Thursday, March 24, 2016
El Hotel de los Secretos #41, 3/23/16: Detective Dagoberto Suarez, At Your Service!
The next morning, newly widowed and weeping kitchen maid Michaela returns to work. Lupe greets her with open arms. Ben tells her he doesn’t want to see her bawling in the kitchen. Nice.
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I agree about it being Garrido, that was a bulky figure. Diego doesn't want Andres in on the inheritance. Teresa wouldn't want the shame of everyone knowing about her esposo's indiscretions, plus sharing an inheritance.
Dago is the Mex inspector Clouseau
I laughed at Genaro is feeling horny and selects Melibea to scratch his itch. I would not be able to sleep without a pillow, hard to believe those are luxuries.
I thought that Doc already knew about Isabel and Julio. When he would council her when she was troubled, I figured he had figured all that out.
The Gold Knife Killer, who kills on the full moon each month. He succeeded in killing numerous people (first women, then added men to his MO) across the countryside, but failed at killing Cris, Isabel, and Andres (bad track record with the Hotel folks).
The Mallet Mauler, who killed Cristina (was it Belen?). Technically, now a closed case, since Alfredo confessed to killing Cris in self defense, in order to protect Sofia.
The Morphine Murderer, who tried and failed to kill Andres.
TO be honest, we are so use to so much action and intrigue each episode, this one felt rather quiet and uneventful. of course, there was Angela finding the baby behind door #2. Thinking about events and conversations though, there are always those subtle conversations and movements that still need to be watched and remembered...I've come to the conclusion in this show that nothing is put in without a reason.
Thank you for the verbatim, by the way, on how Angela talked about the family to Belen. The comments on the children were sad, especially about Felippe. And when he sat away from the "family" table where he had always sat before and sat alone in the dining room, I admit it, made me sad for him. he's not eveil, he's just a mess.
I did enjoy seeing Isa standing her ground to her mother and hubby. And I also think that may be why the Doc confronted Julio. He sees Isa as a married woman who still doesn't want to be home and when she has a problem or needs something done, it's Julio she runs to. I agree, that was a man-to-man conversation, almost like a father would have the "what are your intentions with my daughter", except this woman is married now and the Doc still sees the goo-goo eyes happening.
Sorry, I tried, but just can't take Belen. She's so about the money, she puts everyone at risk? Having Andres shout it from the rooftops...what, that keeps him safe? Her children safe? Did that letter serve as a will to leave Andres the estate?. I don't think we ever got the full contents did we? And I think Belen knows full well it would possibly ruin Angela and Andres' relationship.You know what I would love....Andres finding out and turning it all down!
Daisynjay
Thinking more of Belen being a loose cannon who only wants to live the fine life, maybe she should go talk to CeCe...but honestly, there has to be a Stop Card with her...only one I can think of is what she did to Violetta. Andres wouldn't believe his mother, but enough people find out and Violetta confirms, who knows. I hate to see Andres destroyed because we know he will be when all this comes out. Seems every lie and secret falls back to who he is. Except maybe the full moon murders...and who knows on those too, in some convoluted way.
Daisynjay
Daisynjay
I had a really hard time hearing anything during the scenes at the hospital. The background noise was so loud!
Didn't Alfredo also mention the letter to Ayala when he was "confessing" to killing Cristina?
I actually agree with Belen about spilling the beans (but not her motives to do so). Andres would be safer if everyone knew. He certainly isn't safe right now and he never will be. It's not like the killer is just going to stop trying to kill him... But if everyone knew that he was Romulo's son and the true heir, then it would be easier to figure out (actually, it would be way obvious) who wanted to harm Andres and why.
I still don't really get why Angela thought that keeping quiet would mean Andres would be safe all those years. Safe from whom or what?? Romulo loved him, and his siblings didn't know about him, so who would have hurt him besides Teresa? And if Teresa did threaten to harm him, why would Angela still work for her, and help her keep secrets, etc.? or at least not suspect her in the recent attempted murder of Andres?? I just really don't get it. I hope there is something more to this story because it's all a bit unbelievable at this point.
and the avance! :(
Bumbling Dagoberto is a riot, if it weren't for the fact that he holds a position of authority over Ayala in some important investigations. OTOH, Ayala hasn't been doing such a great job, as the judge pointed out. But I do not understand where the judge gets his authority to rearrange the positions. Must be some obscure telenovela law. Of course, this seems to be a one-horse, er--one-detective town, so who knows to whom Dagoberto reports. He does have other policemen who go on patrol with him.
Teresa and Diego only *think* they have Dagoberto under control.
I'm still thinking Teresa or Diego had the most to lose with Andres alive. But then why wait until he came to, to dispatch him. Surely they had plenty of time during the last six months to do him in quietly and everyone would assume he died naturally from his injuries. Ok, so we wouldn't have a story of multiple killers running around loose.
Belen was stupid to not copy the letter and find a better hiding place for the original. Right now she has nothing that can be used as evidence that Romulo left Andres anything OR that Diego was a lying thieving conniving dangerous dude. She gains nothing by announcing Andres is really Romulo's son. As an unrecognized bastard, he would not be eligible to inherit anything, unless, of course, Isa would want to share some of hers with him.
Which brings me to another point that has me scratching--my head, da-mit. What of the inheritance? Do we know what was in the will? Was it only the Hotel and its property? No money? Did Teresa remain in control of everything and not a share to the children? Or did they cede the power of attorney for her to run the hotel.
We know at the beginning of the story that Romulo was two-years dead and the Hotel was a financial disaster (waste, fraud and mismanagement rears its ugly head even in turn of the century Mexico).
Still, she managed to pay the monastery to keep Felipe away from the hotel and has used money to pay off the judge and who knows how many others for favors. Did she ever pay Belen any money for the baby?
