Thursday, August 14, 2025
PRIMETIME on Univisión (#2) A.Mar, Karsu: La Fuerza de Una Mujer, & Amanecer - Week of Aug. 4, 2025
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Karsu #67
Figured I'd number the episode for posterity. I accidentally posted on yesterday's page so this is a copy.
Karsu is on a roll. Gets the no limit credit card, too tired to do housework from her buying unnecessary items for the house splurge and Reha goes ballistic at what she's spending. It won't be long before Hande will look like the perfect partner to him. Speaking of Hande, she calls Lale to check in on Reha and learns Karsu is back. Karma's a bitch girl.
When did Ipak move out. I guess she is living with a girlfriend. She never appeared to have a job or attend college, but maybe she is and she moved into the dorms. Going to Atilla's coffee shop is rubbing salt in Omer's wounds. the florists daughter, whose name starts with a Y I think, really has taken a shine to him. When Merk invites Omer, Ipak and Atilla to his concert that will hopefully make him a star, Omer asks Y if she wants to go with him. He is at least trying to move on
Irmak lands a call center at home type job for minimum wage and is glad for it.
Deniz does meet with Atilla and learns mom and he are still sharing a bed. Tilsim is happy living with Dad and Atilla understands.
So Hasan beats Atilla to the punch and makes an offer on the houses, but as an investment property, and is willing to rent it back to her. She doesn't trust in this kind of luck. She and Irmak discuss it as she hasn't made a decision yet.
Merk visits Filiz and Irmak to invite them to his gig. He learns that Irmak got a job as a complaint center phone person. Filiz jokes about it. As though she doesn't have enough complaints to deal with. Merk wanted to see Karsu and invite her and "learns" that she's back with Reha but Irmak spills the beans it's to teach him a lesson. His fishing expedition was successful.
Dinner casa Reha is exotic fruit charcuterie board, all ordered in the app since groceries weren't on her earlier splurge. Operation drive Reha crazy is going great. But wait, apparently he's allergic to something he ate so they have to go to the hospital.
Merk tells Atilla about Karsu's plot, but Atilla has already figured it out. All he can think about is her, but he needs a little time. Filiz and dad together didn't help. Merk thinks Filiz is really interested in him, she gets a glint in her eye when his name is mentioned ( I imagine pre mafiosa discovery).
Brisa is FREE!!!
Gabriel strikes out asking Brisa to reconsider her job with Sergio. Why does she have to leave her family and betray the fishermen? She says it isn't only about the job but with the money she can earn, she can leave this filthy town and forget about HIM. Gabriel makes it that he is not leaving Marina. She wants Gabriel to leave her alone then so she can get on with her life. She cries after he leaves. Meche thanks Gabriel for his effort but she is left very depressed since she has never been separated from Brisa in her life.
One Plot Thickens
Estrella tells Fabián she went to see Sergio and Erika was there. There were two wine glasses. Sergio explained that there were two wine glasses because one was Juanjo's Supposedly Erika was there to complain to him about his new company. She had the feeling they were hiding that they are really working together. Sergio also mentioned that his company was not going to be operational until next week.
The Proposal
Iker makes a toast to Marina for coming to live with them. Marina hugs him and thanks him with a kiss. Marina leaves Gabriel to do the dishes. Gabriel tells Iker that he is planning on proposing to Marina. Iker is all excited. He always dreamed of the mermaid being his mother. Gabriel has a problem because he doesn't know what size of a ring Marina wears. Iker manages to get the ring size with a piece of string and a lie about a school assignment.
Gabriel has bought a ring. He tells Iker it isn't really expensive and is simple but he is going to give it to Marina with a lot of love. Iker finds out that Gabriel doesn't have any particular plan for the proposal tomorrow. He will get down on one knee. . . Iker thinks that is boring. He insists that the proposal has to be unique and magical just like the mermaid herself. Iker will help him. Gabriel is in to make it the most spectacular proposal in the world.
