tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253949922024-03-28T16:35:32.872-04:00Caray, Caray!English language recaps of Telenovelas.Rgv Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08920684509923445590noreply@blogger.comBlogger1211500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-55737339219207385942015-02-13T20:12:00.001-05:002020-05-31T11:31:28.431-04:00La Gata #118 2/13/15 El Fin: Was this the finale to "El Garabato" or La Gata? (™LN)
First of all, I want to thank Diva for taking on the leadership for both DQTQTQ and then for allowing me to drag her kicking and screaming into this mess. Mea culpa.
Eli-Thank you for jumping in there and with such wit and style. I can't tell you how many times in real life something has happened and I've thought "Oh the F*ckery!"
Lila-You are a pro. Special kudos to you. First time Unknownnoreply@blogger.com135tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-67025926343096927272015-02-12T23:14:00.003-05:002015-10-15T18:12:53.220-04:00La Gata #117 Thursday, 2-12 Redemption<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->La Gata Patio PEEEEEPS! Whaaaasssuup? My time recapping this thang, that’s whussup! Hallelujah and I only had minimal Lowencha and G-spot tonight! Yes!
This will be short, I don’t know about sweet because everything centered around poor little Carlos Horacio’s diagnosis of leukemia. While Victor is getting this Unknownnoreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-597413219475428582015-02-11T22:19:00.005-05:002015-10-15T18:11:22.491-04:00La Gata #116 - Wed 2/11 - La IroniaPablo regrets saying he wanted a separation, per Fernando. And now that he's said it, he doesn't know how to take it back.
Augie advises Lo to get Esme out of the house. No worries, Lo's got a plan. And she's going to get Mariano, too, damnit.
HatBroShrink is up in…Mariano's apartment? planting the One Ring.
Fortuitously, Esme and Mariano arrive at the House of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-16310383727654537122015-02-10T20:59:00.002-05:002015-10-15T18:10:13.965-04:00La Gata #115 2/10/15 La ManipulaciónThis is your mother-in-law.
This is your mother-in-law on drugs (steroids to be precise.)
I started taking notes and then I was drawn into this...
...incredible (as in beyond belief) turn of events. It was like a train wreck and I couldn't stop watching. So I gave up notes after a while. Pabs and Esme fight for pretty much the whole episode with short interruptions for commercials and our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-59753569732604373962015-02-10T14:30:00.002-05:002015-10-15T18:08:55.421-04:00 La Gata #114 Never trust a proven liarI'm still working on watching the show-so feel free to comment while I try and get through this! Pray for me!
Okay, well, I don't know where to start but I guess I'll start by making a list of things Lorenza has done and gotten away with.
Kept Pablo and Esmeralda from getting in touch with each other-it was proven that she had a hand in this, yet nothing happened to her.
Was horrible to Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-28696665738104177722015-02-06T21:00:00.000-05:002015-10-15T18:07:49.105-04:00La Gata #113 2/6/15 OFFSI still hate this show.
I still hate Latoodle.
I am only mildly annoyed with Univision.
For the first time ever I actually hate the protagonista. Please don't be upset, gringo. I still adore Maite to my core, but it is awful how utterly stupid her character has turned out to be.
Don't be alarmed as I also hate the galán.
I might as well get on with this and put me out of my misery.
Leti Unknownnoreply@blogger.com135tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-44734095345672118072015-02-06T00:54:00.000-05:002015-10-15T18:06:44.695-04:00 La Gata #112 2-5-15 Call CPS Quick, Fast, and in a Hurry!!! <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-25479374915499629962015-02-04T21:22:00.002-05:002015-10-15T18:05:35.187-04:00La Gata #111 - Wed 2/4- La MuerteTonight, the quote in the heading is especially apt...
"Come, let us gather together and suffer, sisters and brothers." -- Alice
With zero refrito, we go right back to the wedding in progress. Pablo's hair is less sticky-uppy than usual. Esme's locks gleam. They remember their first wedding.
Gi monologues to the lighter…and gets busted by HatBro. She just keeps Unknownnoreply@blogger.com106tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-60316895860925730172015-02-03T20:37:00.001-05:002015-10-15T07:17:24.830-04:00La Gata #110 2/3/15 Know Your EnemyI hate this show.
I hate Ms. Latoodle-oo.
I hate Univision.
As usual, keep those expectations low and pardon my rage induced rant-cap. I didn't take notes and I'll do what I can. I'm trying not to drop the F-bomb all over this.
Fer finishes throwing Lo out of the house and tells everyone that she is NOT to be let back in. Meche wonders if Lo really has repented. *eyeroll*.
The PI informs Fer Unknownnoreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-86524048999146189532015-02-03T14:18:00.002-05:002015-10-15T07:16:17.903-04:00La gata #109 02/02/15 Team work people, team work! Ugh, this episode was lame, yeah sure Jarocha got kidnapped but I have no doubt that she will be rescued.
So we start with Pablo coming home and finding creepy doctor having lunch with Esmeralda, Pablo is not liking this and so he starts talking about what a wonderful day he had with the kids-the kind of day only a real father could give them. Whatever, Pablo. Whatever.
Esmeralda frets Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-18508470882743287412015-01-30T20:52:00.000-05:002015-10-15T07:15:17.368-04:00La Gata #108 1/30/15 The Plot Thins, No Thickens...Strike that....Thins...Indulge me while I rant-cap (from memory...so it's out of order)
Most of the first 30ish minutes were crap and filled with flashbacks (*snort* I think I'm being generous.)
Refrito
Pablo looks at a picture of Esme the Revolutionary and can't believe he painted it. Neither can I. She didn't go revolutionary until he was in Valle del Bravo getting shot. Whatever continuity crew.
Apparently his workUnknownnoreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-36524873200547584052015-01-30T00:26:00.004-05:002015-10-15T07:14:11.073-04:00 La Gata #107 1-29-15 How Lo Can You Go? <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-25316390222361327472015-01-28T22:40:00.003-05:002015-10-15T07:13:10.012-04:00La Gata #106 - Wed 1/28- La RedadaIs this the last ride of The Hat: Esme Style? She leaves Pablo to rather literally "watch" over the kids as she goes out for veggies for soup.
Lo is having a hard time getting the cops to understand that she's a woman accustomed to being obeyed.
Vicky is in the DF now and HatBro is on his way. Mariano meets with her to reassure her that Pablo will be back to his old tacky-painting Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-24784306779890213112015-01-27T20:31:00.001-05:002015-10-14T19:24:24.024-04:00La Gata #105 Tuesday 1/27/15 The One With All the FlashbacksI could barely keep my eyes open during this episode. So...um...yeah.
Gisela plays roundy roundy for a bit and decides she is going to find Pablo and drag him to Italy if she has to. She leaves to look for Pablo (note: pillows are neatly arranged on couch.)
Pablo sneaks in right after Gisela leaves looking for information or memories (note: pillows are strewn about the floor.)
Fer and Esme have Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-24452418362222981532015-01-27T13:23:00.000-05:002015-10-14T19:21:26.569-04:00La Gata #104 01/26/15 The one where the outfits hella suckedBullet point time!
Silencioso and Co are still looking for Esmeralda
Pablo is kind of a jerk, I mean I know that Gisela is a crazy wench, but Pablo does not, and he is treating her like dirt!
Gisela wants to get the hell out of dodge and is planning a trip to Italy but Pablo refuses to go
Garza also wants to get out of town before people find out that he and Lorenza are partners in crime, he Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-3107086633436992452015-01-23T20:07:00.001-05:002015-10-14T19:20:00.267-04:00La Gata #103 1/23/15 If You Teach a Man to Fish...Some scenes have been combined.
