Thursday, August 29, 2019

TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#2): El Final del Paraíso, Preso No. 1, y más: Week of August 26, 2019

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  • 10-11PM - Preso No. 1
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sin-seno4 #13

Santi wants his buddy included in the prison break, nope, but when a couple guys bother him, Hulk Jota throws them through the walls, Shadow warms up (this is kind of a boyfriend prison).

Hilda shows up for at Sal's office and Joana totally trashes her and her work, leaving, Sal tries to stop her.

Calvo is working Al with the promise to see his son, running here and there, finally they meet, Calvo will take him in his taxi, is Diabla behind this Al asks, Maybe Calvo replies, maybe not, Al puts on the hood, Calvo hits him in the face. (not sure what everyone knows about Diabla but she warned Calvo to not let Al know she has a new face)

CataG breaks with her team, she is going to the exchange alone.

Mateos the magazine guy calls Joana, his favorite source, thanking her for the Hilda lead.

CataG gets picked up by the "men in black", a slick dude looking for a ride plants a tracker on their car.

CataM and Nachi, for just a moment express their love, (and I'm loving the Nachi back scene, is that Bogota?), but wait Sandra has posted their selfies online, which Nachi sees.

Jota tells the guys it's something inside him that prevents him from dying and saved him from the drug, doc Santi looks lost, top guard Acevedo comes to collect Jota for the damage he caused, the shadow gang stands beside him, they all go to solitary.

CataG arrives at the exchange site in the dessert, the negotiations heat up (what? there is just little unarmed Cata and everyone else is a bad guy), Val looks beatup and Mari harassed, CataG is nervous, not to worry, our boy Mike and a dozen sharp shooters lay on the ridge nearby, and the bullets rain down on all.

Titi gets CataG to safety behind a trailer, she betrayed him, she dies, but he breaks, he has always loved her, she kisses him.

what to do, Titi hands CataG the gun, the only way you will get out of here alive is if you take me hostage, she does.

ah but Rocco has Mari, hmm, as they stare each other down, CataG shoots Rocco, has Val get Mari, (Val has to play along), they jump in a black SUV, dump Titi and are off, Titi, Rocco and the boys jump in Titi's Suv (of course it's white), Mike and some of his gang jump in theirs and the dessert chase is on, CataG is lost without a GPS. (are Suv colors like the hats in old cowboy movies)

Hand gets the news, some (Moncho) think Titi is not worthy of the cartel.

Sal quizzes Jo, of course she was objective of Hilda's designs, that's what he pays her for, Jo questions if Sal has lost his objectivity, she kisses him, declares her love.

Hilda wanders the streets alone, looking at the window fashions, much like hers.

gun shot tires force CataG off the road, she holds Titi's gang off with his gun, as Mike's snipers arrive, the bad guys have to go, Val and Mari are unconscious, (or following veteran Diabla's plan).

CataG hugs her daughter.

 

preso
Preso No. 1 - Capítulo 23 - Jueves - Parte 1 de 2

Carmelo and Clara are sitting together on the beach. He tells her he'll ask his people if they can help her. She says she realizes that he's in an even worse situation than she is. She's reluctant to go back. The captain will beat her. Carmelo and Clara kiss. And....

Diana is interviewing Hortensia. She asks about Carmelo's life as a young man, he and his brother. Hortensia asks why she had used the name "Melo," since no one had ever used that name. Diana brings the interview to a close. Once out of the house, she phones Ricardo and leaves a message saying that Pia's interview with Tuerto was a sham, no one ever used the name "Melo."

A hooded man watches Hortensia's house and then knocks on her door. She asks who's there. No answer. She threatens to call the police. He knocks again. This time he says "Open, Ma." She recognizes Voyo's voice. Opens the door. They hug. He tells his mother that he loves Carmelo and would never betray him. He referred to him in the interview as "Melo" to show that he was lying. He also tells his mother that she's in danger. They all are. She gives him a medal for protection.

Iturbe tells someone at the Judge's office that he is an intern from the President's office, and he's supposed to learn what he can about the Judge. If he can't do this, he'll lose his scholarship. She allows him to stay.

Francisco tells Caro he's quitting. We then have a flashback from two years ago, when Francisco also tried to quit. He finds it very hard to work on behalf of his best friend when he's in love with his best friend's wife, but he doesn't say this. He just says he's quitting for personal reasons. Carmelo tells him he can't resign at this critical time.

In another flashback, Miranda meets with a woman whom I don't recognize (Josefina?). She tells the woman that she's bored and unhappy with being always on display. Carmelo barely notices her. Two women--Caro and Virginia--are more important to him than she is. She thinks that the way she can make him notice her is to become pregnant. The woman tells her that no man falls in love with a woman because of a child.

