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Simplemente Maria

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1989 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Soap, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 150 hours in all.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The story begins in a small town in rural Mexico, home to Maria López—a humble, dreamy young woman of indigenous descent—who decides to leave her village for Mexico City in search of work and a better life. Upon arriving in the capital, she begins working as a domestic helper in mansions across wealthy neighborhoods, using her earnings to pay for sewing classes. At one of these homes, she meets Juan Carlos del Villar, a playboy who seduces and wins her over.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Valentín Pimstein

  • Victoria RuffoMaría López
  • Adriana ParraRita Fernández de López
  • Sergio AcostaAugustin Zepeta
  • Gabriela GoldsmithLorena del Villar
  • María AlmelaAna López
  • Florencia FerretClaudia
  • Manuel SavalJuan Carlos del Villar
  • Silvia DerbezMatilde Carreño
  • Jaime GarzaVíctor Carreño
  • Toño MauriJosé Ignacio López