Gisela has brought her home her stray. She ushers him in with a flourish and a "welcome to OUR home Pablo." He looks a little confused, but this is nothing new. He asks Gi if she's sure he will be able to recover his memory here. She's very sure. He really thinks he should go to the doctor. That's usually how they treat such cases, isn't it. Gi assures him that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-46502061149123833112015-01-22T23:18:00.001-05:002015-10-14T19:18:24.651-04:00La Gata #102 1-22 In which Pablo is a day late, and a brain short<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->Good evening, long suffering members of the La Gata patio. Tonight, like most Thursdays we have a suckier than usual episode which yours truly does not mind because it makes for a quick, down and dirty rehash of this mish-mash.
Tonight was filled with lots of flashbacks as everybody remembers those, soul-searing, heart pounding moments of high drama –Unknownnoreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-12415234967982839112015-01-21T22:38:00.002-05:002015-10-14T19:17:09.990-04:00La Gata #101 - Wed 1/21- La Limpia101, you say? Now, that sounds like a theme!
Wilderness Healing 101: You can cure anything with a bundle of sage and an egg. Bongo drums are optional.
Rita shows up and gets Gisela to let her see how Pablo's doing. She starts pulling things out of her bag. Later she picks some weeds and leaves
Hot Chicks 101: They're always hotter before they start talking murder.
Los Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-88639180908518422322015-01-20T21:52:00.000-05:002015-10-13T06:57:07.580-04:00La Gata #100 1/20/15 Dumba$$ery AboundsI'm skipping the old (and probably a lot of the new) and condensing this thicker than Borden's.
Fernando said it best: the trial is a farce. Esme interrupts the Chismosa of the Dump's testimony to ask why she's lying and doing this to la Gata. Then Low interrupts the proceedings to declare that Pablo is the only person that can clear all this up. The judge needs to MAKE Pablo appear!
Gisela Unknownnoreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-67755500206409580712015-01-20T20:13:00.000-05:002015-08-04T23:21:08.241-04:00La Gata Recappers Phone Home! Sinopsis La Sombra del Pasado Gran Estreno February 16, 2015 7PM/6 CST
Please contact the blogmom at jane@mappamundi.com if you would like to recap
Time: 7PM/6CST
Producer: MaPat López de Zatarain
Created by: José Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Víctor Manuel Medina Cervantes,
Written by: María Del Carmen Peña
Source material: El Manantial
Santa Lucía is a small town where everyone knows each other and rumors spread like wildfire. Here live two families and over the years Unknownnoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-57399442393681412022015-01-20T14:24:00.001-05:002015-10-13T06:55:59.914-04:00La Gata #99 01/19/15 The story as told by PrincipeHello all, Eli has asked me to take over as she is currently trying to fake her death, normally I'd say "no" because I'm a feline and have better things to do but then I reconsidered, people need to know about the kind of abuse I have suffered and maybe someone will save me. Do not question how I know what's going on with everyone, including Pablo, I am a cat, I know all and see all.
Pablo has Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-34327746503792207462015-01-16T20:09:00.001-05:002015-10-13T06:54:05.679-04:00La Gata #98 Hot Diggety! ¡Últimas Semanas!Lower your expectations. I've watched it twice already (and even took notes the second time!) and I still don't know how to force it all into some sort of coherent recap.
I've gone back and looked at my notes and I must have been drunk at the time, which can't be good because it was 8 in the morning.
Anyoo...here goes nothing.
My notes start with Meche's trip to Rita's Jacal to get a card Unknownnoreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-57196092505153626062015-01-16T00:06:00.002-05:002015-10-13T06:53:09.326-04:00La Gata #97 Thur 1-15 The one I'd rather flush than re-crap!Hey y'all. I couldn't even gin this thing up at all. It tis what it tis!
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<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-60786133700747311162015-01-14T21:59:00.000-05:002015-10-13T06:45:52.394-04:00La Gata #96 - Wed 1/14- La DudaPablo rips up the test results, as if that will accomplish anything. Damian shows up, late, as Juan the Ferret tries to act like maybe he did do something wrong by not calling Esme, but, oops, he didn't know she was pregnant!
Esme stews about how Pablo doesn't believe her, yet again.
Juan the Ferret gives a poetic answer about where he "came from." Damian thinks it's about damn timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-42656256800148859582015-01-13T20:36:00.001-05:002015-10-12T17:38:01.005-04:00La Gata #95 1/13/15 A Rainbow of Stupid1. Many thanks to Eli, Diva and Anon for the inspiration
2. The only action getting recapped is whatever fits into the theme. We can all clarify and add in the comments.
Seeing Red
Garabato is pissed. His parents were murdered and he was left a dumpster baby. It's all La Gata's fault. Her parents must die....or her parents must be left without a child. We've all said it before-La Gata was a babyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-7067110478876700082015-01-13T15:10:00.000-05:002015-10-12T17:36:50.555-04:00 La Gata #94 01/12/15 Where's Maury when you need him?I used to be a happy girl, but this show has broken my spirit, its gotten so bad that I can't really seem to make out what the characters are saying, as in all the conversations are a blur. I'm not trying to be a jerk, it's just that I find myself having a hard time trying to focus. I even made a song!
I hate this show and I can not lie
All my patio peeps will understand
That nothing on this Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-32856990676900799242015-01-10T12:23:00.003-05:002015-10-12T17:34:02.900-04:00La Gata #93 Friday 1/9/15 La... Oh who am I kidding? There are just no words. Yes, the foot art is ridiculously annoying, distracting and ugly. So is Pablo. As Mariano noted, he accomplished NOTHING with the lawyer. Pablo does get a point for suggesting a DNA test. Mariano gets the dumbass award for scoffing at the idea. That only happens when the case goes to court, he says. I want to try hash out an agreement before it comes to that, he says. WTF? I say. They don't even Unknownnoreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-30911582795671955302015-01-09T00:29:00.000-05:002015-10-12T17:31:06.433-04:00La Gata #92 Thursday 1-8-15 The Anti-Climax or Was it a dud for you too?<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-9041398450402926722015-01-07T21:15:00.003-05:002015-10-12T17:29:01.481-04:00La Gata #91 - Wed 1/7- La DesilusiónOmigosh you guys! I'm like SUPER EXCITED about this episode! I hope Esme's dad finally tells her the truth tonight. I'd be SO STOKED!
Oh noooooo! Pablo says that if Fernando doesn't tell he will. Don't do it, Pablo! That's just mean! Awww, he's right…it's mean to Fela not to tell. Esme's so pretty! I love her dress! Hee hee, she kissed Unknownnoreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-60003639805638747572015-01-06T20:33:00.004-05:002015-10-12T17:28:06.620-04:00La Gata #90 1/6/14 La PeleaWe had a little more action tonight. No. Action isn't exactly it. It seemed a little less cut and paste. Here are some bullets. The captions lagged tonight, I didn't pay close attention and I'm doing this from memory.
Garabato sees Mariano and asks if he can get some sort of work with La Gata. He and Mariano head over to Fer's.
At Fer's Garabato plays the penitent and apologizes for all the harm Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-47163530228001635612015-01-06T13:39:00.001-05:002015-10-12T17:27:08.199-04:00La Gata #89 01/05/2015Hi peeps, I had a doctors appointment this morning that ran late, I'll try to come back with a recap but I can't promise anything, feel free to discuss the episode in the comments section and bring your snark with you!
