What is it about?
Loosely inspired by real events, the Barracuda Queens series tells the story of a group of young women in the 90’s who went on a robbery spree with a spirit of rebellion, but also a taste for adventure and revenge on the men who led them astray. . The series paints a picture of a world where some criminals get away with it… and some don’t.
The Burglar Gentlewomen
Upscale suburb of Djurholm, Sweden, 1995. Over the course of several days, a gang of privileged teenage girls commit a series of robberies, stealing jewelry, artwork, furniture, and other valuable decorative items to pay off their debts. Problem? Young women rob their neighbors!
Their names are Lolo (Alva Bratt), Clara (Tindra Monsen), Frida (Sandra Zubowicz) and Mia (Thea Stiaarne) and they form the Barracuda Queens gang called the beach, where they like to party and watch boys. Series title created by Amanda Adolphson. After yet another villainy gone wrong, the girls find themselves broke and in debt.
Since they don’t want to ask their parents for help and admit their stupidity to them, they can’t think of a better idea than to rob their new neighbor Amina (Sarah Gustafsson). Things could have gone horribly wrong, but “luckily” for them, Amina joins four young women in a series of robberies targeting their filthy rich neighbors whose behavior is deplorable, sexist and violent.
Because if the Swedish series is full of nostalgia in its six episodes with its atmosphere, style and music of the 1990s, it also reflects the shortcomings of the society of the time, which objectified and reduced women, sensitive to the disgusting. , and victims of approval and abuse.
Through these robberies, Lolo, Clara, Frida, Mia, and Amina continue their quest for freedom and independence, forming a united group behind the galvanic banner of “Girl Power.” But by being too eager to seek excitement, young women, students and model girls risk burning their wings during the day or following the same path as their parents, who also have many secrets to hide.
Loosely inspired by true events, Barracuda Queens is a little Nordic nugget that should appeal to fans of Gossip Girl, for its mundane and opulent setting, and Pretty Little Liars, for its exploration, twists and mysteries, but also for those who loved it. Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring, which already told us about a group of young star burglars.
This new series for young people is thanks to Camilla Ahlgren, who is already behind the series Quicksand, which was a huge hit on Netflix, but also Sophie and Tove Forsman, who work behind Young Royals, and Veronika Zacco (Burn All My Letters).
This 100% female writing team offers fun, refreshing and relevant mini-series with cheeky and attractive characters who embark on crazy and dangerous adventures that can be swallowed in one evening thanks to its ideal 6×30 minute format.
The Barracuda Queens series is available on Netflix.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
