Netflix’s latest miniseries From Scratch is drawing in a huge audience by portraying the love story of an American art student and an Italian chef. Skipping the cheesy happily-ever-after unrealistic scenarios of usual drama romance, the series portrays a raw depiction of love, long-distance relationships, marriage, and the real story behind “for better or for worse” and “through sickness and health.”
Throughout the episodes, Amy and Lino navigate through the good, the bad, and the ugly, all while hanging on to what matters most: love. And within a well-written script and well-thought-out plot, there are sprinkled quotes of adventure, relationships, and hope, many of them memorable.
"Love Rules Without Rules.”
Lino To Amy In Season 1, Episode 1
Amy, played by Zoe Saldana in one of her best non-MCU roles, started out as an art student spending a few weeks in Florence, and with art came meeting two handsome Italians. While for a little while, she chose the rich and handsome Giancarlo, she ultimately fell for Lino.
While Amy was with Giancarlo but obviously hung up on Lino, he made her feel better with the most beautiful Italian saying, “Love rules without rules.” The beauty of the quote is that it speaks to anyone questioning why they love who they love, and reminds them that love, with its own rules, comes in the most unexpected and unexplainable ways.
"... The Trick Is To Find Someone Who You Can Love And Live With In Peace."
Hershel To Amy In Season 1, Episode 1
Italy brought Amy into its love whirlwind, as she shared her new relationship with her father. As wise as fathers always are, Hershel made sure to tell his daughter that she can “love many people in this life, but the trick is to find someone who you can love and live with in peace.”
Sound quote and sounder advice: butterflies in the stomach and romantic getaways on Italian Vespas are great, but in the long term, it is important for anyone in a relationship to remember that love and peace come at a balance, or else it will only be a chaotic and conflicted passion.
"In A City Where There Is No Center, I’m Your Center."
Amy To Lino In Season 1, Episode 2
Long-distance relationships, especially those shown in movies, are not without their fair share of challenges, and Amy and Lino were able to navigate it until he moved to L.A. to be closer to her. However, the move brought its own difficulties, and as Lino describes at some point, L.A. had no center for him.
Love conquers all isn’t just a saying, especially when Amy says this iconic quote. She speaks to lovers around the world, who despite hardships and obstacles, survive and thrive because of their love anchoring them.
"Everything We Want Is A Gamble."
Lino To Amy In Season 1, Episode 4
When Lino wants to open his own restaurant and Amy prefers an inspiring, but lower-paying job to her fancy current position and upcoming promotion, Lino beautifully puts it with “everything we want is a gamble.”
This deep and very true quote speaks to everyone wanting something out of life who is scared of what they might miss out on should they follow this new path. Lino’s reminder here is that life is full of ups and downs, as well as surprises along the way. However, what’s confirmed is that one needs to take the risk to discover if it’s worth it or learn and do better next time.
"And With You By My Side, No Dream Is Too Big."
Lino To Amy In Season 1, Episode 4
After trusting each other’s intuition, they both went for their dreams, and a memorable quote proved why when Lino said, “with you by my side, no dream is too big.” Even though it was a risk for both of them, they held hands and jumped in.
As big and unrealistic as both their dreams were, they went for them, having each other to rely upon. Ultimately, this is what proved and allowed both their success in their endeavor -- them standing side by side and making their big dreams come to life.
"In Dreams, As In Love, All Is Possible."
Lino To Amy In Season 1, Episode 3
Never short on Italian proverbs, when Lino wanted to open his own restaurant, he told his wife this romantic quote. His beautiful words work well on a larger scale too, when the unknown is scary and taking a step toward it seems impossible.
However, just like love, dreams can be made a reality if one works hard to make them happen, puts in the right amount of effort and compromises until it all pays off and unfolds into existence.
"You’re More Than Just A Tumor."
Amy To Lino In Season 1, Episode 5
Lino and Zoe Saldana's Amy discovers the true meaning of “in sickness and in health” when Lino is diagnosed with cancer and they have to put their lives on hold to deal with it.
Before Lino’s surgery, Amy draws a heart on the affected area, telling her husband “you’re more than just a tumor,” and thus reminding the doctors of it. The quote is touching and speaks to countless cancer patients who get lost in the disease, reminding them that they are people, brothers, sisters, parents and friends with a whole lot to be and offer the world.
"Fighting Some Nameless, Faceless Thing That Wants To Rob You Of Your Love."
Preston To Amy In Season 1, Episode 5
When Amy breaks down and feels the weight of the news suffocating her, she seeks the counsel of a good friend of hers, who ends up having a similar story to share with her, of the time he himself lost his partner to cancer.
“Fighting some nameless, faceless thing that wants to rob you of your love” was the depiction Preston used to describe what he endured when his partner was suffering and slowly fading away. Nevertheless, Amy replied that she would bravely face the challenge with her husband and be there for him when he needs her most.
"This Is Our Family. Just Us, Right Now, Going Forward."
Amy To Lino In Season 1, Episode 3
Throughout the series, Lino learns to embrace Amy’s big family, and Amy learns to cope with Lino’s difficult father and mother. But when they get married, Amy seals her love with those beautiful words: “This is our family. Just us, right now, going forward.”
Their love and acceptance of each other’s family were central to the series portraying different cultures coming together and ultimately standing with each other in hardship. Even with Amy and Lino coming from two completely different worlds, they made it happen and sealed their love despite everything.
"Thank You For Your Life."
Amy To Lino In Season 1, Episode 8
Ultimately and after putting up a good fight, cancer got the best of Lino, and the family prepared itself for what was to come.
While saying her goodbyes, Amy told Lino “thank you for your life”. The quote in From Scratch stands out as unforgettable because it shows the beauty and strength of the couple.
They literally shared their lives with each other, every aspect of it, and Amy was grateful for that. Not just the happy moments, not just the love, but grateful for the whole existence of Lino shared with her.
Source:gamerant.com