Saturday, October 12, 2019
La Usurpadora - Capitulo 20 - Two truths and a lie
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While she is doing that, it is time for Carlos’s ten minutes of daily productivity.
and my favorite:
(recognizing logical fallacies we learn is also not among his strengths)
Are there some philosophy or logic classes in your background? I just love it when one of those discussions pops up in a telenovela recap. And it's not often, believe me!
Anyway, great fun. The long long telenovelas are frustrating. But the Reader's Digest version is a mite disorienting also. Alas, like Paola, I am seemingly never happy. But I do love the recaps. Gracias.
Yay, Paula wasted no time telling Carlos the truth. She seems quite taken with Carlos's declaration of love, but I'm not so moved by him. Me thinks too much of it is how she made his life better by turning the house around, like Mary Poppins.
Will Carlos stick to his guns and have the First Lady put in prison? Will he face public humiliation not noticing the wife switch?
Pedro tells his pop that Osvi is there to do the dishes? Looking forward to him coming out to his dad.
I loved the beautifully descriptive “…finally (!) all of those strange incongruencies catch up to him and make sense”. I feel a bit guilty about lumping the actor in with the character because after all, Carlos is a character. The actor did an excellent job in this scene. You could feel his torment and realization despite the very dark background.
Along with what Judy and Niecie already noted, "Nava smartly recognizes he is not going to help Carlos with his IQ in the next five minutes" and trusty Montse" were excellent.
"(such a rollercoaster this one: does she have something sinister planned or is she on a sisterly bandwagon by now?)". I want to believe Paola but think she is too deliciously devious to having succumbed to real affection for her sister. Packing up and trashing every evidence of Paulina is still very fresh.
I savored every second of Osvi explaining to Pedro that all he needs to do is say, dad, Osvi. Osvi, dad. My novio. I was so delighted I actually understood something last night, and that it was a rather important request. Something tells me Pedro might not be ready to make this clarifying admission.
I enjoyed Terry picking that apartment for Paola which was almost right IN the highway. Huge windows showing dozens of cars seemingly mere inches from her abode was great - no privacy and constant noise.
"Alas, like Paola, I am seemingly never happy" is hardly true but I smiled broadly at this Judy.
I was surprised that I didn't mind Carlos' admission but again, your "Me thinks too much of it is how she made his life better by turning the house around, like Mary Poppins" is so true Niecie.
I'm uneasy that Arcadia "ratted out" the casino and that there may be repercussions.
Firing Molina is not a good idea.
Looking forward to seeing what Paola's next steps will be and how her devoted (and not so devoted) minions Manuel and Terry will carry out her plans.
Only 5 episodes left.
Ria, you are the best! Thank you for your generous time and attention to every single detail.
Diana
" Carlos strains his brain cells and reasons that obviously it couldn't be Manuel because Carlos trust him". Lol
Well woop-tee-do, Now everybody knows
Carlos' word is law. How did he get
Elected president? He's as dumb as a head of cabbage. Tho I really do Like
Cabbage, a box of rocks is better.
And this one made me laugh,
" Paulina decides to call Wilson but that plan backfires when only he is not surprised with her phone call but starts listing all the paola's good deeds and intentions". He surpasses the the "box of rocks" scenario. He
Goes right to braindead. What in the name of reason did paulina see in him?
And paulina's so-called best friend? I
Don't remember her name, just as well.
She really didn't take anything from Paulina that she really needed.
Mary popins is right JudyB. There is
Nothing else there. I can't see her with him. He's as boring as hell and
He is not that exciting. He should go back to Madam secretary of state gema.
I don't care how much they kiss after he says "Te amo" she better not say yes. Nava is waiting. And he didn't fall in love with her he fell in love
With who he thought she was. Her evil
Twin. Maybe if his character wasn't so
Unobserving, he couldn't even tell her
From Paola. Wasn't the kiss different?
He couldn't tell. See, that's enough right there for bells and whistles to
Go off.
I want to see how Arcadia explodes when She's told that the first lady is not get daughter.
I don't think Paola will survive she's
Got blood on her hands, and she hates her sister, she may still try to kill her, and Manuel could encourage that cuz ge s a giant nutbutler. Well he dids look like a butler. Lol.
Thanks Ria, this was fun. Have a safe
Weekend.
Niecie - agree with everyone else on the Mary Poppins comment. That is spot on and made me laugh. It does seem like that's exactly the reason for the sudden onset of feelings - for both of them really, since Paulina is enjoying playing family.
Diana - you are too kind, as always! And I agree with you that Paola is likely too devious to suddenly have a change of heart. I am glad you mentioned Terry picking up that apartment - that scene was priceless. The apartment is right "IN the highway" as you notice and apparently colors were not to Paola's liking also. A big YAY for getting the entire Pedro/Osvi scene - I am very excited with you! This was a difficult one too (I even went and rewatched it), so great job!
