Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Ep. 1 - "Wonderful Wonderful"

I find it funny that the show takes place partly in Mexico, yet it does not show many Mexican characters. Whenever these characters are shown, it is to either invoke a mafioso or buffoon image to the audience.

Esteban is the Mexican mob boss and Cesar is his right hand man. Esteban wants to kill Nancy for her previous betrayal (season 4), but Nancy reveals she's pregnant with his child. The first thing he asks her, as if this is what will determine if she lives or dies, is if it is a boy. Esteban is portrayed as a hot head with power.

Rudolfo is Quinn's boyfriend who is portrayed in an abusive relationship, with Quinn being the abuser. There is an obvious role reversal that takes place in this situation with Quinn being the boss in the relationship. Rudolfo's sensitive reaction to Quinn's violent, angry behavior adds humor to the situation.

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