Sunday, December 01, 2019
El Dragon #44, 11/29/19 (Season 2 Episode 6): Saving Lives, Exposing Secrets
Sorry this episode is posted a little late. I started yesterday and about half way through, was burned out. So I had to finish this morning. But I am on the west coast so various hours behind most. Next week I will be on the road again reporting from the Eastern Time Zone, I hope I can get through it.
This episode seems to pick up into what I wrote last night. Edna is searching Garza transport, looking for illegal substances in the trucks. And my assumption is that the anonymous call that was received was from good ol Valentin. They search the truck and find nothing. All the while the trucks that did contain the illicit merchandise escaped just in time. Zaragoza handled the merchandise upon its delivery to the empty warehouse.
Peligros and the guys are talking about whether or not they would get caught. Peligros is sure they are fine. He complains to Edna that the guys need to get back to work or their loads are going to be delivered late. Edna resigns herself to the fact that they got away with it this time.
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Saturday, November 30, 2019
El Dragon #43, 11/29/19 (Season 2 Episode 5): Hector's Great Plan!
El Dragon - Season 2 Episode 5 - November 29, 2019
Good evening,
We left off Wednesday with Edna and Hector in cahoots to get to the bottom of the murder of Hectors sister, but Edna turned the tables and ended up putting Hector on the spot about Miguel. Will Hector betray his friend to the authorities to see Epigmenio behind bars. Tonight we will see.
Hector defends Miguel, he tells Edna that he provided her with evidence that Carlos Duarte is guilty. She badgers him, but he tells her that Miguel has been his friend his whole life and that he has done nothing but help him investigate his sisters murder. She tells him that there is no way he has his hands clean, or why would they put a bomb in his place. Hector says he has no idea and keeps Miguel out of it completely. Edna tells him that he asks for a lot but cooperates only a little. Hector asks her if it is insignificant the fact that he is bringing her evidence to incriminate Carlos Duarte. Edna says they will do it his way and start with cutting off the heads he proposes. But that once the war starts, there is no going back.
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Good evening,
We left off Wednesday with Edna and Hector in cahoots to get to the bottom of the murder of Hectors sister, but Edna turned the tables and ended up putting Hector on the spot about Miguel. Will Hector betray his friend to the authorities to see Epigmenio behind bars. Tonight we will see.
Hector defends Miguel, he tells Edna that he provided her with evidence that Carlos Duarte is guilty. She badgers him, but he tells her that Miguel has been his friend his whole life and that he has done nothing but help him investigate his sisters murder. She tells him that there is no way he has his hands clean, or why would they put a bomb in his place. Hector says he has no idea and keeps Miguel out of it completely. Edna tells him that he asks for a lot but cooperates only a little. Hector asks her if it is insignificant the fact that he is bringing her evidence to incriminate Carlos Duarte. Edna says they will do it his way and start with cutting off the heads he proposes. But that once the war starts, there is no going back.
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Thursday, November 28, 2019
Primetime on Univisión (#2): Amor Eterno - Week of Nov. 25, 2019
Greetings, Caraymates!
Welcome to page 2 of Primetime TNs/Series.
AnonFri and Clara are doing an outstanding job of providing some very
appreciated recaps/details about “Amor Eterno.”
If some other brave soul(s) would like to contribute some highlights or
a mini-recap for AE, I’m sure it
would be appreciated. You can also add to or clarify scenes/details, especially those
that are favs or not-so-favs. The TN covered by this page is:
- 7-8PM - Amor
Eterno: Ep. 99 (Friday)
Please Note: Evening Univisión TNs will be preempted on
Thursday, Nov. 28th due to Fútbol. On Friday, El Dragón will air for
2 hours (from 9-11PM)
Only
one TN is being covered by this page for now. Although there is really no need
to identify it in your comment, you may continue to do so to avoid confusion in
the future. (You can shorten the title to one word, i.e., “Amor”)
Discussion pages will be
posted on Mondays and Thursdays at 9PM.
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El Dragón #42, 11/27/19: Does it Have to be All About Chisca?
Will Chisca be the instrument of Miggy’s downfall?
Back home in CDMX, Chisca has a sorrowful reunion with Dora. It doesn’t last long. She’s soon at the mercy of Mig’s (righteous) wrath. What was she thinking? She exposed herself and the family once again. She could have been the one who died. She can’t answer his questions directly. He claims he’s only judging her and her behavior. (Ishiro stands behind her, just out of focus.) Mig mentions how the Prosecuting Attorney has him in her sights at the precise moment she pulls this stunt. Chisca grabs onto whatever she can to absolve herself. “That’s what it’s all about—your businesses. You care nothing about your family. You only care about yourself.” Well, it doesn’t sting Mig the way she had hoped. So she goes for the self-pity. She declares she just lost the only friend she had. Dora welcomes her back into her arms. Ishiro has a stoic look on his face. It can’t be read. Is it pity, anger, concern? Maybe all three.
