Alright, so listen up, y’all. I’m gonna tell ya ’bout this “A Perfect Story” thing I saw on that there TV thingy. Don’t ask me how I figured it out, but I did, and I got some things to say.
What’s this story all about, anyway?
Well, it’s like this. There’s this girl, Margot, see? She’s got more money than I got chickens, comes from some big hotel family, I reckon. Then there’s this fella, David. Poor guy, gotta work like a dog just to keep his head above water. You know, three jobs and all. They ain’t got nothin’ in common, ‘cept they both want their old sweethearts back. So, they make a deal, a handshake thing, to help each other out. You know, like scratch my back, I scratch yours, that kinda deal.
How’d it all begin, you ask?
Well, the show, it starts with Margot and this other fella, Filippo, meetin’ at a party. He sees her with her sisters and just falls head over heels, like a dumb calf in springtime. But, ya know, things ain’t always that simple.
- It’s a love story, plain and simple. But not like them old black and white movies. It’s modern, ya know? Folks got cell phones and fancy cars and all that jazz.
- They got this contract, a promise. Not on paper, mind you. Just a good ol’ handshake. They gonna help each other get their exes back. Sounds like a recipe for trouble, if ya ask me.
- Margot, she’s got the money. David, he’s got the… well, he’s got the charm, I guess. Opposites attract, they say. I seen it happen with them barn cats, so I guess it’s true.
Is it any good, this “Perfect Story”?
Now, some folks say it ain’t nothin’ new. They say it’s just another love story, same ol’ song and dance. And maybe they’re right. But I gotta say, them two actors, they’re kinda cute. And the story, it’s easy to watch. You don’t gotta think too hard, ya know? Just sit back, relax, and let it happen.
I heard some folks callin’ it a “miniseries”. Sounds fancy, don’t it? It’s based on some book, too. Some lady named Elsabet somethin’ or other wrote it. Smart lady, I reckon. Made a whole story outta folks just wantin’ their old flames back.
What happens at the end? You wanna know, don’t ya?
Well, I ain’t gonna spoil it for ya. But let’s just say, things get complicated. You know how love is. It ain’t never a straight line. It’s more like a tangled-up ball of yarn, and you gotta pull and pull to get it all straight. And sometimes, you end up with a bigger mess than you started with. But hey, that’s what makes it interestin’, right? Keeps ya on the edge of your seat, wonderin’ what’s gonna happen next.
So, should ya watch it?
Well, that depends. If you like them lovey-dovey stories, then yeah, go ahead. It’s a good way to pass the time. It ain’t gonna change your life or nothin’, but it’ll make ya smile, maybe even shed a tear or two. And ain’t nothin’ wrong with that, I say. We all need a little somethin’ to make us feel good now and then.
And that’s all I gotta say ‘bout “A Perfect Story”. It ain’t perfect, mind you, but it’s somethin’. And sometimes, somethin’ is all ya need.
The show isn’t perfect, I’ll tell you that. It’s got its problems, like everything else in this world. But it’s got heart, and that’s what matters, right? It tries to tell a story about real people with real problems, even if those people got more money than they know what to do with. At the end of the day, it’s a story about love and second chances, and who doesn’t like a good story about that? I tell you, these stories remind me of my own younger days, though my stories weren’t as fancy as this one.
One thing I noticed is they talk a lot. I mean, a whole lot. Sometimes I just wanna tell ’em to shut up and get on with it. But I guess that’s how these city folks are. Always gotta be talkin’, talkin’, talkin’. Me, I prefer a good silence. You can learn a lot more listenin’ than you can talkin’, that’s what I always say.
Anyway, I’m done talkin’ now. Go watch the show if ya want. Don’t watch it if ya don’t. It ain’t gonna make a lick of difference to me. I got my chickens to feed and my garden to tend to. That’s enough drama for one old lady, let me tell ya.
Tags: A Perfect Story, Spanish Series, Romantic Comedy, Netflix, TV Series Review, Anna Castillo, Alvaro Mel, Elsabet Benavent, Love Story, Series Ending