In the present, Miranda tells Emanuel that she's pregnant, and that the baby is Carmelo's.

In another flashback, Miranda meets with Lazcano. He asks her whether there's been any talk about BADA. It's some financial stuff. She doesn't know much. He tells her to pay attention to that, we need info. If we don't get it....He doesn't want anything bad happening to her.

Dosal tells Benito that Mayorga may give in. Dosal has made him a sham proposition, offering an honorable exit, a post at an embassy, etc., in exchange for a complete confession about the plan to eliminate President Carmelo Alvarado, with participation from magnates of the Islas Group. Mayorga insists on talking only to Benito. OK, says Benito. Bring him to me.

Judge Linares comes out of his office and tells his aide that he's finished reviewing the materials. She should send a copy of the report to the Judicial Council and to the Secretariat of the Interior so they can notify the press. And then she should set up a press conference for the Judge. He indicates that there's been a miscarriage of justice. Iturbe hears him say all this. The judge asks who he is. Iturbe says he's a presidential intern and he's preparing a report. The judge wants to see the report. Iturbe asks to go to the bathroom first. Once out of the office, he calls Benito and tells him what he's heard. He's about to go back when two men race into the judge's office. The judge angrily and nervously insist that they leave. They do. The judge then calls his wife and asks whether she's OK, as well as their daughter and grandchildren. He asks to speak to one of them (to assure himself that they're really OK).
 

preso
Preso No. 1 - Capítulo 23 - Jueves - Parte 2 de 2

At Islas Marias the next morning, a no-longer-drunk Segovia comes to see Carmelo and seems to be very friendly. But that doesn't last. He remembers everything that happened the night before, and he keeps hitting Carmelo. Two men have to carry Carmelo back to his room and put him on the bed. Segovia asks him where the pistol is. Carmelo claims he doesn't know what Segovia is talking about. He orders the men to search the room.

The news is out. The Judge is about to release Carmelo. Benito tells Dosal there's been a change of plans. He wants Mayorga to plead with them to help him. He knows that they're the only ones who can help him. Dosal is confused. He thought the offer was all a sham. Benito says that now we're in a position of power. Mayorga knows that with Carmelo back as president, he's done for. He needs us. [I'm finding this rather confusing.]

We see them setting up the chairs for the press conference. Ricardo tells Diana that they're going to release Carmelo.

At Caro's, everyone gathers round to see the Judge address the press: Caro, Miranda, Sara, Isabel, Francisco, and the housekeeper (whose name escapes me at the moment), all happily excited. The judge begins by saying that there is no evidence of guilt in the matter of Virginia Carranza's death, and so he is dismissing the charges against Carmelo. As for the other charges, the judge finds that that prosecution had good cause to charge Carmelo. He must remain in prison for a term of not less than six months nor more than two years. Everyone is stunned. Caro is in tears. The episode ends.

I think it's highly likely that the two men who rushed into the Judge's office warned him that if he made the wrong decision, his family would be hurt. That's why he called his wife to make sure that they were all OK.
 

Sin-Seños4

El Final del Paraiso

deb, I didn’t get a chance yesterday to thank you for your detailed recap or to comment on #13.

I’m waiting for more Catamedia & Nachi. Let’s get back to basics. Their story was the driver for Sin Seños Sí and it was epic. If CataM is in danger, Nachi will be there with shaved head and gun in hand!

Catagrande as the lady in red (and Titi in white), very interesting. Supposedly the lady in red was the prostitute that helped bring down gangster John Dillinger.

Another great recap for #14, deb.

Sal: clueless, spineless? Can he handle the tell all on Hilda? Can he cut it on the mean streets of Pereira? He ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Poor Hilda, dreaming of her fashions in the boutique window.

Glad Albeiro had the sense to ask Calvo the Diabla question. There was never any confirmation of her death. As far as I know, only Calvo, Titi, Las Babys and the XY4 Cartel know the truth.

The exchange was ridiculous and a disappointment for me. The only good part was CataG and Titi behind the trailer. Rocco questions Titi’s loyalties and the XY4 guys have it in for Titi. Don’t underestimate him. deb, getting deep with the SUV color symbolism, and it’s in reverse. Very interesting!

Ha, ha, Moncho wants that brat Mariana---be careful what you wish for.

The interaction between mother and brat, with a little Diabla on the side, is going to be interesting.

dondi356

 

preso

Thanks so much, Juanita for the fine recap. We really appreciate it. I know you said you only had time for a few lines, but you went above and beyond!