Marina looks at an old blanket that belonged to Nico and is starting to cry. An excited Iker comes in to get help from his mermaid. He hands her the first clue for a treasure hunt. He says it is a matter of life or death. The treasure was left by privateers two centuries ago. He needs his mermaid's help more than ever. She reads the first clue: In order to find the special treasure, you will need celestial help. He tells her to think about it . . .
Yazmín is FREE!
Oliver comes to see Yazmín via the window. He shows her that he failed his test on general knowledge. He only got a 4/10. She smiles and tells him it could have been worse. He didn't use the door because he didn't want his future father-in-law to see his grade. She tells him she knows he didn't study for the first test but he needs to do so from now on. She loves him. They kiss. Fabián comes in and he manages to control his temper when he sees Oliver knowing he didn't come in through the front door. Fabián needs Yazmín's help. He is looking for a way to protest on a media that Sergio cannot influence with his money. He was thinking about using the social networks. Yazmín thinks that is the right way to go and she will help him along with Oliver. If the video goes viral, there is no way Sergio can stop his message.
The Video
Yazmín, Fabián, Oliver and Estrella start to plan their video. They will use Oliver's motto: Traditional fishing unites us, industrial fishing destroys us. Of course, Fabián doesn't like it very much but the others love it! When Oliver leaves, he calls Fabián "father-in-law" Fabián tells Yazmín that some times Oliver bugs him and other times he makes him laugh. Yazmín tells Fabián that what he is doing is incredible in helping all of the fishermen. She is on his side. It is really great!
Estrella tells Fabián that she is very happy that Yazmín has come back home. He wants to talk some more but she leaves.
The next day, Fabián, Estrella and other fishermen make short and concise videos about what their fishing town means to them. Yazmín runs the show!
Estrella thinks it is best for Azul to skip making a recording so they do not aggravate her father. Fabián agrees but still wants to hear what she has to say.
Azul asks if this fishing company was what he was fighting with her father about on her birthday. He says no. He only suspected that her father was up to something. He apologizes for ruining her birthday. He had no business being violent. She forgives him.
Fabián and Estrella go over the videos. They hope that the authorities will refuse to issue the permits when they see them. He comments that this is the first time Azul has ever spoken to him without being angry He thinks that is a good start. Estrella asks a "start" for what??? He was thinking that maybe they could give their relationship another try. He kisses her. She kisses him back but then pulls away angry that he kissed her. She makes it clear that she didn't break up with him because of Azul. She broke up with him because he cheated on her with Erika. There is no forgiving his betrayal. She leaves.
Later, Juanjo will bring the videos to Sergio's attention because they are going viral online.
Javier Gets the Message
Javier finds out that Yazmín has moved back home from Erika. Erika knows that Javier has been threatening Yazmín with publishing some videos. After arguing back and forth, she tells him that the bottom line is that he will be charged for distributing the videos and then he will be charged with sexual assault of a minor and the videos are evidence. She has no intentions of going down with him. He ends up deleting them but pledges to himself that he will find some way to break up Jazmín and Fabián. .
Javier runs into Yazmín and tells her that he has destroyed the videos of her. He says he was only holding on to them to scare her. She tells him how her life was destroyed when her mother died. Things got better for her when she met Oliver and went to live with her grandfather and even her father. She cannot go back to what she was because she was lost. She and Javier had a toxic relationship. He will not accept that and tells her that she will get bored with Oliver and will return to him. She leaves.
Valentín is Still Stuck on Being Stupid
(BEST/FUNNIEST scene of the night)
Valentín goes to see Pascual and cannot believe that Brisa is there only in a towel. He cannot believe that she and Pascual slept together. She calls him a pig with a dirty mind! She asks him how could he think that she would be with Pascual. Look at him! He is like a tender little trembling puppy . . . like one of those chihuahuas. Pascual asks her to not treat him like a pet. She pats him on the face and tells him she is being affectionate and he needs to relax. She explains that Pascual needed a roomie so here she is. Valentín wants to know why Pascual didn't call him. Pascual refuses to talk to him and wants Valentín to leave. Brisa refuses to relay messages between the two of them. She is no passenger pigeon. Brisa physically throws Valentín out. Pascual asks Brisa to not go around the house only wrapped in a towel. They aren't into exhibitionism . She tells him if he doesn't like what he is seeing to close his eyes. She makes it clear to "the puppy" that he will not tell her what to do in her home. She blows him a kiss. Shocked, he can only repeat "HER home???"
