Friday, January 15, 2016
Pasión y Poder, ep. 53, 54 & 55, Thursday, January 14, 2016. Oh god. Cain and Abel who?
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How will Caridad be persuaded to work for Julia now that she knows who she is? Perhaps to be closer to Franco? Does Franco really not believe that Caridad can't be his mother? Her name is on his birth certificate. What more does he want/need?
So, Gina and David pull her ass out of a potential scandal, and Dani is immediately trying to torpedo their relationship. And now will likely betray her own father-- as Eladio and Franco are setting her up to do. Well, at least that will take the heat off Erick for a while as the worst Montenegro child.
Nina is really coming into her own now. I have no doubt she'll dig up all the truth. She really already knows, even if Art won't admit it, that he still loves Julia and doesn't love her. I agree with Fanny's advice. Just divorce him. Why try to hang on to a man who doesn't love you? Shame him publicly, and take half his money and assets if you want. Leave with your head held high, and your shapely fanny sashaying.
"random randiness (calentura)"
"(Maybe she just likes exits because they highlight her best feature.) Eladio watches her retreating tush. "Nina," he mouths"
"Regina is finally kind of gruntled. Maybe half gruntled. They smooch. Up to three-quarters gruntled now"
"Julia hasn't quite recovered from being Nina'ed"
Dammit Art can't you tell Miguel a little white lie? Throw the kid a bone.
I so love the scrapper Nina to weeper Nina, leaving in a huff to desperate pleas. Don't allow your man's affronts nor the shameless mouse to steal your cheese.
Points for Eladio going to therapy and more for telling the truth but had someone done, what he done to me, I'd be done, done or he'd be done.
I agree that Franco's attitude to Caridad is confusing. I attribute that to the willy-nilly removal of Plot Connectors, but maybe the writing was never that clear in the first place. We are surely being teased. Mother and son seem to react to one another at a gut level (or a blood level), but then they profess to be absolute strangers.
Hey tofie, glad you enjoyed the recap. While I kind of like scrapper Nina, I agree with Vivi (and Fanny) – she'd be better off leaving and taking half the kingdom with her.
This seems to miss a crucial scene where Daniela is playing Arturo. She went on about how nobody gives a crap about her because they're all into their own thing. We learned from this scene that there was a nanny in the house and Poor Little Rich Baby*itch was left with her while Mama*itch went shopping and brunching with frenemies. He was always working, etc. Alas, Arturo fell for it hook, line, and sinker and said he promised that things would be different from now on. He got her to agree to come to the office the next day. She was assigned to organize the office birthday party for Miguel (which must have stuck in her craw).
There was a roomful of people, balloons, etc., when Miguel walked into the party room. Consuelo had the honor of presenting the cake, which looked delicious (as in 1000% chocolate). She hugged him, but Daniela only teased him by calling him "Four Eyes" which might not have had the same intent as anyone else doing so. Dani then sat with Erick and he said he would help her fastidiar Regina if she wanted help doing so.
This means either to annoy, to bother, to ruin, to spoil, to make fun of.
Nina's clothing was wildly inappropriate in this episode. She wore the long strapless number when meeting her "friend" Fanny in the daytime and wore the Beyonce number to meet with Julia at the foundation office.
Eladio won't go to individual therapy; he'll play the same stunt as Daniela did before.
Those who speculated on a Dani/Franco hookup might get their wish. Should be interesting to see their brand of mutual perversion.
I'm getting behind on my episode watching again so these are a life saver!!
Agree that Nina should just divorce Art but then maybe she does love him or more likely, she doesn't want to lose her place in society.
Off topic, oh how I wish I had Nina's hair! So thick and gorgeous.
Dani is a stupid child who will have to face death before growing up. Actually, now that I say that I can see her not making it to the end of the TN. Or Franco.
Julia keeps using David as an excuse not to leave her 360 abusive husband which has me asking, is it possible after all of these years together, even through the abuse, she has positive feeling for him? Once she decided to divorce him, I thought her mind had cleared but now she goes back on it. I know she is suffering from being abused as a child and now as an adult but I thought she had reached the point where she could see sunlight.
I wonder if this TN will turn into that show Wife Swap? I could see it happening.
