Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Yago #1. Monday May 2, 2016. GRAN ESTRENO: Revenge Is Stronger Than Death
At a glance
-- Omar Guerrero is betrayed by his fiancée and his two best friends. They frame him for a casino heist and the murder of a security guard.
-- Omar reenters the lives of those who betrayed him as Yago Vila, a Spanish entrepreneur and outstanding poker player.
A closer look
During his helicopter flight, a handsome young man ponders the treacherous nature of journeys over the turbulent waters of life. He has waited for many years to finally reach his destination: The place where Omar’s life changed forever. When he lands, a lady with a rocker bouffant is waiting for him. She hands him the keys of a red Ferrari. He drives it with vertiginous speed. At this rate, he might not even arrive in one piece to start his revenge. He swerves his luxury speedster in the nick of time to avoid hitting a pickup truck coming in the opposite direction. In his mind, this illustrates the importance of recognizing obstacles in time in order to get them out of the way. “One man who knew how to remove obstacles was “Pliers” (pinzas) Abel. He was like a brother to Omar. He was his protector.” Abel is the mustached guy who wears too much hair mousse. Another distinctive feature is his fondness for pliers and ciggies. “Lucio was like a dangerous freeway that Omar didn’t anticipate. They grew up together but their paths diverged.” In the photo of the traitors squad, Lucio is the one who looks like a psychotic baby. “Sara was a precipice that Omar didn’t see coming either. He was madly in love with her. If I had Omar in front of me now, I would tell him that all betrayals begin for love. My name is Yago. My story was born the day Omar’s died, and I am here to avenge him.”
Yago arrives at the hotel & casino. He is greeted by a hostess who gives him the key to his suite and a briefcase with the initial amount that he required for his bets (apuestas). Sara walks past him looking lovely in a scarlet dress. He is taken aback for a brief moment and the hostess notes it: “Is everything alright, Señor Vila?” He pretends that he is just a little tired from the trip but he does not want to rest. “It's time for the action to begin!”, says Yago Vila with an Iberian accent.
Lucio is at the bar, checking the stock market movements on his tablet and having mimosas to celebrate. Sara thinks it is a little premature seeing how Avilés hasn’t yet signed the contract for their new partnership. Lucio notes that she is blue and reckons it’s because of the date (February 3): “Sara, every year it’s the same. Why can’t you forget that already and be happy?” She gives him a harsh look tinged with sadness.
Yago is winning at his poker table. Rocker Bouffant Lady is orbiting. Lucio and Sara look suspicious.
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. Abel, Lucio and Sara are at the train station expecting Omar’s return from an unspecified destination. They are accompanied by Omar’s blind mother, Melina, his father, Jonás, and his little brother, Bruno. Everyone is happy to see Omar back. Sara makes him promise never to leave her again. Omar brought Bruno the camera that took the photo of the backstabbing trio (Abel/Lucio/Sara) in company of the young man who trusted them with his life (Omar).
Present time. Outside the hotel, Sara and Lucio are expecting their business partner, Pepe Avilés. He arrives in a luxury silver car and refuses to give its keys to the valet. He says that, as an only child, his parents spoilt him rotten and turned him into an unruly (díscolo) kid; he doesn’t like anyone to touch his toys. Lucio promises Avilés that the hotel’s Security Director, Abel Cruces, will personally take care of parking the car. Abel does not look too pleased at the prospect of being demoted to valet. Lucio welcomes his guest inside: “Welcome! Very soon we will become the owners of the most successful franchise (franquicia) of casinos in the Riviera Maya!” Sara offers to give Pepe Avilés a tour of the hotel facilities; just the two of them. Rocker Bouffant is lurking nearby.
Abel is sulking at the bar because of the valet stunt. Lucio tells him to relax. Avilés is a bit annoying (pesado) but he is loaded (forrado): “It’s in our best interest to keep him happy.” “Our best interest? It’s in ‘your’ best interest! Yours and Sara’s!”, protests Abel. When Abel had the opportunity to become partners with them he declined and now he doesn’t have the capital. Amistad es amistad y negocios son negocios. Friendship is friendship and business is business. Sorry, bubba. Abel reminds Lucio of all the things he did for him and insists on being given a chance to become a partner in the casino chain business. Lucio humors him: Once they sign with Avilés and secure the partnership, he will see what he can do for Abel. Perhaps an executive position? Abel is skeptical, maybe he has heard these empty promises many times before: “Think about it! Think about it well and, once you are done thinking, you let me know, eh!”
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. Sara and Lucio are arguing on the roof of some dilapidated building that overlooks the city. He thinks that she is backing down but she assures him that she isn’t. It’s just that this is the hardest thing she has ever had to do in all her life. Lucio believes that everything will get easier afterwards. “Omar does not deserve this”, says Sara. “It’s too late”, says Lucio. Later on, Omar joins them. He kisses his girlfriend and they agree to go get another bottle of wine. Sara and Lucio exchange knowing looks.
Present time. Yago wins at poker again. A small crowd has gathered to watch him play. Rocker Bouffant leans in and asks Yago: “Don’t you think you’re going too far?” He instructs her to “Do your part and I’ll do mine”.
Sara and Pepe Avilés finished their tour. He spots Yago: “Who is the gentleman with the winning streak (buena racha)?” She tells him he's a new client of theirs. Pepe warns her that these types of “new clients” scare off the high rollers. Sara discreetly asks Bald Guy From Security about the lucky player’s identity. He is Yago Vila, a Spanish entrepreneur. “Watch him”, orders Sara, “nobody should beat the house.” A few minutes later, Sara stands close to Yago. She observes him for a wee bit and when she tries to move away from his table, he stops her: “Accompany me, please! You’re bringing me good luck”. She thinks his good luck started before her arrival but she sits down at his table nonetheless.
Abel and Bald Guy From Security are observing them from afar. Abel is sick of Lucio and the way he treats him. It’s one thing to be his friend but Lucio is crossing the line. Bald Guy agrees with Abel; after all, he is Lucio’s right-hand man. Abel informs Bald Guy that, not only is he (Abel) the right-hand man but without him, neither Sara nor Lucio would have had anything of what they have now. Abel and Bald Guy start talking about Yago. Abel thinks Sara looks too happy entertaining the lucky Spaniard: “My compañere/mate (Lucio) will love to see this!”, sniggers the mustached meanie.
