This series completely entertained me. There were some flaws, but, overall, I would recommend.
Flaws: 1. The graphic sex scenes did not add much to anything.
2. I never got the Amelia/Gabriel relationship at all. Not one bit.
3. Amelia's facial expressions. Is there anyone in the world that makes those faces?
4. I agree; some early episodes could have been cut a bit to allow for a two episode ending and a fuller resolution.
5. Diego's teeth... dentures? There were so perfect but did not seem to fit his smile.
Why I enjoyed it: 1. Scenery, costumes and music.
2. Great acting: Carla, Diego, Mercedes, Enrique, Elisa, and the King in particular.
3. Loved the overlay of the beauty of cooking.
4. Thought there were some nice plot lines about loyalty, but also about treachery.
It cracks me up when people say they don't like period pieces because they are not realistic. I, for one, am glad that we don't have to deal with scenes of chamber pots, constant disease, and piles of horse manure in the streets. So, ignore those critics for sure.
Rushed ending aside, give this a chance, for nearly two weeks of nightly enjoyment.
Flaws: 1. The graphic sex scenes did not add much to anything.
2. I never got the Amelia/Gabriel relationship at all. Not one bit.
3. Amelia's facial expressions. Is there anyone in the world that makes those faces?
4. I agree; some early episodes could have been cut a bit to allow for a two episode ending and a fuller resolution.
5. Diego's teeth... dentures? There were so perfect but did not seem to fit his smile.
Why I enjoyed it: 1. Scenery, costumes and music.
2. Great acting: Carla, Diego, Mercedes, Enrique, Elisa, and the King in particular.
3. Loved the overlay of the beauty of cooking.
4. Thought there were some nice plot lines about loyalty, but also about treachery.
It cracks me up when people say they don't like period pieces because they are not realistic. I, for one, am glad that we don't have to deal with scenes of chamber pots, constant disease, and piles of horse manure in the streets. So, ignore those critics for sure.
Rushed ending aside, give this a chance, for nearly two weeks of nightly enjoyment.