The second season of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE is now available. Although only one episode premiered, it felt like a breath of fresh, familiar air, revisiting the journeys of star-crossed lovers, Tita and Pedro. Thank you, Salma Hayek, for giving audiences this beautifully told story.
This epic tale is in Spanish, and even though it requires me to switch to an English translation, nothing is lost in the emotional arcs of the characters involved. It is a major narrative that circles several families’ lives and Mexican history at the beginning of the revolution. It engages all our senses as we create rich foods from a place of love. It is almost visceral, and viewers will feel as if they are tasting the meals and treats.
The pacing is intentionally slow to give audiences a glimpse into another lifestyle. It simmers, inviting deep sighs and breaths filled with passion and longing. Standing with Tita staring at the sunset surrounds us with a sense of well-being. It is a wow feeling that cannot be dissected but can only be truly experienced. I cannot get enough. It is my “detonator.”
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE refuses to be rushed and will deliver an episode each week for our delight.
Don’t miss this meticulously crafted series streaming on HBO Max.
