A Max program produced by Salma Hayek debuted with a Bridgerton– Rotten Tomatoes-worthy score after just one episode premiered on the streamer. The popular Netflix series was a huge hit for the platform when it debuted in 2020, telling a dramatic Regency-era romance story. Since then, all three seasons of the show have made Netflix’s list of the top 10 most popular English TV series of all time.with Bridgerton 4th season now highly anticipated. Since it became a hit, other streamers have apparently been trying to capitalize on its success.
Similar shows have been released by different streaming platforms in recent years, such as Apple TV+. The Buccaneers and Prime Video My Lady Jane. The success of similar Regency-inspired series has been mixedwith the Prime Video show being canceled after the first season, while The Buccaneers season 2 has been confirmed. This mix of different hit shows means it’s never clear what will or won’t be a hit. But for Max, it looks like his latest and similar show could be a good sign on the platform.
Like water for chocolate is getting a lot of praise after just one episode
The new adaptation is already proving a potential success
The Spanish-language series has just begun, but so far, its critical success indicates that it is a worthy successor to Bridgerton while waiting for season 4.
Produced by Hayek, Like water for chocolate is a Spanish TV adaptation of the 1989 novel of the same name by Laura Esquivel. The show follows the story of two unhappy lovers, Tita (Azul Guaita) and Pedro (Andrés Baida), as a family tradition threatens the potential happiness the couple could share in their lives. The book was previously adapted into a 1992 film, which received critical acclaim upon release, being nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film that year. The story is beloved and, adapted by Max, would need to captivate critics to make it worthwhile.
Happily, Like water for chocolate is getting Bridgerton levels of praise after just one episode aired, gaining 100% from critics on Rotten tomatoes with six general evaluations. With some comparisons and contrasts drawn to the hit Netflix series, reviews praise the show for its themes and performances, as well as the use of symbolism and magical realism in its plot. With episode 1 released on Sunday, the series is just getting started with some impressive groundwork already laid.
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Can the show rival Bridgerton?
The Spanish-language series has only just begun, but so far its critical success indicates that it is a worthy successor to Bridgerton while waiting for season 4. While the series has far more mystical elements than the Netflix show, they will help set it apart from the series, carving out a niche entirely of its own in the process. With the miniseries still in the works for some time, these early reactions are a positive sign of how Like water for chocolate will evolve.
Source: Rotten tomatoes