La Venganza de Analía

After watching the excellent 'Velvet' another Spanish drama I needed a long series/season to lose myself in.

This had so much wrong with it from the annoyingly overpowering background drumming music, the lead actress was clearly older than the main romantic lead, and the acting comprised mainly of having head in hands or hands combing through hair and most of the performances was mediocre at best. The person playing Benji, well where did they get him from ?? He clearly never had an acting lesson in his life, he never showed any reaction and didn't know where to stand on set, and don't get me started on that back to front baseball cap.

The best actor throughout was Brian Moreno - Guillermo (his real life son played the younger version), he played the part of an evil megalomaniac to perfection. I thought no-one could be worse than JR Ewing in Dallas, decades ago, but this actor blows him out of the water !

Yes, despite all its faults, it made for compulsive viewing.

Excellent storyline, direction and acting. A perfect 10.

The story kept me glued until the end, some of the scenes had me thinking "this would not happen in real life" but who cares, it was very entertaining. I'm not sure why people are complaining about the protagonists' age gap, they both did a great job, and I don't think she looks 50 years old. There are plenty of movies where the male protagonist is way older than his counterpart and I've never heard that as a criterion for criticism the movie itself.

I love the ending of all the characters, nothing overdone or cheese. I will also like to see a 2nd session, who becomes president, Pablo's bother? Although I see it as unlikely,

I didn't think I would get into this as it requires me to use subtitles but I was drawn in with the first episode which was truly riveting. Following the path of a young Ana Lucia and her mother's journey. Oh my gosh it pulled at my heart strings the little girl was amazing as Anna Lucia and her tears could have filled a lake. A Terrible crime has been committed and you just have to see how it unfolds. As I got invested in this show I checked to see how many episodes I have to enjoy and imagine my surprise when I just kept on scrolling all the way down to 56!! As the episodes go in you are introduced to many likeable characters which further more holds your interest I.e the dashing Pablo.

It reminds me of the American show Revenge but still very different in its own merit and too be honest her mother's killer has a better story and plot. The only thing I can't get my head around is coming back 30 years later to right a wrong what took her so long. I do recommend this. Nice soapy drama.

Could not stop watching this film even though it is a foreign film. English captions. Everything about this film was premium. Great actors, wardrobe, plot, cinematography, location. Each episode had me hungry for more. Hoping to see remaining four episodes. Hit this one out of the park. Thanking all the cast and crew for such a great film.