Monday, July 21, 2025
PRIMETIME on Univisión (#1) A.Mar, Karsu: La Fuerza de Una Mujer, & Amanecer - Week of July 21, 2025
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Estella and Fabián
Azul is not eating so Estrella brings her supper on a tray to her bedroom. (Really?) Azul is incredibly rude to her mother after her mother explains to her ONE MORE TIMEtghat she will not be getting back with her father Sergio because she loves Fabián. Bratty Azul screams in her face that she is selfish and only wants what she wants before storming off. As usual, Estrella does nothing to correct her bad behavior.
Fabián makes a heartfelt visit to Yazmín to explain to her how witnessing Gabriel so desperately afraid of losing Iker has made him remember how he felt the same when he was losing custody of her. He never wants to lose her again and is confident they will find a solution. He tells her to take her time but not to distance herself from him. He leaves after kissing her on the forehead. She has tears in her eyes.
Fabián and Estrella meet on the beach where they share notes on their difficulties with their children. They agree they are both in the same situation and Fabián is confident it will all work out. They lpve each other and kiss.
Iker
Iker escapes the police when Matilde accepts Valentín's offer. She makes plans to reignite their romance at his place that very night.
Marina ends up hiding Iker with her. Iker is curious about what is going on. He has concluded that his father is in jail. Marina says it is not her place to tell him why but if all goes well, his father will be released the next day and he can explain everything to him.
The next morning, Marina makes Iker a nice breakfast. He shows her a drawing he has made of his father slaying a monster. He has the best father in the world. He asks Marina for some apple slices. She goes to get them and by the time she gets back, Iker has escaped. He shows up in Fabián's office to ask him to take his drawing to his father. What he doesn't know is that the police and a social worker are there. He is on the run again and ends up in front of Erika's inn. Marina cannot save him and Brisa is yelling at her for not hiding Iker well enough. Finally, Iker is taken into custody supposedly only to ask him some questions with a hazy promise of returning him home soon.
Oliver
It turns out that Nemesio was not included in the plan to hide Iker. His wife says it is because of his drinking. He drinks a lot and then he has a loose tongue. Everyone knows it. She tells him he drinks too much. He tells her he will do what he wants. He goes out to drink some more. Oliver keeps him company rather than meeting Yazmín who is all dressed up for their supper date.
Late that evening, he goes to talk to Gonzalo. He informs him that he has followed his orders and has stayed away from Yazmín. Gonzalo can see that because he used the front door and not a window this time. Oliver then informs Gonzalo that, with all do respect, he has no intention of leaving Yazmín alone. He cannot be away from her. He is in love with her. He will fight for her. Gonzalo appreciates his honesty but he is not who he was picturing for his granddaughter. She needs a man who will protect her and be a positive influence on her. Oliver insists that he is unstoppable. He will never hurt her. He will do the impossible to make her happy.
Yazmín
Yazmín tells Erika that she is grateful for her renting her a room but she doesn't want to do anything to ruin her father's relationship with Estrella. She doesn't know Estrella well but she likes her. Erika warns her that Estrella isn't necessarily what she seems. She is dating Yazmín's father and also becoming reacquainted with Azul's father. If she were in Yazmín's place, she wouldn't want to see her father being made a fool of.
The Three Stooges Minus One
Valentín arrives at his place with Matilde for their date. He sees a romantic dinner set out by Pascual. Matilde thinks that Valentín planned it for her and sits down and they eat it. After dinner, they are making out on the couch when Pascual and Perla come in expecting a romantic dinner. When Pascual sees his dinner has been eaten, he is not pleased but Perla gets him to leave with her before he says too much. The next day, he tells Valentín that living together is not working out for them anymore. They each have invested in the place, so they agree to decide who goes and who stays to chance. Pascual wins the coin toss but baby Valentín can't accept the decision and wants to go two out of three. Foolish Pascual agrees. The coin is tossed again and luckily for Pascual, Valentín loses again and will be the one to move out.
Best Advice of the Night
After Perla admits that she was not only bothered by her supper being eaten but was also was bothered by seeing Valentín with another woman, Estrella suggests that maybe she should reconsider her relationship with Pascual since Valentín and Pascual are best friends. Perla defends her relationship with Pascual because he is the only man who has ever been kind to her. He is the kind of man her therapy has led her to. Estrella advises her sister to NEVER stop listening to her heart.
Jarifa, another fantastic recap of an episode where emotions ran high as Iker's life on the run came to a quick and inevitable conclusion.
