TELEMUNDO WEEKEND EDITION (continuación)
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- 10-11PM - La Jefa
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"JEFA"
ReplyDeleteMore roadblocks for Gloria & more problems for the Protagonista as the largest group of villains continue to plot to take her down like she's the female Sonny Corinthos.
jefa
ReplyDeleteI missed so much this week because I was unable to fully watch any episodes. And then my laptop charger broke. I’ve ordered a new one that won’t come until next week. I’ve been able to borrow a laptop to do the Friday recap. That will be up on Saturday.
Anyway, thank you, novelera, for the Tuesday recap. I lol’d at the mention of “Scrooge McDuck”. So, Ramona likes the ladies and has the hots for Esther. And Duque comes back from the dead to have sex with Luisa.
jefa
ReplyDeleteSorry about your laptop difficulties, dondi. Glad to hear we'll get a Friday recap.
I'm really disheartened about this show. So far I can only think of two baddies I've wanted to perish and that bit the dust on screen: Bolillo and Perrón. Otherwise, it's wall to wall villains all the time.
Looks like Yadi is going to rue the day she didn't finish off Martin. He's back trying to ruin her life. I wouldn't have minded a doctor describing the extent of what Yadi shot off. Now he's conspiring with Yadi's mother's brother, a deadbeat, to take her inheritance.
I suspected Duque wasn't dead. Nacho isn't going to dispense with an underling that good at moving product.
Will Erna find out that Jacinto had Rocio bumped off? There was another "only in telenovelas" moment when the baby was shown. Erna was handed what looked to me like a 3-month-old baby. If Jacinto hadn't arranged her demise, giving birth to a baby that big might have saved him the trouble.
Looks like the hints that Ramona isn't really the 4th Musketeer are going to come true as she gets seduced by Esther.
jefa
ReplyDeleteThe above comment was by novelera. Years and years of my digital identity showing up are now gone. I have to do some laborious identifying myself with a gmail account, the one I only got for this site.
"JEFA
ReplyDeleteNovelera: I was NOT shocked Rocio got whacked by Jacinto. To answer your question about Mooching Erna: She will NEVER find out anytime soon!
Esther is pumping Ramona for information & whereabouts of Gloria.
Dondi356: Yadi will rue the day she didn't kill Creepy Martin. As far as I'm concerned: Just hurry up & kill off Creepy Martin, Deadbeat Brother & Welfare Queen Mommy ASAP.
jefa #59 part 1
ReplyDeleteMateo goes after the muggers. Gloria stands in the street and waits. Montoya’s man, Isaac, shows up to pick up Gloria. He’s surprised Nacho sent a woman. He tempers her expectations—Don Nacho sent another last year, but Montoya didn’t even let him talk. Then the man vanished. Isaac adds, he might see you since you’re a lady.
Mateo catches up to the muggers and gets Glo’s bag and returns it to her. She asks him what happened to those guys. Mateo says he set them straight and they went home. She thanks him and leaves with Isaac.
Luisa and Duque in the sack. [why does this happen on my recap night?] In the middle of it, she stops and asks him, why did you fake your death? Don’t ruin the moment, he replies, I didn’t come to see you to talk. She wants an answer—are you hiding from someone? I really believed you were killed. Duque is pleased to think she was upset about him. [while the rest of us are sorry he’s not dead.] They pick up where they left off.
Jacinto calls Luisa, who does not answer. He’s ticked she doesn’t pick up. Erna thinks that Luisa must be angry after what Jacinto did at the presser. It was embarrassing. Jacinto responds, me vale un cacahuate, [it’s not worth a peanut to me? Lol.] She’s the mayor thanks to me! And if she loses, Erna replies, it will be thanks to you. Jacinto is concerned. Luisa can’t lose. If she does, the opposition will uncover his dirty dealings. He decides to go talk to Luisa in person since she doesn’t answer the phone.
Mateo sneaks into Gloria’s room and plants a bug.
Ramona questions why Fercho returned. He says it’s because he missed spicy tacos. Yadi thinks he might have missed a certain Colombiana.
Uncle Bruno shows up at the salon looking for Yadi. She has a visceral reaction, and we get a flashback to a young Yadi and a predatory Uncle Bruno.
Bruno says he came to offer condolences about his sister’s death. He holds his arms out for a hug, but Yadi shouts at him to stand back, and she threatens him with a sharp object. It gets nasty. Bruno says he’s there for his share of the estate and shows Yadi the fake papers. Lilia owed him lots of money. He says, pay me or we’ll go to court, and you’ll lose everything. Yadi tells him to leave, and Fercho makes sure he goes. Yadi is filled with dread.