Seems like it won't be long until Franco knows the truth and thus Julia. Maybe that will be the last straw for Julia. Again. Or probably not.
"Nobody cares about me. Boo-effing-hoo-hoo", "Nina's charming homage to Marge Simpson, pearls and all, is wasted on Humberto", "random randiness" and "Next! (I always think of Carlos)were among my favorites.
I only saw part so was sorry to have missed Caridad leaning that her beloved child was callously given to Eladio by Gisela. Gisela has no morals, no conscience and no shame.
Caridad has seen Franco in action but I suspect when she realizes who he is, she will see him with yearning eyes as her long lost son and that she will not realize/accept his villainous persona.
Glad Francisco got his job back but a bit dismayed Marintia managed to hold onto hers. The concept that Franco hung her out to dry was quickly forgotten and she slides back into her old bad habits immediately. Does she really think he cares for her? Fool.
I would like to think Gaby would break up with Franco if she learned he cheated on her but I'm not convinced. He's continued to worm his way back into her good graces so seems fairly persuasive.
I keep thinking of a comment you made recently regarding Nina's pale lips. Yes. To me she seems calmer, but colder with her nude lips. She is indeed a force to be reckoned with. She clearly bests Arturo and Julia. She is so smooth, I think she would be a more than even match for Arturo.
"Nina responds by pumping Regina about Puerto Vallarta (just to show she is interested in her least favorite child ". Vapid and selfish...
Vivi, this is one of the first times I've seen a doctor who appears to be handling counseling in a professional, realistic manner. Wonders never cease. But agree that the scene was gritty and well played. Not sure how they can repair so much damage.
Still having difficulty understanding why Julia is trying to work things out with Eladio. The first thing I would have insisted that he do the DNA test and accept (and mean) that David is his son.
NovelaMaven, thank you!
Diana
Muchas gracias, amiga. I think this comment of yours is particularly astute:
"Caridad has seen Franco in action but I suspect when she realizes who he is, she will see him with yearning eyes as her long lost son and that she will not realize/accept his villainous persona."
Thanks so much, Carvivlie.
"I wonder if this TN will turn into that show Wife Swap? I could see it happening."
That would be interesting. I wondered the same thing. OTOH, so much of this story focuses on two men in love with the same woman and one gorgeous woman scorned. Something to look for, huh?
Personally, I'd be surprised if Dani and/or Franco made it to the end of the story. They have been Anvil-Ready since Day One.
Urban, thanks for filling in some of the deleted scenes. I actually watched Miguel's birthday party and kind of enjoyed the way it was played. Oh well.
"Nina's clothing was wildly inappropriate in this episode."
hah. Yes, but still gorgeous. Julia, OTOH, looked positively dowdy, a thing I would not have thought SG capable of. :)
"Arghhhhhh!" he screamed in pain and at the sight of his blood gushing from the wrong place.
"Now I know what your problem always was. It was not only much smaller than Arturo's, you didn't even know how to use it! And you can't even tie your ties correctly!"
She rinsed the blood off her hands in the bathroom and walked out without a stain.
Diana, the self assured Nina without her clown makeup can kick Art' ass and leave him wondering who's muddy stiletto print is on his back.
Next time Julia see Nina coming I expect her to drop and play possum.
Come on David answer the question.
I hope Clara is not foolish enough to drop her life for that boy.
So funny, tofie:
"Next time Julia see Nina coming I expect her to drop and play possum."
And so on target!
I'm a little worried about Clara too. Francisco's offer was perilously close to an insult, I thought.
I see Nina and Eladio a force to be reckoned with. Without their moral'ed spouses to keep them in line, nothing would be off limits. Nina is just happy with a no-limit expense account and Eladio just wants a wife who wants to have sex with him. They are both strong and I think could the challenge of each other could turn them both on.
You know, I see Eladio as more aspirational. He wants to be with someone better than himself. That's why a Ratt (or a Nina) is nothing more than a human kleenex to him.
My thoughts on last night:
1.) Not surprised that Purple Lips & her BFF are digging dirt to destroy Julia (thanks to OLD GOAT HUMBERTO).
