Wednesday, October 16, 2019
La Usurpadora - Capitulo 22 - The land that laws of physics have abandoned
Labels: usurpadora
I was excited that I was able to figure some of the plot out before reading your recap but am so thankful you gave the gritty details about our terrible threesome. I do give the wretched Paola credit for acting very well. As you noted Ria, I thought it was too early (we have three episodes left) for Paulina to be safe back at home.
At this point my major concern is our dear Montse. I will be vexed beyond everything if she does live to the end of our tn. It's unfortunate her character is so smart and yet poor Carlos is so not. While its convenient that no one noticed the difference in Paulina/Paola I'll give the kids a pass for now and poor Carlos...well he wasn't going to be figuring things out. Now Carlos's mom will realize something is off soon.
While I haven't been a fan of Arcacia, she's now on my list of those who need to be gone by the this tn along with the wretched threesome; the two trash pandas, Princess Juju I love that term, and the two crazies. Manuel's dye job, like everything he does was awful. And Paola is being true to herself but it does get tiresome that she wants to kill her twin. Yes she's a psychopath but why can't she just left her sister alone (yeah, yeah plot, whatever.)
Oh and I had to laugh at your observation about Irene wearing heels at the theatre. Ria. I realize that many women wear heels but that seems to be the one time when other footware would be a better choice. Honestly whenever I see scenes like this (inappropriate footware) I think more women need to be behind the scenes (writing, directing or continuity) though I know some women do actually wear high heels as a way of life.
Thanks again Ria! This is going to be a crazy ride to the end.
The recap was excellent!
"So he dyes his hair some dark shade of gray (very poorly) and calls his (as of recently) lover Paola, who tries to calm him down and says this whole thing with Wilson is no big loss was my favorite.
Manuel is not dancing on the edge of insanity - he is now "all in". Anyone thinking "Just For Men" was ever a good idea was sadly mistaken. Seeing him applying the dark dye to his hair and mustache was achingly pathetic.
I was very impressed at the band of not so merry men Terry has assembled. I gather thievery has been her lifelong occupation and has served her well. Most do not appear terribly bright (she has more than sufficient little grey cells for everyone), but they do appear loyal.
Karen, I knew the dastardly Paola had switched places and was waiting for the shoe to drop (so to speak). Paola really snapped at Lis which only reinforces that this is likely how she was treated her entire life, making the fact she loves her mother all the more admirable.
Pedro seemed grim last night. I hope he and Osvi make up...
Paola not remembering her password was hard to fathom. Someone who can orchestrate murder and mayhem without breaking a bead of sweat would surely not have forgotten such a critical piece of information.
Irene looks cool and collected. Consistently. I had to laugh at the stilettos. No loafers here.
And our resident genius Montse. I suspect Irene could use another good woman on her squad.
I am really enjoying such wonderful, intelligent female characters. Even Arcacia, evil and selfish as she is, knows how to manipulate to her advantage. "she's now on my list" too Karen! I think a bit of jail time might do her a world of good!
I feel this has been an excellent adventure. But mostly because your insight, penchant for noticing every single detail, wit and humor and wonderful writing has made it so Ria. Thank you so very much! I am so appreciative.
Diana
I almost laughed when seeing Irene stalking in stilettos. That should be limited to film noir femme fatales. Marishka Hargitay would be horrified. How the hell do you chase down a suspect in stilettos?
Lis needs therapy. That whole family -- or what will be left of it -- will need therapy after "Fin" flashes on the screen.
How far away is Carlos from the end of his term? How much of this will be revealed or would it be better for his future if it's all covered up at the end? Will the writers even tell us?
The look on Montse's face as she observed Paola was telling. Pauline was fortunate to find such clever ally.
Paola , Terryfying, and Manuel have become The Three Stooges...in an evil way. Everything in Paula's orbit gets destroyed. I wonder what a old will be doled out at the end and who will killed off.
Loved your title because the warp speed at which this is going is unsettling and takes away from the believability of the story. But so what? It's a telenovela. Might as well just relax and enjoy.
Speaking of...here's a trivial observation: As a woman of..ahem..a certain age, I have to admit that I love the way they are dressing the detestable Arcacia. I would love any one of those Chanel-type suits. Heck! give me the whole wardrobe!
Terry and her Backstreet Boys are a hoot. Evidently she's assembled some strong backs and weak minds to help her achieve her goals. Certainly wishing her luck as she's so anti-Paola.
And I join everyone in hoping Montse has a happily ever after with a long life and an adopted baby to raise. I hate it when some innocent character is bumped off as "collateral damage".
Thanks Ria. You've been a champ through all this horserace and it's definitely been fun.
Some thoughts:
Karen, I agree with your assessment of Montse’s and Carlos’s “respective” intelligence.