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Back home in CDMX, Chisca has a sorrowful reunion with Dora. It doesn’t last long. She’s soon at the mercy of Mig’s (righteous) wrath. What was she thinking? She exposed herself and the family once again. She could have been the one who died. She can’t answer his questions directly. He claims he’s only judging her and her behavior. (Ishiro stands behind her, just out of focus.) Mig mentions how the Prosecuting Attorney has him in her sights at the precise moment she pulls this stunt. Chisca grabs onto whatever she can to absolve herself. “That’s what it’s all about—your businesses. You care nothing about your family. You only care about yourself.” Well, it doesn’t sting Mig the way she had hoped. So she goes for the self-pity. She declares she just lost the only friend she had. Dora welcomes her back into her arms. Ishiro has a stoic look on his face. It can’t be read. Is it pity, anger, concern? Maybe all three.
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#2): El Final del Paraíso, El Señor de los Cielos 7, y más: Week of November 25, 2019
TELEMUNDO WEEKEND EDITION (continuación)
Here's Page 2 for the week. The current evening telenovelas are as follows (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
• 8-9PM—El Sultán (starts Monday, Dec. 2)**
• 9-10PM—El Final del Paraíso
• 10-11PM—El Señor de los Cielos 7
**A new novela, El Sultán, is scheduled to begin this coming Monday, Dec.2, in the 8 PM time slot. A Turkish novela dubbed into Spanish, El Sultán was inspired by the life of Suleimán the Magnificent, who consolidated the Ottoman Empire. Telemundo offers the following summary: A story full of love, betrayal and intrigues that tells the rise to power of "Suleiman the Magnificent", one of the most important figures in the history of the Ottoman Empire, who assumed power when he was only 26 years old. "During his conquest of the World, 'Suleiman' will find himself in the midst of a power struggle between the two most influential people in his life, who will unleash a bloody game full of intrigue, conspiracy and death where the final victory will have a high price." Telemundo also has a short trailer.
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Here's Page 2 for the week. The current evening telenovelas are as follows (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
• 8-9PM—El Sultán (starts Monday, Dec. 2)**
• 9-10PM—El Final del Paraíso
• 10-11PM—El Señor de los Cielos 7
**A new novela, El Sultán, is scheduled to begin this coming Monday, Dec.2, in the 8 PM time slot. A Turkish novela dubbed into Spanish, El Sultán was inspired by the life of Suleimán the Magnificent, who consolidated the Ottoman Empire. Telemundo offers the following summary: A story full of love, betrayal and intrigues that tells the rise to power of "Suleiman the Magnificent", one of the most important figures in the history of the Ottoman Empire, who assumed power when he was only 26 years old. "During his conquest of the World, 'Suleiman' will find himself in the midst of a power struggle between the two most influential people in his life, who will unleash a bloody game full of intrigue, conspiracy and death where the final victory will have a high price." Telemundo also has a short trailer.
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DAYTIME TNs (#2): Y Mañana Será Otro Día, Hijas de la Luna… y Mas - Week of Nov. 25, 2019
Good Day, Caraymates!
Welcome to pg. 2 of our afternoon delights! Join
us at our patio; everyone is welcome to provide highlights, summaries, Andycaps,
or details of scenes/episodes…we enjoy discussing the different perspectives
and thoughts. Questions about specific scenes or dialogues are also very
welcome; someone is sure to respond and explain to ensure that you can enjoy
the TN(s).
·
2 PM - Y Mañana Sera Otro Día…Mejor:
Ep. 60-61
·
3 PM - Hijas de la Luna…Y La Familia Cambio: Ep. 33
Any
daytime novela can be discussed and everyone is welcome to join in the
conversation. Friendly reminder to PLEASE
put the name of the telenovela you're
referring to at the top of your post so readers can easily find the
conversations they're looking for. (You can shorten the title to one word,
i.e., “Mañana”)
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El Dragón #41, 11/27/19: Lotsa Interruptas Going On
The complete recap for Episode #41 follows. Episode #42 will have its own page. Enjoy!
Petite Rewind
Victor sees Dora pass down the hospital hallway. He thinks he recognizes her. Dora enters Adela’s room and sees her sleeping. She has a pillow and presses it down over Adela’s face. Harder and harder. Adela stirs briefly.