(END of the funniest scene of the night)
Valentín tells Perla that Brisa has moved in with Pascual. He thinks that she should ask her sister to try to convince him to accept their relationship. Perla isn't too sure about that. She also is not happy with Valentín needing Pascual to give his permission for them to have a relationship. Valentín blah blahs with the same stupid reasoning.
They do not know that Brisa has gone to Sergio and has suggested that she be the face of his new company. He agrees that she can act as a kind of liaison between the company and the town. She asks for some money to be advanced so she can buy the proper clothing. She appears at the restaurant in her new professional clothes ready to convince the townspeople to go work for Sergio.
Valentín and Perla ask Brisa to talk Pascual into giving Valentín permission to go out with Perla. Brisa will agree to do that only if they go to work for Sergio.
Meche and Gonzalo Mess Up Big Time
Meche is telling Gonzalo that they have to do something drastic and overwhelming to fight back against Sergio. He has some good ideas from his youth but they could get into trouble but that doesn't stop them. They bring paint down to Sergio's office building, find his car and paint anti-industrial fishing messages all over it. What they do not know is that there is a security camera recording their vandalism.
Uh oh! Looks like we have only about 3 weeks left on this one. They announced a new show at 9:00!
I enjoyed Karsu’s spending spree, and Mert fishing for information about Karsu, which Filiz saw right through, and little Deniz unwittingly feeding information to Atila about his mom sleeping with him (and not Reha). It’s obvious Atila’s firm decision to break it off with Karsu is already starting to crumble. Bet it won’t be long! – he’s jealous.
I was disappointed in Hasan. What became of the mafia way? Why didn’t he have his bruised employee’s husband pounded flat in some dark alley? I mean, Atila had Reha beaten up. Heck, Reha had Orzan beaten up, which ended up with him being dead by mistake. Hasan instead gives a fatherly lecture about abusive men. The men in this show are losing their touch.
We guessed that Hasan or Atila would buy Feliz’s houses. Now we see they get to stay in theirs! I wonder who Hasan will rent the other one to.
Looks like tomorrow we get to go to a big fiesta complete with celebrities and our characters will be there!
Oops, Kat, I slapped my post up without looking to see if anyone had already done a Karsu post. You did!!
Which one is Ipak? Is that Tia Turkan’s daughter? If so, did she really move out? Did I miss something?
Jarifa, thank you for another wonderful recap that was even more enjoyable than the rather lighthearted but fun episode.
"Valentín is Still Stuck on Being Stupid" had me nodding my head in vigorous agreement. The look on his face when he saw Brisa really was funny. I can't believe he really thinks Brisa and Pascual are a couple!
"She makes it clear to "the puppy" that he will not tell her what to do in her home" was beyond! I have to give Brisa credit. Like Timex, she "takes a licking and keeps on ticking!". She has already found a new home, gotten Sergio to provide her with not quite couture but pretty outfits and is putting herself out there to be "the face" of Sergio's company. Her strutting herself at Erika's certainly got a jaw dropping reaction, didn't it? You can't quite look away.
I like that Erika is starting to realize Sergio and Erika likely have a sordid partnership. I'm still wondering how Erika's set-up will be exposed.
Loved the scenes of Iker and Gabriel planning his proposal. The best galans have magic with the child actors and I found myself smiling watching them. The ring is bought, planning underway, the potential couple in love. What could possibly go wrong??? They need "celestial help" indeed.
Yaz is a smart girl and did a great job with the video. Oliver getting a 40 isn't promising but perhaps things will change if he buckles down. Javier just gets more annoying with every episode.
Meche and Gonzalo are going to go on "time out". A bit surprised that these two intelligent adults settled on such a childish act of vandalism. I see another jail visit soon!
I'm so enjoying this Jarifa but without your superb narrative would miss out on so many important details. Thank you for all you do and do so marvelously.
