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La casa de papel (Money Heist) - Review



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When I first started watching this show, there wasn’t as much of a buzz surrounding it yet, so I was reluctant. 

It was a Spanish show, of which I knew nothing, but… I decided to give it a try. And, I can tell you: I didn’t regret my decision whatsoever. It now sits on the throne as the most-watched non-English show on Netflix, and that honestly doesn’t come as a surprise to me.

Engaging 


It’s a great show, with a good story and very engaging from the start. Netflix split it into two seasons, so when I finished the first, I had to wait a while for the second to pop up…

It, however, did not disappoint. The characters are deep, and they manage to involve you in such a profound way, forcing you to empathize with their situation, that at some points, you’re not sure of who the bad guys are, in all of this, anymore. I think that was part of the point the show tries to make, and, if so, was tremendously well done!

(If you liked this show, check other Spanish shows with the same actors, such as Elite and Punto Nemo.)

Breath Taking


You find yourself out of breath with some scenes, enraged with some others, and feeling as if you want to jump into the scene and solve the problem yourself. 

The episodes provide a perfect blend of action, breathtaking scenes, and peaceful ones, filled with harmony and character development. It’s psychologically intense and it will raise many questions in your mind.

It Needs a Special End


What I liked the most about this show is the fact that it’s full of surprises, even when you think you have already figured everything out. 

The last scene of Berlin (Pedro Alonso) is almost perfect, not only for the scene itself but also given the character’s full background story. It’s poetic, yet sarcastic, all at once.

The end of the show wasn’t the best part, though, not for me at least. I thought there were a few too many “unicorns and rainbows”. Such a great show deserved a finale more befitting of the intensity it walked us through. 

What is Coming


After this, I’ll definitely keep an eye on more Spanish shows. High-quality production, with deep characters and an exciting story. Sign me up for more of whatever this was!

All-around great show!



After its success, Money Heist went on to have 3 more seasons. You can take a look at the review of each one here:

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

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