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I just discovered this series on the PBS Passport site, and I was hooked from the beginning. The concept of the series is that after a brief chance encounter in a Prague airport, main characters Massimo and Candela return to their home cities of Rome and Seville but can't stop thinking about one another. Each begins having recurring hallucinations or visitations by the other that no one else can see. These recurring hallucinations draw the two closer and closer despite their being over 1000 miles apart.

The chemistry between the two lead characters is very good, and Megan Montaner is especially memorable in her role as flamenco teacher Candela. Her character is fiery and passionate, just as one might expect from a hot-blooded flamenco dancer.

During their real and imaginary interactions, which are often full of rapid-fire dialog, Massimo speaks in Italian and Candela in Spanish, yet they understand each other perfectly. I suspended my disbelief, and just enjoyed the melody and cadence of both languages. Despite a few plot twists that made me roll my eyes, I kept coming back episode after episode. And I don't regret it for a moment.

I wish this series had higher ratings because it's amazing!

I really love this series, it's different to other love stories.

I reckon if it was in English and advertised well it would be huge! Like the 'kissing booth' movie series and other rom coms.

I wish more people watched TV shows and movie with subtitles. Its a great way to experience different cultures and unique takes with different prospectives.

I watch a lot of international TV shows. I wanted to give this show a chance given the interesting sounding plot and the cross-cultural connections between the Czech Republic, Spain, and Italy. However, it is dry, unrealistic and boring. The lead actors speak entirely different languages in the same scenes (the actress speaks Spanish and the actor speaks Italian). Even when other characters speak English or Czech, the lead actors respond in Italian or Spanish (suggesting that they understand English or Czech!) ! This created a huge issue with fluidity and pacing. Then, the story itself is just boring. Star-crossed lovers who can't be together have been written about for centuries. Nothing new here.

A recommended romantic comedy to watch-especially with your couple. A series that combines laughs, moments of tenderness and dreamy European locations. Did I mention flamenco? It's an extraordinary addition to the story.

Loved this! I have a personal connection having spent time in Prague with someone I loved. The scenery in all countries is sumptuous. Highly recommend!