Almohadacide Interruptus
Someone knocks. Dora stows the pillow and hides. It’s El Gato!! He approaches Adela—just wanting to talk. He sees her in distress. Just then doc also interrupts. Dora slips out while he deals with the raggedy interloper. Doc returns to check Adela. She thought she was suffocating. He tells her it was a case of Post Trauma—she inhaled a lot of smoke. Dora has re-entered to check in on Adela. She immediately scolds Ade for telling Mig what she told her not to tell him. It only served to open back up old wounds. Ade tells her she didn’t mean that to happen. She just couldn’t keep quiet about it. She thought she was helping. In the end, Mig thanked her for telling him. Dora scoffs. What else did she think he was going to say?
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Petite Rewind
Victor sees Dora pass down the hospital hallway. He thinks he recognizes her. Dora enters Adela’s room and sees her sleeping. She has a pillow and presses it down over Adela’s face. Harder and harder. Adela stirs briefly.
Almohadacide Interruptus
Someone knocks. Dora stows the pillow and hides. It’s El Gato!! He approaches Adela—just wanting to talk. He sees her in distress. Just then doc also interrupts. Dora slips out while he deals with the raggedy interloper. Doc returns to check Adela. She thought she was suffocating. He tells her it was a case of Post Trauma—she inhaled a lot of smoke. Dora has re-entered to check in on Adela. She immediately scolds Ade for telling Mig what she told her not to tell him. It only served to open back up old wounds. Ade tells her she didn’t mean that to happen. She just couldn’t keep quiet about it. She thought she was helping. In the end, Mig thanked her for telling him. Dora scoffs. What else did she think he was going to say?
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Warm Wishes from the Caray, Caray! Family
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Weekend Discussion 11/27/19: Comparing Cunas
There are only two versions of this
story to my knowledge. The original Cuna de Lobos (1986)
was so hugely popular that the streets of Mexico city were dead on
the night of its finale. This was also at a time when Televisa had
no real competition and there were fewer channels to watch. The
story defied previous attempts at a remake due to many changes in
scientific research and technology, not to mention a previous attempt
by the wrong producer.
I have only seen the original up to
episode 52 (out of 85) but even without the later details I agree
with everyone that 25 episodes are not enough to tell this story.
However, the seeds of a good remake are in the current one due to
most of the following changes:
The Larios Family
The current version has most of the
family younger than their counterparts in the original. The same age
difference between Jose Carlos and Alejandro is in effect. What
appears to be different is that the business owned by Carlos in the
original is one formed several generations before him instead of by
him, so the family's money is much older. In keeping with current
trends at Televisa, their residence is more modern in the current
version.
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Cuna de lobos, Capitulo 25 Martes Gran Final 11/26/19: Unspeakable
Once
in a while one finds a criminal whose evil is not easily explained.
Someone like Catalina Creel defies definitions outside of
“psychopath.” However, that is too small a word for her. I was
raised Catholic, so I still believe that there is unspeakable evil in
this world and – sadly – that we cannot explain every example. I
do not know whether I believe in reincarnation but if that were true
perhaps Catalina is the reincarnation of someone the likes of LiviaDrusilla or perhaps Belle Gunness, who was never caught. – D.D.
Vega's
body was zipped into a body bag and wheeled out of the makeshift
operating room.
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El Dragón #40, 11/26/19: Murder she wrote
In the
hospital room Adela flatlines. Miguel begins CPR and calls the nurse. Crash
cart arrives and the doctor uses the defibrillator several times with no response from Adela.
Finally, Miguel gets in there and pounds her chest and her heartbeat returns.
The doctor says, “A precordial thump. I haven’t seen that one done in a very
long time.” Miguel smiles.
Edna
argues with her boss about investigating Miguel’s business to find out who was
the culprit who bombed the place. She wants to confiscate the computers. Her
boss says that she is not to investigate the victim, she is to found out who is
to blame for this.
Labels: dragon
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
El Dragon #39, 11/25/19: Discussion Page
With profound apologies, my cable company's website had major buffering issues with this program last night and the episode isn't posted for On Demand yet. In fact, their site is two episodes behind on this program today.
All I saw was that:
All I saw was that:
- Flaco was badly injured in the left thigh; Peligros has to carry him out
- Adela was trapped under a beam; Miguel got her out and had to carry her out and went into the ambulance with her (I'm imagining that Jimena was royally pissed)
- Pig was gloating
- Lots of smoke in the air and how toxic is it?