Diana
It was never mentioned until last night when Türkan was talking with Filiz. I think Filiz was talking about needing to find a new place to rent a the house is on the market. 8 think Türkan offered her a spot in her house, especially now that Ipak has moved. Filiz turned down the offer. I wonder if things have been cut in what has made it to our screens. I still don't understand why Türkan and Filiz cousin came for a visit. To showcase Filiz insecurity in her own looks?
Thank you, Diana, you are too kind. I thought this would be a quick one last night but there was so much going on even in this rather light episode. I am not complaining because this novela is so well done. " Like Timex, she "takes a licking and keeps on ticking!". I so agree that Brisa has turned out to be quite a surprise now that she has decided to move on from Gabriel. She could be quite a force if she takes her obsessive energy and applies it to other aspects of her life. She actually made Pascual bearable as her foil. Then there is Meche and Gonzalo. "I see another jail visit soon!" and you didn't even need a Magic 8 ball for that prediction! What I cannot wait for tonight is the continuing treasure hunt. What a sweet story line! As for Estrella and Fabián, she needs to realize you cannot kiss somebody back and then get angry that they kissed you in the first place. That was funny.
Thanks Jarifa, I’m really enjoying this show and your recaps. So Erika solved Yazmin’s problem, although it seemed more about the trouble she would be in. Oliver is an upbeat guy, I can see where it would be hard to stay mad at him!
I didn’t realize Brisa called Pascual her little puppy. Poor Pascual, he’s no match for her. It would be something if they ended up together. His mother would have met her match!
I can’t believe Meche and Gonzalo resorted to vandalism. It doesn’t look good for them.
Tonight should be a fun episode. Good old Iker, only the best for his Marina!
I love how Karsu is treating Reha. I bet he’ll soon be yelling at everyone and want them to move out. I was disappointed in how she spent the money. I think I would have spent it on clothes and personal items. She doesn’t plan to stay with him so why improve the house for him. And will Tilsin be happy if they stay there. She’s been wanting to go back to her original hometown.
Meet is like a breath of fresh air. It would be hard not to like him. I hope Karsu goes to his fiesta.
Liz
I don’t know if Ipek moved out. Turkan said she’d offer Filiz to stay at her house but she doesn’t have enough space. Maybe I missed something?
Interesting how Hasan handled domestic violence issue. He left it up to the woman to leave her husband. He’d let her move into his house. In recent years I’ve noticed more and more dizis that include storylines or scenes like this. It’s a big issue in Turkey.
Thanks, Liz! "Oliver is an upbeat guy, I can see where it would be hard to stay mad at him!" Exactly, he has such a good attitude. I get a kick out of seeing Fabián's reaction to him. He likes him enough but maybe not so much where his daughter is concerned. Too funny. As for Brisa and Pascual, "It would be something if they ended up together. His mother would have met her match!' Now that would be an unexpected twist. HIs mother would have no hope at all in competition with Brisa.
I found Hasan’s approach to the domestic violence thoughtful and pragmatic. If he acted without buy-in from the victim, she might have taken her abuser’s side. By giving her a say in the matter, she will be more likely to be ready to leave. I loved that he told her she always has a place to stay with him. Meanwhile, she has to weigh the abuse versus the spouse being non-abusive to their kids, who probably love their dad. Having an escape place is reassuring. But, she needs to act before it’s too late and she or a child is hurt or worse.
I like Hasan the wise! Too bad he forced Atilla into such difficult positions. I see Atilla as a victim, a needed sacrifice for Hasan to go honest. I love Atilla, so I don’t like where this is going.
If there are three weeks until another show takes its place, are we getting to the end of Turkish season 1? Will we get season 2 soon? It’s awful to have to wait. I hope they do give us season 2 later. Or maybe they will move Karsu to a different time slot.
Turkan’s daughter is confusing to me. Is this another daughter? Where has she been? Did we see her earlier?
I don’t see why Lale wants Filiz’s job, other than more revenge. She walked (ran) into her marriage with her eyes wide open, so I think her anger is not warranted. I will blame Reha for her anger.
I love Karsu with Reha! She is having such fun. The chandelier was the best!!! Reha is such a great actor. His expressions are priceless!
