Rating random couples from Brazilian telenovelas of the 2000s
that I had to watch because my grandmother loved them and we only had one TV
Rafael and Serena. Alma Gêmea (2005).
Wealthy middle aged widower makes a move on the new housemaid who's half his age but it's not problematic because she's the reincarnation of his late wife. Literal soulmates, great memes. 8/10
Jade and Lucas. O Clone (2001).
That awkward moment when your life-long situationship dumps you to get it on with your younger, somewhat less problematic clone. I wouldn't be able to explain this one any better even if I did a 500 page dissertation. 4/10
Félix and Nico. Amor à Vida (2013)
When the acting is so good that the audience starts supporting gay rights (and wrongs). First real gay kiss in Brazilian television + iconic villain with solid redemption arc. 9/10
Catarina and Petruchio. O Cravo e a Rosa (2000).
Adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew with a suffragist twist. 90% of the plot was that they hated each other. 5/10
Eleonora and Jennifer. Senhora do Destino (2005).
A lesbian relationship without a cheating subplot and they both live? Riveting. Might make an entire post just about those two because the world deserves to know. 11/10
Zuca and Luiz. Cabocla (2004).
Polar opposites bond over the fact that they are both horse girls at heart. This one is a remake, both times the actors ended up getting married. 7/10
Ana and Danilo. Chocolate com Pimenta (2003).
Based on The Merry Widow. Toxic exes with fantastic chemistry and a revenge subplot that actually gives. Absolute cinema. 10/10