Ah, to be poor, but wealthy in the eyes of society, and to have enough left after paying blood money to dress beautifully night after night.
Side note: The Mexican version is significantly different (perhaps better -- or not) than the Spain version for which only 2 seasons of 3 have been made available with English caps. i suggest that once Hotel wraps up and you have Netflix definitely watch The Grand Hotel. Granted the Spanish is a bit hard to get used to but it's worth it. Most rewarding as eye candy is Yon Gonzalez who plays Julio - talk about guapo....!!! And the acting is as good (if not better than) in the Spain version, although the Mexican story seems to hold together a bit more. Felipe is much too drunk (but hilarious) in the Mexican version; he look great in the friar's. (Franciscan?) habit.
Donna Teresa played by different actors are equally amazing. Sophia is more of a mess in the Mexican one than the Spain version. But do not watch the Spain version until after Hotel is finished or otherwise you will get confuse the plots.
J- Alfredo told Ayala that Cris took a "document." He didn't say letter, but Ayala already knew of the stolen letter from Isa and Julio.
I'm with Belen since she's seen that keeping the secret didn't protect Andres. Sure, she just wants the money, but that's fine. Andres probably would turn it down anyway, and hopefully by then she'll have toned down the greed. He just needs enough to get himself and his family the heck away from the place.
I'm more disappointed in Dagoberto. I hoped he's realize that he's kind of an idiot and let Ayala stay in the investigation, but nope! Did Ayala say this had to do with Isa's father or with her parents? I thought he meant that he thought only her mother understood the whole fingerprint thing and was therefore a suspect. I don't have captions though so my understanding is suspect.
Kelly
daisynjay
What the hell is wrong with Benjamin? Is he experiencing that nagging tension that waxes along with the moon, and is relieved only by killing?
Also... Isabel rode a bicycle? Does that mean she wore pants (or at least a riding skirt)? White, by any chance??
Interesting speculation about Andres' attempted killer. I don't think it was Garrido. Ayala said that person was SMART!
(Thanks for the spam notice, Anita! Cleanup complete.)
Daisynjay- There are definitely skeletons that Teresa and Diego are hiding. When we heard the beginning of The Letter, it seemed to mention both of them as being bad people.
Julie- I really don’t know what’s Ben problem. He’s certainly high up on the suspect list for at least one of the murderers. I guess Isa just doesn’t care about decorum anymore. She just hoped right on that bike and rode away. But I guess she figured there was NO way Diego was going to let her have the car, particularly for that errand of going to see Ayala. She was wearing a green dress with a white lace overlay.
But, and this is a big but, baby #2 can not stay there for very much longer. The twin thing messes everything up.
Benjamin does seem like he's ramping up for something. He's altogether a nasty guy.
I also agree that the truth should come out about Andres, regardless of where the letter is, or what is says. It will be interesting to see how Andres reacts to the news and if he pushes Angela away after the reveal. Certainly, if Belen is the first to tell him, she will shape the narrative in a way to make Angela look bad. Angela needs to tell him first. The other interesting reactions will be Isa and Felipe. Isa will be happy. Felipe? Not so much. But he is a wildcard. Sofia seems to already know, and doesn’t have a problem with her brother being a servant. She doesn’t seem to show any special regard for Andres, even knowing he’s her brother.
I don’t agree with Belen’s motives for wanting the truth, and I think it’s HER ambitions and scheming that have put Andres in danger now. Teresa and Diego wouldn’t be in such a tizzy had Belen not started threatening them about becoming the next Mrs. Alarcon and taking it all. This is her fault, not Angela’s.
Definitely agree that Angela needs to be the one to tell Andres about his father.
I felt a little sorry for Felipe--though he's brought it on himself.
Alfie's getting fed up with his wife. What Teresa has schemed to prevent is going to happen anyway.
Is the doc doing anything to help her off the junk?
Nanette
I think the doc has been too busy with the hurt miners at the hospital to focus on Sofia. Plus, he doesn't know how bad off she is, since it was Teresa who had really been feeding her habit, and Teresa who made her go cold turkey, without him knowing.
The previews certainly support your fear for the baby's safety in Sofia's care.
[Diego] rises up like a vampire from the couch.
Yikes! What an image, and indeed it was creepy and frightening. As is everything about Diego.
I found this episode riveting. The closed captions in Spanish were poor on the Univision version but when I found the Hulu version on Roku, they were excellent.
I also loved Lupe's tender smile, knowing Angela valued her "chocolate with cinnamon" and the affection that came with it. They're still my star couple!
Thanks Vivi, much appreciated.
Variopinta: my off the wall suggestion for GKWK: Matilde!
"(ex) lover/virginity stealer"
I don't think it is any of the good doctors business poking his nose in with Julio and Isabel and if they are smart will not admit to a thing. I still know not from whence he came. Is he a good guy or a bad guy and who's side is he really on? He covered for a sham pregnancy to trick Alfredo and complicit in taking Belen's child from her (all Belen got for the child was the initial 350 pesos Teresa gave her to leave town when she had Violeta).
I agree with you J that Andres is in grave danger already and Belen saying anything moot at this point. Cristina reading that letter instead of giving it to it's intended put Andres in jeopardy.
Do we know where Isabel slept?
We must have missed a VERY interesting conversation between Isabel and Diego on Monday night if her sleeping arrangements are no longer an issue. I hope we find out the rest of it soon.
I'm thinking this because she seems awfully confident about Andres being honored as the heir. Either she's still got the letter, or the letter contained information about some way to prove it (for example, instructions to obtain a particular document from a certain lawyer). That would mean that Andres (or Belen on his behalf, if they'd been married) still needs to go somewhere and/or do something, but doesn't actually need the letter itself.
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