With Gabriel languishing in jail facing serious accusations things are murky at best. If only the court would allow Iker to stay with a responsible adult (Fabian? Estrella?) However, that possibility appears remote and unlikely. Gabriel needs an excellent lawyer and an even greater defense.
Fabian continues to the epitome of a kind, patient father. I liked his heartfelt declaration to Yaz, expressing confidence they will find their way to being a family again. Even Yaz was not immune to his love and sincerity.
Azul is turning into a little brat. Estrella needs to remind her that children don't dictate to their parents and that SHE is the parent and that as the child, Azul should be seen and NOT heard :). Good luck with that - ack.
I laughed out loud at "The Three Stooges Minus One" - very clever. Love has eluded Valentin and apparantly so has luck. No woman and now, no home! Hopefully Estrella has talked some sense into Perla who needs to realize her rationale for being with Pascual isn't nearly enough.
"Oliver insists that he is unstoppable". I totally concur, truer words were never spoken! He is a man on a mission and Gonzalo is just the person to guide him down that path.
Gabriel will be beside himself that Iker was taken into protective custody. Hopefully he will not blame Marina but...
Thank you for your always well written and thoroughly engrossing recap Jarifa...
Diana
OMG didn’t you love that last scene when the camera went around the table and caught everyone’s expressions when they stared at Karsu just slaying in her micro mini dress? Check out those gams! Her hair! Whoo hoo!
Because before that she’d had a very very bad day. You go, girl! And what about Atilla, who had slicked his hair down nicely for his wedding but for this elegant event is back to glasses and untamed hair?
Also, I loved that Filiz figured out that she had a suitor. That Hassan sure does it up in style. Who would’ve guessed? But then poor Filiz had to endure Adnan’s speech about Irmak, and was even stuck sitting across from him.
I put the episode in just because as I go back in time to old shows it helps to know where in the story it falls.
Poor Karsu. Goes to the Dr. Sounds like it is a fibromyalgia flareup and the solution is to minimize her stress. Her hilarity as she tells the doctor everything that has been going on in the soap opera of her life was priceless. And that poor Dr. The look on his face! I think rather than antidepressants and relaxants being prescribed he should have suggested therapy.
Cevdet was great in his scene. I'm trying to recall everything he is an expert on. Jewelry, check. He can find the flashiest gaudy stuff ever for suegra (and Lale it appears). I forget what else. He told Atilla that a nicely dressed customer bought a book, but that he was coming back later to pay for it. Of course Karsu believes the guy. But he didn't come back and now Karsu feels she needs her pay docked as a result. We see the same mindset when she takes the kids to the clothes store where Tilsim wants a certain overpriced skirt that Karsu can't afford, meanwhile the little ones are wandering unchecked throughout the store while eating chocolate. The inevitable happens and Selim gets chocolate on a dress. The shopkeeper says the management will dock her pay, so now Karsu has to buy the outfit. Good news, it's likely Selim's size. And right on cue Tilsim throws a jealous fit because Selim gets something and she doesn't. This girl is so annoying.
So who is watching the kids at the fancy dinner party? I thought when Adnan invited Reha he said the kids would be there. When Karsu didn't make an appearance I worried that maybe the guy that helped her on the street outside that store (was it a fashion store and that's where she got her makeover) wasn't really the store owner and she was kidnapped.
And Emir, Ipek's boyfriend. What a jerk. He prefers older woman and hits on Karsu as he drives her someplace that she needs to go. So Omer may have some luck after all if Karsu warns her cousin
Loved the scene when Filiz and Türkan brought a cake to Atilla's house and they chatted with Reha's mom. So funny.
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The Fatmagul recommendation is scrambling my brain on character names as I am now watching 3 Dizis at the same time. Wow, it is an excellent show. Thanks again. Dondi, your past recaps are helping immensely.
Jarifa: Howdy from the Alamo City. Enjoyed your recap of last night's episode. More scheming & plotting from Sergio & Erika ?
Update on Whining Brisa ?
Oh wow, Kat! It didn’t occur to me to wonder who was minding the kids. Speaking of the kids, I’ve admired Karsu’s parenting, but letting her kids bring food into a shop? And they had their hands all over everything! They should know not to touch.
That tea shop guy – I had the feeling that was a cut scene. It felt like it was leading up to something, and then we had no further developments there. I hadn’t thought about him doing a makeover for her – good thinking!
Thanks Jarifa, another excellent recap of all the goings on! Count me as someone who is tired of Azul. I’m ready to see Sergio gain custody and put her in a boarding school. What an ungrateful brat she’s turned into. Meanwhile Iker decides to leave Marina’s room even though he knows he’s supposed to be hiding. I can see Brisa telling Gabriel it’s all Marina’s fault.
