When it comes to TV, Mexican telenovelas are known for being some of the most dramatic shows out there. Some of the best known titles to come from the genre include Rubí, Jane the Virgin and Timeless Love, but this November, Netflix is bringing a heated family falling out to live via Sisters’ Feud, which comes from the mind of José Ignacio Valenzuela. The original show isn’t based on a book or true story, though it does heavily feature themes of sexual assault and violence against women, so it might not be an ideal watch for all audiences. Per Tudum, the 20-episode program takes place in a fictional Mexican town, with Ana Serradilla and Claudia Álvarez playing sisters Perla and Antonia, respectively.
Now that Sisters’ Feud is available on Netflix and audiences have had time to digest the telenovela’s twists and turns, we’re breaking down the show’s shocking ending. Early on in the series, viewers learn that Antonia and Perla grew up in poverty, and the former is clearly jealous of the latter, who’s generally deemed “better” and “prettier” than her. When Perla fell in love with a handsome man named Bernardo, Antonia married him out of spite to hurt her sister, but upon finding them together on her wedding day, Antonia took the opportunity to exact her ultimate revenge against Perla.
Perla and Jacinta’s Chance Encounter Allows Them To Take Down Antonia
During her emotional reaction to Perla and Bernardo’s infidelity, Antonia causes a car crash that she claims rendered her unable to bear children in an attempt to guilt her sister into carrying one via IVF. Perla refuses to help Antonia, leading her to take desparate measures to have the baby she’s been dreaming of. The latter captures Perla, forcing Bernardo to assault and impregnate her; Antonia ultimately kidnaps the child and leaves her sister for dead, though the little girl – named Jacinta – winds up living at an orphanage after just four years in her aunt’s care. At the time, Antonia adopted a boy named Pedro who she and Bernardo went on to raise together.
While growing up in the orphanage, Jacinta’s life is anything but normal. As she grows older, the young woman is eventually incarcerated after allegedly attempting to kill a man who tried to sexually assault her after she obtained a fake identity card. Just when it seems like the odds are stacked against her, Jacinta reconnects with Perla behind bars, giving them a chance to plot their revenge against Antonia. Their plan is to expose her and Bernardo’s crimes by ousting them from their controversial mining company; the mother-daughter duo’s first step is to buy a majority stake using money from Perla’s friend, Efrian. While the plot works in their favor at first, Antonia manages to win back her rights with the help of corrupt governor Sanabra. However, when Perla discovers the mine was illegaly obtained, support behind Antonia quickly dwindles, leaving her with nothing.
Pedro’s Feelings for Jacinta Lead To an Untimely Demise
For her part, Jacinta finds a way to gain work as a staff member in Antonia’s house, allowing her to connect with Pedro, who’s set to marry Sofia (the daughter of the family mine’s second-largest stakeholder. Sadly, he’s diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that can only be healed from a donated kidney from one of his biological parents. Unfortunately for Pedro, Antonia previously killed his biological father to avoid any legal or inheritance drama; after the groom-to-be’s mom gave up her kidney to save her son, Antonia killed her too.
As he recovers from surgery, Pedro falls in love with Jacinta. The two wind up conceiving a child and starting a relationship, but Lucas (Pedro’s half-brother) also has feelings for Perla’s daughter. He and Pedro fight, harming the latter’s new kidney and his shot at survival. Lucas is ultimately jailed for his actions, but later promises his grandfather he plans to become a better person. Amid the turmoil, Pedro and Jacinta still decide to get married, welcoming a baby girl named Itzel (the fake name Jacinta used to get into the house as a servant). In an emotional peak of Sisters’ Feud, Pedro breathes his final breath with his daughter in his arms.
‘Sisters’ Feud’ Ending Explained
At this point, it seems as though Perla has won the Sisters’ Feud, only needing to get a confession from Antonia to confirm her arrest. As it turns out, Antonia had been siphoning off money and gold for years to protect herself should things with Bernardo go wrong. Perla found out about this stash and relocated it for her safe keeping, knowing she could use it to lure Antonia. As the ending of the Netflix original nears, Antonia is wanted for the murders of Pedro’s biological parents, along with Carla (the owner of Jacinta’s orphanage), plus the attempted murder of Bernardo, Perla, Pedro, Jacinta, Jacinta’s unborn child and Efrain – not to mention countless other crimes.
While she attempts to secure her gold back from Perla, Efrain and his team swoop in to capture Antonia. In her anger, the notorious criminal points her gun at Perla, but the latter stops police from shooting her in a moment of empathy. This seems to impact Antonia profoundly, as she turns the gun back on herself and dies by suicide. Despite all that’s transpired between them, Perla is devestated by this, crying out while trying to catch her sister’s body.
Even with the tragedy, the final moments of Sisters’ Feud still provide reason to celebrate. Firstly, co-commissioner Consuelo uses her powers to clear Jacinta of murder charges so she can focus on raising her daughter. Elsewhere, Efrain and Perla end up together in the end, even with Efrain and Consulo spending intimate together throughout the series. Finally, since she didn’t marry Pedro, Maximo’s daughter, Sofia, was able to come out as lesbian and marry her girlfriend, Ana. Julia, who suffered abuse at the hands of Maximo, started a firm to provide support for other victims.
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