November too has come to an end which means it's time for another Television Edition for Wandering Through the Shelves' Thursday Movie Picks. This month we have to pick series that are remakes of non-English language series. Without further ado, here are my picks
The Good Doctor (2017- )
Based on the South Korean series of the same name, it follows Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgical resident with autism and Savant syndrome. I started watching this only recently —last summer— but it was love at first sight. Sure, it isn't perfect and it is completely unrealistic but it's enjoyable and entertaining.
Jane the Virgin (2014- )
Based on the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la Virgen, it follows Jane Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez), a young, Christian woman who has decided to stay a virgin until marriage. Her vow becomes complicated when a doctor (Yara Martinez) accidentally inseminated her during a checkup with the sperm of a married man who happens to be the doctor's brother as well as the owner of the hotel where Jane works and the guy she had a crush on as a teenager. I used to love this series, but then I felt like the writers didn't know what to do anymore —ridiculous plot after ridiculous plot— so I stopped watching.
Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
Based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea, it follows Betty Suarez (America Ferrera), a smart, hardworking, wannabe writer who gets a job at a fashion magazine. She isn't your typical fashion girl though and because of it everyone makes fun of her but she doesn't let this stop her. This was one of my favourite series growing up.
I had no clue what to choose so I didn't participate this week. I actually did try watching The Good Doctor but the lead actor really annoys me. I know that might not be politically correct but I just can't stand him. I have not seen Jane The Virgin because it didn't interest me. Ugly Betty, on the other hand, I thought was quite good and I enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteThe lead actor in The Good Doctor annoys me too. It's not because of the role though, I just can't stand the actor lol
DeleteI'm familiar with all of these shows but I never watched any of them. This was a tough week for me.
ReplyDeleteI think it was tough for everyone. It was for me too as I've only seen these three and Homeland. Also, I had Google helping me because The Good Doctor was the only one I remembered being based on a foreign show.
DeleteThe only one I really watch is Jane the Virgin, though not the original. I liked it a lot too, but stopped at the season Jane got a baby sister.
ReplyDeleteI too stopped at that point.
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