Telenovela (TV series) explained
| Alt Name: | Hot & Bothered |
| Genre: | Sitcom |
| Composer: | Danny Lux |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English
Spanish |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 11 |
| Camera: | Single camera |
| Runtime: | 22 minutes |
| Channel: | NBC |
Telenovela is an American single-camera sitcom television series starring Eva Longoria and Jencarlos Canela. The series is a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional telenovela (Latin American soap opera) that is shot in Miami, Florida, and follows the daily life of the show's star, who does not speak Spanish. The series premiered on December 7, 2015 on NBC, and concluded on February 22, 2016.
On May 13, 2016, NBC canceled the series after one season.[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Eva Longoria as Ana Sofia Calderon, the neurotic star of Las Leyes de Pasión[2]
- Jencarlos Canela as Xavier (Xavi) Castillo, Ana Sofia's ex-husband, recently hired to co-star on her show
- Diana-Maria Riva as Mimi Moncada, Ana Sofia's best friend and the show's clothing designer and seamstress
- Amaury Nolasco as Rodrigo Suarez, Ana Sofia's co-star who plays the show's villain
- Jose Moreno Brooks as Gael Garnica, Ana Sofia's gay friend and co-star who plays her love interest on the show
- Jadyn Douglas as Roxi Rios, the show's youngest cast member who is dimwitted yet insightful
- Alex Meneses as Isabela Santamaria, the telenovela's aging former leading lady and Ana Sofia's chief rival
- Izzy Diaz as Isaac Aguero, the show's head writer who drunkenly writes the episodes only to forget the scenes he wrote the next day
Recurring
- Zachary Levi as James McMahon, the new network president of VivaVision; much to Ana Sofia's irritation, he speaks more Spanish than she does.
- Juan Carlos Cantu as Gustavo
- Phillip Garcia as Paulo, the show's PA
- Luis Fernandez-Gil as Director
- Roselyn Sánchez cameo as a reporter on TV
Production
On January 16, 2015, NBC ordered thirteen episodes. On October 19, 2015, the network cut its order to eleven episodes.[3] In November, the show title was switched from the production title Hot & Bothered to Telenovela.[4]
Broadcast
Telenovela premiered as a "preview" on December 7, 2015 on NBC.[5] [6] The series then moved to its regular Monday at 8:30 PM timeslot on December 21, 2015 as a mid-season replacement.
In the Philippines soon to air on A2Z and Kapamilya Channel dubbing in Filipino and theme song for "Rampa" song by Vice Ganda.
Reception
Ratings
| No. | Episode | Original air date | Timeslot (EST) | Viewers
(millions) | Rating/share
(Adults 18–49) |
|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | | Monday 10:00 pm | 5.34 | 1.4/4 |
| 2 | "Evil Twin" | | Monday 10:30 pm | 3.35 | 0.9/3 |
| 3 | "Trapped in a Well" | | Monday 9:30 pm | 2.23 | 0.6/2 |
| 4 | "The Kiss" | | Monday 8:30 pm | 4.56 | 1.3/4 |
| 5 | "The Rivals" | | 3.61 | 1.0/3 |
| 6 | "The Hurricane" | | 3.87 | 1.1/3 |
| 7 | "The Grand Gesture" | | 3.29 | 0.9/3 |
| 8 | "Sexual Awakening" | | 3.06 | 0.8/2 |
| 9 | "Split Personalities" | | 3.34 | 0.9/3 |
| 10 | "Caught in the Act" | | 2.33 | 0.7/2 |
| 11 | "The Stalker" | | 2.94 | 0.9/3 | |
Critical reception
According to Metacritic, Telenovela currently holds a score of 62 out of 100, based on 21 critics indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7] On another review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a critical approval of 63%, based on 19 critics, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Featuring a likable cast led by a charming Eva Longoria, Telenovela is a comedy that provides entertainingly predictable laughs".[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Telenovela' & 'Undateable' Canceled By NBC. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. May 13, 2016. May 13, 2016.
- Web site: Eva Longoria Signs On To Star In NBC's Telenovela. January 16, 2015. Wagmeister. Elizabeth. Variety. April 6, 2015.
- Web site: NBC Trims Episode Orders For 'Hot and Bothered,' 'Superstore' Amid Series Glut . October 19, 2015 . Cynthia . Littleton.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Superstore' & 'Telenovela' NBC Comedies Get Premiere Date, 'The Voice' Previews. Deadline Hollywood. 25 December 2015. November 2, 2015.
- Web site: 'Superstore' and 'Telenovela' get post-'Voice' launches before regular premieres. https://web.archive.org/web/20151107202746/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/04/superstore-and-telenovela-get-post-voice-launches-before-regular-premieres/ . dead . November 7, 2015 . Porter. Rick. TV by the Numbers. November 2, 2015. November 2, 2015.
- Web site: NBC Reveals Early Premiere Dates for Eva Longoria and America Ferrera Comedies. Rafety. Liz. TV Guide. November 2, 2015. May 13, 2016.
- Web site: Telenovela : Season 1. Metacritic. December 18, 2015.
- Web site: Telenovela Season 1. Rotten Tomatoes. December 18, 2015.
