Among Netflix’s new releases for March is “Bandidos,” a star-studded Mexican series that’s already wowed more than one person. What is it and how true are some of the events the story tells? We tell you some of the most relevant details.
What is the Netflix series ‘Bandidos’ about?
The story follows a group of unusual (not to mention unprofessional) adventurers who gather to follow the clues of an ancient Mayan map, which promises to lead them to the treasure of Aj Took, which, according to legend, will brings unimaginable riches. .
The leader of the “Bandits” is Miguel, the young son of a famous archaeologist who promises to use all his knowledge to find the hidden riches.
The series has 7 episodes lasting between 40 and 50 minutes each.
Cast of “Bandits”
Without a doubt, one of the great attractions of the Netflix series is the cast, which consists mainly of famous Mexican actors.
Alfonso Dosal, for example, brings the protagonist Miguel to life.
Juan Pablo Medina plays Wilson, Miguel’s uncle who stands out for his carefree and bold attitude.
Ester Expósito plays the role of Lilí, a young woman who uses her beauty to her advantage to deceive, mainly, tourists.
The rest of the cast brings together the talents of Mabel Cadena (in the role of Inés), Andrea Chaparro (as Citlali), Juan Pablo Fuentes, Bruno Bichir, Andrés Baida, among others.
A detail worth noting, without spoilers, is that, in a scene from “Bandidos,” Juan Pablo Medina refers to the leg he lost in real life in 2021. His character is in trouble and uses his prosthetic to defend himself. myself.
Where was ‘Bandidos’ filmed?
One of the great attractions of the Netflix series is its scenes: bright blue beaches, emptiness, modern and classic buildings.
Since the story takes place in the Yucatan, the southern Mexican state served as the setting for the recording of “Bandidos.”
Some media outlets point out that some scenes were also filmed in Madrid and Mexico City.
The Conrad Tulum hotel, part of the Hilton chain, is where Miguel and Lilí work.
Does ‘Bandidos’ treasure exist in real life?
The series uses many historical resources to tell the story. So, for example, we see a character who claims to be a descendant of Francisco Montejo, one of the first explorers of today’s Yucatán, quotes some passages from the “Popol Vuh”, a sacred book of the Mayan culture, and focuses on his search for treasure of Aj Took, whom they identify as the last ruler of the pre-Hispanic civilization.
The truth is that these are nothing more than that, resources within the story. So, unlike what happens in the series, it’s not intended for the audience to become explorers of archaeological sites with the promise of making a fortune.
Will ‘Bandidos’ get a second season?
Since it only premiered on March 13, there are no details on a second season yet.
However, Ester Expósito indicated in an interview that the possibility is open:
“I can’t say much because this season not much is revealed about where Lily comes from and what she’s running from. She must survive something that has been haunting her for a long time. That’s why he’s changing his identity,” he told the newspaper “El País”.
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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.
