Friday, October 09, 2015

Antes Muerta que Lichita #13 Thursday 10/8/15: The Episode Where Lichita has Finally had Enough!


Alternative Title: Luciana Goes Through the Worst Day of Her life while Viewerville Revels in her setbacks.

Great episode so lets jump right in!

Luciana is somewhat impressed that Lichita figured out her fabulous tastes so quickly. Well Lichita is just soooo grateful towards Luciana for getting her job back. Honestly, she just hopes that sooner rather than later they could become friends. Luciana appears to think very hard but then rejects Lichita flat out. Luciana could never become friends with someone so low on the totem pole Puh-leeze! Luciana wants Lichita to work on gathering all there is to know about the Shoe Campaign (Grimwali??). Lichita sarcastically also offers to freely give her ideas and phrases in this report to which the ever confident Luciana rejects. Puh-leeze! What does someone like Lichita know about an elegant, sophisticated, shoe company like Grimwali(??).

Turns out Ximena's so called friends are trying to apologize. Ximena rightfully tells them friends do not act the way they did. They complain that there were just tired of her talking of her Tia all the time. Ximena eventually forgives them and they run off to play (If only adult problems could be solved this easily).

Meanwhile Roberto is facing scrutiny in Augusto's office. Don Augusto wants to know why he has not read anything about the Iconika Anniversary Party. Well you see…what happened was…principles! Roberto does what he does best and spouts a whole lot words without really saying anything at all. Since he now works at Iconika, Roberto didn’t feel it was right to also write about it as well…you know it wouldn’t be ethical and he is ALL about morals and virtues.

Roberto gives Gummaro the 411 as they get food at some street cart (food looks good and I blame this scene for making me put fries in the oven this late at night). They end up talking about what they always talk about…Roberto striving to being the best fake publicist out there and now that he is forced to not rely on Lichita he has some learning to do!

At some dark, swanky club the frenemies Luciana and Chuchette are getting drinks. Luciana has not had a good night out in a while and she misses her fun night activities in Buenos Aires. Chuchette wants to take it easy with the partying as they have a meeting with Sandra (Godzilla) tomorrow. Luciana is not worried, she already has this account in the bag. Who else could no more about this company than her? She leans towards Chuchette and loudly whispers something that she probably is not supposed to say (I couldn’t quite catch the full conversation so please fill in…Luciana was mentioning about robbing something?). While Luciana is ordering shots of alcohol, Chuchette barely touches her own clearly enjoying Luciana’s candor.

Next morning, Lichita has a book of IDEAS which she is trying to place perfectly…perhaps for someone to steal. Luciana walks in and demands something for her hangover (cruda). Roberto surprisingly arrived early to work on presentation for today's meeting. Lichita doesn’t think it matters who “wins” because the credit always goes to the creative director which Luciana disputes. Even if the credit goes to Iconika, the ones that come out looking like stars of the company are the creative directors. Lichita knows this after spending several years here, so she knows how things work (Girl then use that to get yourself your dream position and stop letting people walk over you in the meantime!). Luciana cannot contain her klepto ways and goes through Lichita's book of ideas.

Roberto is willingly going over his ideas with Luciana (Please tell me he has some sense and is withholding his trump card). She thinks it not that bad but hers is just better. Lichita interrupts at this moment, which Luciana blames her for breaking their moment of creativity. After Roberto walks out, leaving everything at the table, openly...for people to steal. Luciana winks at Lichita for her to help her on a special project. Lichita jumps at this thinking she needs help with ideas for like to 10th time today, but no-no. She wants Lichita to show her loyalty and detain Roberto (from the meeting I''m guessing).

Lichita runs into Roberto in the hallway and he wants to talk to her before the meeting. In the elevator, he states that it must not be easy working for Lichita (thanks for stating the obvious buddy). Lichita fires back with a "well what do you expect from a girl who crashed into my father’s taxi and left the scene". Roberto admits to her he has been indeed acting weird. Lichita takes this time to stop the elevator and calls him out on being all cuddly with Luciana after she told him of Luciana’s deceitful acts. He really cannot even explain that away.

Don Augusto and Sandra are at each other again…at work. During their tryst, she gets mad when he pokes at her for not being on her game with Oki Oki. She feigns family issues as her reasons. Augusto wonders if it is her Ex Elias who went crazy that she loudly denies. Just as she is about to walk off, Augusto calls her “Godzilla”. Clearly they are aware of Sandra's “nickname” from her dear colleagues. Not bothered with the name-calling, this gets them turned on again.

