Infuriating:
Although there are many good points to this series, there are some bad ones as well. For example the writers will ramp up the tension and then create a possible resolution to whatever the issue is. The writer will get your hopes up and then dash them time and time again. I'm not a big fan of this writing style. By the time you are deep into the story you naturally start to care about the characters. Then you have to wait 20 episodes for a conflict to be resolved. At the same time they throw in lighthearted moments as well so that tends to balance things out a bit.
Cheesy: Especially in the beginning this telenovela uses all the tropes and cliches you might expect. There are plenty of scenes with half dressed men and women but it never takes it too far. Even the sex scenes are tame by today's standards. There are also scenes that just seem completely ridiculous. Fortunately not too many of them.
Awesome: Overall, I really liked this series! The writing is superb. Great character development and a unique and engaging story. This series has everything you can imagine, from death and destruction to intricate love stories. There is plenty of action and things that will keep you interested in seeing the next episode. Although a lot of deep issues are explored, it always remembers to have fun at the same time. Lots of ups, and downs, plot twists and harrowing situations. It managed to keep my interest for 188 episodes.
Update: I was able to get through 3 1/2 episodes of Season 2 before I just couldn't take it anymore. Although it was interesting to see how the characters look 20 years later, that wears off fast. This is more of a straight drama that revolves around Juan's 2 "bad seed" kids. The chemistry between the characters is gone and it's just not interesting. Remember Juan and Norma's blond haired child from the original series? Well, he's all grown up and now his hair is jet black. I guess that says it all.
Rating for Season 2: 5.
Cheesy: Especially in the beginning this telenovela uses all the tropes and cliches you might expect. There are plenty of scenes with half dressed men and women but it never takes it too far. Even the sex scenes are tame by today's standards. There are also scenes that just seem completely ridiculous. Fortunately not too many of them.
Awesome: Overall, I really liked this series! The writing is superb. Great character development and a unique and engaging story. This series has everything you can imagine, from death and destruction to intricate love stories. There is plenty of action and things that will keep you interested in seeing the next episode. Although a lot of deep issues are explored, it always remembers to have fun at the same time. Lots of ups, and downs, plot twists and harrowing situations. It managed to keep my interest for 188 episodes.
Update: I was able to get through 3 1/2 episodes of Season 2 before I just couldn't take it anymore. Although it was interesting to see how the characters look 20 years later, that wears off fast. This is more of a straight drama that revolves around Juan's 2 "bad seed" kids. The chemistry between the characters is gone and it's just not interesting. Remember Juan and Norma's blond haired child from the original series? Well, he's all grown up and now his hair is jet black. I guess that says it all.
Rating for Season 2: 5.