Color me confused. I can't figure out how simply using "Melo" is going to undo the damage of Voyo saying Carmelo lied about a missing brother. And, if Pia is as scummy as she's seemed all along, how come that video appears to be under the control of the newspaper staff and has not hit the Mexican version of TMZ?

Segovia really hurt Carmelo. The first blow we could not see, but later we see that he hit him several times with a baton.

So, I assumed Crazy Joe's bed partner was dead. But the woman, with a sheet barely covering her breasts, was on Judge Linares' computer. I assume a threat came along with it. Is this woman related to the judge? More confusion.

And, I'm getting really, really tired of bad guys winning all the time. There's been no indication of how long this novela will run. I don't hold out much hope that Mayorga will be the big breakthrough, ratting on Pedro Islas about the plot. That might be the case if we were in ultimos capitulos, but it seems we're not.
 

SIN S #4 FINAL PARADISO epis:12-13

JOTA aka.. BARNEY FIEF GOES TO JAIL and annoys everybody….Santiago really saves his ass, for real..

Carlos is worried he put the wrong man in jail.. but Jota is a snitch all the way.. he dropped -a -dime- on Paola with- the- quickness…
But Paola is ‘laying-in-the-cut’..with a Yakuza[ thanks Deb]…

Albireo solicits Carlos help to support Hilda during his ‘trip’..Carlos is more- than -down -for- that.. always willing to help..Hilda..poor child.

Jota and Santiago is discussing the reasons he is in jail… and how he may never reunite with CG, dude, If you’re lucky …you won’t..

CG, has not GIVEN THAT MAN… WHO-SACRIFICED HIS CAREER AND LIFE AND FATHERED HER 2 CHILDREN …ONE ‘F’ING THOUGHT..

CATAMEDIA, needs to kick Sandi to the curb, what happen to Vale?? She and Lucy escaped the ghoul Martin, but outcome..???

Sandi the BBF,needs to- stay- in -her- lane, stop sabotaging/underminding CM and Dario’s relationship ,with her slick /half-ass, I am your friend but, I will -throw-shade- moves.. Come on Sandi ,,real Freudian slip..with the snapchat/Instagram of CM hugging Gabe.. and blasting it into the tubiverse..

Al and Hilda have come to amiable relationship, she knows he is sick, and her heart tells her, he may be dying..
He may be ill / rundown, but he came thru for barney /jota/ fief and got him a lawyer.
Dang!..Gabe, has pull/clout , he knows people.. he got- the- hook -up with a very prestigious attorney and Jota may be exonerated. But, it will have to be months from now, cause the jail break is on…Jota may not want to leave ,but like they said that process takes months or years.. so, pack your gear -cause-we-out !!

Albireo and Calvo ,I am beyond fed up with Calvo .He is the devil’s first cousin.. he is beyond redemption, he told Hilda he could not change.. he is -all-about-that-life!!
But to use that sweet child as extortion bait.. low are getting lower. Calvo , I hope they drop three tabs of xy4 mixed with rat poison on your degenerate ass..


 

SS #4 FINAL PARADISO

Up!!!!!!!!
The LOVE STORY: ADULTS ONLY!

IT ALL resumed in an airshaft.. CG was spying on Black Hand.. when Titi arrives with a gun next to her head. Dude has ...Got- to- hold- a -rod -to -keep- her inline.. how does these two manage to have a fight quietly?? dude did a smoothmove and they tussled to get to the wire tap and Titi had to pull her pistol from between her legs and pelvic area, which we had no clue that was what he was reaching for.??

....I thoughT dude was going for the gold.. he got -all- up -in -her jacket and how he manages to get his paws under uniform and snatch[sorry for pun] and de-wire her as she was wiggling and struggling is a real testimony to a professional[ a bra snap doesn’t stand a change with him]

Yes, in the worst possible and delicate scenario ,Titi manages to rekindle the flame.. he took this time to let her know he will save her ..again.. as usually in sweet low low whisper..

Like old married couples,they have one mind, despite squeezed into the air vent they manage to spy on black hand and listen to the conversation below…watching them peer out of the air was just like old times!!. They have the same mind, their thoughts run on the same track…even watching them fight is a yang yang response..