At the poker table, Yago is amping up the charisma: He considers Sara to be his lucky charm and doesn’t want her to leave his side. Sara begs to differ; she will not help him ruin her own casino. Yago pretends to be surprised: He didn’t know he was speaking with the owner of the place. Oh, she doesn’t mind too much, she is a woman who loves risks as well. She wants to know what he does for a living. He invites her to dinner.
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. Melina, Omar’s mother, gives her son an engagement ring that belonged to his grandmother. She hopes the family heirloom gets passed on to his son, when the time comes. Is Omar sure that Sara is the one? Omar gushes: “When I’m with her, everything makes sense. It’s as if she knows why I am here.” Oh, she knows why you’re here, alright! You’re the scapegoat, sonny boy! At nighttime, Omar takes Sara to one of the most expensive restaurants in town. He knows someone who works there and they organized a romantic dinner for the lovebirds in the terrace that is only accessible to personnel. Candles, bubbly, the whole works. Omar wonders why Sara picked him when a wonderful woman like her could have any man in the world. ‘Cause you’re the scapegoat, that’s why! Omar doesn’t even get a chance to make his proposal spiel because he drops the ring. Sara picks it up and agrees immediately. Omar vows to dedicate his life to making her happy. She tells him that she is already happy. Later on, the lovebirds are on the roof of their favorite dilapidated building, in company of Omar’s two best friends. A drunk Lucio is quoting Mufasa, from the Lion King. He shows a drunk Abel the city that lays at their feet and tells him that all this he sees will be his one day. Abel thinks that nobody would want a Mechanic King. Omar is not dreaming of riches, leading a simple life with the woman he loves is all he yearns for. Lucio spots the engagement ring: “Oooh, you’re getting married! Until death do you part, eh? I hope you’re very happy!” He goes from merry drunk to loony psycho in a split second. He brandishes a gun and threatens to shoot the couple. Abel looks on passively. Omar wrestles the gun from Lucio and fires one warning shot in the air. Congratulations, scapegoat! Your fingerprints are on the gun and you have gunshot residue on your hands! In turn, Lucio is wearing gloves. He thinks the couple can’t take a joke. Omar tells him to call it a night; he is way too drunk. The lovebirds go home and make love. It’s their first time.
Present time. Lucio interrupts Yago’s game. He suspects his winning streak is due to unorthodox methods. Abel and some guys from security escort Yago away. There is a bit of a commotion. Sara asks Lucio whether making a scene (numerito) was necessary. “Yes, it was!”, he confirms, barely containing his jealousy.
In the basement, Abel is trying to intimidate Yago but the latter is a cool cat, totally unfazeable. He toys with Abel a little bit: “Do we know each other from somewhere? Have you ever been to Spain?” No he hasn’t. Abel hates the filthy Spaniards (gachupines). He frisks Yago then orders him to take off his clothes. “You want to see me in my briefs? OK then!”, smirks Yago. Unfortunately, the female viewers are deprived of a shirtless and pantless scene that actually serves the story. Drat!
Sara and Lucio are still arguing about the public scene that occurred in the middle of the casino. Sara thinks Lucio is being paranoid again. Lucio asks her whether she finds Yago attractive. Pepe Avilés interrupts them: he won 100,000 pesos (morlacos) playing dice. He even wonders whether the Sarquis couple loaded the dice (dados) to make him win. They drink to celebrate Pepe’s good luck and the trio’s partnership.
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. Omar is fast asleep. Sara gets ready to take off and leaves the ring on the night stand. At least, she had the “decency” to give him back his mother's ring. She squeezes a few crocodile tears on her way out, for good measure.
Present time. Yago is fully dressed again. Drat! Abel hasn’t found anything. “Tell your boss that I play clean!”, says Yago. Abel is not convinced. He thinks Yago is hiding something. He will keep an eye on him. Bald Guy’s name is Teo. He came to get Abel: They have a problem.
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. It's morning time. Omar wakes up from his night of bunnyhopping and doesn’t even have time to assimilate the disappearance of Sara and the ring she left behind before the police storm the room. He is taken away. He is accused of robbing a casino and killing a security guard. Everything points to him as the perpetrator of the crime. He works for the casino. He was one of the very few people who had the blueprints of the casino he was helping remodel. The security tapes of the cameras he helped install disappeared. The gun that killed the cop has his fingerprints. Everything accuses Omar. The poor guy denies it all and gets subjected to a fun session of upside-down waterboarding. The crooked cops torture Omar to avenge the death of their colleague and to find out the hiding place of the looted casino money.
Present time. In Lucio’s office, Pepe Avilés is ready to sign the contract when Abel interrupts. He needs to talk to Lucio in private; it’s important. Pepe’s luxury car was stolen. Lucio freaks out. It’s Rocker Bouffant who stole it! She lifted the keys from Abel’s jacket when he and his security guards were escorting Yago out of the casino floor. She was covered in a black cloak so she is completely unrecognizable on the CCTV footage.
Back in Lucio’s office, Pepe smells a rat. He senses that Sara is trying to get him drunk. Lucio returns, visibly shaken. He reassures Pepe and Sara that the problem in question is under control. Pepe highly doubts it. He would like his future partner to begin their alliance with honesty. Lucio admits that Pepe’s car was stolen. Pepe chews him out: He doesn’t care about that miserable car! He can buy 20 cars like it on his way out of the casino! It’s chump change to him! What he can’t tolerate is the little numerito/scene they put together to bamboozle him and make him sign the contract. Pepe Avilés doesn’t allow anyone to take him for a fool! He breaks his partnership with the Sarquis couple right there and then. He tells them to go to hell and storms off.
At the bar, Sara and Lucio continue to argue over the partnership they just lost. Where will they find another hotelier of Avilés’s caliber to invest in their project? Especially since they can’t even seem to able to watch a car! Sara asks about the Spaniard. Abel wants to know what he should do with him. “You mean he is still in the basement?”, asks Sara. Abel nods. Yago is clean; he doesn't carry microphones or headphones, but there is something dodgy about him, according to Abel. Nobody wins that much unless they count cards or they read minds or they’re wizards or shamans or something. Sara is clearly ticked off. She rushes to apologize to Yago with Lucio in tow. Lucio would like to make it up to Yago. Sara suggests they accompany Yago to their private salon but he declines. Yago likes the basement and he would like to play with Lucio right here. That’s if Lucio knows how to play poker, of course! Sara starts explaining that it won’t be possible because they have a strict policy that prevents them from playing with clients but her husband interrupts her. He will instruct his staff to prepare everything for this special underground game of poker.