2.) I wouldn't be shocked if Gisela gets whacked if she keeps sticking her ugly nose where it doesn't belong.
3.) Franco slowly putting 2 & 2 together. He still needs an anvil though.
4.) Eladio can't control his violent aggression!
5.) Dani needs to be SLAPPED. I see a big anvil (overdose or death) hitting her sooner or later because she's on my nerves.
6.) I don't think Erick gave Counselo those gifts. Miguel most likely bought her the baby stuff since he's obsessed with her.
7.) Erick was right about his father, Arturo being a WUSS. Since he basically taught him the game of being cutthroat.
8.) Trouble in paradise brewing between Regina & David!
Nina is much better than Julia at playing cat and mouse. Julia was clearly rattled. Also, Nina oozed charm, grace, and confidence. Somehow she managed to elevate victimhood to a position of strength. As much as I liked her plum painted lips, natural sure looks good on her and if it is true that she was not born to the manor, she certainly manages to assume the role quite comfortably. I say good for her, she definitely made both Julia and Arturo squirm in this episode. And by the way gringo, that little mole is medically referred to as a beauty mark.
Carlos
"And by the way gringo, that little mole is medically referred to as a beauty mark."
Oh, I just love it when you go all scientific and technical on us!
Nina answers her in her maddeningly soft, passive-aggressive voice.
Julia got Nina'ed. She sure did. Julia was blindsided--sucker punched. She looked like a dear caught in the headlights and I think that Nina enjoyed the pre-fight immensely. Bruja's enjoy a fight and Nina can't wait. My guess is that she plans to take Julia down and then take Arturo for all he's got. But then as someone mentioned, there is Nina's social stance to worry about. How will all of this hatred and jealousy play out? I don't know but I am sure that the dead count will be increasing.
Daniela and Franco together? OMG! How will that turn out? A three bagger for Franco?
Diana---You said that Nina is so smooth. I agree. She is as smooth as a slithering snake before a strike/kill.
Diana---You are right. DNA and acceptance with meaning of David and then counseling.
Wife swap? Don't know but Eladio did seem to like the Nina's exit view.
A room full of baby presents. Erick is too dumb to know but the bruja does. Consuelo
is weak---she wants a baby and a family sooooo bad that she will fall for anything.
Even when Erick is yet again unfaithful, all he has to do is cry a little and say the word sorry and she is right back onboard the singing ship.
Carlos---Beauty mark it is not. As a doctor you know that a dermatologist can take away that non beauty in less than a minute. After that, a trip to the Genomma Lab will take away any scaring. I know, I've done it---well everything but the Genomma Lab that is.
must see tv
the gringo
Last night was full of good stuff, going to have to watch the ep.
Nanette
I'm wondering if Nina gets that Arturo never was in love with her. Surely, over the years he told her he loved her. Money, social status, and ownership are her top reasons for fighting. But I haven't seen her hankering for another man, so I think she's also fighting cause she likes her Art.
I get why Julia doesn't want Nina hanging around her, but still I'm annoyed at Julia and Gaby's arrogance (entitlement? snobbishness?) about Nina's inappropriateness -- as if Nina should just play dead and let Art and Julia do their thing.
For Caridad's sake, I'm hoping that Franco can be reformed. Eladio didn't nurture him -- he used him because he was ticked off about David. NovelaMaven, I agree about Eladio being "more aspirational. He wants to be with someone better than himself." I think that extends to David too. He sees David as high-born and of value like Julia, while Franco is a low commoner like himself.
Poor Gisela. I felt so bad for her being enticed by that cognac bottle. Callao, would you really off a drunk old grandmother?
Clara, say "no." How dare Francisco expect you to give up your job and apartment to be with him for four months, without even offering to put a ring on it.
I saw Kloe Kardashian on TV today. She was wearing Nini's bum. What is up with that trend?
Yikes..Julia, NIni, and Caridad all converging on that foundation!
Carlos..thanks for the medical info concerning beauty marks #Ilovescience
I am quite tired of Julia and Art both trying so hard to appear innocent and offended when people question their relationship.
