I haven’t been paying attention to this show. Mostly because I don’t want to get my hopes up that the US Bravo audience will watch a show set in a foreign country. Some of the best Bravo shows ever, Tour Guide, Ladies of London, even the Australian housewives series were unable to maintain an audience. So I have been trying not to like this show that much. Today, I watched a trailer and I am hooked. And preparing for the heartbreak of cancellation because you guys are why we can’t have nice things. I did have a bit of concern when one of my Bravo sources mentioned that one of the women on the show aspires to be the next Golnesa Gharachedaghi. I love me some GG but one is enough. Just do you, boo. Here is what you need to know.
Mexican Dynasties
Bravo jets off to the cultural mecca of Latin America for Mexican dynasties. Full of the unexpected – fashion, unique restaurants, and museums aplenty – Mexico City is a tastemaker’s dream. Three family dynasties the Allendes, the Bessudos and the Madrazos earned their fortunes in the entertainment, beverage and luxury car industries, respectively. Viewers get a glimpse into the multilayered, complex culture found in Mexico. The families are connected through a string of decades-old personal and professional relationships. With Mexico City and all of its offerings in the palms of their hands, they challenge stereotypes, raise a few eyebrows and proudly showcase their over-the-top lifestyles. And in a world where the bonds of family know no bounds, they prove that blood is always thicker than tequila.
The Allendes, the Bessudos and the Madrazos perfectly embody the hallmarks of their Mexican culture. Family is at the root of all their successful pursuits, but a bond this tight breeds both exhilarating highs and challenging lows.
The Allendes
Megastar and eighties heart-throb, Fernando Allende, and his devoted wife of 30 years, Mari Allende have two sons who are at odds. They struggle to cope with the fact that their sons Elan and Adan Allende are not as close as they once were. Elan and his wife Jenny Allende are busy raising their two young children and flourishing in their music careers. Adan is left to make a name for himself in the industry solo. While the brothers vie to fill their famous father’s shoes, tensions between Mari and her outspoken daughter-in-law also escalate.
The Bessudos
Public Relations maven Doris Bessudo struggles after she makes a temporary move from Beverly Hills to Mexico City. She is there to help her mother, famed fashion critic Raquel Bessudo, pick up the pieces following the death of the family patriarch. As Doris and Raquel adjust to living under the same roof, the mother-daughter duo quickly clash over their shared space. Doris realizes that leaving behind her Beverly Hills community including her cousin Mauricio Umansky and his wife Kyle Richards, is not as easy as she thought. When Adan turns to Doris for advice on his road to superstardom, conflicting opinions from his parents lead to a tug-of-war between the two families.
The Madrazos
Siblings Oscar and Paulina Madrazo find themselves at a crossroad in their intertwined lives. The two do everything together from co-parenting each other’s children, to co-hosting their TV show “Qué Madrazo.” The sibling “soul mates” share a zest for life and a bond that might just be a little too close for comfort. When divorcée Paulina begins dating an old friend, Oscar is forced to explore his own independence. Paulina pushes him to dip his toes back into the dating pool. Each of the dynasties work through emotional journeys, as a family. But, they adhere to the one guiding principle that unites them all: The party must go on.
Mexican Dynasties premieres Tuesday, February 26 at 10pm ET/PT.
This show loooks amazinG
I AM LIVING FOR THIS!! As someone who would LOVE to go to Mexico, the very first thing I thought was, I’d love to see a show that showed more of what we saw when Mauricio brought them down to where he was opening a new office!! But to have that “Kyle connection” (is she co-producing?) would make me feel like they really vetted it. Can this really be true? REAL families of repute, going back generations, living luxuriously against the backdrop of Mexico?? YES PLEASE!!
Looking forward to this.
My friend and neighbor comes from a wealthy Mexican family in Mexico City and like Mauricio Umansky, has no accent even though Spanish is her first language.
Then again, I’m surrounded here in South Florida with heavy accents.
Mauricio has an accent! And speaks better English than anyone else on RHBH!
Have you seen the Netflix show ‘Made In Mexico ‘? I was hooked. It was like Southern Charm Mexico. Beautiful estates, gorgeous architecture. Drama. Mix of singles and couples.Being Australian, I think we are slightly more tolerant of shows that require subtitles. Though all the MIM cast spoke great English. The family dynamics are so different to what we’re used to. Very close, great respect for elders, blood is definitely thicker than water.
Anyway, I’m in. I’ll be reading your recaps faithfully. And it is actually showing here when you get it. Hoorah for that. We STILL haven’t had 90 Day Fiancé show here on cable, for example.
I had to binge watch on an IPad cuz I can’t see the subtitles on my real TV. (Getting old and blind at the same time es no bueno).
Made in Mexico gave me sexy dreams.
Obsessed.
Can’t wait for this show !! Looks over-the-top fabulous !! Loved the Real Housewives of Melbourne – especially Pettifleur…..just for her name….LOL….Not a Bravo show, but there was a British show called “Made In Chelsea” that was GREAT !! Took awhile to get into it but soon got hooked.
If you like made in Chelsea (new series should be starting soonish) try the only way is Essex (TOWIE) for the other end of the UK social spectrum! More fake tans , big hair and bling than Jersey! ?
I tried watching “The Only Way to Essex” two different times, and I could never understand them!