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. Omar is on trial. Sara is called to testify. She is Omar’s alibi but she lies on the stand. She says that Omar was with her the night of the crime but only for a very brief moment. Sara tells the court that Omar flipped out when she refused to marry him and assured her that he will become a millionaire very soon. She will have no pretexts then to refuse to be his wife. On her way out, Sara tells the man she condemned to death that she is sorry. What a colossal witch! We have a flashback scene within the flashback scene. Omar thinks back to Lucio’s gun joke and to the night he made love to Sara. He is shocked and wounded: “Sara! Why did you do this to me?” Poor man! I’m totally rooting for his venganza! Whatever he deems fit is fine by me.
Present time. Yago and Lucio are playing poker in the basement, while Sara looks on. I don’t know zilch about poker so I can’t help you much, I’m afraid. Yago lets Lucio win at first, then the drooling fool bets his casino. Who does that? Yago agrees. It’s Lucio’s casino against Yago’s casino in Bilbao, Spain. Lucio starts sweating bullets in the middle of the game and, as expected, he loses. Sara is furious at her husband. She leaves the table to go talk to the notary. Yago tells Lucio that he did come to Mexico looking for investors but this is not the way he wants to go about it. He gives Lucio back his casino. They leave the basement together. Yago pretends that the two of them made another bet and Yago lost because, as soon as Sara left, his lucky streak left with her. Lucio is too busy recovering from his mini-heart attack to notice (or care about) the obvious flirting.
Flashback, Mexico City, a few years ago. Omar has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. During the entire trial, a smirking old man is seen observing the proceedings. He's Sara’s father. Omar is transferred to the penitentiary, where bad treatment and tattooed flesh abound. The prison guards beat him up as part of his special welcome package for cop killers. Omar’s
little brother, Bruno, brings his parents a newspaper with the main
headline saying that a prison break ended in the death of many
detainees. Yago resumes his narration: “The day Omar went to prison, betrayal changed his life forever. And while Omar started a life filled with pain, his murderers basked in a life of luxury. But there is something they never considered: Revenge is stronger than death!”
Present time. Sara catches up to Yago to apologize once again for the abysmal treatment he received at their establishment. She is grateful to him for being such a gentleman: He conceded defeat and gave them back the casinothat her moron of a husband stupidly lost in a game of cards. “How can I express my gratitude?”, asks Sara. Yago flashes his pearly whites and, feigning embarrassment, he runs his hand through his hair in a way that disconcerts Sara. She recognizes the nervous tick: “I'm sorry, do we know each other from somewhere?” The sparkle in Yago's eyes fizzles out instantly. His gaze projects the immense sorrow and heartwrenching disappointment he suffered for years, as images of Omar's tragedy and transformation into Yago flash before his eyes. His internal voice repeats: “My name is Yago. My story was born the day Omar’s died, and I am here to avenge him.”
Present time. Sara catches up to Yago to apologize once again for the abysmal treatment he received at their establishment. She is grateful to him for being such a gentleman: He conceded defeat and gave them back the casino
A quote from the capítulo
“(...) todas las traiciones empiezan por amor.”*
*Yago recalls the catalyst of Omar’s tragedy: “(...) all betrayals begin for love.”
Your viewing vocabulario
(these definitions are context-specific, unless otherwise indicated)
pinzas = a pair of pliers.
apuesta = a bet.
díscolo(a) = unruly, disobedient.
franquicia = a franchise.
pesado(a) = annoying, bothersome.
forrado(a) = loaded, very wealthy.
buena racha = a lucky/winning streak.
numerito = a scene. “armar (montar) un numerito” means to make a scene, to kick up a fuss.
gachupín = a pejorative term given to a Spaniard who arrived to Mexico and/or Central America from Spain (as opposed to a Spaniard born in the new continent). It is derived from the nahuatl “cactli” for “footwear/shoe” and “tzopini” for “something that pricks”. The original inhabitants of Mexico referred to the European conquistadors that way because they wore riding boots with spurs, something previously unseen (even horses were a novelty back then; they were brought to the Americas from Europe). With time, the term started having negative connotations and was used to qualify the Spaniards arriving to Mexico from Europe as exploitative colonizers. During the Mexican War of Independence, the war cry was: “¡Viva la Independencia! ¡Mueran los gachupines!” (“Long Live Independence! Death To The Spaniards!”).
morlacos = pesos, money.
dados = a pair of dice.
Thank you for the pleasure of your company. Please join us again for the next capítulo. We’ll be saving you a seat!
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Hello Patio Pals! Did you enjoy the premiere of Yago? It was fast-paced and contained a great deal of details that I hope I managed to capture and explain well. Sorry I couldn't provide more info about the poker bit, it's Martian to me. Yago's winning hand was "Flor Imperial" (Imperial Flower?) whatever that means. I have a question though, why the insistence on checking Yago for wires, microphones and headphones. What do microphones have to do with anything? I'm not familiar with gambling and casinos, so any further info you might provide will be much appreciated.
I wasn't able to watch the episode until 14 pm my time (9 am EDT) because Univision didn't upload the episode online until some ungodly hour (I was up until 5:30 am GMT/ 12:30 am EDT and still nothing!) I hope they get their act together and start posting the episodes immediately after broadcasting.
Enjoy the recap and the discussion! Catch ya later! :)
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Hello Patio Pals! Did you enjoy the premiere of Yago? It was fast-paced and contained a great deal of details that I hope I managed to capture and explain well. Sorry I couldn't provide more info about the poker bit, it's Martian to me. Yago's winning hand was "Flor Imperial" (Imperial Flower?) whatever that means. I have a question though, why the insistence on checking Yago for wires, microphones and headphones. What do microphones have to do with anything? I'm not familiar with gambling and casinos, so any further info you might provide will be much appreciated.
I wasn't able to watch the episode until 14 pm my time (9 am EDT) because Univision didn't upload the episode online until some ungodly hour (I was up until 5:30 am GMT/ 12:30 am EDT and still nothing!) I hope they get their act together and start posting the episodes immediately after broadcasting.
Enjoy the recap and the discussion! Catch ya later! :)
Thank you Nandicta!
Yago's revenge begins & if I was in his situation of being betrayed by my so-called friends, I'd do the same thing Yago's about to do!
Yago's revenge begins & if I was in his situation of being betrayed by my so-called friends, I'd do the same thing Yago's about to do!
You're right, Steve! I'm onboard with anything Yago deems fit to pay those rascals back for the terrible injustice they did him!
