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Season 1 – Telenovela

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Ana Sofia Calderon stars on a Latino soap opera packed full of the hot sex, shocking scandals and gut-wrenching heartbreak expected from the genre, but as it turns out, the real drama doesn't start until the cameras stop rolling. Backstage, the actress and her family of fellow cast and crew all battle for the spotlight. From difficult network executives and drunken scriptwriters to narcissistic co-stars and the introduction of an all-too-familiar onscreen love interest, there's never a dull moment.
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Telenovela — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Featuring a likable cast led by a charming Eva Longoria,Telenovela is a comedy that provides entertainingly predictable laughs.

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Mark Peikert TheWrap 05/20/2020
Still, this is Longoria's show all the way and she's never been better. Her physical comedy is on point; her timing is impeccable; and even when Ana Sofia is supposed to look bedraggled, Longoria remains radiant. Go to Full Review Anne Easton Observer 05/20/2020
If nothing else, it will make you laugh at the nonsense of it all, and that's a good thing. A very good thing. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 05/20/2020
Take a genre that's easily mocked and mock it - not much art in that. At least, not as it's done here. Go to Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) 07/17/2020
The show offers a playful take on the world of Mexican soap operas. It is witty, insightful, fun and definitely unique in its setting. Go to Full Review Joey Moser Awards Daily 05/20/2020
While Telenovela might not strive to be high art, who is asking it to go above and beyond? Sure, there is a lot of intelligent comedy out there, but sometimes you just want a show where the laughs are a bit obvious and the guys are pretty to look at. Go to Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online 05/20/2020
A lot of Telenovela's humor will stretch across any cultural divide. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/14/2016 It's just not funny. Writing is terrible. Acting is terrible. I love Eva Longoria, but that wasn't enough to keep me interested. See more 02/22/2016 Very funny, cheek-in-tongue new series - I'd love to see it go in. See more 01/12/2016 One of the creators is Robert Harling, known for Steel Magnolias and Soapdish, two of the greatest repositories of one-liners ever. This show is charming and quick and filled with some of the best actors around. Family-friendly fun. Eva is HILARIOUS and I'm so proud of her. We need more fun like this on TV. See more 01/11/2016 Pretty terrible to watch. Stereotypes abound. 2D characters. See more 01/11/2016 There is no reason this is made except pandering to Latinas. They deserve better. See more 01/08/2016 Not funny. Watched the pilot and didn't laugh once. Too bad. A lot of talented actors but the writing just falls flat. See more Read all reviews
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Eva Longoria

Ana Sofia Calderon

Jencarlos Canela

Xavier Castillo

Dianna Maria Riva

Mimi

Jose Moreno Brooks

Gael Garnica

Alex Meneses

Isabella Santamaria

Amaury Nolasco

Rodrigo Suarez

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Pilot Ana is stunned when her ex-husband joins the cast of her hit telenovela; Ana tries to prove that she is still in charge. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 7, 2015 Evil Twin Ana tries to implement an open-book policy at work to avoid secrets among co-workers, but a surprise visitor and a workplace romance test the policy. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 28, 2015 Trapped in a Well Ana is determined to avoid a fight with Mimi; Gael is distracted by his overly tight pants; Rodrigo gets involved with a band that Xavi used to be a part of. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 4, 2016 The Kiss Ana prepares for a date with her boss, James (Zachary Levi); Xavi is skeptical when members of the show think a ghost is haunting the soundstage. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 11, 2016 The Rivals Ana and Xavi try to top their rivals -- a married couple on another telenovela -- by building a home for a family in need; Gael makes a discovery about his latest crush. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 18, 2016 The Hurricane After dieting for a bathing suit scene, the entire cast is stuck on set when a hurricane strikes Miami; Ana leads the search for food, even though Gael is the set safety captain; Isaac wants to ask Roxie on a date. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 25, 2016 The Grand Gesture When Ana tries to slow things down with James without hurting his feelings, her approach backfires; a piano on set reveals the cast member's musical side. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 1, 2016 Sexual Awakening Mimi and Ana try to determine the best way to educate Mimi's eldest son about sex; the guys prepare for a Photoshop-free magazine cover shoot. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 8, 2016 Split Personalities When Mimi's husband (Ricardo Chavira) returns from prison, he seems to have become a better and more attractive person; Ana plans a night out with the ladies to distract Mimi. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 15, 2016 Caught in the Act When Ana discovers that Xavi has a girlfriend, she helps him by trying to fix all the things about him that annoyed her when they were married; a pregnancy story line on the show makes Rodrigo think about having kids. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 22, 2016 The Stalker When Xavi invites Ana to have coffee, but doesn't show up, Ana worries that he has been abducted; cast members try to impress Isaac as he works on a script for the next year's telenovela. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein, Eva Longoria, Ben Spector
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 7, 2015