Mert is such a joy! I hope he gets to stick around.
Babachita
Right now we are in the middle of Turkish ep 21 out of 50. The Turkish first season ended with ep 26. The Turkish eps are anywhere from 2:10 - 25 long. Even if they go to ep 26, it could finish in 3 weeks with some editing.
I think Turkan has an older daughter that we haven't seen yet.
The Proposal
Marina and Iker follow the "celestial" clue and end up at the church where another clue is found in the hands of the statue of San Pedro. She is directed to the boat that saved her. They end up on the beach and find the clue which is a map. They are directed to a cross on the beach made out of sea shells. There they dig up a box with another clue. The clue tells Marina to look towards the sea. There is Gabriel with a bunch of red roses. He gets down on one knee and proposes. Marina accepts. They kiss. Iker says she is like a mother to him. Marina says this is the happiest moment of her life.
Gabriel, Marina and Iker are surprised when they get to the restaurant and all of their friends are there to celebrate their engagement with them. Gabriel hands Marina a box that has a necklace with a pearl inside. He found the pearl the day he found her. He had wished that he had found something bigger and then she appeared! They kiss.
Brisa Goes Berserk Again and Again
Perla asks her sister what happened to her since she seems to have been replaced by a social climber. Brisa is doing very fine, thank you! since she now has money. They argue about her being selfish and not supporting the family and community. Perla sees how she now likes name brands so she empties a bottle of mustard on Brisa's new dress and a fight ensues. Their friends separate them.
Brisa arrives home in her mustarded dress. Pacual has something to tell her. Gabriel proposed to Marina and she accepted. Brisa wants to go and kill Marina and make her into mermaid ceviche but Pascual stops her and says it is time for her to accept that Gabriel and Marina love each other. Brisa starts to cry saying that Gabriel was hers. They were going to get married so it isn't fair that Marina came and stole him away. She does't want to lose Gabriel. He is the love of her life. Pascual has to admit he feels the same ever since he lost Perla. He doesn't know how to get over a broken heart either but he promises to help her. They embrace.
Nicolás Discovers a Well Hidden Truth
Adriana and Nicolás are at the airport when he gets on his phone and finds out that Sergio seems to still be having problems with Alpha Sur. He watches the testimonial videos and sees Marina. He is shocked. He insists that it is Antonia. Adriana says it must be a mistake because Antonia is dead. Nicolás doesn't care if they miss their flight. He insists on going back to town and finding out the truth. Adriana follows along.
At the inn, Nicolás asks Erika if she knows Antonia Montoya and shows her the image of Marina. Erika says that she knows her as Marina.Erika adds that Marina had lost her memory. He wants to know where she can be found. She says she is at a celebration right now and points him in the right direction. Nicolás drags Adriana along and wants to know if this is the same Marina that Adriana talked to on the phone. She admits it is. He blames Adriana for knowing that Antonia was in this town and not telling him. She says she didn't know what to do. Now he knows that her insisting on moving to Spain was just so he wouldn't find out that Antonia was there. Antonia was his wife, the woman he loved most in the world and he doesn't know how she could hide that from him. Adriana angrily insists that SHE is his wife now. He makes it clear that if Antonia is alive their marriage doesn't matter one bit. He turns and walks away.
Everyone is having a good time at the party as Marina is telling Gabriel how happy she is that he found her. They kiss and Nicolás arrives. He calls her Antonia. She turns to face him. He is so happy to see his love is alive. Nicolás says that they told him that she was dead and gave him an urn with ashes in it. Gabriel asks him to identify himself. Marina doesn't remember him. Nicolás identifies himself as her husband. They were married for five years and had a son called Nico. She cries remembering she had a son but they told her he died when he only was a couple of months old. Nicolás explains that their baby disappeared during a hurricane and the authorities said she was dead. Marina asks if Adriana is really her half-sister. Nicolás says she is. Gabriel asks what his relationship with Adriana is. He carefully explains that he thought that Antonia was dead. He was in a deep depression that Adriana helped him out of. Marina says there is nothing to feel bad about. She just got engaged to Gabriel. Marina admits that Nicolás' voice sounds familiar. She remembers bits and pieces of Adriana but nothing definitive or good. A woman once told her that she and her sister didn't get along very well. Nicolás says that she Antonia always loved her sister and defended her until . . . He says there are things that it is perhaps better not to remember. Nicolás grabs her hands and says he is there to answer all of her questions. She pulls her hands away. Gabriel glares at Nicolás.