By the way, there is a virtual pyramid of Ferrero Rochers to win for whoever tells us where they saw the actor playing Pepe Avilés before? Don't google, just try to jog your memory! The dude is a chameleon though, it took me half the episode to recognize him!
By the way, there is a virtual pyramid of Ferrero Rochers to win for whoever tells us where they saw the actor playing Pepe Avilés before? Don't google, just try to jog your memory! The dude is a chameleon though, it took me half the episode to recognize him!
Nandicta, thank you for the wonderful recap. Only one episode in and I already HATE Sara, I felt so bad for poor Omar as we went through the events that landed him in jail, I was like "naw man, don't touch the gun", "naw man, don't give her the ring". And what's up with the jerk with the bad hair, not Lucio, but the other one? They need to flesh his character out because right now he is just a cartoon.
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: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:52:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:52:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the recap! I was a little lost myself during the episode but overall I liked it. The plot reminds me somewhat of MEPS. To me Abel seemed like the automatic bad guy/mastermind than Lucio. Looking forward to tonight's episode.
Thanks so much Nandicta. So far so good and I am trying hard not to compare with Ezel. I love Ivan and loath Flavio because he does such a good job at being a credible villain. I will continue.
Thanks, Nandicta. Too soon to know if I'm going to stick with this or not, but I saw only the first few minutes and last few minutes. (In between I watched Houdini & Doyle, because I am apparently obsessed with period mysteries.) So I'm going to bookmark this recap for further reference because if I intend to watch any further I'm going to be lost without it.
One thing that did strike me towards the end of the episode was when Yago brushed his hair back with his hand. That seemed to ring a bell for Sara. I guess Omar used to do that a lot too. How long before Sara figures out who he really is?
One thing that did strike me towards the end of the episode was when Yago brushed his hair back with his hand. That seemed to ring a bell for Sara. I guess Omar used to do that a lot too. How long before Sara figures out who he really is?
Nandicta, the microphone/wires are to see if someone is feeding him info which is why he is winning. I saw it in Rain Man, lol
Gracias Nandicta. I look forward to working with you and the entire Caray Caray community once again, Do not worry about the late episodes. When I was reaping Que Te Perdone Dios there were episodes missing in the finale. I was outraged but I held on . The community was forgiving and it wasnt such a fuss. I already advised you to make discussion pages while working on the recap. We all have our lives so we aren't always on time .
As for the episode, it was a nice start. I am loving Flavio but I fell that the main actress looks older than usual, it must have been the red dress! Abel, the wrench guy was nice but creepy .Also I would like to point out that we do not encourage to compare the series to the original as always. Yes , Ezel to those who watched it was considered a godly series but Yago is it's own show. Let it impress us with it's own magic.
Any comments relating the novela to Ezel or spoiling Ezel will be removed.
As for the episode, it was a nice start. I am loving Flavio but I fell that the main actress looks older than usual, it must have been the red dress! Abel, the wrench guy was nice but creepy .Also I would like to point out that we do not encourage to compare the series to the original as always. Yes , Ezel to those who watched it was considered a godly series but Yago is it's own show. Let it impress us with it's own magic.
Any comments relating the novela to Ezel or spoiling Ezel will be removed.
Thank you, Nandicta, you've started off with a bang!
In poker, Lucio had an excellent hand, a Full House (three of a kind plus a pair - he had Three Kings and I believe Two Aces). This is a great hand, though not the best. The very best, unbeatable poker hand to have is a Royal Flush (all the same suit, in numerical order, starting with the ace) - which is what Yago had. He had all hearts (which is a flush) but he had the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten - the highest cards, which made it a Royal Flush - an extremely rare feat. Go, Yago!
An excellent recap, as always.
Nick
In poker, Lucio had an excellent hand, a Full House (three of a kind plus a pair - he had Three Kings and I believe Two Aces). This is a great hand, though not the best. The very best, unbeatable poker hand to have is a Royal Flush (all the same suit, in numerical order, starting with the ace) - which is what Yago had. He had all hearts (which is a flush) but he had the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten - the highest cards, which made it a Royal Flush - an extremely rare feat. Go, Yago!
An excellent recap, as always.
Nick
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:06:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:06:00 PM EDT
Was Pepe the dad from that novela with David Zepeda and Wilkins?
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
Wow. And then Wow. And then Triple Wow. Both for the episode and the recap. Yowza. Mesmerizing Loved your "Rocker Bouffant Lady"...man, I'd love to do my hair that way, and jeez, the heels she was wearing. Oh to be 20 again!
My other favorite characterization was "Lucio is the one who looks like a psychotic baby". Sweet.
Love Sara's wicked looking dad too. Perfect evil, bad-ass face. Casting for this is superb.
Appreciated the translation of "discolo" and "gachupin". Those are two new words for me. Ditto for "morlacos".
Always delighted that you both entertain and instruct. Perfect combination for me.
And Nick, thanks for the poker info. Cards bore the bejesus out of me, but man, the tension in this episode was to die for.
Loved the opener, loved the recap. Thanks Nandicta. Now get to bed, girl!
My other favorite characterization was "Lucio is the one who looks like a psychotic baby". Sweet.
Love Sara's wicked looking dad too. Perfect evil, bad-ass face. Casting for this is superb.
Appreciated the translation of "discolo" and "gachupin". Those are two new words for me. Ditto for "morlacos".
Always delighted that you both entertain and instruct. Perfect combination for me.
And Nick, thanks for the poker info. Cards bore the bejesus out of me, but man, the tension in this episode was to die for.
Loved the opener, loved the recap. Thanks Nandicta. Now get to bed, girl!
Recapping not reaping LOL
About the episode, I am loving Sophie Alexander already. Her haircut is nice and not disturbing .She must have loved that car! As for the games, I don't know anything about them so bear with me :(
Manuel Ojeda looks nice but for some reason I wanted him to look like a gangster like his usual villains. Instead he looks like he could be your poor old grandpa. That makes him look even more dangereous I guess.
Abel looks deranged and dangereous with that wrench. He is the perfect antibiotic against women violence!
About the episode, I am loving Sophie Alexander already. Her haircut is nice and not disturbing .She must have loved that car! As for the games, I don't know anything about them so bear with me :(
Manuel Ojeda looks nice but for some reason I wanted him to look like a gangster like his usual villains. Instead he looks like he could be your poor old grandpa. That makes him look even more dangereous I guess.
Abel looks deranged and dangereous with that wrench. He is the perfect antibiotic against women violence!
Gracias, Nandicta. This promises to be excellent.
