Thursday, October 17, 2019
La Usurpadora - Capitulo 23 - Alas, in this town murder is a form of entertainment...
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What I found incredibly disturbing in this was when Manuel tried to get Paola to stop obsessing about killing Paulina she said "Her death is my life." This is starting to remind me of TVA and El Fantasma de Elena.
BTW, a friend of mine knows a pair of male identical twins who haven't spoken to each other in almost ten years, not even during family events.
Arcadia is going to cause trouble next. Does she even know that Paola is a killer? Would she even care about that?
And Paola's cruelty to her stepson is beyond the pale.
I hate that the writers killed off the caring and devoted Montse.
Also, I hate watching Paola and Terry use sex to control and reward the men they enlist to help them in their evil plans. Ugh.
In between all of this dream crushing she had on her to-do list, she calls Manuel to whine about having to be in this big mansion with all these people, who show such concern toward her.
Yes, Paola was busy, reassuring Lis that she had no business trying to help people regain self-esteem, and convincing Emilio he was a waste of oxygen. Big day for Mama!
My other favorite was your long-running indictment of Carlos' lazy brain:
processing capacity is on power save for Carlos
Oh well, he does have lovely dark brown eyes. Even if nothing is going on behind those eyes, other than an occasional itch to scratch.
Bummed about Montse's death, but I suppose we must comfort ourselves with the notion that she longed to be reunited with her beloved daughter. Sigh.
Hoping the sun is shining for somebody somewhere this morning! Thanks Ria. Another delightful re-telling of a dim, dark episode.
"mini and major freak-outs" and “I am stunned”(“Estoy muy aturdida”) were among many favorites in your superior retelling of this devastating story.
"Paola is not leaving until Paulina is dead and all of the people who live in the house (ahem…her own family) pay for preferring Paulina". Does that include her own daughter?
Paola’s evilness was reflected in the crystal clear, coldly calculated crushing of Emilio. And dear Lis seemed to take her "mother's" criticism with little resistance. She may have built a wall around her mind in order to survive the constant cruelty.
Arcacia is so self serving, I suspect she would turn on her daughter in a moment if there is any financial, personal gain.
Irene's uniform has not changed since the first time we saw her (except when she was out of it of course).
And Montse. Tragic and heart-breaking. Two sets of crazy siblings with everything in danger.
So Pasqual does have a heart. Hard lesson learned for Pedro.
Nava is just one step behind. Losing his phone? Rookie move.
Susanlynn, to your comment. Yes, seeing Paola and Terry brandishing sex as a weapon of power is very disturbing.
Ria, thank you for soldiering on despite such grim material. We are so appreciative!
Diana
UA - yes Paola's cruelty to Emilio was awful and her statement about her twin demonstrates her true psychotic nature.
Susuanlynn - ITA with you about the writers. Montse could have lived particularly because Manuel is so incompetent. And Terry and Paola's use of sex to control their lackeys is so icky.
JudyB - Paola complains about the staff showing her concern but wants revenge on her family for preferring Paulina. And loved your so accurate note: "In between all of this dream crushing she had on her to-do list." Yes on Carlos's lovely brown eyes and thanks for the solace that Montse is with her daughter.
Diana - I think Paola would take down her entire family. Loved your observation about Lis as its so spot on - "may have built a wall around her mind in order to survive the constant cruelty." Yes Arcacia is self serving and would definitely support the highest bidder. Ick.
Irene was wearing boots not stilettos this episode. Oh and OT from an earlier post - I discovered Austen in grad school through the film/tv adaptations and later read the novels. "Persuasion" with Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds and "Pride and Prejudice" with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth are my favorites.
A few comments:
Funniest line in a tragic episode: Pretending to be nice was turning Paola's stomach.
The sex as currency was creepy but realistic. No surprise with Teresa or Paola.
The whole bro/sis connection between Manuel and Teresa is soooooo sick.
I have always loved Piedad rolling around witnessing so much and everyone dismissing her presence due to her intermittent dementia.
Got to go.
And Emilio apparently decided to apply to UC Berkeley to study neuroscience, because that sounds rad and, you know, his girlfriend Fero is going there. The only little hiccup we see is that he recorded his video essay in Spanish, but maybe he’ll hire a security detail, who doubles as a translator while he is there?
Nava's lights seem to go on when all Paola could muster faking grief for Montse was "she died so young." Hope he proves me right tonight.
As for Carlos, I guess he never noticed how Paola has always been a downer with the kids and their aspirations. She shouldn't have been begging him for a divorce, he should've been begging her for one.
Just two more episodes, wow.
