When a white student from an elite private school speaks Spanish more fluently than their daughter, Camila (Chloe Jo Rountree), Marina kind of spirals and tries to make up for the lack of culture in Camila’s upbringing. It is a dynamic that works surprisingly well and that’s due, in large part, to Souza and Grace’s charming chemistry. It’s been evident since Season 1 that Marina is very connected to her heritage despite being married to Tom (Topher Grace), who is “extremely white.” She often corrects him on the pronunciation of Spanish words, including the names of his own children. HOME ECONOMICS – “Windmount Academy, $42,000/year” JIMMY TATRO, KARLA SOUZA Cr: ABC/Temma Hankin It’s difficult to get across real emotion on a sitcom, but she manages to do just that, and in a way that fits with the lighthearted comedy atmosphere of the show. The timeliness aside, this is a strong episode, and it’s made stronger by Karla Souza’s outstanding performance. Home Economics Season 2 Episode 4, “Windmount Academy, $42,000/year,” is a very fitting episode for Hispanic Heritage Month with Marina trying to teach her daughter about their Mexican culture.
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