‘Lopez vs Lopez’ Recap: ‘Lopez vs Dreams’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

LOPEZ VS LOPEZ -- "Lopez vs Dreams" Episode 207 -- Pictured: (l-r) George Lopez as George, Selenis Leyva as Rosie -- (Photo by: Nicole Weingart/NBC)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 207 of ‘Lopez vs Lopez’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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Over the course of the past few episodes, the hit NBC series, Lopez vs Lopez, has done a phenomenal job of exploring something that isn’t discussed all that often in popular media. Specifically, the struggles that one will face when recovering from substance abuse. Granted, that seems counterintuitive to say, since we’ve seen shows that ponder upon the hunger, the want, the facing of the damage done. But recovery is more than that. It’s also about reconciling emotions, coming to understand who one is as a person without that awful mess hanging over one’s shoulders, and of course… one must reconcile the heavy, heavy price of addiction.

For it takes a lot and robs one of opportunities. The kind that may never return and that particular truth is top of mind today because that is what the first episode of this week’s block of the show explored. A feat that ‘Lopez vs Dreams’ accomplished by taking us into the middle of George’s mind, while he slept no less. Because in the world of dreams, George had some strange happenings taking place. In that, he could not stop dreaming about Rosie, nor could he stop dreaming about the possibility of a kiss, of romance with his ex-wife. Granted… he also could not stop dreaming about others joining in on the kisses, which woke him from his slumber… but these dreams were bothering him deeply and Oscar knew exactly what was going on here.

In that, George was still in love with Rosie and well… he needed to tell her post haste before this whole situation became far weirder than it already was. But George pushed that aside out of pride really. But during a late-night move, one that took place with Rosie because George was desperate to stay awake… he changed his mind. Because he fell asleep at the wheel and dreamt of Rosie and a kiss, and a singing Josué before crashing the truck and well… that prompted him to really think upon his feelings for Rosie and the journey and he came to quite the epiphany. In that… George finally came to realize that his drinking kept him from making a deep connection with Rosie, and it robbed him of a true love for the ages and a chance at real happiness for both of them.

Which left him to wonder if by chance, he could reconcile with her, be close to her again. So, he made the decision to tell Rosie how he felt but changed his mind at the last minute. Because a quick meeting with Josué at Rosie’s place to handle George’s testimony at the forthcoming accident hearing… brought about a powerful admission from Rosie. In that, she was happy, she felt needed and wanted again and that prompted George to dig deep and realize… that it was best to let Rosie be and let her enjoy that happiness. Because this was the price of his drinking, this is what it robbed him of, and he had to learn to live with that and find joy in new ways in this new chapter of his life. Which made, for a powerful, powerful half hour of storytelling.

Because that really is a lesson, we don’t find on television all that often, and it was amazing to see it play out here and be handled in a classy and impactful manner. But of course, make no mistake about it, there were laughs to be had in this story as well. Because George’s dreams and antics brought about the laughs. As did the whole storyline involving Chance being accepted into a Gifted and Talented class. Since it put real worry into Mayan and Quinten’s hearts, regarding their smarts, the kind that allowed for some hilarious mishaps to play out along the way. Including a little couple rivalry. But make no mistake about it, this was a deep and cerebral episode. One that really went deep into subject matter that makes us uncomfortable but that’s what good storytelling does, and it should come as no surprise that this incredible show is leading the way in such matters. And it should be interesting to see how George handles life without Rosie in a romantic manner in the weeks to come now that he’s made his peace with what he’s lost. Until next time.

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