Meche Did It and She is Glad She Did!!!
Sergio and Meche decide it is time to leave the scene of the crime. He twists his ankle as they flee. Sergio and Juanjo come out. Sergio thinks he just saw Meche. They see the damage done to the car but Sergio decides not to call the police.
Meche brings the injured Gonzalo to her house. They are laughing as Meche helps Gonzalo limp into the house. Estrella asks what they were doing. Meche says there is nothing wrong with feeling young once in a while. Gonzalo refuses to call a doctor. His ankle will be okay tomorrow.
Sergio appears at the door. He asks Estrella to quit her campaign that is smearing his company. He is talking about the testimonial videos. She has no plans on taking the videos down. If they are causing him a problem, then he should take his fishing company somewhere else. He shows Estrella the security camera video of Meche and Gonzalo. Either she removes the videos or he will file vandalism charges against both of them.
Sergio asks Estrella what her decision is. Estrella cannot believe that he would think of charging the grandmother of his daughter. He asks if she thinks it is okay for one person to damage the personal property of another for not agreeing with them. Is this what she is teaching Azul? Gonzalo accuses him of having no social conscience. Sergio gives them two hours to take down their testimonial or the police will arrest them.
Meche denies that it is her or Gonzalo on the security video but Gonzalo admits it is them. Gonzalo says they can put the blame on him. Meche did nothing. He wanted to make it clear that nobody messes with his town. He would do it all over again and even worse.
Azul asks her father why he is starting a company that is destroying her family. If he really loved her he wouldn't do it. Sergio tries to explain that it isn't only about business and money but it is about progress that has its own cost. She says everything was okay before he came and wonders if he cares what she thinks. Of course he does but she doesn't get it. She thinks if he stops his plans everything wil go back to like it was. Sergio is proud of her with her convictions BUT she doesn't understand that this is business. In the long run, she will understand. She thought he was different but he isn't. She leaves.
Fabián tells Perla that according to his lawyer their parents cannot be jailed for what they did but they can be fined a good sum. He doesn't get how they could behave like a couple of crazy teenagers. Who is to blame? They both stick up for their own parent. Fabián has to laugh about it all. Estrella joins him.
Juanjo tells Sergio he cannot believe how many people are supporting the fishermen through their testimonials. They should have been erased by now.
Meche arrives with a special message for Sergio. The testimonials will not be deleted. If he wants to take legal action against a pair of senior citizens, he can do it! They are ready to face whatever comes! She is not sorry for what she did. She only wishes they had used a permanent paint instead of the water based one they used. She wants to really insult them further but then stops herself because she is "a lady" after all. She leaves. Juanjo has to laugh. Sergio smiles.
Yazmín has called for a doctor to come from the local health center to look at Gonzalo's ankle. It is everyone's favorite Javier!
Estrella and Fabián
Fabián says is is so good to hear Estrella laugh again. He missed it. She reminds him she is only there because of work. He shouldn't get confused. He says he isn't. He knows perfectly well what he feels for her. She reminds him how easily he got confused after a couple of drinks about Erika. What can he do so that she trusts him again? She wishes she could forgive him but she can't.
Estrella sadly walks on the beach going down memory road wondering why things turned out like they did with Fabián.
Fabián runs into Perla. What to do about Estrella? She suggests that he stop
using excuses like being drunk and not remembering a thing. He is still responsible for his actions no matter what. He needs to face the consequences. Perla says every human makes mistakes. What is important is how you correct your mistakes. He will do whatever he needs to. She advises him to fight for Estrella and BE the man she deserves. Maybe things will improve with time.
Everything Else
Erika seems jealous of Marina that she could be rescued from the sea and find a husband in such a short time.
