It addressed homosexuality, homophobia, prostitution, incest, and the dangers of religious fanaticism.

Written by Eric Vonn, the series is noted for its gritty portrayal of urban reality and diverse social taboos:

She suffers years of abuse and humiliation from her alcoholic husband, Rogelio, and her despotic mother-in-law, Ágata.

The series is often praised for its "constellation" of strong actors, particularly its memorable villains:

He is a "prisoner" of a marriage defined by the psychotic jealousy and paranoid resentment of his wife, Elena.