SECRETS OF THE COURTESAN
NEW NETFLIX PERIOD SET SPANISH SERIES
Beside the ones I announced earlier this week, Netflix is also preparing another Spanish original series THE SECRETS OF THE COURTESAN (Los Secretos de La Cortesana) based on the book by Estefania Ruiz about palace intrigues in 18th-century Madrid with our boo Carlos Cuevas in the lead role. The spicy romance between main characters Julia (Carla Campra),
daughter of the court’s painter, and heir to the throne Gonzalo (Carlos Cuevas), will make its way through marble corridors, political intrigue and parties, while a secret society of women conspiring to change the rules emerges in court. This story of ambition, jealousy and impossible love was shot in Madrid and Segovia.
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| Carlos Cuevas and Carla Campra are taking the lead roles |
I never seem to find any middle ground with Spanish period dramas: I either enjoy them or they annoy me so much that I cannot judge them fairly. I quite liked Isabel at the time. Even though this one is based on a novel, I will be watching the historical details very closely, because few things irritate me more than a period drama that gets them wrong, and Spanish productions often do. I will give it a chance.
ReplyDeleteYes, especially when they cast too modern looking girls to star in period set pieces, which Spaniards often or almost always do.
DeleteI agree with Angelo about Spanish period drama. A cause is that a masterpiece like "Isabel" and others were made in previous governments. Whatever is made now and under Netflix sponsorship is ca-ca, and has little to do with historical facts. There has never been an heir to the Spanish throne name Gonzalo, not in the XVIII century nor ever. Just an excuse to show naked people pretending to have sex.
DeleteIt is probably a historical fantasy book with some very steamy scenes like Liaisons Dangeouse.
DeleteHaven't watched any Spanish series in a while..hopefully, this is a good one. I am still watching a lot old Brit series from youtube..some are really nice.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Christmas love comedy one on Netflix with Carlos Cuevas in which he played a barman who falls for a hot architect guy,that was the last Spanish one and the Chilean about the apocalyptic snow that falls in the middle of summer and kills people.
DeleteI don't recall having seen any Spanish series, Dezmond. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI used to watch their costume dramas, but now they are difficult to find and watch.
DeleteI doubt I would watch this.
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DeleteGracias por la reseña. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteBe welcome.
DeleteLe serie spagnole che presenta Netflix sono sempre avvincenti. Buona domenica
ReplyDeleteGracias for the visit, Silvia, nice to have you back after the summer holidays.
DeleteLooks like I might like it. Maybe. I started Outer Banks recently, but I'm not sure if I like the last season or not.
ReplyDeleteI have never checked that one out but I know it is long lasting.
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