Previous: Episode 88
Next: Episode 90Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-33954702695577659352015-01-03T16:19:00.001-05:002015-10-12T17:26:11.358-04:00La Gata #88 1/2/14I watched it, and then fast forwarded to catch the main action. Most of the episode felt like it was Esme getting ready to leave. Most of it is in order but I did some serious condensing.
Dr. Marcelo asks Esme if it's possible that Gisela and Lo were in cahoots.
So Esme goes tearing over to Gisela's and starts acting like a wild woman, demanding to know why Gisela almost killed Pablo's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-69290412279190644052015-01-01T23:10:00.001-05:002015-10-12T17:25:08.072-04:00La Gata #87 1-1-15 In which brainless parents are more harmful than the Big Bad Wolf!<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> Happy New Year my suffering sisters and brothers on the La Gata Patio. Let's do this!
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-6077933660321458532014-12-30T21:00:00.002-05:002015-10-12T17:24:03.525-04:00La Gata #86 12/30/14 La CatatoniaLo comes to visit Gi and tells her about her google research on bipolar disorder. If Gi will fake a catatonic state, Pablo will feel so guilty he will marry Gi and they will be rid of the maldita gata forever. I can't even. No seriously. As much as I want to be funny as hell and make some scathingly witty remark, I can't. Just.too.stupid. (Keep that in mind through the whole recap. I don't have Unknownnoreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-32196916686170542402014-12-30T13:52:00.000-05:002015-10-12T17:23:00.450-04:00La Gata #85 12/29/2014 Haters gonna hate but I'm just going to roll Hey peeps! Guess what I got for Christmas? A beanie! It's gold and it sparkles and I'll try and figure out how to post a picture of it soon.
Anyhoo, last week I was over at my boyfriends house and I was telling him all about the show and then he looked at me and said "I'm sorry I asked, please,please stop telling me about this, it sounds so convoluted and if I were using this show to learn Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-11041434721840194902014-12-26T20:52:00.001-05:002015-10-12T17:22:01.088-04:00La Gata #84 12/26/14 La BombaAlternate title: La Decisión (but it's a shame that El Circo is a masculine noun, 'cause seriously, the trial is just a circus of interruptions.)
The trial begins and Fer claims in his opening statement that he was unjustly accused of murdering his partner (Bruno de la Fuente) in cold blood, but it was really in self defense. Augie just heckles and objects. The murder has already been tried and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-40349026470841792242014-12-26T00:10:00.003-05:002015-10-12T17:20:51.862-04:00La Gata #83 12/25/14 La impotencia
I wish everyone Love and the best of whatever tradition you hold dear! Here is a skeletal summary of tonight’s show!
Augie and Gisela have drugged Lorenza and send a text to Pablo to throw him off her trail. The MN kids recognize immediately it’s a fake: Lo doesn’t text. Mauro and Pablo head for Lo and Augie’s apartment.
Garabato tries to preach the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-24083785783101988032014-12-24T21:22:00.003-05:002015-10-12T17:19:50.500-04:00La Gata #82 - Wed 12/24- La FintaVirginia isn't Lo's daughter! She's the daughter of Lo's favorite sister and made Lo swear she'd care for her like her own daughter. If Virginia has a daughter, she'll have the same fate as her mother--death.
Virginia is telling Esme that she's "dying" of excitement and wants Esme to be her maid of honor. Or matron, I guess, depending on the timing. She's looking forward Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-28056894671072456232014-12-23T20:39:00.000-05:002015-10-12T17:18:51.958-04:00La Gata #81 12/23/14 La RitaHot damn and pass the okra! I got a halfway entertaining episode. Don't hate fellow recappers.
Pabs and Esme are going to marry in a month...'cause they love each other NOT because she needs a babysitter bodyguard.
Pablo's bank accounts have all been frozen. He's advised to see a lawyer. He goes to Mariano and he explains that Gisela had some clause in the contract to make sure he would fulfill Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-33580729914346578152014-12-23T13:44:00.001-05:002015-10-12T14:54:39.170-04:00La Gata #80 The one Eli did not recapPatio Peeps, I got home after midnight last night and only managed to see a bit of the show, and I was so tired that my brain did not pick up most of what was going on, normally I could watch the show at work and write a quick recap but I have lots of work to do before taking off for Christmas, I'll tell you what little I do remember and we then we can use the comments section to fill in the Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-68376386292359139042014-12-19T20:19:00.000-05:002015-10-12T14:53:30.465-04:00La Gata #79 12/19/14 La Fractura42 to go.
I'm out and about today. I will be posting the recap in fits and spurts with combined scenes and in some cases just a sentence or two when the scene was a lot of repetitive conversation.
Parte Uno
We are "treated" to the refrito from Thursday. Low runs to Pablo's side. Gisela claims he's groggy from too much drinking, but Esme doesn't fall for it. Pablo doesn't drink. Gisela knows Unknownnoreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-84631382531643784032014-12-18T23:52:00.000-05:002015-10-12T14:52:30.486-04:00La Gata #78 12-18-14 La-Toodle-oo’s Whack’d Novela, La Gata!
Sung to the tune of "Love theme from MST3k"
In the all too painful present
Right here in cyberspace
The Diva and her recapping pals
Are caught in an endless chase
Pursued by a woman named LaToodle-oo
Whose crappy stories cause the viewers woe
So she pulled some bullshit out her purse
And with her novelas she haunts them
All across the UNI-verse.
LaToodle-oo: I’LL GET YOU!!!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-47364356281162064862014-12-17T21:37:00.002-05:002015-10-12T14:51:34.461-04:00La Gata #77 - Wed 12/17 - La ViboraIn Blanca's assessment, she keeps saying Augie's her husband. She vaguely remembers other things, like the dump and the shack/outhouse, and her roses, and that she'd like to see her daughter.
Dorila is hanging a painting on a freshly-painted wall in Augie and Lo's apartment. Gisela shows up and Lo tells her they've had nothing but bad luck since she showed up--Augie's in jail! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-55366445668535276902014-12-17T09:20:00.000-05:002015-10-12T14:50:33.711-04:00La Gata #76 12/16/14 La LocuraWhat a frustrating episode.
I'm going to do this all out of order. There were really only two story arcs that saw any action (and believe me I am using the term "story arc" VERY loosely.)
Oh, and my notes were crap. La Gata must have sedative affects because I was drifting during the episode and as soon as the closing credits ran I hit the hay and slept hard until my alarm went off this morningUnknownnoreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-60480040081017553322014-12-16T14:43:00.001-05:002015-10-12T12:29:00.363-04:00La Gata #75 The one where Esmeralda joined a cult 12/15/2014Ok, confession time, I don't watch the show. I read the recaps, and I watch the episodes I recap but I can't make myself watch without wanting to cry, last night my sister joined me in watching this and fun times were had by all. This will be a short recap because really nothing happened, there was no Mariano, no Gisela and no Lorenza.
Now to the recap:
Blanca and Agustin are hanging out at Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-21893854493020839752014-12-12T20:22:00.001-05:002015-10-12T12:27:50.567-04:00La Gata #74 12/12/14 The One Where I Didn't Pay AttentionWith credit to Eli for the title inspiration.
Garabato has skinny legs and Dan needs a little sun on his legs.
Chacharas is a good portero.
Who the hell won the beauty contest?
Ines is arrested while threatening Esme.
Rita gets drunk.
Gisela offers to take care of Fela...getting rid of her if necessary. Augie adamantly refuses.
Esme decides to live at the Institute of Hot Doctors and Physical Unknownnoreply@blogger.com208tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-17271293175153792782014-12-12T12:25:00.000-05:002015-10-12T12:26:37.063-04:00La Gata #73 12-11-14 The little shack of venganza Monica has hired a PI to find out who is the other woman in Augie’s life.