So, the black hand and Yessica have set the trap for CG, why. Titi blocked -the-cop-. He will never kill the love of his life..it isn’t going to happen..
Titi and Cg almost get killed/shot up in the vent, but he protects her.. as always.. they fall thru the ceiling, the DEA bust the door down and storm in...Saved again..
He had to hold Marianna back from killing her mother!! Deep!!
The helicopter assault was beyond deep. Marianna was determined to kill her own momma!!
twisted!!however GC lives.. Titi was estatic to see her live for another day. Titi has a heart, unlike her own child…
When they return to BH home he rejects Marianna ,totally, so she teases and she sluts it up with the nacrofreak.. they belong together..but, what was he thinking?? that druggie-tramp was going to spread them in the hallway. Porfavor!!

Back in jail,, jota becomes the incredible hulk[thanks Deb/Dondi. Ya’ll called that one]

DEA and BLACK HAND can’t stop the love..
Vanessa called it. CG , you got -Titi’s -nose-wide-open-use it to your advantage!!
 

Preso

thanks so much Juanita! so nice of you to piece together this puzzle!

when all appears to be won, all is lost, should be the title.

so Miranda is leaving, Caro asks her to stay, she shouldn't be alone right now.

on the Miranda scenes, being pregnant I was having my own flashbacks to when Miranda learned Virginia was pregnant when she died.

so Miranda asks Emanuel if it's over between them, yep, but you can count on me. (another foggy predicament)

so Carmelo is in preventative detention, Clara has never been convicted either, right?

yes on the beach, caught by drunk Segovia who will shoot them both, till that friend of Clara bashes him from behind, as usual they leave the madman with the gun, but wait, I was pleased that Carmelo came back for it.

ah but you don't mess with a man's wife or his gun, is a creed Segovia lives by, always remembering what he does when he's drunk must be a curse, driving him mad, he sure knew how to use that stick on Carmelo, I think first blow broke his kneecap.

Pedro's guys have the Pia/Tuerto interview that Juanito wants publically released, but they are waiting to hear what the Judge says (knowing that madman Joe went after him on all sides) and then hitting Carmelo with that.


 

sin-senos4

thanks so much dondi! and Halimacandy!

I was reading the DailyDish recap for Wed. when they mentioned "Nachi, To accommodate the fact the actor wasn’t available much this season", so maybe we won't be seeing much of him, yes, "Their story was the driver for Sin Seños Sí and it was epic." but with CataG on the scene they seem to be just flurries in the confusion of her life.

https://dailysoapdish.com/2019/08/el-final-del-paraiso-season-4-episode-12-cita-a-ciegas-blind-date/

 

preso

Many thanks, novelera and deb, for your excellent comments.

novelera, yes, I had expected to do a mini-cap, but it kept getting longer and longer. I'm reminded of what a famous author (whose name escapes me at the moment) said: "I wrote a long novel because I didn't have time to write a short one." And yes, I too found myself confused at several points last night, and I too am SICK SICK SICK of the bad guys constantly winning. I'm beginning to wonder about the mental health of the novela's writers. And perhaps of some of the folks in charge at Telemundo.

deb I think you may well be right about Segovia's breaking Carmelo's kneecap. Carmelo's leg seemed to be giving him great pain, more so than perhaps any beating he had endured at San Buenaventura.
 

SIN SUENOS#4 FINAL PARAD.

Epis #13-14

Deb: thanks

OKAY ,THE EXCHANGE TAKES PLACE… and all hell breaks loose..
How the heck !! why the heck ??Marianna didn’t get her head blown off is beyond me..

Titi and CG making out and reconnecting ,WORKS FOR ME..but more on that ..later. Adult review coming/ on the way [sorry]

Hilda was insulted UP -HER -RIGHT -SIDE- AND- DOWN- HER- LEFT by Joana the bitch..Salvo knows that Joana is in love with him, he needs to step up his game and set her straight. Hilda has to be a priority or leave her alone….Salvador.

Joanna will not help Hilda to open her showing without sabotage….this always happens to Hilda!! Why!!?? .. side note she was living on what income??!! Carlos social security ,life insurance .. pension??what??!! before Marical left them set for life…

Calvo is a demon from the 3third level of hell..Al is on point abt Diabla being the mastermind..Pretty boy.. watch out…Calvo ,may kill you by mistake. Or least cut/disfigure your face..

Didn’t the slick dude ,which planted the Bug, the ringside judge?? This cop gets around..

I am glad Hilda made Catamedia and Nachi talk and reach out[ MA-BELL Phone home]
Hilda has a fashion crisis for one moment.. I am sorry Joana is aitch-bay ,but she is correct abt those frumpy clothes. She has not updated her silhouette.. even classic forms.. come on Hilda.. I got to see you in something else!!


The exchange was a hot mess.. Mike blew the joint up.. how half of those people made it out alive !!!was impossible..

 

SIN S#4 FINAL PARAD.

