kind.
I think Virginia us so wrapped up in her big day, she forgot to take necessary precaution when it came to Mati. Yes, she does underestimate the nana! Hopefully she'll be sorry by the end of the day.
Carlos, I don't know if you were serious with the whole "how dare Matilde invade Virginia's privacy' but you cracked me up. Admittedly, that's one way to look at things.
Interesting debate about Eleazar. I don't see anything malicious in him, but that's maybe just because I never pay too much attention to Pablo, AP or her adoringly suffocating family.
About Claudia looking like Miss Universe... You guys know that Alicia Machado, the actress, WAS Miss Universe in 1996, right?
I'll be back later with more comments, gotta run fix dinner.
Keep the comments coming, guys, they're great!
This is the first time I am watching a Mejia TN. Never seen his other TNs. I think after this Lo Imperdonable, I wont be watching any of Mejia's TNs. I think what has saved this TN, is the great acting of Ana and Ivan. They have a very good chemistry and doing a fantastic job with their roles.
No more Meija TNs for me unless Ivan and Ana are the protagonists :)
Yes, I knew that she had been Miss Universe in 1996. That's what made the remark funny.
Duchess,
Mejia did the same with Triunfo del Amor. So much time wasted on the side stories (especially the one with Livia Brito and Pablo Monetro) and not enough time on the main couple which were the reason that I started watching. Eventually, I dropped it because I was sick and tired of all the focus on the side stories.
With this one, he does spend too much time on AP & Pablo. It sometimes feels as if they are the main couple.
Hopefully Virginia's low-down dealings will come to light and her hoodwinked family will finally see her for who she really is tonight.
Re Mejia and his side stories: Is it possible his main stars get paid a salary PLUS extra for percentage of time they are actually onscreen? Maybe that's why he always features the side story casts more?
And the big reveal about Virginia's treachery...went down like a led balloon! Call me crazy but I much preferred the La Mentira version with Kate del Castillo and Guy Ecker...pulling guns on each other and yelling up a storm!! Now there were some fireworks! This one with Vero and Marty's just seemed like another one of their silly fights to me. Oh well tonight will hopefully bring some more Drama.
I think Ginny's duplicity and scammy ways are way worse than Maty's finding that picture on the floor and just doing a little more digging to protect her cub Vero. The snooping was a means to an end where Ginny's ways were always to get the upper hand.
I think Eliazar is legit. He didn't mention love because he's just one of those blokes that does what he thinks is his duty so if his Dad told him to marry AP then that's what he's gonna do. No questions asked.
I totally missed the Miss Universe "inside joke" since Machado really was. Cute slipping that in there!
If I don't get a chance to come back today hope everyone has a great Labor Day Weekend!
Thanks for providing us with a stellar recap. An awesome read this Friday evening.
I thought it was a pretty good episode. The reveal wasn't over the top but I think it played out ok. I mean up to this point Marty still thought Vero was "the one" so he is still trying to assimilate all the truths that are coming to light. He has believed that Vero was the mala mujer for so long that finding out he was wrong might take some time to enter his stubborn brain. I really hope that Marty goes all crazy on Ginny; she DOES deserve at least that much. And I hope Vero tells Salma "I told you so!"
I felt horrible for Pablo last night. I could feel his pain. I think AP should have listened to Pablo when he was begging her not to marry Eleazar and to run off with him. It was the perfect time to do it. Her Gramps was not there, and all they had to do was go before Julio and Blanquita showed up. Pablo seems to be doing all he can for their love, but AP needs to take a chance. She needs to tell Pablo the truth about why she is staying away from him. She needs to NOT be afraid of Manny. I am not sure what to think of Eleazar. He seems like a nice guy, but I guess he has no backbone and has never been in love, or he would not be marrying a woman he just met. Or maybe he was just raised that way?
Thanks again Adriana Noel!
Hasta Pronto!
I thought The Big Reveal would help things, not make them worse. Silly me. It was a huge let down, that’s for sure.
The AP&P story definitely drags. Even worse for me is sad sap Magdelena. I know that she is supposed to be a sympathetic character, but I just can’t stand all the weeping and moping an neediness. She is an example of what I like least about Mejia’s work, from what I’ve seen of it, and that is the tearful histrionics and over-the-top sentimentality. Yes, I know those are part of every novela, but he overdoes it to the point of making his TNs unwatchable. Maybe it melts some people’s hearts, but it just makes me just want to turn the channel.
There were just mountains of the yucky seaweed in the Cancun beach scenes that were very visible this time. It looked knee deep behind our little lovebirds and black speckles of it underneath them. Gross. Normally those beaches would be pristine white sand.
This is a comment from a couple of days ago, but what on earth are Maggie and Botel doing back at the same hotel where she was raped? It even looked like the same room! I don’t think there is a rape victim on the whole planet who has wanted to sleep again in the bed where she was raped or anyplace near it; usually there is a imperative ‘flee’ response. So small wonder she’s having trouble getting her groove back. Did the writers not care? Or did production not have the pesos for a different set?
Eleazar seems okay to me, but his behavior doesn't make any sense. I don't blame him; I blame his writers.
Also on the topic of production cheapassness, there has been a ton of scenes shot with green screens in this novela, to the point that they are distracting and give the whole thing a cheesy look. I’ve never even noticed them much in any other novela, so that tells me it has to be way more or more poorly done in this one. Anyone want to do a drinking game whenever we see one? Have a little wine with the cheesy? Maybe it will numb the pain.
Can’t wait for the bodus interuptus tonight!
Mauricio, I couldn't read between the lines if your Claudia post. Sorry - there was à similar joke about her singing like a pro near the beginning of the story. Duh !
Jackie - thanks ! I do fancy myself a writer, I've had it in my blood ever since I was a kid. That's why I love this site so much, it allows me to write however I want about the siliness but also helps me keep up with my English.
OMG that gun pointing reveal in La Mentira !!! I had forgotten the detail, but it was amazing !
Carolina, I don't think the room is the same, this has to be just a cheap production décision. They could have at least moved some furniture around.
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