Labels: dragon
Monday, November 25, 2019
Cuna de lobos, Capitulo 24 Lunes 11/25/19: Unbelievable
Many
of the cleverest and some of the most hardened criminals are
sometimes confounded by the presence of true evil. It is therefore
shocking when one encounters true evil face to face and fails to see
it for what it is. Being oblivious to it is worse than being shocked
by it because that is when one is truly dead. – D.D.
Catalina
spoke with Vega as he was getting into the all-terrain vehicle.
“I
will see you tomorrow and I will have another little job for you.”
“I'm
glad to hear you're more calm,” he said. “I'll have things to
tell you.” He ended the call and told the driver to take him to
the airport.
She
wasted no time for the next step.
“At
your service, Señora Creel,” said the voice on her phone.
“Proceed
immediately with the preparations, Doctor,” she told him.
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Primetime on Univisión (#1): Amor Eterno - Week of Nov. 25, 2019
Greetings, Caraymates!
Welcome to page 1 of Primetime TNs/Series.
AnonFri and Clara are doing an outstanding job of providing some very
appreciated recaps/details about “Amor Eterno.”
If some other brave soul(s) would like to contribute some highlights or
a mini-recap for AE, I’m sure it
would be appreciated. You can also add to or clarify scenes/details, especially those
that are favs or not-so-favs. The TN covered by this page is:
- 7-8PM - Amor
Eterno: Ep. 96-98
Please Note: Evening Univisión TNs will be preempted on
Thursday, Nov. 28th due to Fútbol. On Wednesday and Friday, El Dragón
will air for 2 hours (from 9-11PM).
Only
one TN is being covered by this page for now. Although there is really no need
to identify it in your comment, you may continue to do so to avoid confusion in
the future. (You can shorten the title to one word, i.e., “Amor”)
Discussion pages will be
posted on Mondays and Thursdays at 9PM.
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS (#1): El Final del Paraíso, El Señor de los Cielos 7, y más: Week of November 25, 2019
Welcome to Page #1 (Monday edition) of the Telemundo y Más page, issued twice a week: Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 PM.
Here are the current evening telenovelas (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
• 9-10PM—El Final del Paraíso
• 10-11PM—El Señor de los Cielos 7
Everyone is welcome to join in the conversation. Since discussions of all the Telemundo novelas share the same page, please remember to put the name of the telenovela you're referring to at the top of your post, so readers can easily find the conversations they're looking for.
By common agreement, this group DOES NOT discuss previews, trailers, or any other plot information not found in a current or past episode of the current production. Spoilers WILL be removed by the admin. This includes reference to earlier productions of the story, and even the original novel. Thanks for your cooperation!
Here are the current evening telenovelas (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
• 9-10PM—El Final del Paraíso
• 10-11PM—El Señor de los Cielos 7
Everyone is welcome to join in the conversation. Since discussions of all the Telemundo novelas share the same page, please remember to put the name of the telenovela you're referring to at the top of your post, so readers can easily find the conversations they're looking for.
By common agreement, this group DOES NOT discuss previews, trailers, or any other plot information not found in a current or past episode of the current production. Spoilers WILL be removed by the admin. This includes reference to earlier productions of the story, and even the original novel. Thanks for your cooperation!
Labels: señor7, sin-senos4, telemundo
DAYTIME TNs (#1): Y Mañana Será Otro Día, Hijas de la Luna… y Mas - Week of Nov. 25, 2019
Good Day, Caraymates!
Welcome to pg. 1 of our afternoon delights! Join
us at our patio; everyone is welcome to provide highlights, summaries, Andycaps,
or details of scenes/episodes…we enjoy discussing the different perspectives
and thoughts. Questions about specific scenes or dialogues are also very
welcome; someone is sure to respond and explain to ensure that you can enjoy
the TN(s).
·
2 PM - Y Mañana Sera Otro Día…Mejor:
Ep. 57-59
·
3 PM - Hijas de la Luna…Y La Familia Cambio: Ep. 30-32
Any
daytime novela can be discussed and everyone is welcome to join in the
conversation. Friendly reminder to PLEASE
put the name of the telenovela you're
referring to at the top of your post so readers can easily find the
conversations they're looking for. (You can shorten the title to one word,
i.e., “Mañana”)
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
Weekend Discussion 11/23/19: Karmageddon for the Reptiles of Cuna de Lobos
I
have concluded that the better title for this tale would have been
Abismo de Serpientes. It would seem to me that anyone
entering the territory of Catalina Creel is as much in danger as if
he were entering Ilha da Queimada Grande. Wolves are monogamous,
social, and warm-blooded. They love their young. They are the
ancestors of and reproductively compatible with our beloved dogs.