This bright sunny morning finds Esme and Mariano in the garden with the babies talking about setting up a fair. They will set it up together. He smiles. They make signs with glitter and stuff. They seem to have fun. They tick off the list of things yet to do. . .decorations, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-4894056591285416982014-12-11T02:27:00.003-05:002015-10-12T12:24:32.956-04:00La Gata #72 - Wed 12/10 - La CancelaciónGisela is interrupted in her murder attempt by Jarocha. I don't even listen to the insults they're tossing at each other. Watching Jarocha throw her out was fun, though. Why is Esme wearing makeup?
Fernando hears Gisela fussing about his "people" and warns her not to mess with any of his team.
Jarocha thinks it was to be expected that Mercedes was asleep--she's been working Unknownnoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-43617870104898999042014-12-09T20:36:00.002-05:002015-10-12T12:23:40.745-04:00La Gata #71 12/9/14 La Espera*sigh*
I was going to be a good recapper tonight. I took notes and I was going to get all detailed, but...
What the f*ck was that? (Well, it wasn't Pablo Montero rapping... which is what I caught from MCET while I worked on this.)
It was LITERALLY hurry up and wait. Lower your expectations even lower folks, here are my usual bullets (with heavy emphasis on the BULL.)
We get a refrito of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-36965046896333458802014-12-09T13:52:00.002-05:002015-10-12T12:22:47.191-04:00La Gata #70 12/08/14 The one where no one looked for Fela
Fela is still missing-no one seems to care
Agustin's plan is to keep Fela as his prisoner for so long that she forgets her life with Fernando and then he will replace her memories with fake ones of him and Fela as a happy couple. What the F*ck. That's his actual plan you guys!
Chacharas is showing signs of early dementia by asking the crypt keeper, I mean Rita to marry him. He takes her out to aPrincess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-76512578182629774062014-12-05T21:13:00.005-05:002015-10-12T12:21:41.640-04:00La Gata #69 12/5/14 La RepeticiónPlease pardon me while I blatantly steal a page from 5ft's book of creative quips...
I hereby call the 69th meeting of the Gataholics, Order of the Permanently Slipped Beanie, to order.
Announcements:
We are serving a variety of Black Cat Cocktails tonight. You may choose a classic or retro version. Start drinking early and don't worry. The bartender is here for the duration.
Now let us Unknownnoreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-20994976860076317062014-12-04T23:14:00.000-05:002015-10-12T12:20:36.184-04:00La Gata #68, 12-4-14 Augie's Foiled Again. . . .or Fela Free at Last!!
We’re going to zip around and see what these folk are up to tonight. It’s going to be brief. Please feel free to fill in or correct.
We get a quick peek at Blanca in her beautiful blue top in the concrete block shack and rapidly are whisked to Augie and Lo’s miserable apartment. Augie is in a pissy mood as usual. He tells Lo he’s going to get his house and money Unknownnoreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-78688141572157974932014-12-03T22:03:00.003-05:002015-10-12T12:19:31.878-04:00La Gata #67 - Wed 12/3 - La RidiculezAugie has a cab take him to Fernando's old mansion, sitting empty. He remembers Lo saying it was the house of her dreams and him saying it was all for his queen. He whines about there always being a shadow over it all. Maybe because you were a thief and a liar and didn't deserve to be living there? He thinks back to the bad old good old times. Young Virginia was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-41804168422646590612014-12-02T20:30:00.002-05:002015-10-12T12:18:40.716-04:00La Gata #66 12/2/14 La MuñecaI may be the only one who feels this way, but this is starting for feel more like a support group than a conversation about a Telenovela. Gluttons for Punishment Anonymous, perhaps?
Anyway...
Very bare bones tonight.
Dr. Peñuela (played by the scrumptious Marcelo) is overwhelmed by eau de protagonista.
Pablo wants to get married ASAP, but Esme still hesitates.
Dr. Cisneros will be here soon!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-75710911518090550322014-12-02T13:56:00.002-05:002015-10-11T12:46:51.101-04:00La Gata #65 And then stuff happenedMy DVR went blank after maybe 25 minutes of the show and I could not find the episode on-line, below are bullet points of what I did get to see:
Pablo picks up Kitty and takes her on a hot air balloon ride, if my boyfriend did that he would soon find himself single.
Mariano is freaking out about the missing paper work, and instead of telling Fernando he and Pablo make it a super special Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-16024856078686382772014-11-28T20:35:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:45:46.032-04:00La Gata #64 11/28/14 La MaldadLa moral, la conciencia y la vergüenza
Mariano thanks El Sil again for helping him. El Sil thinks if Mariano was about to commit an offense, he had his reasons, but he also had the strength to stop himself. Morality and conscience has made Mariano a good person. When Mariano asks about shame, El Sil tells him to never forget it since it can keep a person from committing the same offense twice (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-38202557259694671712014-11-28T00:23:00.000-05:002015-10-11T12:44:34.994-04:00 La Gata #63 11-17-14 Turkey. . .and Masochism is best served HOT!!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! This title is dedicated to Mariano and the other gobblers in tonight's episode!
Right out of the gate we are treated with Jarocha beating the crap out of Gisela. Jarocha gets in some good slaps, choking and a blow to the stomach before Pablo comes out into the hallway to see what’s happening. Relish this thrashing; you’re going to need it later. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-87352506908078913352014-11-27T00:07:00.003-05:002015-10-11T12:43:22.424-04:00La Gata #62 - Wed 11/26 - La IndiscreciónA lot of what happened at Esme's bedside in the early part of the episode was pretty irrelevant, so it's going to get combined, condensed, etc. In contrast, some of our supporting cast were using interesting vocabulary and idioms tonight, and making some important revelations, so they're going to get more coverage than they might usually warrant, though still, I opted to combine scenes Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-50252995629142091972014-11-25T20:24:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:42:03.913-04:00La Gata #61 11/25/14 La ParalíticaI missed the first little bit and the house was kind of chaotic with dogs and visitors, so I'm going to throw some bullets up and watch on hulu tomorrow and put more details in then.
I tuned in right as Ines, Garabato and the gang had made their escape.
La Gata is paralyzed and wearing odd headgear with two lemons for each ear. The doctor says there is a possibility of surgery, but it's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-3908995226613048532014-11-25T13:14:00.002-05:002015-10-11T12:40:59.073-04:00La Gata #60 11/24/14 Brain damage!Is that proof that Esmeralda and Pablo had brains? Who knew. Anyhoo, let me get to it.
My beloved Mariano comes upon the accident scene, he had a bad feeling that something was wrong with the two love birds, when he realizes that Esmeralda and his brother have been injured he cries out in anguish (someone give me some tissues!).
At Casa De Venganza everyone is worried about Esmeralda, they all Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-10154189823680430652014-11-21T20:10:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:40:00.066-04:00La Gata #59 11/21/14 La ManchaI will be out of town until Friday of next week and I don't think I'll have access to Univision. If anyone can take Tuesday, it would be appreciated.
*Le Sigh*
I know I owe you all a recap, but the thought of watching Pablo, Esme and the crew talk in circles for 45 minutes leaves me nauseous.
I am also fully committed, but I will one up Kat's grumpiness and go into full kvetch mode. As Unknownnoreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-27000660204921820232014-11-19T22:06:00.003-05:002015-10-11T12:38:54.240-04:00La Gata #58 - Wed 11/19 - La VísperaPablo calls Esme and the ladies on their belief in superstitions…especially since Esme has a black cat. True, dude. Principe can't possibly be bad luck. I'm ignoring their meaningless conversation as it goes nowhere.
