This must be without question the best Latin American telenovela I've ever seen. The story itself and its execution are simply flawless. Offhand I'm having trouble thinking of better matched protagonists & antagonists, or of a more realistic portrayal of eighteenth century Latin America and its intricate social layers. The story is romantic without inducing diabetes, and the characters are multi-dimensional, displaying both strengths and weaknesses, throughout. I don't think I can ever get tired of this novela.
Unfortunately the DVD version released in 2003-2004, has been heavily cut and occasionally the transition between scenes gets choppy, rendering the story difficult to watch. Here's hoping that Televisa will recognize the value of this work and re-release it. Properly this time.
Unfortunately the DVD version released in 2003-2004, has been heavily cut and occasionally the transition between scenes gets choppy, rendering the story difficult to watch. Here's hoping that Televisa will recognize the value of this work and re-release it. Properly this time.