Based on Ariana Godoy’s teenage romance novel of the same name, Netflix’s “Through My Window” movie series released its third installment this weekend, completing the trilogy and probably resting at that. On the off-chance you liked its predecessors, it is likely that “Through My Window: Looking at You” would work for you. It does provide a satisfactory conclusion. Nevertheless, “Looking at You,” directed by Marcal Fores with a screenplay by Eduard Sola, is stale and drab. Just like its predecessors.
Through My Window: Looking at You (2024) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis
Almost a year has passed since the events of “Through My Window: Across the Sea.” In case you have forgotten, the trilogy’s second film ended with the death of one of the key characters. Yoshi (Guillermo Lasheras). The story of “Through My Window” chronicles the romance between Raquel (Clara Galle) and Ares (Julio Pena). But Yoshi always hovered over them, as someone who was always there for Raquel when nobody else was. Raquel never looked at Yoshi in a “more than a friend” role, but Yoshi did.
The motorcycle accident that led to Yoshi falling from the cliff scarred Raquel and her relationship with Ares. The third (and probably last) part of this series, “Looking at You,” refers to Yoshi looking at Raquel from the afterlife. “Looking at You” starts with Ares and Raquel trying to settle into their respective relationships. Raquel with Gregory (Ivan Lapadula), and Ares with Vera (Andrea Chaparro). Both Gregory and Vera appeared in the last film and were shown as potential love interests for Raquel and Ares. So, this is not surprising.
It is around Christmas, and Raquel’s book is going to be a best-seller. She is adored by her current boyfriend, Gregory. Her mother seems to have found love, too. So, it is obvious she is not happy. Because she is not complete without Ares. That is what “Through My Window” has us believe through and through. Ares does come back, flanked by Vera. And the inevitable happens. Gregory’s heart gets broken as Raquel cannot help but go back to Ares.
However, things are not easy for Ares. His family, the aristocratic Hidalgo family, could lose their corporate empire. And it is the relationship of Ares and Vera that is saving the company. As Ares’ older brother, Artemis (Eric Masip), points out, a deal with Vera’s parents’ company is the only way forward for the Hidalgo empire. So, Ares cannot simply break the relationship with Vera. Even though Vera is also having trouble getting over her previous relationship.
Through My Window: Looking at You (2024) Movie Review
As a critic, the cardinal rule I set for myself is never to use the word ‘boring’ to describe a movie. It reeks of a serious lack of effort. But, sometimes, a film/series comes up that embodies the meaning of the word so much that one cannot help but use ‘boring’ as an adjective, as that is the most fitting. Netflix’s erotic rom-com movie franchise “Through My Window” has established itself as one of the perfect candidates for that ‘boring’ title. This franchise makes us thankful for the existence of the fast-forward button.
Just like its predecessors, Clara Galle is earnest in her portrayal of Raquel. She is the lone bright star in this otherwise insipid affair. And this is saying something, as “Through My Window” is filled with teenage angst, beautiful people embarking on sexual adventures and shocking deaths. However, these just exist and do not become anything in this weirdly ‘boring’ (sorry for the repetition) love story. Even the holiday cheers in the background of the story cannot elevate it.
I suppose “Looking at You,” as the third (and probably concluding) part of the series, does its job well to wrap up everything neatly. It also delves a little more into certain subplots, which are mildly intriguing. It’s definitely less trite than the central love story of Ares and Raquel. Chances are that if you were mildly intrigued to know how this story ends, you would not mind “Looking at You.” It is the best of the bunch. For anyone who has not yet started on this “Through My Window” adventure, you are warned.
Through My Window: Looking At You (2024) Movie Ending Explained:
Did Anna Want to Kill Raquel?
Apart from Vera and Gregory, “Looking at You” brings one more ‘Across the Sea’ character back. It is Anna (Carla Tous). Anna is Gregory’s sister and someone who loved Yoshi. When Yoshi was riding his motorbike, he was rushing to meet Anna in the lighthouse. Anna blamed Raquel, who had once again broken Yoshi’s heart before Yoshi’s fateful journey. Anna believed Raquel’s confused feelings for Yoshi were the key reason behind Yoshi’s sadness and his eventual death.
In “Looking at You,” Anna warns Gregory that Raquel will break his heart, too, as she is still in love with Ares. This happens, but Anna actually sort of becomes friends with Raquel. So much so that Raquel invites her to Raquel’s publishing house’s New Year party. Meanwhile, Ares leaves an important dinner with his family and Vera’s family. He texts Raquel and asks her to come to the cemetery, their favorite spot.
However, Raquel is drunk at that party, and Anna sees Ares’ message. Seeing this, Anna puts some medicinal tablets on Raquel’s drink. Wanting to sabotage her relationship with Ares. She has tried to do the same when she visited Raquel’s store. It is understandable why Anna would do this. Yoshi seemed to be Anna’s true love, the only guy who made Anna come out of her shell. She does not want Raquel, the person whom Anna blames for her true love’s demise, to walk away with her true love. However, it is likely that Anna just wanted Raquel to pass out, so she missed her chance to meet with Ares. She did not anticipate it could lead to Raquel and Ares ending up in the hospital beds.
Are Ares and Raquel Together?
When Raquel does not appear in the cemetery, Ares decides to go back to Vera and not ruin the only chance the Hidalgo company has. But when he learns that Raquel has not come back from the party in the morning, he calls her. Raquel, just coming around, could not talk. This worries Ares, and he rushes to the place of the party. A disheveled and drugged Raquel falls into the pool and almost drowns to death. Ares makes the timely intervention and saves her. They are reunited at the hospital, and everything wraps up neatly. Ares breaks off with Vera, but the fortunes of the Hidalgo family do not worsen. Vera’s parents do not back out of the deal. We see Raquel and Ares surrounded by the Hidalgo family. Five years pass, and Ares and Raquel are happily together.
What Happens to Apolo and Daniela? And to Artemis and Claudia?
“Looking at You” has two subplots involving the other two Hidalgo brothers. And frankly, they are better than the central one. Artemis, who falls in love with the family servant, Claudia (Emilia Lazo), tries his best to continue his journey into fatherhood without trying to break off from his family. Claudia gives birth to a baby girl. In the end, Claudia is shown to be fully accepted by Artemis’ parents.
As for Apolo (Hugo Arbues), he tries to match his girlfriend, Daniela’s openness (Natalia Azahara) when it comes to sexual adventures. Apolo is shown to be bi-sexual, as Daniela is. He gets into a relationship with a handsome hunk but gets his heart broken. In the end, he finds solace in Daniela’s arms. Daniela also starts to value Apolo more.
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