Rita does a limpia, which apparently doesn't work, because in walks Meatball. He's come to say goodbye…don't let the door hit 'ya! Before he goes, he Unknownnoreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-27511436811460740852014-11-18T20:43:00.002-05:002015-10-11T12:36:40.303-04:00La Gata #57 11/18/14 La MiseriaI took quick notes during the commercial break. I'm sure I missed a lot and as usual, I'm a little scant on the details. I'm still battling this crappy crud.
In other news, this felt like a relatively coherent episode. Please note: all action was interspersed with lots of Pablo and Esme sappiness.
The episode begins with a wedding dress try-on montage and a few shots of Pablo working on his Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-50290755408952340112014-11-18T12:19:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:35:34.972-04:00 La Gata #56 11/14/2014 The Lost EpisodePeeps, work was awful yesterday and I got home way past ten, I was unable to watch the episode and do a recap, so use this as a discussion page, my apologies, all should return to normal next week!
PS: My burrito tried to kill me last night. True story.
Previous: Episode 55
Next: Episode 57Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-66772335462561933952014-11-15T09:18:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:34:39.549-04:00La Gata #55 11/14/14 La ConfusiónJust a quick run down from memory. It might be a little out of order (or a lot...) I really just stuck to the main events. I'm sure I missed some things.
The motín (rebellion) continues. Pablo tries to talk-down the Cyclops/Unibrow.
Augie and El Sil discuss assets. El Sil reminds him that all the assets are his, BUT there is some mine near the ranch that Augie insists is his. He bought it afterUnknownnoreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-80763320780970740822014-11-14T00:54:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:33:05.624-04:00La Gata #54 Thursday, 11-13-14 Hurry Up! . . . .and wait
We begin riding along with Virginia and Esme in a car talking about Virginia’s parents, the embargo and El Sil’s venganza. Virginia says she would like to talk to El Sil and appeal to his goodness but she doesn’t dare. Esme says it’s better that way and explains that El Sil wants to clear his name for when he finds his daughter. Venganza is not the way to clear your name Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-34445300896040339912014-11-12T22:04:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:31:57.871-04:00La Gata #53 - Wed 11/12 - La ComediaAt Casa Silencioso, Mercedes bullies Esme into eating some breakfast. Despite the huge table, there are only, what, six? places set. And Esme's saying "What, are we feeding the entire colonia this morning?" Even the arrival of Fela doesn't snap Esme out of her grouchy mood. Fela is convinced Fernando will be able to spring Pablo.
The cops apparently called Rita to testifyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-29335793543452779212014-11-11T20:09:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:30:28.168-04:00La Gata #52 11/11/14 La PiedadEl Sil has a heart!!
All the defense team needs to do is put Virginia in charge. She would get Pablo out of jail in a DF Minute.
Mariano's pants are now so skinny that I swear he's walking funny.
Now on with the show!
Everyone in the Garabato gang duck behind the car and yells at Ines. She explains that they are right in front of the house where La Gata lived with El Sil. He's the MN's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-40999686720792384232014-11-10T23:29:00.001-05:002015-10-11T12:29:20.698-04:00La Gata #51 11/10/2014 Never,ever, threaten to kill someoneOkay peeps, this will be quick because I have a lot of work to get to today!
Esmeralda has taken Fela outside to keep her away from Lorenza, inside the house Low demands to speak to Fernando, even after Mercedes tells her that he wont see her and that it would be best if she left. Low, will not budge and finally Fernando graces her with his presence, she explains that she is there to beg for Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-64473509281197620492014-11-07T20:23:00.000-05:002015-10-10T16:42:10.256-04:00La Gata #50 Friday 11/7/14 La VisitaHere's a link to the latest entry in the La Gata soundtrack: Todo lo que soy. A duet with Alex Ubago.
On with the show:
Damian presents FDLSC with legal paperwork. The legal team wants to request that the courts freeze Augie's assets. Since they will be able to show that FDLSC is the real owner of the MN assets, a judge will most likely grant that. All they need to do is deposit some bond or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-9786314385513265542014-11-07T06:05:00.000-05:002015-10-10T16:41:05.421-04:00La Gata #49 Thursday 11-6-14 Lowrenza and Augie declare war; Pablo, Mariano and Virginia declare Independence!
We rejoin Pablo and Esme in a rare moment of intimacy, their souls joined at the lips. She breaks the kiss complaining that his parents will never accept her and she can’t wait all her life. She wants to marry a good man and have a normal life! Like with El Italiano? Pablo asks. At least he’s done something for my daughter unlike you who hasn’t shown me Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-39406011652923737632014-11-05T22:07:00.003-05:002015-10-10T16:39:53.191-04:00La Gata #48 - Wed 11/5 - La InjusticiaEsme reads Carlos the riot act for absconding with a minor. She gives up when confronted with his big, stupid heart and says she'll do what she can to help.
Days later….
Lorenza, faking concern, is yelling at the cops, but since, as far as they're concerned Virginia ran off with her boyfriend....*shrug*...the cop thinks they have bigger fish to fry. Lorenza seriously tells him if Unknownnoreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-71295767260537103932014-11-05T14:06:00.003-05:002015-10-10T16:38:29.568-04:00La Gata #47 - Tue 11/4 - La DiscusiónSorry for the delay. Life happens!
Previous: Episode 46
Next: Episode 48Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-26381049454991443122014-11-04T14:22:00.001-05:002015-10-10T16:37:10.687-04:00 La Gata #46 Mon 11/03/14 Lorenza, you are a dog!Let's get started!
The Hospital: Pablo and Esme are keeping watch over Leti, it looks like the doctor does not have high hopes for the baby making a full recovery but Esme tells Pablo that the doctor is a man of science, and does not understand miracles, as soon as she says this baby Leti starts to move and both her parents see this as a sign that she will make a full recovery. Esme and Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-54257381103326342542014-10-31T16:27:00.000-04:002015-10-11T17:45:25.279-04:00La Gata #45 Friday, October 31 – Pobrecita Bambina!Pablo and Mariano return home after the dousing with water from Rita. Mariano is intent on finding out where Leti is. Pablo tells him that’s his responsibility and pointedly asks Mariano if Esme is the woman he is in love with. Mariano’s evasive answer is that Esme deserves more than a simple yes or no. Pablo gets phone call, says we will talk later. It’s Maria telling Pablo she will find Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-71583708750659473642014-10-31T03:59:00.003-04:002015-10-10T16:24:55.864-04:00La Gata #44 - Thu 10/30 - La EnfermedadEsme accuses Pablo of being irresponsible and refuses to let him do anything to help because it's "her" baby. Rita tries to kick him out, but he won't go. Meatball arrives.
Fernando is upset about the earlier incident with Fela out on the lawn. He tells Mercedes what happened. Those "gente" (people) are more like "bestias" (beasts). He keeps backing off on the "Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-459542385664641942014-10-30T03:39:00.002-04:002015-10-10T16:23:47.374-04:00La Gata #43- Wed 10/29 - La AngustiaBack at something that looks vaguely like Rita's hut, only bigger and with even less furniture, the mime-ing continues. Pablo brought friends to help convince Esme to "join" him on the "adventure."