If Pepe Aviles is the guy they're making the contract with, he's been in several novelas I've seen. He was in FELS as Ricardo Uribe, the secondary male villain.
This story has a completely different feel from anything else I've ever seen from Televisa, including two of their previous novelas that were inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo, namely Amor Gitano and Por Un Beso, the latter of which also had a Romeo and Juliet secondary story. The production also has an edgier look, so are they going for more male viewers?
And Flavio Medina didn't mumble once. Miracles happen sometimes.
Sara is a total rhymes-with-witch and Lucio is as slimy as usual. Julie, I think you're right about the brushing back of the hair.
If Pepe Aviles is the guy they're making the contract with, he's been in several novelas I've seen. He was in FELS as Ricardo Uribe, the secondary male villain.
This story has a completely different feel from anything else I've ever seen from Televisa, including two of their previous novelas that were inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo, namely Amor Gitano and Por Un Beso, the latter of which also had a Romeo and Juliet secondary story. The production also has an edgier look, so are they going for more male viewers?
And Flavio Medina didn't mumble once. Miracles happen sometimes.
Sara is a total rhymes-with-witch and Lucio is as slimy as usual. Julie, I think you're right about the brushing back of the hair.
Thank you Nandicta. An excellent recap. I loved this premiere episode. I'm already hooked!
My favorite character so far: Rocker Bouffant Lady. Not only do I love that hairstyle, but I loved the look on her face as she rode away in that car she stole. She was certainly having such a great time.
I love how we've started in the present, and are little by little, getting flashbacks of the past. It's better than starting in the past and having to wait for that time jump that takes us to the present.
I wonder what Yago has planned for that trio of backstabbers that betrayed him, sent him to prison, and ruined his life. I'm loving Ivan Sanchez in this role.
BTW, the actor who plays Aviles is Gilberto De Anda. I've seen him on Mi Pecado (where he spoke Spanglish) and La Tempestad (where he and Ivan Sanchez both played bad guys).
My favorite character so far: Rocker Bouffant Lady. Not only do I love that hairstyle, but I loved the look on her face as she rode away in that car she stole. She was certainly having such a great time.
I love how we've started in the present, and are little by little, getting flashbacks of the past. It's better than starting in the past and having to wait for that time jump that takes us to the present.
I wonder what Yago has planned for that trio of backstabbers that betrayed him, sent him to prison, and ruined his life. I'm loving Ivan Sanchez in this role.
BTW, the actor who plays Aviles is Gilberto De Anda. I've seen him on Mi Pecado (where he spoke Spanglish) and La Tempestad (where he and Ivan Sanchez both played bad guys).
Thank you Nandicta especially the flashbacks. Had I not read the overview I would have been even more lost and you wrapped it together with a bow.
"Rocker Bouffant Lady is orbiting"
I like young Omar better than Yago.
Sorry don't cut it Sara. If/when she starts with the excuses, errrrrrrrrrr.
"Rocker Bouffant Lady is orbiting"
I like young Omar better than Yago.
Sorry don't cut it Sara. If/when she starts with the excuses, errrrrrrrrrr.
Thanks Nandicta for the recap and vocabulary. It was a good episode. I loved the lady with the hair. I didn't understand most of it until I read the recap. Thanks.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:10:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:10:00 PM EDT
Rocker Lady is Sofie Alexander, and Melina (Omar's mom) is Rosa Maria Bianchi (?) who played Ursula in YNCELH.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:22:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4:22:00 PM EDT
Tks mucho Nandicta, great recap
Pepe Aviles was driving me crazy, trying to remember what I had seen him in.
Ivan Sanchez was very good in Reina del Sur & wasn't Teresa's favorite book, The Count of Monte Cristo?
Back to back mysteries on Uni!
Pepe Aviles was driving me crazy, trying to remember what I had seen him in.
Ivan Sanchez was very good in Reina del Sur & wasn't Teresa's favorite book, The Count of Monte Cristo?
Back to back mysteries on Uni!
I wasn't planning on watching this on but your excellent recap Nandicta has drawn me in! I also just read that it's only 62 episodes do that works for me. I' love try to see first epi online now.
Did not get the whole episode last night watching the CAVS...but what I caught looked intriguing and definitely got my attention. Thanks Nandicta for jumping into this one with such a splash.
Ivan has aged well, and seems to have a few more pounds than he did in older TN's I've seen. And I like it. He has the right amount of angst and menace so far for this role.
I've always loved the story of the Count, and will be interested to see what the writers do here to give it a modern twist.
Daisynjay
Ivan has aged well, and seems to have a few more pounds than he did in older TN's I've seen. And I like it. He has the right amount of angst and menace so far for this role.
I've always loved the story of the Count, and will be interested to see what the writers do here to give it a modern twist.
Daisynjay
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5:01:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5:01:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the recap, Nandicta. Sounds like this is off to a good start. Hopefully Telerisa won't drop the ball.
No time today to watch last night's premiere, and we're off to a NHL playoff game tonight. So .... double-header to watch tomorrow afternoon when I get home. yay!
No time today to watch last night's premiere, and we're off to a NHL playoff game tonight. So .... double-header to watch tomorrow afternoon when I get home. yay!
Nandicta,
Wow! What a nifty coherent recap. I'm extremely impressed and enjoy your wit and writing style very much. I would have thought that this was a difficult episode to capture in a recap but you make it look so easy. Cards. At last something that you are not a veritable expert at... you're human after all.
This TN looks to be a rippin' yarn and it already has me wanting more. Finally a revenge plan I can eagerly sign on to. The only thing that is off-putting to me is Yago fussing with his hair. Didn't he do the same thing in LI? Now if they'll just place a few fragile expensive objets d'art in strategic locations.
Carlos
Wow! What a nifty coherent recap. I'm extremely impressed and enjoy your wit and writing style very much. I would have thought that this was a difficult episode to capture in a recap but you make it look so easy. Cards. At last something that you are not a veritable expert at... you're human after all.
This TN looks to be a rippin' yarn and it already has me wanting more. Finally a revenge plan I can eagerly sign on to. The only thing that is off-putting to me is Yago fussing with his hair. Didn't he do the same thing in LI? Now if they'll just place a few fragile expensive objets d'art in strategic locations.
Carlos
thanks, Nandicta. You are an amazing person!
My lack of focus and impatience kicked in last night, and I only watched the first few minutes. Ivan just does not do not for me. I think it might be because he does not smile much and always seems a little humorless. However, I will tune in tonight and try to watch. I will, at least, try to check out Bouffant Chick and the guy from Amor Real and Alborada, my two favorite telenovelas.