Martin is waiting for Bruno. Bruno is angry that Yadi insulted him and kicked him out. Martin tells him to relax. Let Yadi have her tantrum. We will take her entire estate. She will end up homeless. Bruno wonders why Martin hates Yadi so much. Martin doesn’t give details. He just wants Yadi and her boyfriend to suffer.
Blindfolded Gloria arrives at Montoya’s place. There’s a huge celebration happening. A few tons were just smuggled into the US. Montoya is told that one of Nacho’s people has arrived. Montoya looks at Gloria from a distance and says he won’t talk to her.
Isaac tells Glo that the Cali Cartel brought a huge load to Miami, hence the party. Montoya won’t see her today. Glo tries to push past Isaac to get to Montoya. He stops her. She calls out to Montoya. He turns around and shouts, I’m busy! Tell Nacho not to bother me. And one more thing… tell him I don’t need him.
Glo isn’t ready to give up. Isaac warns her to stop before things get ugly. Remember I told you about the man who came and never showed up again? They chopped him up and fed him to the dogs. That’s how things are done here. Glo agrees to leave.
jefa #59 part 2
ReplyDeleteJacinto shows up at Luisa’s and blows right past the housekeeper who says Luisa is busy. Jacinto snarks, what is she lubricating her wheelchair? [not her wheelchair, Jacinto.] He walks into the bedroom and is stunned. I don’t know if he’s more embarrassed or disgusted, but he walks out.
Gael returns to his office to find out his computer has been hacked, and he has a lot of angry clients.
Duque and Luisa get dressed to meet Jacinto. Jacinto asks Duque, you faked your death? MYOB, Duque replies, no one can find out I’m alive. Jacinto cringes, how long have you two… MYOB, Luisa replies.
Duque announces, since I’m dead, nobody will take my place to renew our business dealings. That means the Tijuana Cartel won’t give you another dime. Luisa panics, we need that money to win the election. Duque says he’s sorry, that order comes from the top. Jacinto has questions but Duque can’t give specifics—just that the cartel won’t give a cent more. Talk to Gloria, she works for Don Nacho now.
Nacho is with Debora but he’s thinking about his Gloria. She must have managed to convince Montoya. Debora thinks Nacho made a mistake in sending Glo. Deb reminds him of how she has been with him from the beginning. She has expertise and she’s been loyal. Nacho replies, I trust you blindly. You’re the only one I care about. He squeezes her neck. For your own good… don’t do anything to ruin that trust, like questioning my decisions involving Gloria. I’d hate to hurt you.
Luisa is alarmed. What will we do? Between your stunt at the presser and Duque cutting of money, I’m going to lose the election. Jacinto is ticked—why didn’t you tell me you were Duque’s lover? Luisa responds, I don’t have to share my private life with you. You’re not just my SIL, Jacinto answers, everyone knows I supported you to become mayor and I’m backing you for governor. And you’re sleeping with one of the most dangerous narcos in the country!
Luisa shouts back, enough! You do business with people just like him or worse! The one who doesn’t cease to surprise me is Gloria. When did she start working for the Tijuana Cartel? Jacinto thinks they can convince Gloria to give money to Luisa’s campaign. Luisa laughs at that idea. Jacinto supposes—what if my kid is kidnapped… and they ask for a large ransom? Who will Ernestina turn to for help?
Gloria calls Nacho. Montoya kicked me out, humiliated me. It’s clear he wants nothing to do with you. Nacho says that’s why he sent her. Nobody can resist her charms. [I still don’t get how irresistible Glo is.] She asks to return to Mexico. He won’t let her. She can’t leave until she closes the deal with Montoya.
Gael shares his business troubles with Yadi. She tells him about her run in with Uncle Bruno. Gael looks at the documents.
Martin thinks his plan is going well. Bruno wants to leave his dump and move in with Martin while he tries to get the inheritance. Martin shouts at him, you’re not getting any money until I give you your share. Then you can leave your dump! You won’t take advantage of me! He grabs Bruno by the throat. Listen, idiot! You’ll do what I say! Stop begging! And don’t dare tell Yadira that I looked for you! I’ll find you and kill you! Get out!
jefa #59 part 3
ReplyDeleteGael reads that Lilia put her properties as collateral for what she owed Bruno. Yadi wonders if she will have to give Bruno everything, including the house. Gael says maybe she should negotiate. Yadi refuses. She says he can take everything. The house had such bad memories. Gael understands it must be hard to live where her mom and bro died. Yadi says it’s not just that. Other things happened in the house. When my father died, my uncle moved in with us. He started raping me when I was 13.
Laura helps Ramona prepare a romantic surprise dinner for Esther at the salon. Esther looks uncomfortable.
Glo calls Dani but he hangs up on her.