Titi and CG discover they still love each other.. and she saves him [ as always].. the criminals inside don’t hear crap, ..while Titi and CG are making out and deciding the next move..

Diabla, makes a slick move when she takes Mari hostage.. but the rest of the narco just make it out by the skin of their teeth
Somehow THE LADIES, make it out.. CG hauls ass with the two bitches from hell in her back seat.. she is lucky they didn’t kill her, but Rocco was shooting at them, so they were ducking for cover ,mainly… how in heaven didn’t he blow the back of their heads in.. Mike arrives to recuse them ..
CG has the demons back in her house.. will Marianna DOPE HER OWN MOTHER???


Dondi: / anon.
Yes, SAL IS CLUELESS. He doesn’t have the background to
help Hilda ,especially when Joana and the mainline dope fiend journalist with the morals of a pig publish slander /yellow journal, Hilda and the Martin family in general..
however, doesn’t that blood splash back on the Nacro community.. they don’t like their laundry aired..

Hilda ,please..OMG!!... change your style. Who are you dressing? CLOISTERED housewives? Okay ..then you'er safe..you have a client base,a demographic: country barn.... boring!!!

Yes, the cool part of the exchange was Titi and CG renewing their affection for each other..
the color scheme is interesting. Cause , the guy in white is Titi …the good guy..


 

preso

I asked my know-it-all friend Google about the quote I cited (about writing long or short novels) in my previous posting. The author's name is not "I can't recall" but rather Mark Twain, and what he actually said was "I wrote you a long letter because I didn't have time to write a short one." ☺️
 

preso

Maybe tonight will be the answer. I am still wondering about the significance of Crazy Joe sending the judge that picture of the blonde woman, the one I thought he'd strangled.

And - talk about a flawed hero. Carmelo Alvarado - having seen Segovia for the nutcase he truly is - boinks Segovia's maybe wife on the beach. Sheesh! If his kneecap is broken, he deserves it!
 

Preso

Add me to the thankful for Juanita’s comprehensive recap.

Add me to the confused list.

I think we were getting edits in the scenes at the house of shame and guilt. novelera, I think it’s become much bigger than the couch! What a bunch of pathetic, flawed good guys.

A few candidates for father of the year? Miranda also slept with that pig Lazcano.

Good for Francisco, he called out Caro as a user. Then she had the nerve to say to him “tienes que aprender a seperar” translated “you need to learn to compartmentalize”. Caro rides roughshod over him and he apologizes. I’m liking her less and less.

Did we expect Carmelo could resist, especially since he’s been without female companionship for a few months?

The best laid plans: well at least Rivas Macin is trying. I don't think he will give up easily.

dondi356

 

preso

Many thanks, dondi356. I always enjoy your comments. Loved your pointing out that Lazcano is yet another candidate for father of the year. And the winner is [opening the envelope]....
 

sin-senos4 #14

CataG inquires about the girls, apparently they were knocked out as CataG was forced off the road, Val is still out, suffering trauma to the face, the scarring around it, the... ya ya what about Mari, awake but we found psychoactive drugs in her system, she's withdrawing, and as they arrive she is throwing a fit too, but restrained.

Mike's talked to the director, they are putting CataG on leave.

Moncho isn't buying Titi's story, but the Hand calms him, Titi's with the Babes and working on the xy4.

prez hopeful Conde calls the Hand and talks about the conference, the Hand tells of a majestic event he has planned for it, later Conde says the Hand will kill him if it suits his plan, Nelly, his ??? (but wait, this lady reminds me of Soraya getting close to Alfonso, yep, she works for the Hand), calms Conde.

Alfonso's lady is worried for him, he gets on the soap box and preaches how it is not just him, it's the dream for a better country.

the shadow gang are in solitary, what? they are all in the same cell, their conference room as Shadow calls it, on the table, will jo,jo,jo,jota go along with the escape, they can make 5 doses out of the 4, hmm, Santi is about getting out for justice, getting at his ex-wife for lying, and I'm wondering if the writers will have Paola take the fall freeing Jota)

the Shadow simplifies things, he'll kill Jota if he doesn't come. (Shadows guys are Arturo and Chicle- who they call gumball, get it?)

Hilda arrives home, CataM sees her sadness, Hilda sees hers, etc, etc.

Calvo gives desperate Al a few minutes with his son, pulls him away, any open sores, your disease is contagious you know, and the nanny carries the boy away, is Diabla alive is brought up, the cure is 6 shots, Al will have to do 6 things, oh and I want Hilda eating out of my hand, as he drives away, you need the exercise.

