Hugo gathered grapes for Dolca and Saul’s wedding wine, but Astruga can tell that they are unhappy. Dolca and Saul stomp on the grapes, making them unhappy.
Jucef takes Hugo to visit his mother in Sitges. While this is likely Astruga’s plan to keep Hugo from coming between Dolca and Saul, Hugo doesn’t argue.
Hugo ignores Jucef’s protest and asks if a Christian can become a Jew. Jucef protests, knowing Hugo loves Dolca but saying he must forget her.
Hugo goes to see his mother, but her new husband Ferran punches him. He calls for Antonina only to beat Hugo in front of her. He warns Hugo not to come again, or he will beat Antonina to death. Hugo is forced to leave, while his mother lies on the ground, beaten and sobbing.
Later, Hugo asks Dolca why God has to punish good people. Dolca remarks that God may make it up to his suffering family and friends in the next life. She kisses him, and he tells her she can’t marry Saul and should sail away with him. She can’t leave her family but asks that he stop trying to make her dream. ..
That night, Regina sneaks downstairs and catches the lovers sleeping together. Regina is outraged that they would sleep together in such a public place, but they insist that it was just a mistake and they’ll be back to their normal lives soon. Regina is left feeling frustrated and disappointed, but decides to stay away from them for now.
Jucef and the other community leaders are shocked to learn of the Christian raid on Valencia’s Jewish quarter. They kill hundreds of their people and force them to convert or die.
Hugo goes to visit his mother, who is sick. He asks to see her, and Ferran tells him she’s dying. “Leave before I kill you.” He says Hugo might never come out if he enters his house, but Hugo enters anyway. He sits by her bedside and promises not to leave her alone. She just barely stirs to hold his hand.
Hugo goes to the cathedral and asks to speak to his sister. He wants to tell her that their mother died. The abbess says she is about to take her vows and her prayer cannot be interrupted. She will tell her when she is ready. ..
Later, the abbess comes to Arsenda with the news of her mother’s death. Arsenda cries, and the abbess tells her to dry her tears and find joy in God’s will.
The winery’s employees are in shock as they see the chaotic scene outside. They try to calm the people down, but it’s too late. The rioters have already taken over and are pounding things into submission.
Old Saul watches as they kill his young grandson. A townsperson then stabs the old man. Hugo tries to find Dolca in the chaos. He hears a young woman screaming for help. ..
He finds a man raping Regina in her bed. Hugo pulls him off and claims that she is his. When the men in the room leave, he asks her where Dolca is. She doesn’t know. ..
He carries Regina downstairs and outside. Mosé Vives, a doctor and friend of her family asks him to leave her with him. Hugo asks if he knows what happened to the rest of Jucef’s family. Many were taken to Castell Nou Square to be tried. They will have to convert or be killed.
Hugo runs to the square. He sees a man who caught Bernat ask Dolca, “conversion or death?” ..
“No,” she replies. “I’ve been very happy.” The man slices her throat as Hugo and Astruga watch. A magistrate stops the proceedings, and everyone flees.
Hugo wakes up in a cold sweat, his heart racing as he realizes that he’s not alone. He looks around and sees that he’s in a hospital room, and it’s not the hospital he remembers from his dreams. In the dream, Dolca was with him, but now she’s cleaning his wounds. The Jewish people who survived are hiding until things calm down. Jucef tells Hugo that Astruga didn’t make it. Regina is safe, however. Hugo can’t believe it; his dreams must be a sign that Dolca is still alive.
Jucef tells Hugo that he’s afraid because the man who killed Dolca and Astruga is still at large.
Hugo goes into town and pays people for information. When he’s found out where Dolca’s murderer is hiding–in the bell tower of the Santa Maria del Pi–he tells Jucef and the others. They want to kill him tonight, but Jucef wants to go to the magistrate.
They turn him in, and Hugo goes to watch his execution. “There you have him, Dolca,” he says when the man hangs. Hugo then takes his shoes back–the ones he received from Mar that the man stole from him. ..
Years later, an older looking Hugo puts the shoes away. He continues to work in the vineyard. Jucef approaches him one day, with a cross hanging around his neck. Hugo greets him and asks what his new name is. Raimundo tells him that he has converted to Christianity and has taken on the new name of “Raimundo.” ..
Hugo’s family wants Hugo to keep the vineyards until the vines die or until Mahir comes back.
Hugo asks if Jews have a heaven. Jucef tells him to erase Dolca from his mind. And his heaven, now, is the Christian one. Hugo also asks after Regina, who is now married to the doctor Mosé. She continues to learn medicine by his side.
He goes to visit his sister, who has not been allowed to see her for a long time. On his way, he overhears a noble speaking to a young woman. He tells her she belongs to Roger Puig now.
Nun says she’ll report Hugo if he doesn’t leave. He says he won’t leave until he sees Arsenda. Priest comes out to speak to Hugo and says Arsenda has entered the perpetual enclosure. He can never see her. ..
Regina can treat Arsenda. A nun calls for her medical services. She goes to the convent to do so.
She has Arsenda spread her legs. “My god, who did this to you?” she asks. Arsenda responds that it was Satan. The nun affirms this, saying the devil will punish her for her shamelessness (implied pregnancy). ..
Father Pau sends for Hugo, but not for a matter concerning his sister. The priest asks if he could tend to the convent’s vineyard. He doesn’t think it appropriate for Hugo to be so close to the Jews, even if they are Christian converts. Hugo is hesitant, but Father Pau insists.
Hugo offers him the same deal he is getting now, but with a better vineyard. Hugo later apologizes to Jucef for leaving. Jucef says not to worry. He’s thankful for all Hugo has done for the land. He gives him money. The work will be hard, and he’ll need slaves.
Hugo says he doesn’t want to own anyone, but Jucef says he can offer his slaves their freedom after an amount he deems fair. This apparently erases any moral qualms Hugo had. ..
He buys several slaves, including a woman named Barcha. He teaches them how to work in the vineyard. Bernat Estanyol, who is apparently very much alive, comes to him with a message asking for his help.
The corsair has become a master of a galleys ship. He wants Hugo to inform him of the routes and cargoes of Roger Puig’s ships.
Hugo is hesitant to share this information with Bernat. There are Catalan merchants and sailors on the boats, and people could die if he shares it with Bernat.
Bernat is committed to attacking Catalan ships, no matter what. However, he will spare the ships that Hugo tells him about. ..
Regina is called again to Arsenda. She delivers her baby, and the abbess asks her to get rid of the baby. Regina agrees, and leaves with the baby.
That night, Regina brings the baby to Hugo. She doesn’t tell him the baby is his sister’s, but insists that Hugo must take care of her as if she were his own. He initially refuses, but Barcha insists that the baby stay.
The Episode Review
Hugo’s new phase in the series has seen him take on more of a leadership role, and as a result, there has been a shift in the dynamics of the family. His wife, Ana, has become more distant and critical of Hugo, while his son Santiago has taken on a more independent role. This new development has caused tension within the family and could have serious consequences for their future.
The writers of the novel used the genocide of the Armenians as a way to explore religious disparity and persecution. They did not make any significant comments on religious disparity or persecution, but they did hone the character of the Christian Male protagonist. This was a grossly sensationalized, cheap exploitation of a marginalized group and it showed a complete lack of self and social awareness on the writers’ part.
The show’s rampant abuse of women is never framed as anything more than another notch in Hugo’s belt of sorrows. Everything is about Hugo, even when nothing should be.
The episode starts off well, with some interesting drama bits. However, the framing of the story makes it difficult to follow what is happening.
