Perfect Life
By Melissa Camacho,
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Irreverent women-centered Spanish comedy isn't for kids.
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What's the Story?
PERFECT LIFE (Vida Perfecta) is a Spanish television comedy about three women over 30 who are looking for ways to feel less stuck in their lives. The rather uptight Maria (Leticia Dolera), thought she was buying a house and settling down with her boyfriend, only to discover that he wants to end the relationship. Her sister Esther (Aixa Villagrán) is a painter who finds herself uninspired. Meanwhile, their friend Cristina (Celia Freijeiro) seems to be living a blissful domestic life, but is having a hard time coping with the pressure her husband is putting on her to have another child. They are each looking for ways to cope with their circumstances, and to break out of the lives they are living. But they can't do it without turning to each other for support.
Is It Any Good?
This well-written and irreverent comedy series, which is written by Leticia Dolera, tells the stories of three women who are experiencing their own unique versions of a mid-life crisis. Maria, Esther, and Cristina are similar in age, but they live very different lives, which allows for each of their individual stories unfold and progress on their own. But these narratives are bound together by the bond between them, and it explores how they look to each other for reassurance, strength, and support.
Granted, some of the one-liners don't work as well when dubbed in English, and there are some cultural nuances that non-Spanish speaking viewers may miss. But Perfect Life is still funny enough to overcome any language barrier. The messages it sends about the way women can empower each other, even in the weirdest of circumstances, are positive ones. Overall, if you are looking for a mature, sharp-witted, female-centered series, this one will certainly fit the bill.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the reasons Maria, Esther, and Cristina are struggling with where they are in life. Do you agree with the ways they're trying to handle their individual problems?
Is Perfect Life relatable to non-Spanish audiences? How? Does it feature anything that you wouldn't expect to see in a U.S.-produced comedy? Is this a bad thing?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 21, 2021
- Cast: Leticia Dolera , Aixa Villagrán , Celia Freijeiro
- Network: Max
- Genre: Comedy
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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