Rocco, his hand is healing, will track down Val and Mari, later Moncho tells Vinicius, if everthing goes south I want the girl (Mari). (she walked away from him the other day, she has only slept with Hernan and Titi, right?)

Dayana wants the real scoop on CataG, Titi is fast with Dea intelligence, they put a man on the moon right?, she buys and wants to make time while Mari is gone, he's game.

the doc has sedated Mari, loosens her ties, oh no, the drug addict comes alive, the doc flees, CataG now has a scalpel to her neck, somehow CataG's expressions of love aren't doing it, Mari wants her mom to work for her, Mari will supply, CataG will sell, total overload for our DEA chief, it's an elbow to the face for Mari.

Titi talks of tweaking xy4, who wants to feel good for 5 minutes, does Dayana say, that's like bad sex.

Chief Mike Ruebens tells Natalia, CataG needs to go home, Mariana? she stays in DEA custody, she is a criminal, the doc swings by, they are both gone.

and I'm guessing in the confusion Diabla has sneaked a drink and a smoke and is looking over the hospitals pharmaceuticals...

 

Sin-Senos4

El Final del Paraiso

Thanks so much deb. Your recaps are fantastic. Always enjoy your comments Halimacandy.

This is what Diabla meant when she said, follow my lead to Mariana? Don’t get it.

Where did this doctor get his medical degree? He couldn’t say that Mari was in withdrawal, only that she was upset? And when he told Mari--Miss, please, don’t talk to your mother like this…lol.

The one good thing that came from the hospital scenes was the info on Valeria’s facial scarring. One piece of the Diabla puzzle. Was Diabla ever fingerprinted? Was she able to change her prints, too? I don’t remember. How would Valeria get past that ID?

Cute little flashback to the early Catamedia-Nachi days. deb, I’m sorry to hear we may not get much present day story. And you are so right about CataG reducing them to “flurries”.

Yes, Halimacandy! CataM needs to kick Sandy to the curb. She needs Vale back, ASAP--a true friend. Anyway, if Sandy loves Gabe so much she should help CataM stay with Nachi. Posting that pic was an all-around stupid move.

Just when I think Calvo cannot get any lower. Taunting Albeiro in front of his little boy. How much does Nanny Patirica, the snoop as Calvo called her, know? Will she tell?

I don’t understand why Abeiro doesn’t seek conventional treatment. These days, HIV is not an automatic death sentence. CataM, please take your dad to another doctor at another clinic.

Interesting that Rocco seems to be covering for Titi. Remember Mendieta? Rocco received that warning from Black Hand and he may feel his time will come. He will need protection.

Dayana’s got the brains and the ambition to succeed in this business. She sees herself as the next gen Diabla. The cartel men should not underestimate her. Titi’s smart enough to understand this. Still enjoying the Titi/Dayana interaction. Maybe it’s just that I enjoy watching Titi.

Finally, let's send CataG back. Too late Agent Rubens, it should have been done long ago.
A criminal like Mari should have been put under better restraint and/or guard.

Where will CataMom and her brat hide?

dondi356

 

preso

Here are some things I remember from last night's episode, in no particular order.

In a flashback from 2 years ago, Joe/Carlos introduces himself to Virginia Carranza as Roger Brown. He claims they met at some event in the past. When the meeting she was supposed to have was cancelled, she goes off with Joe, whom she doesn't remember meeting before. He comes on to her. She's clearly vulnerable; she tells him that the man she wanted [Carmelo?] chose someone else [Miranda?]

Benito is outraged at the judge's decision. He rightly suspects that the judge was coerced. Benito's daughter, Josefina, wants him to stop being so stubborn. "Your grandson and I need you alive." He demands that Josefina leave. [I think Josefina is who Miranda confided in Thursday's episode.] Benito seems ready to throw caution to the wind, perhaps out of his feeling guilty for Carmelo's being jailed in the first place. He says to Dosal, "It's time to pay them [the bad guys] back in kind."

At least 3 or 4 times in this episode, Carmelo says he can't swim. Clearly, this will figure into the plot. I don't want to imagine how.

We see the ugly scene again where Segovia brutally beats Carmelo. It's not clear why we have to see this again. Perhaps it simply serves the sadistic needs of the novela's writers.

In a flashback, Sara doesn't want to live with Carmelo in the presidential palace. She knows that she'll be watched 24/7. She asks Caro why she and Isabel have to live with Carmelo and not with her.

Caro has apparently contacted Adan and Eva about helping get Carmelo off Islas Marias. Adan tells Eva he's thinking of a plan.