I miss the real housewives of Melbourne and Auckland! Switch the bitch!
I miss Melbourne too, it was my favorite HW franchise!
Cousins with Mauricio… how convenient
I loved the trailer but this teaser is MUY MAS MAJOR!
Do you know if the Maurice connection was the impetus for the show? Mauricio is my VERY FAVORITE husband on reality TV. (Next is Ree Drummond’s hubby, Ladd.) I hope we get to see more of Mauricio on TV.
I’d love to see more of Mauricio as well.. He is such a daddy 😉
I am watching and I genuinely like the people. Mexico CIty does look like a warm & fun culture. I think the fashion is very different to what we are used to in America. It seems incredibly over the top and dated to me. I enjoy the families, they seem much kinder and more genuine than most Bravo families. I like the gay bro and sister team and the “Joan RIvers of Mexico City mom” and daughter. All in all, I hope it sticks around for a full season so we can warm up to the show. I mean it’s far less tacky than RHOD and that is my favorite Bravo! show.
The full season has already filmed and has been picked up.
I’m in! I LOVED Tour Guide, Ladies of London and Housewives of Melbourne and Auckland so hopefully so I’m hoping this show survives.
I would love to see a Kyle & Mauricio cameo but since the show has already filmed that’s not likely.
I hadn’t heard about this one. Am looking forward to checking it out! From your post, it sounds really good!
Definitely time for Bravo to level up its Housewives game, and I’m so ready for it. Plus, there’s a potential for the show to be controversial, as well as popular, for a few reasons. Bring it!
I’ve had this one on my list for a while. Hope it’s good.
I was born in Mexico and lived in Mexico City and Guadalajara ( the #1 and #2 biggest cities in the country) for half of my life. Still visit quite a bit. The Allendes I know due to the music. They are a little washed up (popularity-wise) but still mega rich. It will be surprising to some viewers to find that being rich in Mexico is the same as being rich here, as far as lifestyle/attitudes. The only thing is that the country is so corrupt that it won’t surprise me if one of these people is brutally robbed after this show airs. The REAL rich people, you will never hear/see from them because they know better. Having armed guards, security alarms, doesn’t really matter. For the people who have lived in big cities in Mexico, you can’t even wear a thin gold chain around your neck because you will 100% get robbed. The rich communities in Mexico City like Polanco…those people ALL live a quiet life. I am excited to watch this show! But know that it will mostly be fake stuff. But, I guess, most Bravo stuff is fake stuff lol
Absolutely. You are absolutely right. When I saw this show I was amazed that it would be filmed this way. The corruption is…never in my life until I experienced it.
You are absolutely correct.
I’ve done a lot of work in Mexico City with THE family, the richest ones, who I will not name,
would never do something like this… EVER.
That being said, we were out in the center of Mexico City for an event and what shocked me
is that the Patriarch of the family had no fear of anything.
I heard later on that he makes a portion of his fortune from the Cartels.
This would not surprise me.
And I would imagine there were snipers on the roofs around our event site.
I have Sling and they have the first episode available to watch and this show is AMAZING. I’ve read that it’s also on Hulu and Comcast, so people should check with their providers and see if it’s on demand for them.
That said, since I already love this show, I’m sure it’s only going to last one season.
I set my onepass last week. Maybe we can have the nice things! lol. Doing so would surely be a nice change of pace.
I can’t wait to watch the show. I wonder if the fact Mauricio is a relative was a factor in deciding to showcase Mexican dynasties? It’ll be fascinating to watch different lifestyles and family dynamics.
I see other people already brought up the possibility that the show might be related to Mauricio being a relative. It’ll be interesting to see if that proves to be true.
Off topic.
Is Bravo ever going to air the Real Housewives of Melbourne again? Or where can I watch the latest seasons.
I have been all in waiting for Mexican Dynasties to start. Something new and different from the same old same old Bravo shows and recycled reality celebrities. I love reality shows, but Barvo’s shows are becoming too predictable.
I’ll be watching. Thanks for the head’s up, TT.
Like this show. Like reality shows. Don’t like lots of subtitles. I’m lazy.
Yaysss, I can’t wait! I saw the trailer a couple of weeks ago! It’s going to be great!!
Mexico City is one of my favorite cities in the world AND
Mexico is by far one of the most beautiful countries.
I’ve done a bit of work there and the people are lovely.
I love the music, food & culture.
So excited for this! Looks exciting and since I have subtitles anyway because I can’t hear worth a toot, I don’t mind if I have to read when they switch to their native language.
Oh my gosh, I just watched and I couldn’t love it more! I adore that we get the maids’ and butlers’ perspectives and Adan cracked me up. I probably couldn’t deal with him in real life but watching his antics on TV from a safe distance had me cackling in my kitchen. Ill try not to get my hopes up either though because I loved Ladies of London too…
Tamara you give the best recaps and tea. You have me hooked and now I want to watch this. I was concerned it would all be in subtitles. You didn’t mention that so I’m Optimistic that it doesn’t. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll be waiting
I watched the re-run of the first episode of the show tonight and absolutely loved it. They’re a lively bunch and I think they’re going to be a lot of fun to watch. We already have the newly bereaved widow who’ll probably be dating, to the dismay of her daughter, and sibling rivalry between two brothers, with numerous possibilities for more drama. This could be my new guilty pleasure.