Los Espookys - General Discussion

[TexasGal]

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Los Espookys follows a group of friends who turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it, in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just part of daily life. 

Los Espookys, Numero Dos! 

Let’s try again - your place to discuss Los Espookys.

[khyber]

I've watched the whole thing and still don't know if I like it or not. That being said, I will never not appreciate that JLo dress showing up.

[krankydoodle]

What a weird show. I liked it ok, but not as much as I expected to after reading some of the raves about it.

She seems to be the favorite of a lot of viewers, but Tati was the character I enjoyed least. I've heard that playing dumb characters well can be particularly challenging and I didn't think Ana Fabrega made it work. But I did like the explanation for why she is the way she is and she looked great in that JLo dress. Andrés was my favorite and I was a little sad that he and Juan Carlos split up.

The subplots with the news anchor and Fred Armisen weren't very well integrated, but I loved some of the show's odd touches like the water demon's determination to watch The King's Speech and the owl in a wig as a major tourist attraction. And the friendship between Renaldo, Ursula, and Andrés was genuinely sweet.

[Lantern7]

Los Espookys is getting a second season. I'm thinking a lot of people saw that coming. Including Tati. She sees time differently than us, you know.

I think it was good as far as Friday Night HBO goes. The shifting subtitles get easier to read, and you get used to the weirdness within the weirdness.

Edited July 25, 2019 by Lantern7

[mammaM]

Just binged the show. Started watching the show because of Fred Armisen, kept watching because OMG!!! it's funny. Biggest problem seemed to be that the integration of the different story lines was a bit awkward at times. It did seem like Fred was in a different show half the time. But I'm glad it's getting a second season.

Andres is my favorite, I just want that blue haired little freak to be happy. And while I found Tati kind of annoying, all was forgiven when she showed up in the JLo dress, she even made me like Juan Carlos. 

[meep.meep]

I love this show!  6 episodes doesn't seem like enough.

I was literally laughing out loud when the doctor was calmly detailing all the qualities that the group needed to be successful, and the list was Renaldo.  He's my favorite.

[TexasGal]

I loved the fact that what finally got Renaldo to leave the horrible Bianca Nova production was that she kept calling him Reynaldo.

[tennisgurl]

This show is so delightfully bizarre, I loved every second of it. Especially because, while it clearly takes a lot of inspiration from horror movies and tropes, its just doing its own weird little thing in its weird little world of cursed mirrors, Valley Girl Ambassadors, and water demons obsessed with watching Colin Firth films. I assume that next season might clear up some of the other subplots, like with the news anchor, now that they seem interested in Ursula, but who knows with this show? 

Tati actually experiences time different than everyone else really does explain a lot. 

[TexasGal]

Hooray!!  Renewed!!

https://deadline.com/2019/07/los-espookys-renewed-season-2-hbo-1202653075/

ANNNNND, I just realized this is not news.  Never mind....sorry @Lantern7

[TexasGal]

“The Making of Los Espookys”

 https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/fred-armisen-ana-fabrega-julio-torres-los-espookys.html

 

[SomeTameGazelle]

On 7/24/2019 at 7:28 PM, krankydoodle said:

She seems to be the favorite of a lot of viewers, but Tati was the character I enjoyed least.

I am only on episode 2. At one point Tati said something about her accent being unusual or something . . . I don't speak Spanish and I can't tell whether her accent is different from anyone else's. Is it? 

[AnimeMania]

Los Espookys season 2 is almost here, and we have your first look

The 6 Episode Second Season of Los Espookys returns to HBO on September 16 at 11 p.m. The series' production was halted for two years due to COVID, stopping roughly at episode 4.

[AnimeMania]

[AnimeMania]

S02.E01: Los espíritus en el cementerio  (The Spirits in the Cemetery)

Much has changed for Los Espookys: Renaldo is haunted by the ghost of a pageant queen, Andrés has relinquished the title of chocolate empire scion, Tati is married, and Úrsula is plagued by mysterious phone calls. As they take on their newest client - an incompetent groundskeeper hoping to get grieving families off his back - Tico faces a career transition.

Original Air Date: September 16, 2022       HBO      11pm 

Edited September 17, 2022 by AnimeMania

[AnimeMania]

Don't touch her, it could be contagious.
Did she look something like... this? No. Then it wasn't a ghost.
Tico loses his job and one hour later his wife leaves him because he is unemployed.

[heatherchandler]

I think Pony is my favorite character ever.

Also I will never not laugh at the owl with a wig.

[Lois Sandborne]

I'm so happy this show is back for another season. I never heard anything about it after Season 1 years ago, so I just figured it was over. The premiere was great. I'm glad the diabolical TV people are still after Ursula, I'm glad to see Tati making gazpacho and Andres talking to the Moon, and I'm sorry but intrigued that Renaldo is being haunted by a pageant queen.

I hope there won't be a lot more focus on Tico's daughter. Tico either, actually. And I really, really hope whoever is in charge of HBO leaves this show alone to be its wonderful self.

[AnimeMania]

How the Design of ‘Los Espookys’ Season 2 Makes the Series Magic

[raeb23]

On 9/19/2022 at 12:25 PM, Lois Sandborne said:

I hope there won't be a lot more focus on Tico's daughter.