It seems like either the elevator coincidently stops working or Lichita is being a little devious and preventing Roberto from attending his important meeting. She no longer entertains Roberto’s round about explanations if there is even one hidden in there. She thanks him for teaching her to look out for herself.

At the meeting Luciana takes advantage of Roberto's absence. She proceeds to go on with her brilliant idea as she struts on top of the meeting table (umm nope not at all appropriate). Then the best thing ever happens….her heel comes loose and she falls ungraciously onto the table. Everyone laughs mortifying Luciana even more.

Augusto is not so happy with Luciana’s foolish presentation. Sandra chides her for not reading the report on the owner of the company who is a feminist; she fought for the rights of women. Luciana smally states that she only bought the shoes and used them...nothing else. Don Augusto has no problem berating her in front of others, calling her a shame and that she clearly is up to his level of intelligence. Every single time he rants she gets sinks lower and lower into her chair.

At the orphanage, the young couple that is infatuated with Mateo, of course wants to adopt only him. They are very enthusiastic and are willing to take the legal means necessary. The director looks slightly concerned knowing that this story may not end well. The couple leaves with the wife slightly hysterical. She really wants to adopt Mateo and does not understand the situation with the father. She wants to make sure that he is not a bad person or endangering Mateo in anyway. The hubby promises to look into the situation.

Roberto finally makes it to the meeting explaining he was stuck on the elevator. Augusto doesn’t want to hear excuses and reports that Luciana and his career are hanging on a thin line. Augusto blames Luciana horrible idea on him…Roberto needs to learn how to control his team. Out of nowhere he questions whether he has a relationship with Luciana...because well we know how Luciana is. Augusto advises him against this.

The kids at the orphanage talk about getting adopted. Mateo is going to wait for his dad even if a family wants to adopt him he will decline. The other kids try and deter him from this thinking; they say his father has said that mantra for a while now. Mateo is loyal to his dad and prefers to live with him than anyone else.

Chuchette accompanies Luciana back to her office as she complains of her embarrassment. Chuchette questions whether the shoes she bought are a knockoff. Of course, Chuchette would never spread rumors of her shoe incident or that her uncle chewed her out in front of everyone. You better not Luciana confirms, and if anyone is dares to do so they will be dealt with. Luciana slips on a new pair of shoes, which also comes apart and causes both of them to fall.

The last few minutes of the show dealt with Daphne further investigating Luciana’s old life. Her mom wants to know what prep school she decided to attend. Beatriz was not to happy to hear that Daphne wants to remain in Mexico for home schooling. She taunts that this will of course solve her parent’s problems of being embarrassed of her and she will not have to deal with the bullying at school…win win for both!

And last scene…the secretaries and co. are gossiping about the latest happenings in Iconika. The stories turn to Lichita and how she was on her knees begging for forgiveness. This is so Lichita! Unfortunately, Lichita overhears this and actually lets a single tear slip. As we predicted she is fed up with her work conditions. Everything was planned from the beginning. Lichita purposefully left the book for Luciana to steal. She also was the culprit with Luciana's shoe fiasco. Lichita admits she still has much to learn but the first step has been taken. She is now willing to play the game…. ready to become another person. Antes muerte que Lichita…. welcome Alicia!

Finally! Lichita is fed up and I am there with her…. but like 10 episodes ago.

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Comments:
Yesss!!!!!!! I just read the title and the first line and I can already say you've nailed it!! Can't wait to read this. I thought about you last night and was glad you got this episode.


 

Thank you! You filled in my blanks (which are pretty common for me with this show.)


"...food looks good and I blame this scene for making me put fries in the oven this late at night... And now I want french fries. I love when they show food on telenovelas.

"Every single time he rants she gets sinks lower and lower into her chair. Oh em gee that was the best scene!

"Finally! Lichita is fed up and I am there with her…. but like 10 episodes ago." Probably my favorite line of the recap.

At first I was a little disappointed that Alicia had sunk to their levels of intrigue and sabotage...but that lasted a nano-second. Go girl, sabotage Lucifer.

I ♥ Dafne.
 

Cece, thank you for the morning entertainment. It was excellent!

What a fun episode!

I so enjoyed:

Luciana telling Roberto her second name (she seems to have a new one everyday) was "triunfadora" (winner).

Luciana strutting her stuff and ending up on her butt on the conference room table. Luciana sinking lower and lower in her chair as Augusto poked her in the head and calling what she had presented pure garbage like he had never heard before.