As for cards, Hubba is a fan of poker , but I have only played pinocle , go fish, and war. I think that math whizzes count cards sometimes to win and casinos do not like these folks. I guess they checked for wires in case someone was giving him information on other people's hands . Como sea. (I learned that during PyP.)
My lack of focus and impatience kicked in last night, and I only watched the first few minutes. Ivan just does not do not for me. I think it might be because he does not smile much and always seems a little humorless. However, I will tune in tonight and try to watch. I will, at least, try to check out Bouffant Chick and the guy from Amor Real and Alborada, my two favorite telenovelas.
As for cards, Hubba is a fan of poker , but I have only played pinocle , go fish, and war. I think that math whizzes count cards sometimes to win and casinos do not like these folks. I guess they checked for wires in case someone was giving him information on other people's hands . Como sea. (I learned that during PyP.)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6:02:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6:02:00 PM EDT
Must say the guy they got t play Omar is perfect. He looks a lot like Ivan but with an innocent, trusting face. I'm totally down for revenge, especially after seeing his poor family suffer. I'm not sure, was Abel in n the plot? He looked devastated in court room when Sara lied. I guess it could have been all an act.
Hey Patio Pals! Cheers for stopping by! Ditzy little me forgot the last scene! I added it at the end of the recap. Apologies.
Thank you Princess Juju, TF, Romy, Julie, CountxAlacran, Nick, JudyB, Urban Anthropologist, Mauricio, Vivi, Tofie, Duchess, Anon207, Variopinta, Carvivlie, Daisynjay, Doris, Carlos and Susanlynn. I appreciate that you took the time to read the recap and leave such kind and encouraging feedback. Your astute observations made me realize that I missed the ending scene. Unforgivable! Thank you for bringing the nervous hair tick to my attention. And you are right, it is important to the story.
I agree with all of you Sara haters! I've got my pitchfork ready and I'll gladly head the torchlight procession! What a nasty nasty piece of work. So are his two "best friends" but she supposedly loved him. Heck, even if she didn't. It is one thing to steal and kill and a whole other ball park to make a sweet kind young man be the fall guy.
I also agree with those who think the actor playing Pinzas Abel needs to tone it down a notch or ten. His twitchy sadistic act is a litttle over the top. The essence of this character is precisely that of a sadist that camouflages his cruelty and violent streak well in public.
The actor in question is indeed Gilberto de Anda. I remember him as Ricardo Uribe from "Fuego En La Sangre" and Gasca from "Alborada". I'm liking him so far as Pepe Avilés, purely for the fact that he makes the Sarquis couple squirm. I hope we see more of him.
Many thanks also for the info about poker and the importance of checking for wires (I watched Rain Man a long time ago, so I can't remember). I hope that by the end of this show, and with your help, I can learn more about poker and gambling.
Last but certainly not least, to the friends who are hesitating to jump aboard the Yago train. Please consider giving this show a couple of weeks, you won't regret it. I vowed not to discuss any aspect of the Turkish original "Ezel" until the finale and I promise this is the first and last time I even mention the name "Ezel", but if Yago is half as good as "Ezel", it will totally blow your mind! Never mentioning the word "Ezel" again, starting... Now!
Have a great evening, everyone! I hope you tune in for Episode 2. Take it away, Juju! :)
Thank you Princess Juju, TF, Romy, Julie, CountxAlacran, Nick, JudyB, Urban Anthropologist, Mauricio, Vivi, Tofie, Duchess, Anon207, Variopinta, Carvivlie, Daisynjay, Doris, Carlos and Susanlynn. I appreciate that you took the time to read the recap and leave such kind and encouraging feedback. Your astute observations made me realize that I missed the ending scene. Unforgivable! Thank you for bringing the nervous hair tick to my attention. And you are right, it is important to the story.
I agree with all of you Sara haters! I've got my pitchfork ready and I'll gladly head the torchlight procession! What a nasty nasty piece of work. So are his two "best friends" but she supposedly loved him. Heck, even if she didn't. It is one thing to steal and kill and a whole other ball park to make a sweet kind young man be the fall guy.
I also agree with those who think the actor playing Pinzas Abel needs to tone it down a notch or ten. His twitchy sadistic act is a litttle over the top. The essence of this character is precisely that of a sadist that camouflages his cruelty and violent streak well in public.
The actor in question is indeed Gilberto de Anda. I remember him as Ricardo Uribe from "Fuego En La Sangre" and Gasca from "Alborada". I'm liking him so far as Pepe Avilés, purely for the fact that he makes the Sarquis couple squirm. I hope we see more of him.
Many thanks also for the info about poker and the importance of checking for wires (I watched Rain Man a long time ago, so I can't remember). I hope that by the end of this show, and with your help, I can learn more about poker and gambling.
Last but certainly not least, to the friends who are hesitating to jump aboard the Yago train. Please consider giving this show a couple of weeks, you won't regret it. I vowed not to discuss any aspect of the Turkish original "Ezel" until the finale and I promise this is the first and last time I even mention the name "Ezel", but if Yago is half as good as "Ezel", it will totally blow your mind! Never mentioning the word "Ezel" again, starting... Now!
Have a great evening, everyone! I hope you tune in for Episode 2. Take it away, Juju! :)
Thanks, Nandicta, I'm just starting to read your recap but wanted to share my appreciation before the new episode begins. He drives it with vertiginous speed. At this rate, he might not even arrive in one piece to start his revenge. -- lol
-- JudyB: I added more information to the definition of the word gachupín.
It's a pejorative term given to a Spaniard who arrived to Mexico and/or Central America from Spain (as opposed to the Spaniards born in the new continent). It is derived from the nahuatl “cactli” for “footwear/shoe” and “tzopini” for “something that pricks”. The original inhabitants of Mexico referred to the European conquistadors that way because they wore riding boots with spurs, something previously unseen (In fact, even horses were brought to the Americas from Europe). With time, the term started having negative connotations and was used to qualify the Spaniards arriving to Mexico from Europe as exploitative colonizers. During the Mexican War of Independence, the war cry was: “¡Viva la Independencia! ¡Mueran los gachupines!” (“Long Live Independence! Death To The Spaniards!”).
