Envious
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Envious

8.2
Yr 2024
Status Ended
Comedy Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

After a devastating breakup, Vicky, almost 40, embarks on a quest for new love, unaware it will lead her to a profound—and hilarious—self-discovery.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for the Argentine comedy-drama Envious is decidedly mixed, with reviewers divided over its narrative execution and tone. Critics who enjoyed the series highlight Griselda Siciliani's lead performance, praising her physical comedy and her portrayal of the main character's deep vulnerabilities. Outlets like Midgard Times found plenty of charm and wit in the show's focus on late-30s self-discovery, deeming it a worthwhile watch despite a few narrative stumbles.

On the other hand, several reviewers found the series difficult to recommend due to uneven pacing and frustrating character development. Critics noted that the storytelling feels disjointed and chaotic at times. Leisurebyte described the viewing experience as frustrating due to an insufferable protagonist, while other outlets felt the show was overly mediocre and missed the mark on its romantic-comedy potential.

Ultimately, Envious stands as a polarizing series. While viewers looking for a quirky, lighthearted exploration of life's struggles may appreciate its central performance, others may find its uneven pacing and flawed characters off-putting.

“Though it stumbles in a few areas, the series’ charm and wit make it a worthwhile watch for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re falling behind in life.”

“Griselda Siciliani has fun with the physical comedy and portraying Vicky's vulnerabilities.”

“The series is frustrating to say the least with a protagonist who is insufferable and an ending without any respite.”

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Why fans love it

Envious functions as a sharp, spirited take on the pressure to settle down before hitting forty. The show navigates the familiar territory of a romantic comedy through a lens of midlife candidness, trading predictable tropes for a more intimate look at the specific anxieties of modern dating. It succeeds by grounding its humor in the messy, often contradictory reality of female friendship and the persistent sting of jealousy.

Griselda Siciliani drives the narrative with a performance that leans into the vulnerability behind such a public life transition. The writing emphasizes the irony inherent in seeking external validation, framing the search for a partner as a catalyst for a deeper, sometimes graceless realization about the self. It remains committed to the comedic potential of social insecurity, preferring witty observation over conventional sentimentality.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 12
Longest run 43 eps
Griselda Siciliani
Griselda Siciliani
as Vicky Mori
43 episodes
Esteban Lamothe
Esteban Lamothe
as Matías Larsen
43 episodes
Pilar Gamboa
Pilar Gamboa
as Caro Mori
43 episodes
Violeta Urtizberea
Violeta Urtizberea
as Lucila Pedemonte
43 episodes
Marina Bellati
Marina Bellati
as Débora
43 episodes
Bárbara Lombardo
Bárbara Lombardo
as Meli Villalba
43 episodes
Martín Garabal
Martín Garabal
as Daniel Oribe
23 episodes
Lorena Vega
Lorena Vega
as Fernanda
43 episodes
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Susana Pampín as Teresa 43 episodes Leonora Balcarce as Magui Roldán 23 episodes Adrián Lakerman as Fermín 43 episodes María Abadi as Lola Brown 10 episodes Agustín Aristarán as Felipe 10 episodes Nicki Nicole as Martina Vázquez Rey 10 episodes Julieta Cardinali as Nora 10 episodes Juan Manuel Barrera as Primo 11 episodes Benjamín Vicuña as Nicolás Mastronardi 26 episodes Valentín Ángel Fernández as Candidato #2 11 episodes Milla Araújo as Bruna 9 episodes Patricia Echegoyen as Diana 5 episodes Daniel Surasky as Pablo 4 episodes Leo Bromberg as Santi 4 episodes Mariana Giménez as Brenda 4 episodes Santiago Vicchi as Ariel 1 episode Juan Azar as Esteban 1 episode Enzo Ordeig as Diego 1 episode Mauro Álvarez as Tomás / Piru 1 episode Matt Wray as David 2 episodes Mateo Chiarino as Ignacio 1 episode Germán de Silva as Luis Larsen 1 episode Camila Peralta as Laura Mori 4 episodes Arturo Puig as Héctor Mori 3 episodes Fini Bocchino as Catalina 2 episodes Mimí Ardú as Silvia 3 episodes Olivia Rivadulla as Vicky Mori (child) 6 episodes Amora Chloe Henseler as Caro Mori (child) 3 episodes María Alejandra Oteiza as Female guard 1 episode Candela Suárez López as Natalia 2 episodes Victoria Matchta as Young person (mediation) 1 episode María Teresa Floriach Devant as Esther (mediation) 1 episode Daniela Pantano as Fit girl 1 episode Gervasio Usaj as Inmate 1 episode Martín Policastro as Inmate 1 episode Pablo Antonio Rinaldi as Inmate 1 episode René Manuel Rodríguez as Gustavo 2 episodes Jing Hong Zhu as Gao 4 episodes Jie Chen as Lian 3 episodes Sabrina Zelaschi as Lara 4 episodes Manolo Goycochea as Gustavo 2 episodes Mariano Solero as Peter Pedemonte 4 episodes Juan Cruz Márquez de la Serna as Javier 2 episodes Susana Brussa as Laura's mother 2 episodes Débora Nishimoto as Mei 16 episodes Carla Pandolfi as Marina 7 episodes José Giménez-Zapiola as Maxi Pasini 4 episodes Agustina Suásquita as Leni 9 episodes Alejandro Chen as Bao 5 episodes Juan Chapur as Discoteca Díaz 3 episodes Sergio Podeley as Delivery driver 2 episodes Martina Campos as Romina 6 episodes Grace Spinelli as Architecture studio recruiter 3 episodes Sebastián Wainraich as Óscar 2 episodes Laura Paredes as Fertility doctor 3 episodes Jeremías Manuel da Cruz as Felipe Pedemonte 2 episodes Martina Pannunzio as Delfina Pedemonte 3 episodes Luis Gritti as Fabián 2 episodes Willy Prozciuk as Gustavo 4 episodes Danila Magri as Teresa (young) 2 episodes Dante Barbera as Bruno 10 episodes Magalí Sánchez Alleno as Teacher 2 episodes Macarena Paz as Marcela 5 episodes Claudio Martínez Bel as Luís 2 episodes Lucio Solmonese as Twin 2 episodes Ignacio Solmonese as Twin 2 episodes Fernanda Bercovich as Patricia 2 episodes
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
September 18, 2024
Status
Ended
Origin
AR
TMDB Votes
113