Augusto in almost any scene he was in but especially at the meeting lecturing Luciana about the goal of advertising (selling to the masses not just the upper class) and Sandra with the feminist history of Grimaldi shoes to put the kibosh on Luciana's stolen "the higher the heel, the higher the social class" campaign.

The elevator really not working for a while as Lichita was holding Roberto from the meeting per Luciana's instructions so she could burn and crash on her own.

Beatriz calling Dafne "la piel de Judas" for being such a hellion.

Leticia sharing her "trampas" for Luciana with the viewer.

Looks like the nice couple pursuing their interest in adopting Mateo will provide us with enough drama for a while.








 

I'm having a hard time with that couple. I don't like them at all. They are being very selfish in my opinion. They have seen how Rob interacts with the boy and Mateo clearly loves him and has said he doesn't want to be adopted. Why do they keep pushing it?

I keep thinking about that comment yesterday (was it Carvivlie?)...Rob has not given away his parental rights!
 

Sara, I would expect Roberto to go through the old "Would Mateo be better off in a two parent family rather than waiting for me in an orphanage?" story line to kick in if this were a U.S. Show. Will they go there here?
 

AAAAARGH!!!! You're so right, Jarifa!
 

CeCe- Great recap of a great episode!

Jarifa- You always pull out the things that stood out to me. Ditto your whole comment.

I missed the last few minutes again, and finally set my dvr to end 10 mins late.

Agusto was asking Rob about something going on between him and Luc because he observed Rob bringing her home the other evening.

Loved Luc's literal and figurative downfall. Augusto poking her head as she sank into her chair particularly made me giggle.

Although the heel sabotage was a bit juvenile (I did enjoy that), I thought Lichita's sly plan to turn Luc against Rob, and to tempt Luc to steal her (bad) ideas, was sly and brilliant. She let Luc hang herself.
 

Vivi, the whole heel sabotage was just the icing on the cake for me.
 

CeCe, this was splendid. "Finally! Lichita is fed up and I am there with her…. but like 10 episodes ago" was the perfect summation for this pivotal episode.

"(If only adult problems could be solved this easily)". Yes, wouldn’t it? I love these real life lessons. In ACT, the children always acted more rationally than the adults and not only solved their problems but took steps to avert small issues from escalating. Last night’s scene at the orphanage was very reminiscent, as they spoke candidly, honestly and from the heart. Mateo is wonderful but liked every other child in that scene as well. I thought all the kids were very dear and kept thinking they should all be safe and cherished.

"Lichita takes this time to stop the elevator and calls him out on being all cuddly with Luciana after she told him of Luciana’s deceitful acts. He really cannot even explain that away". Excellent line CeCe. I’m putting Roberto on a shelf and bring him down to play once his sense of fairness is restored.

Jarifa, thank you for "Sandra with the feminist history of Grimaldi shoes to put the kibosh on Luciana's stolen "the higher the heel, the higher the social class" campaign" which certainly added to my understanding of what occurred. I am very proud of Alicia!

Luciana's slip, slide and fall wasn't nearly enough for me. Perhaps Sandra isn't alone and I am falling into "Godzilla" territory myself for wanting more payback? :)

Sara, "I ♥ Dafne" too! The cameo she wears is an interesting choice in contrast to her rather overall Goth sense of fashion choice. I like it!

Diana
 

Great recap CeCe. Thank you very big!

I think the thing that got Luchita moving is the offer of an alliance with Dafne.

I see nothing in Roberto's behavior to date that suggest he will ever be able to provide a stable home for Mateo. He's a likable loser, Mateo needs parents not a buddy.

Love that devilish grin of Alicia's, hope to see more of it

 

I actually hoped we would get to hear Roberto's proposed campaign for Grimaldi Shoes, since he had the power point all ready. I want to see if his studying and researching on his own has born fruit.
 

Sara: I am glad I got this episode as well. I liked how in the last 5 minutes or so they showed the people who were involved in her change and her going to the roof ridding herself of the old Lichita and starting with the new Alicia.

Jarifa: Perhaps I am giving Luciana too much credit but I was not quite sure until the end if that whole "higher the heel, higher the class social campaign was her own or Lichita...because it sounds like something Luciana would come up with. Also its funny how the whole time she shot down taking ideas from Lichita who was willing several times only to do so in the end anyway. With that young couple... I am not sure why they are insisting on this when Mateo obviously wants to be with his dad. They are being a little selfish IMO.
 

tofie: Lichita looked diabolical (to quote Bea) and I *loved* it.


