Telenovela

With fast and witty line, strong physical comedy, and old-fashioned fun, Telenovela could be NBC's guiding light. [11 Dec 2015, p.54]

Telenovela is legitimately laugh-out-loud funny.

Telenovela may not have depth, but watching Longoria mug for the camera ain't a bad way to spend half an hour.

Likable but not especially funny.

In terms of the writing, there's nothing extraordinary going on, but the casting and setting is another step forward in TV's drive toward greater inclusion.

Trouble is, there’s not a single surprising twist on any of the threadbare inside-showbiz tropes, and even worse, every single zinger feels like it’s from a hastily assembled first draft.

Telenovela seems content with idiocy and star power.