Hortensia is determined to see Carmelo. She tells Chinta and Gina, "If I have to kill to see him, I'll kill." [Way to go, Mama!]

Carmelo asks Segovia for help. He's in pain from the beating. Segovia tells him, "I could help you, but I don't want to.
 

sin-senos4 #14

thanks dondi!

maybe CataMom will take Mad Mari to one of Martin's country estates, you know, with the windows all bricked up.

 

Preso

Thanks, Juanita for starting us off. I can add some stuff but I think I have more questions than additions.

2 yrs ago: I don’t quite understand this==Carmelo turned down 222 million from a bank under the control of the business cartel? Carmelo does not want to take on the debt. It’s debated between Carmelo, Francisco & Emanuel. Public reaction to this is mixed.

Did the cartel offer this as a bribe to Carmelo personally? Or control him by making it easier to get projects done as president? Anyway, Guido’s plan B was to make it seem like Carmelo stole this money.

2 yrs ago: Emanuel asks about Francisco’s resignation plans. Francisco says it’s my duty. Emanuel says what about your duty to the project and us? (Specifically what project?)

Virginia’s fateful meeting: He looks familiar but she can’t remember. Ramses place during the campaign? Roger could have used a couple of style lessons from Lupo and where’s an Oleg when you need one? Poor Virginia.

Why does Pedro have so much affection for Guido? It’s over the top. No wonder Pedro’s son can’t stand Guido.

Pedro reports to Rupert: We ruined him, inform your boss. The cartel celebrates with a toast. A call from Rivas Macin comes in. Pedro says later for him!

Caro’s flashback to prison visit with Carmelo: Do you think she’s in on it? Who, Virginia? We have lots of enemies. Carmelo says trust only the major, Paco and Emanuel no one else. Miranda interrupts Caro’s flashback. I don’t care if you want to be alone now. I’m here for you…we’re here for you. (Carmelo said don’t trust anyone….)

The swimming thing worries me too, Juanita.

Ricardo critiques Diana’s article about Carmelo, Voyo and the Linares decision. He says it’s too personal we must deal in facts not opinion. Then he says he will publish it. OK…what would Chava do?

Payback’s a bitch: Rivas Macin gives an order to Dosal. Dosal is reluctant it’s against the law! Rivas: carry out this order or I’ll have you arrested and find someone else to do it! Deliver Mayorga’s body in pieces to Pedro’s doorstep!

Segovia gleefully gives Carmelo the bad news—he’s not getting released anytime soon.

dondi356

 

preso

Thanks so much for the starter, Juanita. You can tell I'm from the SF Bay Area because starter makes me think of both sourdough starter and SCOBY for kombucha. Guess I'm a living stereotype.

Regarding Carmelo's swimming, it appeared to me that Carmelo could sorta-kinda swim in the scene they've shown twice of he and Caro on the beach. She had to save him, but the statement was made that he swims, but very badly. And then he tells that new addition to the cast, another kindly prisoner to replace Toño as a sounding board, that he can't swim at all. Hmmm.

Yep, Rivas is ready to go rogue. Dosal is one straight-arrow guy and didn't want any part of Rivas' extra-judicial plans. Can't remember exactly how, but Rivas threatened him with removal from his position or something like that.

I remember Carolina insisting that Sara and Isabel live in the presidential residence with their father. And IIRC, in the first episode they showed her coming to pick them up and being refused entrance by some officious guard. Carmelo was telling her the articles she was writing about narcos were too dangerous and her at least hinting that that's why the girls cannot continue to live with her.

Well, Virginia turned out to be a sap. I would have thought she'd have been smarter than to go for those bleached teeth and way-too-early flattery and come-ons.

Dondi, I found your comment about the $222 million that Carmelo refused interesting. I thought it was a flat out bribe and apparently missed that it would actually have gone into the government for some quasi-legal purpose. And, yes, Pedro Islas' affection for Guido is baffling. The guy is repulsive. But he was the one who came up with making it appear Carmelo had taken this money, thus setting the whole plot of the novela in place.

I really hate these gloating villain scenes. First Islas, Juanito, Lazcano, Guido, and maybe others toasting with champagne over the judge's fallo. I had to look fallo up. I thought it meant a failure or a miss. It also means a ruling by a judge or a verdict by a jury. And then Segovia's gloating face when he tells Carmelo he's not getting released.
 

preso

Muchas gracias, dondi356 and novelera, for your perceptive and helpful comments.

dondi, I too found the whole business of the offer of $222 million quite confusing. Carmelo apparently didn't find it confusing; he was adamant about wanting to turn it down. And so Guido's plan B carried the day. Sigh. And I've been scratching my head for a while now trying to understand Pedro's extreme fondness for Guido. Perhaps we'll have a flashback or two or three devoted to making it clearer.

