Telenovela
Telenovela

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Telenovela

2018
Movie
Adult · 18+
99 min
Spanish

Dark and handsome Pietro Duarte is out for revenge! He's avenging his uncle's death and his target, tall and lean D.O., arrives home just in time for some justice to be served. He explains that he never meant to hurt him and cannot undo the past, but buff cutie Pietro will not accept that answer. In an effort to try to reconcile, D.O. embraces Pietro before turning him around and rimming his bubble butt. He enters him doggystyle and shows him just how sorry he is. In Spanish with English Subtitles.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users77%
Director: No single director, created by Josh BermanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Telenovela is a workplace comedy that centers on Ana Sofia, a globally adored actress who stars in the most popular telenovela in the world. However, behind the scenes, she's a reluctant diva who struggles to manage her on- and off-screen lives. The show humorously explores the chaos of producing a daily telenovela, highlighting the exaggerated drama and personal lives of its cast and crew.

Critical Reception

Telenovela received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised Eva Longoria's performance and the show's comedic premise, many found the humor to be repetitive and the storylines predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, with its ratings fluctuating throughout its single season.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Eva Longoria's charismatic performance and the show's attempt at a unique comedic concept.

  • Criticized for its reliance on tired sitcom tropes and predictable humor.

  • The fast-paced, behind-the-scenes look at telenovela production was noted, but often overshadowed by weak writing.

Google audience: Google users generally found the show to be a fun, lighthearted comedy, appreciating Eva Longoria's star power and the exaggerated, soap-opera-like humor. Some viewers found it entertaining and a guilty pleasure, while others felt it lacked originality and depth.

Fun Fact

The show was created by Josh Berman, who also created 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'Drop Dead Diva'.

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