What is wrong with Valentine that he can’t tell Matilde that’s not their dinner, or their candlelight. Pascual is finally using his head and throwing Valentin out. Perla needs to leave them both.
Liz
Glad I’m not the only one who wondered where the kids were, and who’s watching them!
Instead of getting mad at her mom Tilsin needs to start asking her dad to take her shopping. What a tight wad he is!
Some fun scenes in this episode. I loved the interactions in the two cabs. It seems Filiz has figured out she has a secret admirer.
Also loved the sisters visiting Reha’s mom. She’s pushing for Karsu and Reha to get together but I don’t think mom and aunt are too keen on that.
That poor doctor! But what a great scene!
I don’t know what made Karsu to change her image but she sure looked great. I loved everyone staring at her!
Liz
Liz, "What is wrong with Valentine that he can’t tell Matilde that’s not their dinner, or their candlelight. Pascual is finally using his head and throwing Valentin out." "Perla needs to leave them both." should have been part of Estrella's advice to her. "I can see Brisa telling Gabriel it’s all Marina’s fault." Me, too, and since the men aren't too swift in this novela, I can see him believing her.
Diana, yes "Fabian continues to the epitome of a kind, patient father. I liked his heartfelt declaration to Yaz, expressing confidence they will find their way to being a family again. Even Yaz was not immune to his love and sincerity." He has definitely made some inroads with her. I gave Oliver credit for being so honest with Gonzalo. "He is a man on a mission and Gonzalo is just the person to guide him down that path." I agree that Gonzalo is going to be watching him like a hawk.
Can't wait until tonight!
Back at the fiesta Karsu is now singing on stage with Mert and in Filiz eyes making a spectacular of herself. Ex MIL Sukran is also offended. Hande would like to scratch Reha's eyes out the way he is lusting over her. Türkan is totally approving her metamorphosis and tells Filiz you wanted her to dress up more. (Careful what you wish for Feliz.)When Karsu leaves the "stage" Hande confronts her. Karsu tells her watch me. She propositions Reha to take her back, she misses him, etc. Reha is thinking hard about it, then Karsu bursts his bubble. Just kidding.
MIL, Lale and Atilla discuss Karsu when they return home. A mother of 3 should not comport herself like that. Atilla and lale disagree. Being a mother doesn't need to make you not enjoy yourself. Lucky Atilla, she's going to Reha's. He says come back whenever you like, lol
Looks like Gulay watched the kids. Is she the maid? Feliz asks Karsu what's come over you. Karsu decides she is going to treat people the way they treat her from now on. Türkan and Filiz have a cousin coming to stay with Türkan. Some childhood rivalry between her and Filiz. Apparently she was always trying to lose weight. (Wonder what Zuhal looks like now.). Karsu is making coffee, tea and chocolate ( for Türkan). Ipek says mom, rolls eyes. What, they didn't serve dessert at the party!
The lack of food is also the conversation casa Reha. Rich people are so stingy...hande suggests dinner out tomorrow but Reha has a business dinner, with Selvi. The two argue in front of Surkan. She escapes to her bedroom.
Filiz checks on Karsu who is getting ready for bed. Are you ok. Yes, of course. Filiz says honey you are the only sane one in the family, please don't go crazy too. I'm fine, I needed a change. Filiz says she looks great. Feliz blames Karsu's change on Atilla. She hopes he gets what he deserves. She sees him outside and goes to talk to him.And he deserves to get kicked out of paradise, even if he has paid a years rent up front. Filiz tells Atilla her cousin is coming to Istanbul and she needs his place. He tries to negotiate 2 months. I'll help you pack and you can leave sooner. So I guess Atilla and Lale are moving out.
At breakfast Selim and Deniz are dazzled by Mom's new look. Filiz suggests she should get some work done around her eyes. Karsu says my forehead too, I see wrinkles. Where is your guy. In Paris. Let's go! Just kidding.
The 2 younger kids and Filiz leave to get dressed which leaves a sulky Tilsim to talk with Mom. She's still mad about the skirt. Karsu tells her to ask her dad to get it. Quit saying if we were in Adnan. This is our life now so get used to it. Good for Karsu, that talking to was long overdue.
I'll post the second half later. I got bumped off YouTube TV (streaming limit reached).
Awwww, Where Is Valentín to Go???
Pascual explains to Perla why Valentín had to move out so their flame of love can ignite. Perla likes all of that but where will Valentín go? He ends up at Nemesio's even though Teresita doesn't agree since Oliver already lives with them. Nemesio tells her that he is the man of the house and what he says goes. (really? women still live like this? why?) Anyway, Nemesio welcomes Vaentín into his home and they celebrate by . . drinking!!!