It's a pejorative term given to a Spaniard who arrived to Mexico and/or Central America from Spain (as opposed to the Spaniards born in the new continent). It is derived from the nahuatl “cactli” for “footwear/shoe” and “tzopini” for “something that pricks”. The original inhabitants of Mexico referred to the European conquistadors that way because they wore riding boots with spurs, something previously unseen (In fact, even horses were brought to the Americas from Europe). With time, the term started having negative connotations and was used to qualify the Spaniards arriving to Mexico from Europe as exploitative colonizers. During the Mexican War of Independence, the war cry was: “¡Viva la Independencia! ¡Mueran los gachupines!” (“Long Live Independence! Death To The Spaniards!”).
Late comment, but I recall some earlier comments about Sara's age. The actress is actually younger by two years than Ivan and the right age to be playing her character. In the flashbacks, they are all technically too old. But they're flashbacks, so we accept that. I for one am glad a 26 year old actress isn't portraying a woman ten plus years her senior.
Everytime I see Sara, I want to punch her, Lucio & Abel!
I noticed that Jade Fraser (from Hasta Fin Del Mundo) will be joining the TN!
I noticed that Jade Fraser (from Hasta Fin Del Mundo) will be joining the TN!
Thanks for the recap and Spanish vocab, Nandicta!
I love Ivan Sanchez and his serious/brooding characters. He plays the angry guy searching for vengeance rather well. I had to laugh about the hair thing - he was always running his fingers through his hair in Lo Imperdonable, and he does it a lot in real life too during interviews - so when I saw Omar do it near the beginning of the episode, I knew Yago would be doing it too and someone would have to recognize it eventually.
I know Ivan Sanchez is Spanish in real life but when he speaks with his real accent as Yago, it doesn't actually sound like a normal Spanish accent to me. Am I just too used to his fake Mexican accent? I mean, I can hear the th sounds in gracias and placer but it just seems too mild for some reason. Or maybe I haven't listened to enough Spanish accents.
I love Ivan Sanchez and his serious/brooding characters. He plays the angry guy searching for vengeance rather well. I had to laugh about the hair thing - he was always running his fingers through his hair in Lo Imperdonable, and he does it a lot in real life too during interviews - so when I saw Omar do it near the beginning of the episode, I knew Yago would be doing it too and someone would have to recognize it eventually.
I know Ivan Sanchez is Spanish in real life but when he speaks with his real accent as Yago, it doesn't actually sound like a normal Spanish accent to me. Am I just too used to his fake Mexican accent? I mean, I can hear the th sounds in gracias and placer but it just seems too mild for some reason. Or maybe I haven't listened to enough Spanish accents.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 12:42:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 12:42:00 AM EDT
J , I assume that Yago is doing it intentionally to hide the lowly and slumly dialect of his old life. He had to invent a whole new accent for revenge! Also what is up with Melina's eyes? I know that she is blind but her eyes looked very creepy.
-- Vivi: I agree, Gaby de la Garza is very adequate for the role. I'm actually surprised she is 39. She looks younger.
-- J: You are right, Iván's Iberian Spanish accent is definitely "watered" down. He is originally from Madrid so his accent is more understandable than say, an Andalusian accent for instance. However, a typical madrileño accent is not as intentionally well-pronounced and careful to articulate every syllable as the way Iván Sánchez is talking in Yago. Here is a short interview he did with a Spanish channel a few years ago, you'll notice the difference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZD3SA7zh9I
-- J: You are right, Iván's Iberian Spanish accent is definitely "watered" down. He is originally from Madrid so his accent is more understandable than say, an Andalusian accent for instance. However, a typical madrileño accent is not as intentionally well-pronounced and careful to articulate every syllable as the way Iván Sánchez is talking in Yago. Here is a short interview he did with a Spanish channel a few years ago, you'll notice the difference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZD3SA7zh9I
This TN has started out with a bang! I am loving all the action. Great recap, and thanks for the vocabulary lesson too. It helped my comprehension mucho! N. Lopez
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 4:55:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 4:55:00 AM EDT
Thanks for the extra cultural information on "gachupin" Nandicta. Word etymology fascinates me, but these days I don't seem to find the time to follow up on anything. You are a wonderful resource and I thank you.
Nandicta, thank you so much for this splendid recap of what promises to be a terrific novela. It's never easy writing that first chapter but you pulled it off with aplomb. Just excellent. I especially appreciate all the names. [I use captions when I recap to avoid goofing up too badly, but when I'm watching for pleasure, I turn them off and just tune up my ear trumpet and the names often elude me.]
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Sara's unease with what she is doing. She doesn't give us the usual villainous over-the-shoulder-smirk, but rather looks anguished at her part in the betrayal. Her affection for Omar seems real, as does her regret at her part in it. [The actress is really really good at getting all this across.]
Mauricio, I also like the way the writers use flashbacks to fill in the story. It is more challenging to the viewer than first presenting several episodes in the past, but it is far more engaging. Yay! The writers assume the viewers have a brain!
Vivi, I agree with you about the age of the actors – it's perfectly credible having the same actors in the earlier and later stages of the story (except, of course, for Omar/Yago).
Finally, it's nice that Ivan Sánchez has finally landed himself a Televisa role that allows him to show his stuff as an actor.
Count, Omar's original speech isn't exactly "lowly and slumly." It's just supposed to be middle- or working-class Mexico City Mexican. [It's kind of fun that the Spanish actor is trying for an overlay of Iberian Spanish on Latin American "neutral" Spanish so that we can all understand him.]
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Sara's unease with what she is doing. She doesn't give us the usual villainous over-the-shoulder-smirk, but rather looks anguished at her part in the betrayal. Her affection for Omar seems real, as does her regret at her part in it. [The actress is really really good at getting all this across.]
Mauricio, I also like the way the writers use flashbacks to fill in the story. It is more challenging to the viewer than first presenting several episodes in the past, but it is far more engaging. Yay! The writers assume the viewers have a brain!
Vivi, I agree with you about the age of the actors – it's perfectly credible having the same actors in the earlier and later stages of the story (except, of course, for Omar/Yago).
Finally, it's nice that Ivan Sánchez has finally landed himself a Televisa role that allows him to show his stuff as an actor.
Count, Omar's original speech isn't exactly "lowly and slumly." It's just supposed to be middle- or working-class Mexico City Mexican. [It's kind of fun that the Spanish actor is trying for an overlay of Iberian Spanish on Latin American "neutral" Spanish so that we can all understand him.]