After seeing Meche’s escapade and her response to it, you can see her force of will in each of her daughters.
Poor Nicolás. I hope we find out soon what incident happened between Adriana and Antonia that Nicolás didn’t want to mention.
Well that lesson was learned in about 24 hours. Karsu and the kids are back at Filiz's home. Irmak may need a quiet room in the house for her call center. Weather is warming up so outside it may be.
The blonde actress really did affect Karsu. I wonder if she actually does know Atilla, and I wonder, is she a famous star IRL Turkey, or just in this Dizy. Finally Tilsim has something her friends might like about her.
Best scenes of the night, Atilla visiting Hasan at the kebab restaurant. His office seems to be a table near the register. Atilla does discover omer is working for dad. But Hasan is still looking down in the dumps. He says it's because of Filiz not giving me the time of day. We were getting close. How did you get Karsu to listen to you? I kidnapped her. You can see the wheels churning. Is his head. The final scene she agrees to drive off with him to talk. It could be interesting if he does keep her overnight. It will be the girls turn to worry about mom.
Lale moves into the clubhouse and ousts Filiz. She says omer can stay on, but Omer has loyalty (and bigger fish to fry with his other side jobs) but he refuses.
Splendid, Jarifa, simply splendid. You did masterful justice to this relevatory and riveting episode.
The day started with such promise. A romantic treasure hunt; handsome, orange sherbert shirt clad Gabriel, red roses in hand, kneeling and asking his true love for her hand. A thrilled Iker, a teary Marina, friends ready to celebrate. What could possibly go wrong??
Nicolas let no grass grow under his feet. The second he saw Antonia's picture, he barely had time to confront Adriana when he was on the move, landing at Erika's (where everyone either gathers or lives), and beelining his way straight to Marina! I did however love "he makes it clear that if Antonia is alive their marriage doesn't matter one bit". An arrow straight to Adriana's non-existent heart.
I thought everything that transpired after Nicolas arrived at the engagement party rang relatively realistic. Choked up, overwhelmed, Nicolas nevertheless tried hard to steel his emotions and was relatively calm considering the circumstances. Antonia understood how he came to marry Adriana. She was kind but clear that she loves Gabriel. Nicolas seemed to react to her decision with sadness rather than anger. Poor Iker was confused and crushed.
The sticking point is that there is much more to be revealed. Iker being Antonia and Nicolas' son for starters. And then, "Nicolás says that she Antonia always loved her sister and defended her until . . . He says there are things that it is perhaps better not to remember". Hmmm...inquiring minds need to know!
"Brisa arrives home in her mustarded dress" was perfect. Perla is turning into a fiesty little thing and I'm thrilled! I also liked her taking Fabian to task, telling him to fight for Estrella.
Brisa and Pascual could both use a friend and it looks as though they've found one in each other. I didn't think there could be more of a mismatched couple than Perla and Pascual. However, if the writers do plan to pair Brisa and Pascual up, I can't wait to see how they manage to pull THAT off! :)
Azul is growing up quickly, all her illusions about Sergio falling by the wayside, one by one...
SO enjoyed Meche acting like an unrepentent adolescent, even "Juanjo has to laugh" and "Sergio smiles". She and Gonzalo are a great team.
It was such a relief that Nicolas found Antonia with remarkable speed and that this wasn't dragged out. This story is so well paced and the surprising twists and turns have been most welcome.
Jarifa, another wonderful, enlightening summary that enhanced and enlightened all of the events marvelously. Thank you so much.
Diana
Jarifa I just saw your comment "After seeing Meche’s escapade and her response to it, you can see her force of will in each of her daughters". A very savvy and smart observation. So very true!!!
Diana
Help! What was the threat that other mafioso made? Something about losing some business? Hasan said he’s leaving the field open now. Apparently that’s not the solution. Hasan said he doesn’t want to go to prison, I guess meaning he didn’t want to off any people, so that solution is out too. What is it he wants Omer to do?