Mateo brings room service to Gloria. Flowers. Tequila for her, aguardiente for him, empanadas to eat…. And champagne. Thanks for what you did, Glo says, but I’m no fool. No need for this. What do you want? What do you need from me? Are you following me? Of course, Mateo replies, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.
I’m here for work, Gloria says, as soon as I’m done, I’m going back to Mexico. Mateo says he knows Cali from top to bottom. I know the players. The guy who came to pick you up was Isaac. He works for the Cali Cartel. He took you to meet Montoya. Gloria says Mateo asks too many questions.
Mateo replies, I’m being polite, but Montoya isn’t. He’s tough. He won’t open the door to just anyone. Listen, I know how everything goes. If you let me, soon you’ll be face to face with the biggest narco. I’ve been learning about Montoya’s cartel for years. Mateo reaches for something, and Gloria pulls a gun on him. Don’t think about it. Mateo assures her he wasn’t going for a gun.
Who sent you, Gloria demands, who do you work for? Calm down, he answers, I’ll tell you. When you like a woman like you, you’ll do whatever it takes to win her heart. Nobody asked me to follow you. Nothing happens just because. There are no secrets in this town. Everyone knows who Montoya is. Want to see what I was going to pull from my pocket? He takes out a small notebook.
Ramona and Esther have dinner conversation. Ramona admits she’s a bit shy when it comes to romance. She was saving money and gave it to her then partner. She dumped Ramona and left her broke. Ramona gives Esther a gentle kiss, but Esther backs off, saying, I’m sorry, I can’t.
Yadi explains to Gael, my mother fell into depression after my father died. She’d sleep all the time. I took care of my brother. I took over the house. Then my uncle showed up. He was always drinking.
We get a flashback as Yadi continues. One day, he invited me to have a drink. Next day he offered me marijuana. Flashback Bruno tells Yadi she’s 13. She has a nice figure. Come on, nobody will find out. One night… he walked into my room. He was drunk and I didn’t know what was going on. I remember his voice, his smell, his hands on my body… I vividly remember how he destroyed my childhood. We see flashback Bruno get into bed with Yadi. He climbed on top of me…Gael calls Bruno a bastard who should be in jail or dead. Yadi cries.
Mateo opens his book. Years of notes. Before you ask, he volunteers, I’m not a cop or DEA. I’m a very smart guy who works in telecommunications. I’ve learned stuff from all over the world. I’m like you. A businessman.
jefa #59 part 4
ReplyDeleteGlo finally puts her gun down. Okay, she replies, what do you want for a face-to-face meeting with Montoya? I want to go out with you and kiss you all over, he answers. She extends her hand… deal. He’s surprised. They shake. She stipulates, no kissing. Let me remind you that Montoya turned me down. It won’t be easy. Mateo responds, know what won’t be easy? To give you that huge kiss I want to give you right now. But as soon as you run your errand… I’ll want something else with you. He leaves.
Yadi tells Gael that Bruno threatened to kill her if she talked. I told my mom, she says, but she didn’t believe me. Maybe she did, but she never did anything about it. I turned 15 and decided to leave this house for good. See why I want nothing to do with that disgusting man? Why I don’t want to be in that house?
Ramona doesn’t understand why Esther rejects her. I’m not rejecting you, Esther says, I like you. But I’m dealing with a bunch of issues right now. I can’t fall in love, my life is in danger.
Ramona asks, is it because of those guys who are harassing you? Yes, Esther replies, until I square everything away with them, I can’t be with you. I’d put your life in danger, too. I don’t know if I can stay in CDMX. Ramona offers Esther protection. Esther asks how. I have influence over Gloria, Ramona says, I can convince her to help you. Don’t leave. Trust me.
Arturo arrives at Estrada’s place. Estrada asks about Miguel. Art says he’s learning. Estrada tells Art, I called you because I’m fed up with the Tijuana Cartel. Those bastards are taking over all my territories. I need more points of sale in the US, and for that, we won’t sell any merch for a month.
Art is surprised. We’ll stop selling for a month? Hold on, Estrada explains, this is supply and demand. If the merch doesn’t make it, the consumers will be upset. That’s when we bump up the prices. We’ll make lots of money.
Mati speaks with Erna. She’d like to meet the baby, but Glo is away, and she can’t leave Dani. Mati says she saw the presser. It was horrible, Erna says, I don’t want to talk about it. Mati says she can’t stay on the phone longer than 3 minutes, so she has to go. Jacinto walks into the room and Erna says goodbye, thanks for calling.
Jacinto says now you know that your mom is here in Mexico with Gloria. Erna claims she knows nothing. Don’t lie, he says, I need you to set up a meeting with Gloria, asap.