SpanProf- it does seem that Pedrito is falling prey of the blackmail. I also hope he does the right thing and soon.
Nina - your comments are spot on as usual. This made me laugh: "He surpasses the the "box of rocks" scenario." Indeed! And I, too, wonder about Nava - she forgot him so quickly and it seemed like a much more developed storyline (compared to one with Carlos). There was tension, attraction, they spent some time together. Nava is not an ideal galan either, but Carlos just came out of nowhere. One minute - nothing, the other he was borrowing a half of her bed.
SpanProf, you are spot on in that the museum scene was perfect.
Rgv Chick, hope all is well - miss seeing your comments today.
Diana
Diana - ITA that the actor playing Carlos did an excellent job demonstrating is anguish. This was one of the few times the writers, who as Jarifa (I think) noted didn't write his character very well, gave the actor something engaging. And I'm with you about Paola still being awful. I do belief her exposure to Olga was important but she seems to have gone back to her manipulative ways.
Neither "galan" moves me and poor Carlos is not that bright. Nevertheless, I will understand if Paulina goes with Carlos in the end because she gets a family (perhaps not her "Mom") and that is very important to her. And if Carlos is still president, she can use her position to help others as she is doing now.
There will be some tension because Paulina and Nava had something but I'm not convinced he is really in love. He did hook up with Irene again recently and may do so in the future. Whereas it seemed that Carlos was actually stopping his relationship with Gema.
Niecie - yes Paulina made everything better but like Diana, I liked his admission. Now I admit I have a weakness for romance and I believe he loves her and not just because his life is better. But compared to her sister, would it really be that hard to make Carlos fall in love with her.
SpanProf - ITA the attention to detail in that scene was excellent!
Thanks again Ria for being so kind to recap this for us. Every time I think I'm understanding things, there will be scenes where I'm completely lost and I appreciate you For all you do!
Niecie...Pauline Poppins, indeed. Ha...that gave me a giggle. Paulina has done a remarkable job of getting that household in shipshape. Will she end up with Nava, Carlos, or nobody?
I hope that everyone is having a good weekend.
"Neither "galan" moves me and poor Carlos is not that bright" had me smile. I feel the exact same way.
I definitely don't see Paulina with Nava now. I hate to harken back to "older" TNs but a true galan was one that never hooked up with anyone else once he and his love were "together", even through tough times (Colunga/Pasion/Gonzales)...Nava going back to Irene was a no no.
I think Paulina could be the real power behind the presidency in that she would make kind, compassionate and necessary changes. Likely things that hadn't occurred to Carlos. And I love her with Lis and Emilio needs love although Juana has been stellar there.
I don't think Paulina knows what she wants. If she really loved Nava, she wouldn't have kissed Carlos the way she did. But she isn't in love with him either.
Diana
I am anxiously awaiting the anvils that the writers are going to bestow on the evil ones.
I don't like that Paulina is swaying toward Carlos. He's a handsome dude, but the attic is dusty and damp.
My fav scene was Emilio thanking his father for his help...at least those two are on the right path.
Can't believe this is the last week. Buckle up and strap on those beanies!!
Nava blew it completely by succumbing to his "needs" with Irene. So I vote that Paulina stays alone in the end, but I don't think that the writers will take that into consideration...oh well.
Pedro blew it too when his father dropped in unexpectedly. I was hoping Osvi would spill the beans, but then I suppose Pedro would say that he would have to clean that up too.
"He's a handsome dude, but the attic is dusty and damp". OMG Rgv Chick, that was so funny! Glad to see you here.
Niecie, I've been meaning to post something about your early comment that "Pedro tells his pop that Osvi is there to do the dishes". So, he didn't even admit Osvi was a friend?? Still love him but am disappointed. I'm sticking by my feeling Pedro isn't going to come clean in a hurry. The actor who plays his father is almost always a villain and I suspect he is quite the grouch.
Dianah
RGV Chick: Is Wilson that STUPID ?
Loose his life. I hope he doesn't but he is stupid. He's in love with good
Attributes. None!
Niecie and Susanlynn - count me in among those not too excited that Carlos is emerging as a front runner. If only he tried a little bit to seem less like a robot. As it is - difficult to warm up to a character like that. At least Nava is trying to do something, even if via questionable methods at times.
Jarifa -thanks for popping in on a busy day. Hope it is a productive weekend, despite being busy!
Rgv Chick, like Diana I laughed at the dusty attic comment! Too funny. And yes, less than five episodes by now!!
SpanProf- yes, what about embezzlement?! They forgot about it so fast!
Nina - I, too, hope it comes to light.
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