'Land of Women' Episode 4: Kate's gender identity may have influenced this key character's betrayal
Contains spoilers for 'Land of Women' Episode 4
BARCELONA, SPAIN: The tension in 'Land of Women' reaches new heights as Gala (Eva Longoria) grapples with the devastating impact of Fred's (James Purefoy) shocking betrayal.
In 'Land of Women' Episode 1, Gala's luxurious life in New York City shatters when her husband Fred borrows $15 million from a criminal organization.
In 'Land of Women' Episode 3, Gala learns that Fred is with another woman, and by Episode 4, she discovers he has taken that woman to the Monte Carlo hotel where he had originally promised to celebrate their anniversary.
However, why is Fred cheating on Gala? Let's discuss!
Does Kate's gender identity play a significant role in Fred's betrayal?
In 'Land of Women' Episode 4, it is revealed that Kate (Victoria Bazua) was born as a boy, but over time, she underwent a transformation and began living as a girl. She also takes hormone pills as part of her transition to live as a girl.
In Episode 1, Fred abruptly left his family, and Gala hasn't heard from him since. Despite this absence, a few glimpses into their past reveal that Kate and Fred shared a close and affectionate bond.
However, it appears that Fred left his family partly due to his infidelity and partly because of Kate's gender identity.
It's possible that Fred desired a son who could potentially inherit and advance his business interests. Despite his love for Kate, her transition likely posed challenges to his public image and personal ambitions.
The societal expectations and pressures surrounding gender roles and identity could have influenced Fred's decisions and strained his relationship with Kate and Gala.
In 'Land of Women' Episode 3, viewers have already seen how some people in La Muga behaved after finding out about Kate's gender identity, causing her to feel sadness for being transgender. A similar reaction may have occurred among people in New York upon discovering the truth.
This could explain why Fred simply left Kate with Gala after taking a loan from a criminal organization, showing no concern for Kate's safety or well-being.
He may have felt ashamed and didn't want to appear in a negative light in front of Kate, so he chose to leave. This decision left Gala to navigate the aftermath on her own.
Can Gala ever take revenge on Fred?
Gala is aware of Fred's infidelity through incriminating emails that reveal a woman making plans to meet him. Gala finds herself in a state of shock as she navigates life in La Muga, attempting to establish herself by working in the wine business.
Gala, already financially strained and without resources, faces escalating tension in La Muga as Tony's (Ben Temple) men arrive due to Fred's unpaid debt.
She suspects Fred might be in Monte Carlo after discovering the email. Tony plans to search for him there, but Fred's intelligence makes it unlikely that Tony will find him.
It's possible that Fred and his lover have been planning a scheme all along via their email exchanges, possibly hiding themselves elsewhere.
These emails might be a tactic to mislead both Tony and Gala, creating uncertainty about Fred's actual whereabouts and complicating efforts to track him down.
If Tony fails to locate Fred, Gala could find herself burdened with the responsibility of repaying the debt.
How to stream 'Land of Women'?
'Land of Women' Episodes 1-4 are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+.
New Episodes of 'Land of Women' will be released every Wednesday, offering viewers a weekly dose of drama, romance, and suspense.
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