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I must admit season one didn't impress me all that much until the last couple of episodes. Up until then it was just another Mexican family power struggle. Near the end of season one things started to get interesting and the need to know what was going to happen next became irresistible. With the stage being set, season three, oops there is no season three. With the stage being set season two is just one surprise after another leaving the viewer chopping at the bit to learn more at the ending. But alas, all we can do is speculate as to what could have been. Once again the viewers are left hanging after being tease with the possibility of a third season. This happens all to often and viewers are left with a sour taste by uncaring corporation execs and no recourse. And for this viewers must pay a subscription fee.

I don't often give a 10 star rating. For this series nothing less then a 10+ will do. The fact that the episodes were, on an average, one hour and fifteen minutes was the first clue that this was going to be an exceptional series. I binged watched the two seasons in three days. I have been watching more and more Spanish shows and movies and this one was the very best. It had all the requirements and to see anything less than an eight is insulting. The characters were well developed and well played. The plot was well thought out and executed. Alzheimer's was an interesting touch. The one thing I have been noticing is shows and/or movies with LGBT+ main characters tend to get lower ratings. Sad. Definitely on my re-watch list.

Going through Netflix looking for something different I came across Alaska... I was surprised to see it had a thumbs up. Don't remember it. However I let it run. It didn't take long to realize I have never watched this. It was/is too remarkable not to remember. Low key and lay back kind of film with the usual homophobic gay basher who is secretly in love with the out and proud young man. I found noting outstanding in and with the movie; just an easy to watch enjoyable story. It's simplicity, if anything makes it a good movie. I always enjoy watching Matt Dallas and he was typically lay-back in this role.