Land of Women
Land of Women
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Land of Women

"The perfect place to make your escape."

6.8
Yr 2024
Rt 44m
Status Canceled
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Gala is a New York City socialite on the run in a quaint Spanish town with her mother and daughter. Gala's new life brings her into the path of a brash but charming winery owner—and a deep well of family secrets.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

Land of Women drew a generally warm, appreciative response from critics, who largely embraced it as breezy and satisfying escapist television. Reviewers singled out the intergenerational chemistry among leads Eva Longoria, Carmen Maura, and newcomer Victoria Bazúa, noting that their dynamic brings genuine heart, humor, and charm to the multi-generational family story. The scenic Spanish vineyard backdrops also earned consistent praise, helping establish the show as comforting, picturesque viewing.

At the same time, critics were divided over the narrative structure and pacing. Several reviewers pointed out that the crime and thriller subplots felt weak, predictable, and tonally mismatched with the show's warmer comedic elements. While some found the simplistic plotting harmlessly pleasant, others felt the runtime dragged the premise out with cheesy dialogue and distracting side stories.

“The Desperate Housewives star’s Spain-set series is the TV equivalent of comfort food. It’s full of romance, warmth and gorgeous countryside – even if it won’t set the world alight”

“Despite a weak crime subplot, Land of Women offers breezy, feel-good escapism, with a well-developed dynamic between its leading trio.”

“stretching the simplistic storyline over six hours bloats the series with dull, cheesy dialogue, which does little to serve the characters or the varied plot points”

“As their characters all deal with different personal challenges and growth, the chemistry between Eva Longoria, Carmen Maura, and Victoria Bazúa, sparkles”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Apple TV
US • CA • UK
Apple TV Amazon Channel
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

The appeal of *Land of Women* lies in its energetic blend of comedy, drama, and thriller tension. Eva Longoria stars as Gala, a New York socialite forced to flee her life and hide out in a quaint Spanish town alongside her mother and daughter. Watching three generations navigate sudden exile creates a sharp contrast between high-society panic and rural life, giving the story immediate momentum.

Beneath the scenic setting, a steady current of mystery keeps the plot moving. Gala’s attempt at a fresh start is quickly complicated by buried family secrets and an uneasy dynamic with a charming, brash local winery owner. The balance of multi-generational friction, romantic sparks, and looming danger keeps the tone lively while letting the central puzzle unfold.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 26, 2024
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
44 minutes
Origin
ES
TMDB Votes
58