Susanlynn - I am also disappointed writers took this turn. Not really necessary imo, especially considering we already won’t really have a love story - more like a “just enough of a like” story.
JudyB - Carlos is quite pretty. So maybe he just needs to be quiet and smile? We may have solved it!
Diana - Paola is indeed surpassing all levels of sinister! Amazing how she treated Lis this way for years.
Karen - I am with you feeling extremely vexed at Montse’s death. Another OT on Jane Austen: the expression “vexed” reminded me dramatic Bennet matriarch in Pride and Prejudice, who was very amusing to watch.
Jarifa - I still cannot put my finger on exact nature of Manuel and Teresa’s relationship, even after 23 episodes and either way it is indeed quite sickening.
Steve: too bad that did happen :(
Niecie - I really hope Nava redeems his recently poor detective skills today too! And yes, only two episodes!!
Niecie, I too hope that Nava realized that it is Paola not Paulina and will be on the case tonight. ITA it's Carlos who should have been asking for the divorce since Paola is so awful especially to the kids. The calm way she shattered the children was chilling.
Ria - yes just have Carlos be quiet and smile. I'm still hoping he can become better (read smarter) if he is with Paulina at the end. And OT - loved Mrs. Bennett are her histrionics; she was trip.
"Nava's lights seem to go on when all Paola could muster faking grief for Montse was "she died so young." Hope he proves me right tonight".
Niecie, thank you so much. I did notice his facial expression changed but didn't know what Paola had said to make that happen. Now, that makes perfect sense. He knew Paulina adored Montse so that would have struck a very sour note.
I just wish he had been able to save her. I guess I might have been the only one thinking she would be there at the end.
Diana
Ack.
Diana
Ria, I can't believe you took all this on by yourself, night after night. You are amazing--and a great spinner of tales, based on the complicated ins and outs of identity-swapping twins (even if one of them was not "in" on it without her consent).
I've been playing catch up, so I'm very late to the comment section.
1. All Arcadia cares about is an endless flow of dinero to gamble away (and to spend on a Chanel wardrobe--as was commented on earlier). It has to be the only reason she is listening at open doors (TN Trope #167) and telling her "hija" to be more careful. Paola doesn't know how to rein in her impulsiveness and doesn't really have a plan. (Amen to Diana's comment)
2. "Paola...did, however, go to Piedad and told her she knows Carlos told her the truth and she appreciates Piedad’s support. (Did I miss something? Were they open about Piedad knowing the truth?)." Ria, I don't blame you for missing this, in between following Terry and her gang, Manuel, Paola, Nava and Pedro around. Carlos told her in confidence a couple of episodes ago. She guessed and he told her. He probably figured she'd forget or no one would believe her. Obviously he's also forgotten the difference--as has Nava.
3. Since when did Terry acquire a whole gang? We've only mainly seen her doing her dirty deeds with Manuel--and oooh, that kiss goodbye was cringe-worthy.
4. WHEN WILL THE SCAR BECOME IMPORTANT TO TELL THE TWO APART? My guess is that it will be in the last 10 minutes when the twins are confronted by all who love or hate them and Paola will insist she is Paulina and to arrest the "fake" Paulina--or kill her. Anyone remember a Star Trek (Original Series) where there were two Spocks and Kirk had to figure out which one was telling the truth?
Paola guessed that Piedad knew the truth after Arcadia told her she'd found her rummaging around in her room. Paola took the initiative to get to Pie first, pretending she knew Carlos had told Piedad about really being Paulina.
Why do the need to kill one big the sweetest people on the show?
I'm really sick of Paola. It'll be good to see her gone. She is a twisted coldblooded bitch. Show of hands who
Knows killing her sister won't satisfy
Her? She will get the death penilty.
And not by natural causes. That heffa
Thinks nothing of destroying anybody.
How she could say that to her daughter
And stepson. Only someone dead inside could do that. She's at the point of no return. Actually she got there along time ago.
I hate that montse is gone cuz that was so Not fair. Ok gotta go. I'm doin
This while I'm watchin tonight's show.
Thank you Tia.
And Terry - seriously, that gang just came out from nowhere. All these extras we could have used for the Presidential house, where Pascual is the only one picking up the slack. They even took Pedro away from him, who was doing photocopies for him, so Pascual must be in charge of the Xerox now as well.
SpanProf- I did not believe she was dead until Nava felt for the pulse. Even then I thought help and recovery are coming. Such a shame.
Nina - agree, Paola's days are numbered. What a terrible villain, but at the same time I am really impressed by Sandra that she is pulling this off on the backdrop of her docile Paulina.
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