Chácharas gets up and starts to show those lousy punks what a REAL fighter can do, but he only manages to unload the whoop-ass on Garabato before the rest of them gang up on him again. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-33687861860967579232014-10-28T22:45:00.003-04:002015-10-10T16:22:47.695-04:00La Gata #42- Tue 10/28 - La CharadaRita gives the babies a limpia (spiritual cleansing) so the jealous neighbors in the 'hood don't put the evil eye on the kids. Gata prefers to just vaccinate them. She's happy that she got hired.
Pablo's boss continues to be impressed with his work on the mural and invites him to lunch, but…
Pablo has a lunch date with Gisela. AKA sexy art lady. He shows her the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-46491335275158895562014-10-28T00:19:00.000-04:002015-10-10T16:21:51.519-04:00La Gata #41 Mon 10/27/14, Esmeralda and Pablo are over,again Recap is up!
Ok from memory here it goes!
Esmeralda and Pablo are still arguing about Fernando's revenge, Pablo wants her to make Fernando stop, but Esmeralda tells him she has tried but she's had zero luck, she also tells him that his family hurt Fernando- a lot, and that she understands why he is so hell bent on revenge, Pablo takes this to mean that she is okay with Fernando attackingPrincess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-49054404487991981902014-10-25T00:40:00.000-04:002015-10-10T10:54:33.639-04:00La Gata #40- Friday 10/24 In which the Martinez Negretes crash their own “party”
(Hi, all. Lila here subbing. Please feel free to fill in any blanks or correct/add dialogue I missed or messed up. My respect for all recappers goes up each time I attempt this. What troopers you all are. I don’t have the snark and snap of some but I hope you can figure out what happened!)
We are back at the joyless gala to announce the engagement of Pablo and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-42842778456377939952014-10-24T04:00:00.003-04:002015-10-10T10:53:24.225-04:00La Gata #39- Thu 10/23 - La FarsaChácharas makes Rita an offer of dinner and she accepts.
Omar busts up some Virginia-Carlos smoochies so Virginia can get back to the house before she gets in trouble. He reminds her of her mother's threat to send her to an institution. Carlos has had enough of her mom and says if Lorenza's threatening her, then he'll have to kidnap her so Lorenza can't send her away. You go, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-36325916608008415822014-10-23T03:01:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:52:17.990-04:00La Gata #38- Wed 10/22 - La ReuniónPablo's enjoying baby time and vowing to re-marry their mom ASAP so they can all be together again and Pablo can watch the babies grow up. Cue Aerosmith's "Don't Want To Miss A Thing."
Gata, inexplicably, is hanging out with Principe at her former Pablo-rendezvous point. Obligatory shot of the "Pablo + Gata" carving. Principe whines. Gata remembers some pre/teen flirting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-11773460797501645452014-10-21T20:39:00.001-04:002015-10-10T10:51:14.631-04:00La Gata #37 10/21/14 La MolestiaFull disclosure: I'm in one of my cranky, kvetchy moods and this episode didn't help. What's with all the talking? And where the hell is Fela? Ugh.
The least important stuff
Rita's suitor is still around, but Rita is getting discharged so...whatever.
The Meatball is still around. I think he's teaming up with Garabato, but he brought his gang to the pizzaria and took advantage of Meatball. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-76362879834626458642014-10-20T23:51:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:50:10.125-04:00 La Gata #36 Monday 10/20/14 Stranger Danger! Hello my patio peeps! Here goes the recap:
I'm going and you can't stop me:
Miss Kitty and Silencioso have a show down, he forbids her to go see Pablo but she won't listen and takes off with Jarocha and the babies.
At the hospital Pablo meets with Monica, who is there because Mariano called her, why did Mariano call her? Because he hopes that Monica can work her charm on Pablo and keep himPrincess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-85386206512499948152014-10-17T20:19:00.001-04:002015-10-10T10:48:55.494-04:00La Gata #35 Fri 10/17/14 La EstupidezWith "La Terquedad" as a close second for title.
PART 1
The teacher in me seemed to think everything was an essay question. I did a little scene combining, too.
Is it really Pablow's fault? Why or Why not?
Virginia and Mariano lobby for Pablow. They try to convince Augie to make up with Pablo and let him back in the house. Augie is too wrapped up in the legal proceedings against him. No. Pablo Unknownnoreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-51877284453228575022014-10-17T05:47:00.004-04:002015-10-10T10:47:47.310-04:00La Gata #34 Thurs 10-16-14 Fallout from the Non-WeddingRECAP BY LA PALOMA RECAP BY LA PALOMA RECAP BY LA PALOMA
Previously
The lovely Monica calls on La Gata, telling her God and Pablo punished her and humiliated her like never before. The love Esme and Pablo share is stronger than the hate and they must pursue that love. “Thanks for listening,” the shunned bride concludes. “God bless you and forgive me.”
The Dance of Love Continues
One can only Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-44655637292061050532014-10-16T06:05:00.001-04:002015-10-10T10:46:38.960-04:00La Gata #33 Wed 10-15-14 La BodaRECAP BY LA PALOMA RECAP BY LA PALOMA RECAP BY LA PALOMA
There could be missing details here and there, so feel free to add them at will. This is a straight account—hard to make it any funnier than what happened on screen.
Previously
La Gata, resigned to losing Pablo on the day of his wedding to Monica, stands gazing out the window. Los Hermanos Estupidos, in their spiffy new clothes, converse Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-46525231034769330242014-10-14T20:45:00.001-04:002015-10-10T10:45:23.477-04:00La Gata #32 Tues 10/14/14 La PesadillaAlternate title: "AAAAARGH! He was so close to seeing Fela!!!"
It's another recap from memory. It's out of order. Please let me know what I forget and I can go back and add it.
Ines is out of jail (I assume on bail) and goes to see Rita in the hospital. She is repentant and asks Rita to forgive her. Rita does and assumes this contrite behavior means that Ines and Garabato have broken up. Ines Unknownnoreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-63133152665349101592014-10-14T13:20:00.000-04:002015-10-10T10:39:52.976-04:00La Gata #31 Mon 10/13/14 If you're stupid and you know it clap your hands! I'm working on the recap (no internet at home so I'm having to recap the morning after the show airs and I'm on the West Coast, sorry peeps!), feel free to discuss the episode in the mean time!
Recap done!
The truth comes out:
Jarocha shows Pablo the video Rita made where she tells him that she along with his parents worked to keep him and Esmeralda apart and he finally learns that the Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-45359574598576226622014-10-10T20:16:00.003-04:002015-10-10T10:39:28.077-04:00La Gata #30 Fri 10/10/14- La GrabaciónTonight seemed explosiva...or at least there were a few chispas.
Mariano's Opening Credit Tears-Explained!
Big brother convinces Pablo that he needs to marry Monica because daddy dear is in deep doo doo and only the social support of the Elizalde's (or some such name) will help. Later Mariano moans about what a bad brother he is. He's in love with the same woman as his little brother! And he Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-50285302127058739652014-10-09T23:16:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:31:25.836-04:00La Gata #29- Thu 10/9 - La AfrentaSilencioso reminds Esme that everything he does is for her to get Pablo back. From across the street, Pablo watches. Esme accuses Silencioso of trying to use her to get his revenge on Pablo and his family. He says that Augie has to "responder" (answer) for his crimes. Pablo has to answer to Esme for his crimes as well. He knows it was difficult for her to tell Pablo Unknownnoreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-7205858605122446622014-10-08T22:52:00.003-04:002015-10-10T10:30:11.934-04:00La Gata #28- Wed 10/8 - La ReapariciónMariano sees that Lorenza is wearing a groove in the marble floor and asks her to confide in him. She tells him that she's worried because a man his dad had thrown in jail is out now and wants revenge. Mariano doesn't see what the big deal is because his dad is perfect, right? He tells her to calm down and stop crying. Once he leaves, Lorenza says she knows there's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-80559147665675266412014-10-07T20:41:00.000-04:002015-10-10T10:29:00.708-04:00La Gata #27 10/7/14 La CartaI have a migraine tonight and it affected my comprehension. And even if I didn't, I always have comprehension issues when TN characters start mind-gaming each other. This episode annoyed the stew out of me.
