A Escrava Branca

I know telenovelas have a bad reputation for some weird reason, but as I was watching this, I realized that I didn't even feel like I was watching a series most of the time. It felt so rich and well- crafted...movie-like, and epic. In a way, like a modern version of a Roots-like tale. Very well done. The acting was perfect, I was completely immersed. Yes, of course, it's a Colombian telenovela, so the characters are over-the-top at times, but it's not even noticeable. La Esclava Blanca is AMAZING. The characters are fleshed-out, the story is realistic, and it's gritty. There are crazy moments, but they are few and far between. During episode 4 (I think), there was a certain scene at the end of the episode that made me think DAMN, this man needs an Oscar or some sort of recognition. Completely spoiler-free: this show is something else entirely. If you haven't watched it yet, you're missing out. I'm a film production major, and the production was MARVELOUS. Watch now.

I opened the series to watch just to pass time but as the series began I became captivated with the movie. I was glued to the TV. The story line was nothing but remarkable. The inclusive of the African Tribe: Yoruba (The Origin of the name: Olujimi) was magnificent.The acting was incredible. The actors were flawless. No doubt about it, all the major actors deserves Golden Globe or Oscars. I'm so lucky to have found this movies without anyone recommending it to me. However, I've recommended the movies to all my friends and family. After watching the whole series, because I love the series to much, I went back to see it again, and again, until Netflix took it off my list. I think they know that I wouldn't watch anything else :) Damn ! I love that Series !

This show is spectacular even though it reflects on the disturbing pass of slavery, racism and sexism. Sure, there is more elements of the show that stand out, but I do not want to spoil any of it. The actors, creators and everyone else apart of this project did an astounding job.

I just watched the last episode and I'm still wiping the tears from my face. I was sad for it to end and I will be re-watching soon. This was the most breathtaking, visually stunning, at times gut-wrenching, story I have ever seen. And I've seen a lot! Please do yourself a favor and watch! You will not regret it!

At first I wasnt sure about this series - with so many slave beatings but it much more three dimensional. There are so many twists and turns of plot and the characters (and or the actors playing the characters) are brilliant. Morales, the overseer, is amazing, showing something slightly enigmatic from the beginning. The only character I couldnt engage with was the older Miguel. I think he was meant to portray some 'nobility' which separated him from the other slaves. However I thought his macho possessive anger just seemed like irritating petulance and a lack of wisdom, compassion and understanding. However I havent got to the end. Peoples behaviour and responses show wisdom and lack of wisdom and morals on all stratas of society. The father or adopted father of Victoria is like a constant. In the background, quiet, steady, wise. Is Morales name a coincidence? Actually the more I think about this film the more I see in it.