 

CeCe- I don't think Alicia's multiple offers to help Luciana with ideas throughout the episode were ever genuine. She WANTED Luc to reject her and then be sneaky about stealing the ideas from her. This way, Alicia can wash her hands and not be blamed at all for Luc's failure. Had they actually collaborated, one of two things would have happened: 1) If everyone loved the idea, Luc would take full credit (as Alicia told her managers typically do); or 2) If everyone hated the idea, Luciana would have blamed her thought-partner Alicia.
 

Vivi: Thanks for filling in that he saw Roberto dropping her off...I must have missed that scene. I too wanted to see what his presentation was all about...if any of that studying paid off. While I do not have high hopes of him presenting something amazing I am sure its better than anything Luciana thinks of. I also wonder if Lichita worked on anything??

Diana: ITA I think we all can learn a thing or two from kids at times. I also agree about Luciana...this was just the beginning. Her ego needs to be kicked down several notches until I am satisfied. She is just so mean and nasty for own entertainment purposes.

Tofie: That grin creeped me out a little but I am glad she is taking matters into her own hands. Lets just hope she doesnt get to carried away. I agree that Roberto has some growing up to do. At this point I still think that Mateo needs his dad, Roberto has always made his son his priority above all else and I respect that. If Roberto continues on this mission to take his job seriously and matures some then I think he can provide Mateo the environment he needs.
 

Wonderful recap!

I do fear for Lichita bec Luciana seems to have guessed that Licha set her up. Though she obviously did this herself!

I fear that couple will find out that Rob lied to get his job and prove he is an unfit father. Still, he hasn't signed away his parental rights and if he doesn't then that is up to a judge to decide.

I thought Chuchette looked a bit worried while Lucifer went on about how she loves to humiliate Licha. Could Chuchette be growing a slight conscience? Or maybe she was just getting worried about herself. Luc made it obvious she will go to any lengths to get what she wants.

Rob grew up in an orphanage so its not like he was given a lot of opportunities. He has a good heart. He is now trying to actually do his job, which is probably the first time he has ever not tried to con his way to something. He seems ready to work to provide for his son. I'm rooting for him! Actually, his past reminds me of the present Magos. Except Magos has family to support her while Rob didn't. Magos will do very little and then when forced, tries to swindle. I wonder if she would change if Ximena was put in an orphanage?
 

I'll take my high heel off Roberto's neck (I really really want to) when he comes clean to Alicia and takes her to see Mateo. That, a step in the right direction, taking personal responsibility and trying to make amends. Right now the best thing about Roberto is Mateo.
 

Tofie: for him to do that he would have to trust her and he's not ready yet to trust anyone but Gum. Hopefully he can build Licha's confidence and she his ability to trust.
 

Thank you CeCe for a great recap for us out on the Antes Muerta patio.

Like everyone else, I did enjoy Luciana's "down" fall last night. She deserved it and more.

One thing that I am noticing is the great facial expressions by several of the actors---Luciana, Lichita, Roberto. They're doing a great job.
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One thing that I noticed and was hard for me to understand is that even the receptionists were giving Lichita a hard time. Que?

So Lichita has turned the corner and is becoming Alicia---I can't wait for tonight.

must see tv.
the gringo


 

I don't know how this company has survived with so many awful people working there and no one standing up to them. I don't think I've heard Licha's two friends stick up for her.
 

I think the message everyone has been giving Lichita is "We/they treat you this way because you LET us/them." Even the secretaries who were gossiping about Lichita getting on her knees to beg Luci for forgiveness this episode, were ragging on her for not having dignity, and one of them even said she'd never allow someone to do that to her. Lichita's two friends at the company have also said this to her. And of course this is Roberto's mantra.

I agree that a part of being bullied is allowing yourself to be bullied. But there is also something to be said about the responsibility of the other people who just stand by and allow someone to be bullied. I hope this tn also touches on that.
 

Carvivlie, her friends are probably just happy they aren't targets, too; so it is safer to keep a distance and out of the fray.

Yes, Gringo, she had a "downfall". Well put! Very funny!
 

I like that they are handling bullying among adults at the workplace where it happens all the time. It isn't just kids in school but also the adults who raise them.
 

Jarifa: You are absolutely right. I think that since I have been in school since...well forever, I am somewhat isolated to an extent....Nonetheless, I was somewhat taken aback when my friend was telling me yesterday how the moms at her kids school isolate her and shoot glares/funny looks because she does not look or act like they do (her kids go to a posh private school on scholarship). Clearly there are more Luciana's in this world than I would like to admit.
 

Oops...meant to say Gracias, CeCe! How sad that Ximena's friends are more mature than the creeps Alicia works with.
 

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