Here's what I did get:
See Fela. See Fela run. See Fela sneak on the bus. See Fela get kicked off the bus. See Fela starve. See Fela filch a sandwich. See Fela talk to her doll. See Unknownnoreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-20583536294270117092014-10-06T23:33:00.000-04:002015-10-10T10:27:54.692-04:00La Gata #26 10/06/2014 Miss Kitty goes to the ballHi all-this will be quick and dirty but I think I'll be able to cover everything:
Esmeralda and her daddy (Fernando) who she still does not know is one half of her parental unit arrive at the ball and Kitty cat looks good! She manages to get the attention of several of the guests, all of them stunned by her beauty.
Shoe update:she is not wearing boots!
Anyhoo, among the guests are Lorenza and Princess Jujuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13239691199075587553noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-71227279253512005062014-10-03T20:16:00.001-04:002015-10-10T10:26:28.288-04:00La Gata #25 10/3/14- La GalaHmmm. Interesting. (At least to me) "Gala" has quite a few meanings...all of which seemed to fit for tonight's episode.
I had some questions...
How long until Centavito and Fela get to live in the mansion? They deserve it.
What the h*ll is Lowrenza's deal with Monica? She is obsessed with her marrying Pablo. It makes me want to puke.
Why are we still being subjected to Rita's wrinkly face?
Can Unknownnoreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-7559116753436125812014-10-02T22:39:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:25:19.062-04:00La Gata #24- Thu 10/2 - La AudienciaIf you missed it yesterday, the episode starts with a replay of most of the fight…and Pablo and Esme smearing her lipstick all over each other's faces. Silencioso pries them apart and decks Pablo. Some cops or security people finally show up to drag Esme and Pablo apart. In all the screaming, once again, no one gets around to saying anything that might resolve this.
Lorenza Unknownnoreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-4225867371554855812014-10-01T22:51:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:24:25.450-04:00La Gata #23- Wed 10/1 - La TransformacionHell no we couldn't just put up a discussion post!
We jump RIGHT in to a smooth-haired Esme being adored by Fela, but they're not letting us see her face.
Back at the house, Silencioso tells Esme that from now on she'll have tutors to prepare her for taking her secondary school exams. She won't have to go to night classes anymore. With her gorgeous clean face and her bright red Unknownnoreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-67945051809373660802014-09-30T21:20:00.000-04:002015-10-10T10:23:30.336-04:00La Gata #22 Tuesday 9/30/14- La SuplicaciónAnother episode with great pacing!! And a fabulous cliff-hanger (well, maybe not a cliff-hanger per se...but I know *I* can't wait until tomorrow night's episode!!
Tonight's recapping theme: loose translations
Inspired by: Julia and Blue Lass
At Rita's
Fernando: Keep your pie-hole shut! I'll reveal my identity when I'm ready!
Rita: I can keep a secret!
Fernando: You better!
Rita (to self): Wow,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-44224979861259184752014-09-30T02:33:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:22:32.035-04:00La Gata #21- Mon 9/29 - La HijaBefore Fernando can launch into his sales pitch, Jarocha tells him Gata's in desperate need of his help. Gata apologizes for having caused a scene, but Fernando thinks she needs understanding and affection. Jarocha decides to leave them alone.
Garabato hits on some other girl and gets caught by Ines. She, of course, takes it out on the other girl.
Fernando sees Gata's inner Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-64678065147527822732014-09-26T20:57:00.001-04:002015-10-10T10:20:15.292-04:00La Gata #20 Friday 9/26/14 La EmociónHello students! Welcome to another edition of Sara's Pithy Points. I hope I am not being overly didactic, but the theme of tonight's work is "Emotions." (Note: Events are described out of order and my language may have gotten a little spicy. Please pardon me. And of course, there may have to be some fill in.)
rabia
nf
anger, fury, rage
This is what I felt when Pablo arrived at Rita's jacal, onlyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-38228776382072302982014-09-25T22:35:00.003-04:002015-10-10T10:19:17.839-04:00La Gata #19- Thu 9/25 - La LlegadaGata gets right to the point--she needs money for the kids. Don Italiano was hoping they could take things slow. That's ok, though, he can live without romance as long as she agrees to be a decent wife to him…and maybe give him a little love. They're not off to a good start when Gata turns her face instead of kissing him. Damian shows up before Meatball gets too violent…Unknownnoreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-91441885351105752472014-09-24T21:08:00.002-04:002015-10-10T10:17:56.141-04:00La Gata #18 Wednesday 9/24/14 La DiscusiónNo recap tonight, but feel free to discuss.
The Good News: Rita does not get her skeletal and grimy hands on Leti.
The Bad News: Rita is in this episode a lot.
The Good News: Little Pablito will recover.
The Bad News: He needs an expensive prescription.
The Good News: The doctor gives Esmeralda some free samples.
The Bad News: Esme finally gets desperate enough to go to the Italiano.
The GoodUnknownnoreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-72234177511357684102014-09-23T20:48:00.000-04:002015-10-10T10:16:55.110-04:00La Gata #17 Tuesday 9/23/14 La LentitudWatching this episode felt like a ride with a teenager who hasn't mastered the use of the accelerator: inconsistent pacing. Hubs is chomping at the bits to watch some TV, so this is going to be short, maybe not so sweet and scattered. Please fill in as needed.
La Pulmonía
After Pablo's day out without his coat, he's contracted pneumonia. He's put in the hospital. Lorenza is called. She rushes toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-46225652941230646532014-09-22T23:04:00.004-04:002015-10-10T10:15:47.421-04:00La Gata #16- Mon 9/22 - La GenerosidadToday's episode starts with a flustered Lorenza remembering the smack heard 'round Viewerville. I ignore her ranting while I smile at how satisfying that was.
Mercedes chews out Jarocha for following Damian's violent example and says they're only hurting Esmeralda. Mercedes is worried about what's going to happen to Esme now and Jarocha says she'll have to go back to begging so she Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-68490144408813930592014-09-19T20:26:00.000-04:002015-10-03T17:10:29.840-04:00La Gata #15- Fri 9/19 - La LiberaciónHere it is folks! Recap is below the page break. I had trouble deciding on a title (La Caída? La Operación? La Pelea?) I even thought about using the title La Frustración to reflect my feelings tonight. I like those crazy kids Pablo Pan and Esmeralda so much and dagnabit they can't seem to get it together! Why is Pablo talking to Monica like he's in a position to start another relationship? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-4849153499434995622014-09-19T01:38:00.001-04:002015-10-03T17:09:11.050-04:00La Gata #14- Thu 9/18 - La MentiraLorenza doesn't believe that Gata and Pablo got married. She tears up the marriage certificate and says she doesn't believe a word. Her precious son would never stoop so low, and no way is she having his baby. She tells Gata to forget about Pablo, because he's going to marry Monica. After more griping she dismisses Gata and storms back inside to scream at the nosy maid to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-68214182544104259492014-09-18T02:45:00.001-04:002015-10-03T17:06:50.766-04:00La Gata #13 - Wed 9/17 - La NoviaOf course, Augie doesn't believe for a second that his fine, upstanding son knocked up that piece of gutter trash. Clearly, all the riff-raff have conspired against him! Damian beats the snot out of Augie for daring to suggest that Esmeralda has been anything but a victim in this. No, seriously, Damian's fists made violent contact with Augie's face and other parts. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-58577298508124778272014-09-16T23:05:00.000-04:002015-10-03T17:05:47.304-04:00La Gata # 12 – Tue. 9-16-14 – Augie and Rita: a Partnership Specializing in Making Bad Situations Worse[ed note: tonight's recap comes to us courtesy of La Paloma!]