Snakes are cold-blooded and do not care for their young. They are
also more prone to cannibalism.
We
are so close to the end due to the endless twists and turns of this
story and its unpredictability. Therefore, we have many points to
consider. As usual, we ponder the fates of this Royal Family of
Evil:
- What do you think will happen to them?
- If different, what would you prefer to have happen to them?
For
those unaware, Mexico does not have capital punishment. Do your best
to second-guess or outdo what is to come. – D.D.
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Cuna de lobos, Capítulo 23 Fri. 11/22/19: Catalina's Dilemma - Is it Claustrophobia or Are the Walls Really Closing in?
This is my last recap for "Cuna de lobos" and I would like to thank Urban and AnonFri for joining me on this recapping venture and making the coverage of this novela possible. It has been a pleasure working with you both.
On to the recap:
In Sierra Leone, Vega meets with Julius and informs him at gunpoint that Julius is now working ONLY for him. He will not allow Gothier to get all of the benefits. Julius quickly agrees with a chortling Vega. Suddenly, they are both cackling together but Julius realizes the danger of the situation.
An imbibing Catalina asks Francisco what he is doing coming to see her. He expresses his sympathies about Gélica. He agrees that the "process" of finding the killer will continue because the guilty person is still free. Catalina agrees but without witnesses or evidence it will be difficult to trap her. Francisco wonders about that since that person's good luck seems to be coming to an end. Catalina thinks that could end up being dangerous for others. He informs her that he gave José Carlos all of the financial and operational records of Gothier. She does know what he is talking about, right? Catalina asks him if he wants to commit suicide, too. He answers no but does want her to know that he is capable of turning her in. She asks if he hates her that much. He wants to make a deal. He is going to turn himself into the authorities and will take the fall for all of the illegal business dealings they made together. She wants to know in exchange for what. He makes it perfectly clear. If she does not go, he will turn her in.
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On to the recap:
In Sierra Leone, Vega meets with Julius and informs him at gunpoint that Julius is now working ONLY for him. He will not allow Gothier to get all of the benefits. Julius quickly agrees with a chortling Vega. Suddenly, they are both cackling together but Julius realizes the danger of the situation.
An imbibing Catalina asks Francisco what he is doing coming to see her. He expresses his sympathies about Gélica. He agrees that the "process" of finding the killer will continue because the guilty person is still free. Catalina agrees but without witnesses or evidence it will be difficult to trap her. Francisco wonders about that since that person's good luck seems to be coming to an end. Catalina thinks that could end up being dangerous for others. He informs her that he gave José Carlos all of the financial and operational records of Gothier. She does know what he is talking about, right? Catalina asks him if he wants to commit suicide, too. He answers no but does want her to know that he is capable of turning her in. She asks if he hates her that much. He wants to make a deal. He is going to turn himself into the authorities and will take the fall for all of the illegal business dealings they made together. She wants to know in exchange for what. He makes it perfectly clear. If she does not go, he will turn her in.
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El Dragon #38, 11/22/19 - Whack a Mole Explosion!
Another Friday is upon us and this time with the end of, what the rest of the world will see on Netflix as the season Finale for Season 1. So I am guessing that it should be a good one. But for us, it is just another Friday night cliffhanger, thank you Univision. So let’s jump in.
First, we open with Hector. He is being tortured by Epig! Interestingly enough, Epig has done exactly what Miguel told him not to do. He is not leaving Hector alone. In the opening scene, he is holding a gun to his head telling him he needs to say his prayers because he is going to the bone yard. Epig takes a shot, but is messing with Hector. Because he doesn’t actually shoot him. He is a complete jerk, pretending to not understand why the shot didn’t kill Hector and telling him he is usually good for the third shot. Just trying to play mind games. Hector begs him to kill him. Epig tells Hector that if he opens his eyes he will put a bullet between his eyes. But Hector obviously doesn’t have that much of a death wish because he doesn’t open his eyes.
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Friday, November 22, 2019
El Dragón #37, 11/21/19: Pig Makes His Bed, Victor Sticks In His Nose, Flaco Flakes, and Mig Machos Out
Epigmanio has been locked inside the restaurant's storeroom, acting more like a caged boar, squealing and roaring away, ready to gore the first big thing in sight. When Miguel appears and tells Pighe's only alive right now because he wants Pig alive. Pig screams insults at "the effiminate Japanese wanna-be" to fight him man to man. Mig opens the cage and walks off further into the narrow hallway. "--You want me, you got me."
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