La Desalmada

Fernanda Linares (Livia Brito) is a woman thirsty for revenge after the murder of her husband on their wedding night, where in addition, Fernanda was a victim of rape after the event occurred. However, Fernanda's life will change when she meets Rafael Toscano (José Ron), a handsome young man who recently just received his university degree with whom she will empathize and return to Fernanda the opportunity to love again.

La desalmada (2021) is a Mexican telenovela created by Ximena Suárez, José Alberto Castro and Julián Aguilar for Las Estrellas. Livia Brito Pestana plays Fernanda Linares, a woman whose wedding night ends in her husband's murder and her own assault, leaving her consumed by a thirst for revenge. José Ron plays Rafael Toscano, a recent university graduate whose empathy opens a path back to love for her. Their story is carried by the schemes and rivalries of a wider family and social circle, with Kimberly Dos Ramos as Isabela Gallardo, Marjorie de Sousa as Julia Torreblanca and Marlene Favela as Leticia Lagos de Toscano adding pressure and intrigue around the central pair. Told across one run of 90 episodes, the series moves in the classic telenovela manner, with emotional reversals, heightened confrontations and long stretches of suffering and romantic yearning. Its register is melodramatic and sincere, weaving tragedy with the hope of a second chance. Fans of Rubí, La usurpadora and Yo soy Betty, la fea will find the same mix of revenge, romance and heartfelt excess in this Televisa-produced soap opera.

Audience reception is positive, with viewers rating the telenovela well for its romance and emotional stakes.

• Rubíshared telenovela melodrama, revenge plotting and romance across class lines
• La usurpadorashared Latin American soap format with a wronged heroine and a love story driven by revenge
• Yo soy Betty, la feashared revenge-driven romance and high-emotion soap tone

Created by

Ximena Suárez, José Alberto Castro, Julián Aguilar

Release Date

2021-07-05

Episode runtime

45 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (74)

What is La Desalmada about?

A woman consumed by revenge after her wedding-night tragedy finds unexpected love with a young graduate in this Mexican telenovela.

What is La Desalmada like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of La Desalmada as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is La Desalmada violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in La Desalmada as moderate.

What did critics think of La Desalmada?

Audience reception is positive, with viewers rating the telenovela well for its romance and emotional stakes.

Which shows are like La Desalmada?

Shows with a similar feel include Rubí, La usurpadora, and Yo soy Betty, la fea.

How long is La Desalmada?

La Desalmada: 1 season, 90 episodes.

Is La Desalmada still running?

No, La Desalmada has ended.

Where can I watch La Desalmada?

In United States, La Desalmada streams on ViX Premium Amazon Channel.