I suspect that Roger/Carlos/Joe is too BSC to benefit from any lessons in style that Lupo could give. And yes, it's too bad Virginia (and some others as well) didn't have the benefit of an Oleg. I'm tempted to say that we all could use an Oleg. [2-minute break while I indulge in some lovely fantasies]

novelera, in the flashback, Carmelo said he could swim a little if the water was shallow, but Caro had to rescue him. He then asked her not to say anything about this to anyone because he didn't want to have to admit to his daughter that he can't swim. And, of course, more recently, he said more than once to his new-found buddy that he can't swim. So my assumption is that he can do little more than splash around in shallow water. That's certainly the impression the writers are trying to give us.

I loved your description of Roger/Carlos/Joe's "bleached teeth and way-too-early flattery and come-ons." Also, thanks for looking up fallo. I too thought it simply meant "failure."
 

Preso

just watched it, thanks all for your wonderful comments!

what struck me on the loan was one of Carmelo's comments for not taking it, because it was structured in a way they would be paying it back forever.

so the novela starts with Carmelo accused of embezzling that money, right? which put him in jail, and then Virginia was killed, but the judge didn't mention this.

and Sara's going clubbing by herself, but that's ok because it's in the past so we know nothing bad happened.

and who are these new narco guys, can't we at least see the article Caro wrote? and did the narco say he wanted to get back at the girls?

I think Caro mentioned once that everyone around the prez were being protected, except for her.

Islas Marias, the 3 main islands are María Madre(mother of Jesus), María Magdalena, and María Cleofas (the wife of Cleopas), interesting place.

there must be more to the security than we are seeing, Adan toys with a drone while he works on his escape plan.

and Carmelo's new friend, Fortunato, did he say he came to the island to be closer to his family?

and when will we find out what Carmelo did with the gun?

 

preso

thanks, deb, for your interesting comments. Yes, I think Fortunato did say that his family lived just a few hours from Islas Marias, and that's why he wanted to be there. I think he may also have said that he had four more years left to serve, but I'm not sure about that.

And yes, one would think that Adan and Eva can't be the entire security team, but IIRC we've seen little sign of anyone else. And I think it was Carmelo who first contacted them. I don't know how he knew about them. Perhaps they go back to when he was young? If so, I fear we're in for still more flashbacks.
 

Sin senos #4 FINAL


Deb:

Thanks ...yes!....Mari is going thru withdrawals already!!??
CG….MANDATED LEAVE??? why??oh yea, her daughter is in the next room going cold turkey...

Moncho is the Mexican dealer BLK HAND wants eliminated. I’LL bet Even $$ money!!!

Alfonso secretary is on the criminal wavelength. The girl should get a promotion... yes, more security...

Shadow needs to keep his paws off jota... but Paola is my girl…. ‘later-for-jota’

Hilda is good , she -flip- that- script on Catamedia with -the -swiftness……mom can really guilt trip like a typical mother… and has finesse with it... she got CM to spill her guts …good going!!

Juanita:
Sorry to see the actor that plays Nachi won’t be around much. Too bad!

YES...Day- n -night -anna ..believed a plausible lie..Titi had all the answer abt how bad the exchange went down... and he is right abt how the DEA is a Hi-Tech operation...

…...remember…’ Senor Cielos’... they had more tech than the DEA…I hoope that show never returns... the poor population had all the casualties... !!
Why is it the writers never show all that violence affected the general community…...is was the soap opera of a mob family and their intercommunal trials…Fu$%k that!!

Calvo and his dirty heart , he needs to suffer. This mess abt having Hilda eating out of his hands... this is a sick pig!!

CG taking that DOPE-FIEND home is a big mistake… where is the justice for all the victims this girl has hurt.??

.. CG has no sense of justice?? I thought that was her purpose... where is Ms. Self-Righteous-I-AM-ON-MISSION-FROM-GOD- now!!
 

Preso

thanks Juanita!

I seem to remember a scene where Adan and Eva came to Carmelo when he was an independent presidential candidate, offering their services.

hmm, I was referring to the security of the prison, looks pretty easy to escape, but then I'm starting to see that when they are on the beach there is a guard near by, except at night when they are having sex, or maybe not since Segovia showed up, and it's an interesting twist that Carmelo has his gun, and of course Segovia can't tell anyone that he was so stupid to let that happen. (I think it's a big no-no in the police world, getting shot by your own gun).

 

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