Watch La Casa de al Lado
- TV-14
- 2011
- 1 Season
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7.0 (216)
La Casa de al Lado is a Spanish-language telenovela that aired from 2011 to 2012 on the US-based Spanish-language network, Telemundo. The show follows two families, the Balvaneras and the Elizondos, who live in neighboring houses on the same street. Despite their close proximity, the two families have a longstanding feud that fuels much of the drama throughout the series. The Balvaneras are a wealthy and powerful family led by patriarch Ignacio Balvanera. Ignacio has built his fortune as a successful businessman and is accustomed to getting what he wants. He is ruthless and manipulative, willing to do whatever it takes to protect his interests. Ignacio's wife, Victoria, is much more compassionate and tries to be a voice of reason, but often finds herself caught up in her husband's schemes. The Elizondos, on the other hand, are a working-class family who have struggled to make ends meet. They are headed by Gonzalo Elizondo, a hardscrabble man who takes pride in his work ethic. Gonzalo's wife, Ingrid, is a kind-hearted woman who cares deeply for her family. The main storyline of La Casa de al Lado revolves around a forbidden romance between the Balvaneras' daughter, Isadora, and the Elizondos' son, Diego. Isadora is engaged to another man, but her feelings for Diego cannot be denied. The two lovers try to keep their relationship a secret, but their families' animosity towards each other makes it difficult. Meanwhile, secrets and lies from the past threaten to destroy both families. Beyond the central love story, La Casa de al Lado is also full of intrigue and betrayal. Ignacio Balvanera has a number of enemies who want to take him down, and he will stop at nothing to protect his wealth and power. The Elizondos, meanwhile, are struggling to keep their family together in the midst of financial difficulties and a covert illness. Throughout the show, the two families engage in a series of power struggles and manipulations that ultimately lead to a shocking conclusion. Though it is full of melodrama and some far-fetched plot twists, La Casa de al Lado is an addictively entertaining telenovela that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