It looks like Melina has extreme cataracts or something. I'll wait until last night's recap is up to share more thoughts.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:41:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:41:00 AM EDT
-- N. Lopez: Welcome to the Yago Patio! Glad you enjoyed the premiere and the recap. I hope to "see" more of you here! :)
-- JudyB: You're welcome, dear. I love etymology too. As a kid, it would take me forever to find a word in the dictionary. Grown-ups thought I was slow in locating the words but, really, I was fascinated by etymology or distracted by other definitions. I still occasionally like to "read" the dictionary, especially if it has short biographies and a few illustrations. It's like a rabbit hole! :D
-- NovelaMaven: I'm so happy you're able to join us! Thank you for your kind words.
You raised a very valid point about Sara's unease at what she is doing. To be fair, Lucio and Abel too looked torn up at times. Their reaction after Omar was sentenced, as Carvivlie pointed out, is a case in point but there were other subtle instances. For example, Lucio's expression during his conversation with Sara on the roof, the way his eyes filled with tears during the gun frame-up, the trio's reaction when Omar took the gun and fired it. Still, as Tofie said: "Sorry doesn't cut it".
-- JudyB: You're welcome, dear. I love etymology too. As a kid, it would take me forever to find a word in the dictionary. Grown-ups thought I was slow in locating the words but, really, I was fascinated by etymology or distracted by other definitions. I still occasionally like to "read" the dictionary, especially if it has short biographies and a few illustrations. It's like a rabbit hole! :D
-- NovelaMaven: I'm so happy you're able to join us! Thank you for your kind words.
You raised a very valid point about Sara's unease at what she is doing. To be fair, Lucio and Abel too looked torn up at times. Their reaction after Omar was sentenced, as Carvivlie pointed out, is a case in point but there were other subtle instances. For example, Lucio's expression during his conversation with Sara on the roof, the way his eyes filled with tears during the gun frame-up, the trio's reaction when Omar took the gun and fired it. Still, as Tofie said: "Sorry doesn't cut it".
Nandicta, thanks for this very educational recap. I remember the spanards and their conquests , but had forgotten.
But We got to see how this all got started from flashbacks.I feel no remorse for whats comin to these liars and nasty deceivers.
They deserve whatever hes gonna give em. Sara experiences pain and sorrow for getting up on the stand and being a lying liar. I don't feel sorry for her because she's been enjoying everything they stole ever since that night. So her cryin those crocodile tears mean nothing to me. his family went through hell because of what that heffa and her family & his so called pals did so you know what, whatever comes down comes down. she wasn't sorry if she was sorry about It she would have corrected some things but girlfriend didn't feel the need when she got to hold all the millions and she's been having fun for many many years.
Alot of stuff will go down before the truth comes out. In about 60 more episodes. This'll be interesting. I feel sorry for his poor parents and little bro. Its just cruel what they did to these people. Im not a vengeful person I just let God handle it, but this Im going to enjoy watchin these miserable louses get their comeuppance.
But We got to see how this all got started from flashbacks.I feel no remorse for whats comin to these liars and nasty deceivers.
They deserve whatever hes gonna give em. Sara experiences pain and sorrow for getting up on the stand and being a lying liar. I don't feel sorry for her because she's been enjoying everything they stole ever since that night. So her cryin those crocodile tears mean nothing to me. his family went through hell because of what that heffa and her family & his so called pals did so you know what, whatever comes down comes down. she wasn't sorry if she was sorry about It she would have corrected some things but girlfriend didn't feel the need when she got to hold all the millions and she's been having fun for many many years.
Alot of stuff will go down before the truth comes out. In about 60 more episodes. This'll be interesting. I feel sorry for his poor parents and little bro. Its just cruel what they did to these people. Im not a vengeful person I just let God handle it, but this Im going to enjoy watchin these miserable louses get their comeuppance.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:57:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:57:00 AM EDT
I have seen a grand total of 40 minutes of this show so far, and already I'm thrilled that it's only 62 episodes - so that I won't have to wait too long to see the bad guys get their just deserts.
Nandicta thank you so much for this recap! I often end up watching TN's well after they've aired and then checking Caray Caray for my understanding-- and ok, because half the time the recaps are better than the TN! However, I often don't get to comment in time for anyone to know my appreciation. Even this one may be too late! SO, IF you read this I want to thank you for this fantastic recap. Hoping to follow and comment along in real time for this one.
I think it was Urban Anthropologist that said this had a very different feel than any other novela she had seen and that goes for me too. Kind of had a James Bond feel to me last night and, between that and the 62 capitulos, I'm in! Although, I've followed several where the writers have mucked it up by deciding to add episodes, so not sure we can count on the 62?
Looking forward to tonight!
Rebecca
I think it was Urban Anthropologist that said this had a very different feel than any other novela she had seen and that goes for me too. Kind of had a James Bond feel to me last night and, between that and the 62 capitulos, I'm in! Although, I've followed several where the writers have mucked it up by deciding to add episodes, so not sure we can count on the 62?
Looking forward to tonight!
Rebecca
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 1:14:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 1:14:00 PM EDT
-- Nina: Glad to see you here with us! Another familiar "face" from PyP! Welcome! You are absolutely right, there is no excuse whatsoever. Sara can cry me a river and tell me all the sob stories in the world, it just does not cut it! The same goes for Abel and Lucio. They were like brothers to Omar, they grew up with him, they know his family. How could they?
-- Julia: This will be an emotional roller-coaster for sure! And I'm loving the past-pace and the relatively short time we have to wait before anvils start to fly. This show should be over by the first week of August! How absolutely wonderful! :)
-- Julia: This will be an emotional roller-coaster for sure! And I'm loving the past-pace and the relatively short time we have to wait before anvils start to fly. This show should be over by the first week of August! How absolutely wonderful! :)
I meant Julie, sorry, amiga! :)
-- Rebecca: Welcome to our fun little patio! It is always a pleasure to have new friends join us. The more the merrier! Thank you for your kind comment and hope to hear from you soon. This is indeed a different TN than the ones we are accustomed to seeing. This and "El Hotel De Los Secretos" are adaptations of foreign series where the writing has become more innovative and dynamic than the lazy recycling that was going on at Televisa for the past few years.
-- Rebecca: Welcome to our fun little patio! It is always a pleasure to have new friends join us. The more the merrier! Thank you for your kind comment and hope to hear from you soon. This is indeed a different TN than the ones we are accustomed to seeing. This and "El Hotel De Los Secretos" are adaptations of foreign series where the writing has become more innovative and dynamic than the lazy recycling that was going on at Televisa for the past few years.
Just read that the 2016 version of La Reina del sur will have Alice Braga as Teresa Mendoza, Pote is played by Hemky Madera, in fact everyone in the cast looks different, s/b interesting.
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