I want to see Andrés Palacio in an intelligent role so I can enjoy his talent and his looks.
Glad Wilson is dead and gone. Can Arcadia, Paola, Manuel and Teresa follow him?
Liked Paola always with an eye on the future this time with a new guy in the wings. Loved her reaction to forgetting her password.
Manuel is the stereotypical old fool especially with the bad dye job. As Diana noted so well the dye application was “ achingly pathetic”.
I think we all have reason to worry about Montse. Here is hoping she has enough talent to hide recognizing that Paola has come home.
Urban, I suspect Irene follows the thought of "fashion first". Always...
"Glad Wilson is dead and gone. Can Arcadia, Paola, Manuel and Teresa follow him?" Jarifa, that made me laugh out loud at work. Thank you.
Diana
Not shocked about Wilson getting whacked. No BIGLY loss for anyone.
Diana: I think Teresa might be the last one villain left standing when all is said & done. Speaking of Manuel, he did a HORRIBLE job in dye-ing his hair, which looks pathetic.
Jarifa: Will the Gran Final be 2 HRS on Friday ?
Diana - I, too, was very impressed (if we can use that word when talking about a gang) with Terry’s leadership skills. Not too bad for our Terryfying villain. If only now she let the poor old Manuel lie in the bed that he made (quite literally), release Paulina and go live her life somewhere else... Alas, it’s all not that simple. Plus she needs to get hers too.
On Paola’s password: there may be more going on that she simply forgot it. Is it the foundation’s account she was trying to get to, or Wilson’s and hence she was struggling? I confess I did not go back to rewatch, so maybe someone else can shed light on that.
Urban - I have to say it is beginning to catch up with me a bit this week, but only because work picked up. However it is still a very fun part of my day to write and discuss these with this amazing patio. It will be bittersweet to see this cool series end this week.
Also, I laughed at both you “Mariska Hargitay” and therapy for the family comments - too good and too true!!
Susanlynn - Paola really is not moving in any direction of redemption, is she? Not that we’d expect it, but looks like she is destroying everything in her wake indeed.
JudyB - yes, we had some great wardrobe choices this series and I do agree with you on Arcadia! She is very elegantly presented. And Backstreet boys comment was hilarious!
Jarifa - I am with you wanting to see Andres Palacios in a better role. Even though his character looks like he’ll be the “winner” so to speak, Carlos did little to deserve it and it’s hard to root for him. Oh well, we have Paulina to root for though and Montse now!
Steve - yes, it’s Teresa and Paola now. Villain ranks are thinning out.
I kinda saw the switch-a-roo comin,but
The writers wanted to Give us a bump in The rode to a happy ending. What a
Bump.
I hope Montse can get to nava, I want him to rescue her. I don't want her to
Settle. She can be a lovin tia(aunte),
Minus the psycho moma.I think the kids
Can and will survive the truth. Lizzy
Will be fine too. That new found hope
She has in herself she probly got that
From Tia Paulina.
They should arrest Arcadia for being
An accessory in helping Paola do her Dirty Deeds. They probly Will.If she's
Not shot by her grateful adopted spawn
"Meanwhile paullina's security detail finally wakes up from their afternoon nap and discovers she's missing" they
Should be fired. With whoever hired them.
One thing I like about the secret service in the US They never let the first family out of Their sight. When Obama was president that first year myleia and sasha were little,they went Trick-or-treating and the Was srcret service right there with them. They looked cute but safe. But this is just a tv story. A good one too.
Now I thought they killed terrifying but he went to the hospital and was able to get blood. How easy was that?
On the vampire shows they would do that. So this blood they just had blood layin around waiting for manu to come and get?how convienant. The drama moves Right along tonite.
Thank you Tia.
Pz, I hope so too SusyQ.
Nina - yes, I don’t want her to settle either, but beginning to think she might. And really - how easy was it to get a pint of blood at the hospital??
My thought is that Paola has a large account filled with money she has squirreled away or "helped herself to" somewhere along the line. I say this only as she led such a wild life and would have needed money to fly away at a moment's notice
I hope they shed more light on this!
Diana
Late to the party. Found myself nodding along to everybody's comment.
I too hope Montse plays it safe and doesn't let on with Paola.
I wanted a scene when someone realized it wasn't Paola because she doesn't have a bullet wound, but I guess I'm out of luck.
I don't want her to
Settle. She can be a lovin tia (aunte),
Nina, my sentiments exactly. It'll hurt Lis to find out her own mom could care less, but having a loving aunt should make her feel better. Come to think of it, if Carlos stays in power, or close to power, Paulina as an aunt could still have a good position to advocate for children and workers' rights.
Bold Prediction: She will NOT be among the living!
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