Telenovela (formerly known as Hot & Bothered) is an American television sitcom that aired on Syndication from December 7, 2015 to February 22, 2016. The series had a total of 11 episodes.
The series was cancelled on May 13, 2016, after one season.
Summary[]
The series is a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional telenovela "Las Leyes de Pasión" shot in Miami, Florida and follows the daily life of the show's star, Ana Sofia Calderon, who doesn't speak Spanish.
Cast[]
Main Cast
- Eva Longoria as Ana Sofia Calderon
- Jencarlos Canela as Xavier "Xavi" Castillo
- Diana-Maria Riva as Mimi Moncada
- Amaury Nolasco as Rodrigo Suarez
- Jose Moreno Brooks as Gael Garnica
- Jadyn Douglas as Roxi Rios
- Alex Meneses as Isabela Santamaria
- Izzy Diaz as Isaac Aguero
Recurring Cast
- Zachary Levi as James McMahon
- Juan Carlos Cantu as Gustavo
- Phillip Garcia as Paulo, the show's PA
- Luis Fernandez-Gil as Director
Episodes[]
Production[]
On January 16, 2015, NBC ordered thirteen episodes. On October 19, 2015, the network cut its order to eleven episodes. In November, the show title was switched from the production title Hot & Bothered to Telenovela.
Reception[]
According to Metacritic, Telenovela currently holds a score of 62 out of 100, based on 21 critics indicating "generally favorable reviews". On another review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a critical approval of 63%, based on 19 critics, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Featuring a likable cast led by a charming Eva Longoria, Telenovela is a comedy that provides entertainingly predictable laughs".
External links[]
- Telenovela (TV) on Wikipedia