Yazmín Reciprocates Oliver's Feelings
Gonzalo says that he can support Oliver courting Yazmín as long as he keep her happy and doesn't make her shed a tear. His next challenge will be winning Fabián over to his side. Oliver is confident he can win Fabián over. Gonzalo's response of "Uh, huh" indicating he is not as sure about that.
Oliver apologizes for standing Yazmín up promising will never do that again. He wants to take care of her . He wants them to be novios. She reminds him of her education plans and leaving town. He wants to be the man who takes away her sadness and makes her the happiest girl in the world. She agrees to be his novia.
Gabriel Tells Iker the Truth
The court decides that Gabriel is not to be jailed for what he did. He is free but in order to have Iker with him again he is going to have to file for adoption. In the mean time, Iker will go live with a foster family but Gabriel still will have visitation rights.
Brisa doesn't lose any time blaming Marina for allowing Iker to be taken. Gabriel seems to side with her for a while but then regains his confidence in Marina. Brisa cannot stand it. She starts to physically fight with Marina and Estrella tries to separate them. Later, Brisa will tell Estrella that she will fight tooth and claw for Gabriel. She is nothing without him. Estrella understands because that is how she felt when Sergio left her but then she meet Fabián and it all changed for the better. Brisa has no intentions on handling her life that way. She will get her Gabriel by hook or by crook.
Gabriel tells Iker the truth about where he came from, how he tried to find his parents and how he came love and keep him. Iker thinks he is only a liar and is particularly upset that he lied about him having a mother. The social worker helps Iker get used to the idea of going to live with the foster family. Gabriel is left in tears after the rejection of his son. Marina tries to give him hope.
Azul Gets an Eyeful
Fabian is at the restaurant chatting with Erika waiitng for Jaz. He says he had a bad day because seeing how Gabriel was suffering for his son reminded him of his own agony over Yazmín.
When Sergio shows up to visit with his daughter, Fabián confronts him with how can he want to get together with a woman he left ten years ago when she is in love with him. Sergio asks why he is so insecure. Fabián reminds him that he and Estrella are together. He needs to accept it and stop pressuring her. Sergio says that isn't happening anytime soon. Fabián is no competition. What can he offer Estrella, a can of sardines? Sergio can give the kind of security Fabián will never be able to give her. Fabián asks if that kind of security is the kind that left Estrella alone and pregnant. Sergio brings up Fabián's wife who died because of him. He adds that he isn't exactly the father of the year, either. Fabián tells him to shut up. He doesn't. Fabián punches him out and eh ends up on the ground with a bloody lip. Fabián grabs him saying that is the last time he is going to talk about his daughter. Erika has to break them apart. Azul runs to defend her father and screams at Fabián that he is the only one causing problems in her family. She doesn't want him with her mother. She wants him to leave them in peace!! Fabián apologizes over and over again to Azul as Sergio decides it is time for them to go and leave that savage behind. Fabián tells Erika that Sergio provoked him and he fell for it. Erika says it is more than that. He hit Sergio in front of Azul which is going to cause him problems with Estrella. He knows that!!! . Erika smiles to herself.
Jarifa, your wise and thoughtful recap reflected all of tonight's sad and/or exasperating events perfectly.
My hope that Iker would accept Gabriel's explanation was short lived; it was a complete shock and way too much for the child to process. Of course he is hurt and very confused, especially regarding what he was told about his mother. I was very surprised Gabriel was released though; he seems to have a savvy lawyer, thank heavens for that.
Brisa was in full beyotch mode "blaming Marina for allowing Iker to be taken". (You called it Liz!) When Gabriel seemed to be listening to her I was nonplussed; thankfully he seemed to come to his senses. I didn't like Brisa's hateful declation she would get Gabriel back no matter how or what the consequences are.
I guess Yaz felt more for Oliver than she was willing to admit - to herself and to us!
Sergio waved the red flag adding taunts and insults as an incensed Fabian wildly charged. I have to admit though I had to smile at "What can he offer Estrella, a can of sardines? " :) Fabian will be in hot water with Estrella, just a Sergio planned...ack.
It appears those seeking shelter have two options: Erika's or Teresita/Nemesio's. Naturally Valentin gravitated toward his friend's, despite Teresita's misgivings. "Nemesio tells her that he is the man of the house and what he says goes. (really? women still live like this? why?)" mirrored my feelings. I shook my head when they celebrated "...by . . drinking!!!" Two idiot cavemen; certainly not an auspicious beginning!