I loved "random randiness" as much as everybody else but what the phrase that really struck me was "Erick looks as if he's eaten a bad banana and it's repeating on him." Amen! That's EXACTLY how his face looked. The actor is great at the Simian Stupid expression. And your depiction of therapist Augustin counseling Arturo was wickedly funny.
You're always so clever with your headings. Especially enjoyed Holds court....Hold court elsewhere....court is out of order. Elegant and witty.
You certainly identified one of Nina's strong points--"soft, passive-aggressive voice". Julia dismissed her as stupid but she's a lot shrewder and more adept at the game than our shakily noble Señora Gomez-Luna.
Don't see much good in any of this, but actually enjoyed the Daniela/Franco flirtation. I LIKE them together. Tal para cual. Almas gemelas. Meant for each other.Destiny. Lust at first sight. Daniela could hold her own with Marininta and certainly surpass little Vanilla Gabriela.
Thanks NovelaMaven...always great. And doubly so this time.
Hey Gringo, thanks! I agree that Nina plans to take Julia down. At this point, she's got a good head start on things because Julia doesn't even know the war has started.
You are so welcome, Nanette. This is a very full episode and, if you're a fan, it's probably worth watching. But man oh man, these doubles, especially late in the evening, are hard to take. (Not to mention the three-for-two factor). A pox on your houses, Univisión!
Niecie, so glad you enjoyed the recap.
"I'm wondering if Nina gets that Arturo never was in love with her."
Maybe not before now. But there was one point last night when the scales seemed to fall from her eyes. She was telling Fanny about Arturo's history with Julia and how he had kept it a secret. She said the only reason for his silence was that Julia was so important to him. I don't remember her exact words, but it was clear that she knew that Julia was the "love of his life," and that she was not.
"How dare Francisco expect you to give up your job and apartment to be with him for four months, without even offering to put a ring on it."
Yes, it seemed out of character for him too. Maybe it's a way of paving the way for a Justino/Clara romance.
Dear JudyB,
Thank you for stopping by and reading this silly thing. Your trasero comment reminds me of something I heard the actor Gabriel Porras say on the old Cristina show one time. He talked about girls who were taller sitting down than standing up.
Yes, "little Vanilla Gabriela." Sigh. Maybe Franco and Dani are tal para cual, but I sure don't want to see them reproducing themselves. Of course, genetic endowment is such a crapshoot. They might well end up with a houseful of prissy Regina-esque kids or Davidians with powerful superegos. (How lucky we are to have a bunch of characters worth the spit of speculating about.)
You are, as always, incredibly generous. And I am, as always, very grateful.
And just wondering...I could NEVER get to sleep after doing a recap. Even an early one. The adrenaline in my brain (can I say that Carlos) anyway...I was just so wired it would take hours and hours to wind down. And then I'd have to get up and fake being Sparkle Plenty for the aerobics class. Sure hope you all have the trick of getting a good night's sleep after churning out these masterpieces.
Recapping ahead avoids the problem to some extent, but I end up spending too much time on it and polishing obsessively.
Telemundo mini-caps are different. You can churn out one of those suckers in an hour, more or less, and then sleep like a baby.
Niecie---Would Callao really kill a drunk old grandmother? Yes he would and he wouldn't loose any sleep over it either.
Clara---Don't fall for it. Francisco seems like a nice guy but he is asking for too much. If he can't bare to be away from you for four months, he should be putting a ring on your finger.
No complaints about the WTF family last night.
the gringo
I haven't been commenting because in the beginning of this TN I was flatly bored. But I am glad I stayed with it now as it has become more scintillating....haha! I am so glad for the comments on Nina's bottom. I have thought all along that she had Coachella Valley Grapefruits strapped to her behind! She should move them up a bit as they hang a little low on the tree. She needs something more subtle, more natural looking to go with her slimness.
Poor Franco is so constantly frustrated I hope that he gets to the bottom of things soon. Eladio is just callous to not tell him that he's his father. Wow!when he finds out there will be hell to pay.
Gale
Thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad you enjoyed the recap. I agree that the story is getting more and more interesting these days. I wasn't so sure in the beginning either.
And yes, Nina isn't exactly going for the natural look. :)
From last night's previews, it looks as if things are going to be popping tonight.
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