Gloria is dressed and ready to give it another try with Montoya. Mateo comes to her room and tells her that Montoya left for NY. If you tell me exactly what you need from him, I can come up with a plan. Glo shares, I want to offer him a distribution deal through Mexico. Mateo frowns, Montoya doesn’t need partners. He’s doing great up north. They scored again yesterday.
Gloria asks, how do you know? Small town, Mateo replies. He has an idea. Cali Cartel’s distribution is strong in NY and Miami. If you manage to break them down, Montoya will accept your offer for sure. You mean intercept the merch, Gloria asks. Mateo nods. Gloria understands—then Montoya will have to run through Mexico.
Mateo nods, you’re as smart as you are beautiful. And who will he look for to deal with an area he doesn’t handle? Gloria smiles. Mateo answers his own question, someone with all the experience in the world like you, Gloria.
And we are out.
jefa
ReplyDeleteThanks a million for the fine recap, dondi!
It's my turn for technical difficulties. Internet out today. The guy that came said fixed tomorrow with a crew that could do what he cannot. Assuming it is before 5 PM CA time, I'll put up more of a comment. NOT good at typing on my phone. The guy set something up so I can get online on my phone.
I'm sure Mateo hired the muggers.
"JEFA"
ReplyDeleteDondi356: Thanks for the recap from Friday's episode. Gloria is still Simply Irresistible LOL.
Novelera: Busted out laughing when Jacinto barged into Luisa's bedroom to see Luisa & Creepy Duque getting it on.
Jackass Martin really wants to destroy Yadi's life SMH.
TELEMUNDO...
ReplyDeletehas bought the rights to these Turkish shows,
"Bahar: essence of women"
"Leyla"
I checked out "Leyla" and wow, the young Leyla really sells this story, but it does have an air of "Avenida Brasil".
https://peopleenespanol.com/telemundo-vuelve-a-apostar-telenovelas-turca-nuevos-titulos-11736207
Telemundo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, deb.
I watched the first season of Bahar, 16 episodes. Didn't start the second. It's still airing in Turkey. Stars actors we have seen in other Telemundo dizis. Don't know if it will be renewed for a third season yet. It's based on a K-drama, Doctor Cha.
I haven't watched Leyla, but it has actors I'm familiar with. I believe it ends its run in Turkey this June. I thought Avenida Brasil was great, so maybe I'll give it a try.
jefa
ReplyDelete¡Al fin! Three days without internet is over at last. For 5 years I've had near perfection...fiber to the home from AT&T. Two guys came on Saturday for a long time, then decided an outdoor crew needed to come. That did not work. Finally today, something worked.
As I said briefly Saturday, on my phone, it seems to me that Mateo arranged the attempted robbery to try to endear himself to Gloria.
We can now pretty clearly see why Yadira's life involved addiction. Her mother didn't protect her from her predatory brother, not to mention preferring the male child above her.
I didn't watch the other one this is based on, so I can't compare. But I'm pretty sick and tired of watching a string of awful men corrupt Gloria's life. Her husband began as a fairy tale guy but was revealed as risking Gloria, their little boy, and the child in her belly with his greed. This Mateo is a sleaze.
We'll see how Velvet shakes out. I usually try to recap the first episode, but I'm really tired. Dealing with this stream of AT&T technicians has worn me out.
OT
ReplyDeleteI am watching Karsu on Uni. It's kind of an antidote to Jefa since it's about being a mother. I would have given up after the first week, but I read it's only 30 episodes. The protagonist is good, and her husband is doing a good job of making Viewerville despise her.
OT
ReplyDeleteI wish the Spanish language networks would stop buying novelas from Turkey and go back (years ago) to getting them from South Korea. I much prefer the latter.
Jefa and OT
ReplyDeleteYe, Gods. Google hates me. It keeps losing my novelera identity every time I sign in. I posted something about Jefa and an OT above and they came out anonymous.
At Anonymous at 4:40PM, Telemundo has a partnership with a Turkish production company. Or should I say NBC has that. Ever since NBC, some years ago, bought Telemundo, the quality has gone down. They went heavy into reality programming, the cheapest thing to produce. And...so as to not absorb very many expenses such as: paying actors and writers, they decided to just get the things whole from Turkey. As for me, I'm OK with the Turkish ones, some of them better than what Telemundo is producing themselves.
jefa
ReplyDeleteGracias, Dondi. I am amazed at how you so clearly explain all the plays and counterplays. And thanks for the laughs: Luisa and Duque in the sack. [why does this happen on my recap night?]
I don't trust Mateo one bit, but the actor is bringing some sparkle to this TN.
Writers, please don't make Erna dumber than she's already been.
So Gloria has three new potential beaus?