Next Time, Try Hiring Professionals
The paid thugs break into Rita’s shack and wrestle La Gata, bragging “We’re getting paid a lot!” She begs to know who sent them and continues fighting. A quick flash of Augustin shows him smugly claiming no sacrifice is too great for your child. The kidnappers push the Gata Unknownnoreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-63733771521460809072014-09-16T02:06:00.005-04:002015-10-03T17:03:35.443-04:00La Gata #11 - Mon 9/15 - La CorrespondenciaPlease don't go, Pablo! Well, he's going, and he intends to send Gata money and have her join him in New York. No worries--his dad will help. Gata suggests, since there are so many more jobs there, she can just go with him now and start working. But nooooooo, Pablo and his misguided pride need to do it on his own. What about staying and letting Gata provide for him? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-84667387707285728712014-09-12T21:04:00.002-04:002015-10-03T10:51:55.580-04:00La Gata #10 9/12/14 La SeparaciónI'm going to have to make this short and sweet. My laptop was acting up earlier this week, so I pulled out my old one and now that one is acting up. I just want to get this up and hope the laptop doesn't explode while I'm at it. I'm really sorry about all the issues I seem to have.
Not-so-Ernesto (thanks, Susanlynn!) threatens Albecinia (or whatever her name is.) If she keeps advising Esme Unknownnoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-70651733665473273652014-09-11T22:35:00.000-04:002015-10-03T10:50:44.979-04:00La Gata #9 - Thu 9/11 - La DespedidaSure enough, the gossipy maid tells Lorenza that Virginia is following in Pablo's footsteps and the entire populace of La Barranca is going to invade. Lorenza interrupts Virginia at the piano to forbid her from seeing Centavito. (Mr. 5ft: "No problem! I can't see.")
Pablo interrupts his father at work to tell him that…kids grow up and form their own ideas…and he's in love with Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-78953827847516118912014-09-10T21:12:00.002-04:002015-10-03T10:49:21.891-04:00La Gata #8 9/10/14- La PropuestaWednesday is supposed to be just a discussion header, but like Kat last week I can't bring myself to just post a header. Too much happened tonight!!! Unfortunately, I'm a lazy son of a gun and it's not a full recap. Just bullets (some of which I wish were real. I'd aim them right between Rita's eyes. Old hag.)
The Meatball (El Italiano) is wrestled to the ground by Esme and Pablo. Luckily no one Unknownnoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-29323435371135812072014-09-09T21:15:00.000-04:002015-10-03T10:48:01.653-04:00La Gata #7 9/9/14- La AmenazaI had to attend a reception at hubby's office tonight. Luckily, we were able to make a quick appearance and get the heck out of dodge. I'm kind of beat though, so I just watched the episode and this is by no means a complete and "in order" recap. Please fill in the gaps.
La Pelea
While Esmeralda is supposed to be getting coffee for El Italiano, she catches Ines making out with El Garabato (El Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-508086515262302872014-09-09T02:47:00.002-04:002015-10-03T10:46:28.910-04:00La Gata #6 - Mon 9/8 - La TormentaGata got a job selling lottery tickets. Centavito got a job washing cars at a parking lot. High fives! They joke about how Centavito showers every day and Gata showers more often since Pablo started giving her soap and shampoo, but she tries not to use a lot so she doesn't run out.
Pablo's dad gives him a lecture on how to be a proper snob. Pablo says he thinks he's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-25727327656917502872014-09-06T06:31:00.002-04:002015-08-04T16:04:29.570-04:00Weekend Discussion: What Are Novelas Teaching Viewers?Some recent discussions are provoking this question. What are viewers learning from novelas and what are they meant to learn instead?
La Malquerida is treading into some dangerous territory regarding misogyny and incest, La Gata is perhaps more heavily into class-consciousness than any of the others, and Mi Corazon es Tuyo shows us a large family about to explode over a marriage contractedUrban Anthropologisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18003222420557272302noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-24892307827400929582014-09-05T20:00:00.000-04:002015-09-28T09:30:23.078-04:00La Gata #5 - Friday 9/5/14 La PromesaParte 1
El Refrito
Los madres make plans for world domination
El director will try to get El Silencioso's pardon.
El Pablo loves La Gata.
Lo NuevoLa Rita tells Jarocha that she found out La Gata can read and write. Jarocha does't see how that's a problem. Well Rita didn't take the kid in to act all finolis (hoity toity), she took her in so she could help. Jarocha gives Rita heck again for making Unknownnoreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-85615641394955367582014-09-05T00:00:00.002-04:002015-09-28T09:28:59.782-04:00La Gata #4 - Thu 9/4 - La PoesíaPablo has a hard time capturing the special sparkle in Esmeralda's eyes with his mere mortal drawing skills. He agrees to let her have the picture and they awkwardly get back to the planned reading lesson for the day. He even cardboard sleds with her. Such is the power of her sparkly eyes.
El Silencioso hangs out in his spacious single cell and daydreams about running around Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-65748811673850079262014-09-03T23:06:00.002-04:002015-09-28T09:27:05.726-04:00La Gata #3 - Wed 9/3 - La DiscusiónIt's Wednesday, so here's your discussion thread for tonight's episode.
Well, that was the plan, anyway, so that Sara and I don't end up with carpal tunnel, but I just couldn't bring myself to do that to you during a premiere week, and on the first day that the raven-haired goddess (TM gringo) herself, the magnificent Maite, was scheduled to make her appearance. (Yes, ok, Daniel Unknownnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-78388287164671200282014-09-02T21:34:00.003-04:002015-09-28T09:21:04.624-04:00La Gata #2 Tuesday 9/2/14: La Pista FalsaRight to the new!
Mariano (Pablo's brother) is going to the movies and he tells (not asks) mom to give him money. She's loaded! Mom says she's not made of money. He wouldn't have to beg for money for taxis if his mom would let his dad get him a car. The house has a chofer. "Yeah", the little twerp says "but he's always busy with the blind one or my brother." (Dude, that's your sister!) Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-12324289242772175692014-09-01T23:40:00.002-04:002015-09-28T09:19:43.277-04:00La Gata #1 - Mon 9/1 - La IntroducciónWe start out with some shots to establish the difference between our two protagonists and their worlds. Young Esmeralda drives her cart through La Barranca (The Canyon), then hangs out with some other kids, "sledding" down a hill on cardboard. Her shoelaces are pink, so you know she's spunky. Meanwhile, rich kid Pablo watches and wishes he could go hang out with the La Barranca Unknownnoreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25394992.post-25278935257418145802014-08-20T15:11:00.001-04:002015-08-04T22:30:03.511-04:00La Gata...coming soon...DQTQTQ team, phone home!
If you are on the DQ blogging team and want to stay on for La Gata, please write Blog Mom at caray@mappamundi.com and let her know. Anybody else who's interested, also send her an email.
Here's what Univision has to say in their very own English about the upcoming La Gata, the replacement for De Que Te Quiero Te Quiero...
La Gata (The Stray Cat)
Esmeralda is a young woman who lives Unknownnoreply@blogger.com53