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By Melissa Camacho
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Quirky family gets by in irreverent Mexican comedy classic.
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La familia P. Luche
What's the Story?
LA FAMILIA P. LUCHE (2002–2012) is a Mexican sitcom starring Eugenio Derbez as Ludovico P. Luche, the head of a loving but dysfunctional family who always wears plush fur (a pun on the Spanish word for plush, "peluche"). He has a contentious relationship with his domineering wife, Federica (Consuelo Duval). Life in Peluche City is lively with their children: Bibi (Regina Blandón), who spent her formative years in a psychiatric hospital despite being completely sane to everyone else outside of her family; Ludoviquito; and their adult son, Junior (Luis Manuel Ávila), who became convinced that he is their young adopted son after Federica accidentally ran over him with her car. Also joining them is Exelsa (Barbara Torres), the family's Argentinian maid.
Is It Any Good?
This irreverent Mexican hit combines live-action, bright colors, and animation to create a unique comedy experience. There's lots of slapstick but also some very clever writing and good comedic timing. Unfortunately, some of the best jokes get lost in the English subtitles.
It's easier for Spanish speakers to understand (and appreciate) La familia P. Luche's outrageous humor. Viewers familiar with Mexican TV will also recognize many of the celebrity cameos and series crossover moments throughout its 10-year run. Nonetheless, if you like creative, colorful shows from other countries, you'll want to check it out.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about comedy. What makes a TV show such as La familia P. Luche funny? Are there things that U.S. viewers find humorous in the U.S. but that may be seen as offensive abroad (and vice versa)?
Are stereotypes ever appropriate to use in comedies? What if the show is from a different culture or country?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 7, 2002
- Cast : Eugenio Derbez , Consuelo Duval , Barbara Torres
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 7, 2022
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