She is the worst! 

I have to rewatch the first season. I didn't realise the show was coming back and I've forgotten so much.

[AnimeMania]

S02.E02: Bibi's

Los Espookys' latest gig sees Renaldo transforming into a student role model and monster named Bibi's. After learning Tico and Sonia are moving back, Andrés searches for a new place to live - as does his parasitic demon, who bids him farewell for a new opportunity as Ambassador Melanie's intern. Later, Tati's marriage implodes.

Original Air Date: September 23, 2022       HBO      11pm 

[AnimeMania]

Nobody likes men, but everybody needs a husband.

[TexasGal]

Oh Tati.  I'm surprised it was the weird carrots that were the final straw for her husband.

[heatherchandler]

I cannot get enough of this weird show.  I’ve watched both new episodes 3 times!  

[AnimeMania]

S02.E03: Las Ruinas (The Ruins)

Delighted with the success of her town's attractions, Mayor Teresa runs for president - and gets unexpected guidance from Úrsula. When Los Espookys must help a professor prove his bogus theory about ancient queer people, Renaldo looks to Tico for assistance. After Úrsula kicks Andrés out to make room for a freshly divorced Tati, he finds a new home with a rich handsome widower.

Original Air Date: September 30, 2022       HBO      11pm 

[AnimeMania]

You were going to hide in the toilet, and watch me take a shower.

[tennisgurl]

This show is so delightfully weird, I freaking love it. 

[AnimeMania]

S02.E04: Las Muchas Caras de un Hombre (One Man's Many Faces)

Tati's writing career takes off as Andrés adjusts to his new role of evil stepfather. While Los Espookys help a previous client confront her husband, Renaldo investigates the death of slain pageant queen Karina, who continues to haunt him.

Original Air Date: October 7, 2022       HBO      11pm 

[heatherchandler]

Oliver Twix!  And creepy Pepito.

[AnimeMania]

S02.E05: Virus (The Virus)

An aging actor recruits the increasingly tense Los Espookys crew to get her monotonous sitcom canceled. Meanwhile, Renaldo visits the other pageant participants, and Ambassador Melanie's dream of running the Miami Embassy is upended.

Original Air Date: October 14, 2022       HBO      11pm 

[Phishbulb]

I loved that scene showing what's going on in Tati's head. A bunch of Tatis having a sack race around a messy pile of unconnected wires. Lol...a very cartoony "Simpsons" type joke. 

[meep.meep]

Everytime I watch an episode, my cats decide to stand in front of the TV so I miss reading half the dialogue.

Hurray for the demon!  Andres is such a spoiled shit - good for Ursula, and his parents, and the former fiancee for not giving in to him.

[AnimeMania]

S02.E06: Eclipse 

(Season Finale)

Without valet work, a struggling Tico still manages to impart advice to Andrés. After receiving a symbolic apology from Andrés, Los Espookys stage an eclipse during Mayor Teresa's last speech before the election. Later, Renaldo comes closer to figuring out the truth about Karina's onstage death.

Original Air Date: October 21, 2022       HBO      11pm 

[mammaM]

Why isn't this show getting more love? I think its weird and hysterical. And what the he'll is in Tati's pocketbook?😂😂😂😂

[TexasGal]

I thought we were going to get a Pulp Fiction gold light out of Tati’s purse.  I’m glad we didn’t.  But can’t believe the season is over already!

[MrWhyt]

Isabella Rossellini!!

[Lantern7]

Me: “Wait, so if Karina didn’t die, how could she pop up in the porn- . . . I should let it go, huh?”

On 10/22/2022 at 9:10 PM, TexasGal said:

I thought we were going to get a Pulp Fiction gold light out of Tati’s purse.  I’m glad we didn’t.  But can’t believe the season is over already!

Was that a thing before the finale? I can’t remember.

AVClub listed the 50 best shows in HBO history. Los Espookys came in at #32.

[hatchetgirl]

Wait - that was the finale!!!  NOOOOOOOOO!

[AnimeMania]

‘Los Espookys’ Not Returning To HBO For Season 3

Cancelled

[Lantern7]

. . . and HBO/Discovery continues its war on fun stuff. Maybe the execs got eyestrain reading the subtitles.

[heatherchandler]

On 12/2/2022 at 3:30 PM, AnimeMania said:

‘Los Espookys’ Not Returning To HBO For Season 3

Cancelled

Noooooo.  This is my favorite show.  

[dcalley]

RIP 'Los Espookys,' illicit lovechild of Pedro Almodovar and Scooby Doo

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The second season, which launched in September (after considerable pandemic delays), saw the writing growing sharper, the plots wilder and more literary. Which makes the cancelation sting all the more. I was hoping a third season might bring more narrative polish. (I was also hoping to learn what Tati carried around in her mysterious little bag.)

[AnimeMania]

Julio Torres Comedy ‘Little Films’ Greenlit at HBO

6 episode series that tells the tale of when he lost a little golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it, and the musings he has along the way, become points of departure for introspective, often eerie comedic stories about outsiders navigating an increasingly corporate and rapidly dysfunctional New York City.