I’ve been thinking that Hassan was taking a real risk hanging out in his restaurant with his only protection being Dilaver who is kind of a little guy. Hassan did neutralize (maybe kill?) the mafioso threatening Atila, but it’s unlikely someone who’s been in the mafia biz so long has only one enemy. Sure enough here comes this other fellow. Is his name Suleman?
I’m not liking the Lale storyline. Also, how did the condo owners just vote Filiz out? Filiz has 2 units and Tia Turkan has one. How can a vote be taken without all owners notified? Also, shouldn’t Filiz be given some kind of notice? Mainly though, this whole get-revenge-on-Filiz storyline makes no sense. Just why?
The whole thing with the actress at the coffee shop was pretty cartoonish. Karsu seemed to be acting out of character. And the idea of giving Atila books with message titles was cartoony too. What became of the subtle and nuanced writing? Yesterday we had the ridiculous chandelier buying. Over the top!
Thanks Jarifa, another outstanding recap. Your recaps add so much to the story, and are fun to read.
The big news is Nicholas discovers the love of his life is alive, but what bad timing. He finds her at her engagement party. To me the bigger news was she and the baby were lost during a hurricane. And nobody looked at Iker with surprise on their faces. Will that news ever sink in. I imagine we all know it will, eventually.
Well, I half jokingly said Brisa and Pascual could become a couple, but their hug of comfort made me think it really could be a possibility. Just because these telenovelas always want everyone to be half of a couple.
Good for Perla, spraying her sister’s dress and then giving Fabian some good advice. She’s come a long way from how she was at the beginning.
I was relieved to hear that Meche and Gonzalo used water based paint. Hopefully Sergio will let this go, but I really don’t see that happening. Azul will be upset with him, but she already is. And I have to remind myself he doesn’t even like his daughter.
Liz
I really expected Karsu to last longer than she did with Reha. But I’m glad she didn’t permit him yelling at her. And he fed that business woman that he likes a bunch of bull about how faithful he is and would never cheat. But now he’s stringing her along and trying to get Hande back.
Lale is as unlikable as her brother. Just packed up Filiz’s stuff and told her she was out. I’m hoping she fails at the job. And I was glad Omar turned her down and left.
I didn’t understand the scene with the other mafia guy. But I guess you can’t just leave the organization. He seemed to threaten Atilla. It sounds like Omer will just deliver messages back and forth.
Liz
Thanks, for your comments!
Diana, YES!: "Nicolas let no grass grow under his feet." "This story is so well paced and the surprising twists and turns have been most welcome." I found the speed of how Nicolás reacted to discovering that Antonia was alive refreshing. In some novelas, that action would have taken many episodes and I would have fallen asleep by then.
"Brisa arrives home in her mustarded dress" was perfect. Perla is turning into a fiesty little thing and I'm thrilled! I also liked her taking Fabian to task, telling him to fight for Estrella." Yes, Perla is coming into her own. I like the change. Now she needs to light a fire under Valentín. As for Fabián, she was right that he should own up to the fact that, even though he remembers nothing, he was responsible for ending up in bed with Erika. I will add that It was technically HIS fault because he never should have been having a beer with Erika at his home in the first place already knowing what a snake she is. So there! ; )
I didn't notice the orange sherbet colored shirt Gabriel was sporting. I will have to give it a look see.
Liz, You just might have predicted correctly. "Well, I half jokingly said Brisa and Pascual could become a couple, but their hug of comfort made me think it really could be a possibility. Just because these telenovelas always want everyone to be half of a couple." I have to admit that Pascual wasn't as unattractive when he offered to help Brisa the best he could and wasn't acting like a goof.
" To me the bigger news was she and the baby were lost during a hurricane. And nobody looked at Iker with surprise on their faces." I wonder if/when Nicolás will find out that Iker was found abandoned on a beach.
As for Gonzalo and Meche's vandalism, "Hopefully Sergio will let this go, but I really don’t see that happening. Azul will be upset with him, but she already is. And I have to remind myself he doesn’t even like his daughter." Me, too.
Can't wait for a timeline of Antonia/Marina's past to come together.
While I do like the story. Hopefully it is poor editing that leads to the WTF jumps in storylines. In addition I still hate Lale.
Nare23
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