100 Years of Solitude Episode 5 Recap: Remedios Moscote

Diego Vasquz as JOSE ARCADIO BUENDIA, Cristal Aparicio as REMEDIOS MOSCOTE in 100 YEARS OF SOLITUDE

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 5 is called Remedios Moscote. In this week's episode, Remedios and Aureliano finally tie the knot, while Rebeca languishes in her desire to get married to Pietro. Ursula and Arcadio argue, and Arcadio leaves home to take the job as the school principal. Despite the challenges, Remedios brings joy to the whole family. The winds of change blow strong into Macondo, causing each family member to make choices that drive the family apart.

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Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.