2024 Show
Gema R. Neira & Paula Fernández · Spain, United States of America · Catalan, English
This pleasing female-led family sitcom’s shine is dulled by a mediocre crime subplot
As a family dramedy centered on three generations of women, Land of Women is funny and affecting enough to tune into. Longoria proves that she still has the spunk that catapulted her to fame all those years ago in Desperate Housewives, while Bazua and Maura are equally compelling as they both try to reconcile their sexuality and identity. There are times when the show dangerously teeters on Hallmark Movie territory as it hams up the city vs. country theme, but the dialogue is whipsmart enough to save it from that fate. The real fault here is the crime subplot, which pushes the women to flee their homes but is little more than a plot device. It’s neither thrilling nor entertaining and only takes away time from the real stars of the show.
Gala is a New York City socialite on the run in a quaint Spanish town with her mother and daughter. Gala's new life brings her into the path of a brash but charming winery owner—and a deep well of family secrets.
"It’s comfy like an old sweater without much of a lesson or moral to get in the way of its overarching sense of warmth."
— Cristina Escobar
Cornered by thugs demanding the money her husband owes, Gala (Eva Longoria) flees to a small Spanish town with her daughter Kate (Victoria Bazua) and mother Julia (Carmen Maura) in tow.
Only a woman could write a character like Amat (Santiago Cabrera) what with his incredible good looks, boundless patience, and domestic talents.
If you ignore the weak crime subplot, the series is a predictable but enjoyable family sitcom.
Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.
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