Jarifa, thank you for all the time, care and attention you give each and every episode. This was fabulous.
Diana
Irmak goes to Adnan's office. He is talking with a female cohort that Irmak doesn't recognize and she gets jealous.
Hassan seems to be doing beadwork to make a necklace or something. Dilaver checks on him. Noone knows you are here. Filiz assistant called, she is going out. Hassan is going to get changed.
Cousin is thin and looks great. She attributes it to eating well, exercise and yoga for faces. Filiz keeps asking who her plastic surgeon is.
Karsu is at the bookstore. Atilla moons over her from afar.
Cevdet wonders when the fake marriage will end. Not yet according to Atilla. But he wants to tell Karsu everything and pray she forgives him.
Cousin Zuhal has come bearing gifts. She goes upstairs to get them while Filiz tells Türkan that she definitely has had work and she'll prove it. Coffee mugs!
Filiz is going to the cherry blossom festival at the Japanese garden. Omer calls Dilaver to pass the word on.
Ipek goes to the bookstore to buy a friend a book. Karsu asks are you still seeing Emir. When she says yes Karsu tells her what he did. Ipek thought he was a good guy. Karsu says he doesn't deserve you.
Filiz is at the garden admiring the trees, etc. a guy waves her direction, at someone else. Oops.
Omer tries to console Ipek on her bad taste in men.
The Colonel is also at the park. Another false alarm.she beats a hasty retreat .Meanwhile Hassan and Dilaver are also there ( with more blossoms) and wonder where she is running off to.
Wow, Kat, you did a whole recap! It’s terrific! I’m very impressed.
Hassan doing beadwork – too funny. And that he wasn’t able to approach Filiz with his cherry blossoms Such a carefully planned flirtation and now it looks like this effort might fail.
I’m not liking the new Karsu. Well, she looks great, but I hope it’s just post-heartbreak craziness like her mom thinks, and that she goes back to some semblance of her former personality.
I wonder how Filiz can evict Atilla if he has a signed lease. He’s looking like he thinks the situation is hopeless. But he’s going to make a last-ditch effort to explain everything to her. I’m very curious to see how that goes.
Kat in SC, Jarifa, Susan, Maggie, Diana & Co.,: Y'all have been watching this Telenovela ? 🤔
Steve, I am binge watching on the weekends but don’t know for how long. It is sort of goofy.
I'm in agreement with Jarifa. I've been catching up on weekends but not this past weekend and I don't miss it.
Thanks Jarifa, love your notes from the couch. Brisa is a little scary! She’s so determined to have Gabriel there’s no telling what she’ll do. Although she already turned in Victor, which was turning in Gabriel also. The man she can’t live without.
Fabian was foolish to approach Sergio. Sergio is not a decent person and can mop the floor with anyone he considers beneath him, which is just about everyone.
I’m trying to remember if Valentine was a big drinker. If he wasn’t I think he will fast become one! Apparently Nemesio’s problem is bad enough the town doesn’t share secrets with him!
Liz
Wow Kat, what a great surprise to see a recap for Karsu. Thank you.
I think what made Karsu change her look was Ipek’s boyfriend telling her he preferred mature woman. Then when she left his car the tea man was calling her ma’am and she was yelling not to call her that. I hope she keeps the look, but not the outfit!
I was surprised Reha didn’t say yes right away to Karsu’s proposal. He was practically drooling!
I hope Atilla doesn’t have to move! It’s fun with them all so close to each other.
Feliz was funny in the gardens. I guess she thought both men were her secret admirer, and neither appealed to her!
Finally, Karsu tells Tilsin to go ask her father. About time.
Liz
I’m behind on this and am a bit curious but not enough to watch. I almost quit when his daughter was killed, and now they’ve shoved an innocent worker under a train. And there’s some really crazy characters in this! It’s recording so if I’m ever desperate to watch a telenovela, and there aren’t any showing, I can pick this up. Daniel usually plays a good villain but that sister has him beat.
Liz
Liz, well, this was the only show I watched last night so I decided to do it justice. Now I'm done with the daily recaps of juegos I seem to have the need to add more recaps, lol. I'm also trying to do justice to Bahar on Telemundo. I'm a recent Dizy convert.
I'm about at the same point as you Liz, also recording it. I seriously doubt I will ever be desperate enough to watch it. I have a lot of other TNs I can watch that I've never seen as I've only been watching them 2 1/2 years.
The sister in this was the main protagonist in Amor Amargo. I never clicked with her or her love interest in that one so seeing her as the bad girl in this isn't too disconcerting.
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