Number 1: Elite
Siblings Emilia and Hector Kravitz, leaders of the Las Encinas Alumni Association, are shaking up the school’s foundation. Influential, powerful, corrupt and corrupt, Kravitz will sow chaos wherever he goes and destroy the lives of those who fall prey to him. Only Omar can stand up to them and will do anything to see their downfall, as they ultimately represent everything that has always gone wrong in Las Encinas.
Viewer rating: 3.7/5
why does it work
Even if Netflix subscribers are moving away from Elite over the years and seasons, the latest burst of episodes of the Spanish series still attracted its audience en masse, going straight to the top spot with the best views.
The audience definitely wanted to say goodbye to the characters before leaving them forever. The end of Elite, Netflix’s longest-running series, marks a turning point for the platform and its flagship Spanish production.
Number 2: The Decameron
As the Black Death hits Florence in 1348, the series follows several noblemen who are invited to retreat with their servants to a large villa in the Italian countryside and wait out the plague with a luxurious vacation. But as social rules fade, what begins as a wine-soaked sexual adventure in the Tuscan hills turns into a battle for survival.
Viewer rating: 2.8/5
According to Eleaceleste (5/5):
“Finally a good series! Wonderful, crazy, incredibly well acted with delicious actors!!! I watched the whole thing at once! I never got bored…”
According to Agnes L (3.5/5):
“If not as embarrassing as the movie of the same name, this medieval mural is entertaining to watch.”
According to Eddie A. (2/5):
“Unfortunately nothing to do with Boccaccio’s masterpiece. Not very funny…boring…very disappointing…”
why does it work
Inspired by Boccaccio’s literary masterpiece, The Decameron is a medieval series created by Kathleen Jordan, who has already signed on for the excellent Teenage Bounty Hunters. Plague ravages Italy in the 14th century.
With exceptional, parodic, vulgar and theatrical humor, this new comedy from Netflix leaves no one indifferent. We may or may not subscribe to this very terrible style of storytelling, and the subscribers are pretty mixed, but they are curious because the series is number one in terms of viewership.
Number 3: Cobra Kai
A sequel to The Karate Kid, set in the present day, more than three decades after the events of the film. John, seeking redemption, re-opens the Cobra Kai dojo and deepens his rivalry with Daniel. The two men face the demons of the past and the disappointments of the present.
Viewer rating: 4.3/5
According to Sohan (5/5):
“An excellent series that accurately reflects the challenges of the Karate Kids trilogy. The actors are all stuck in their roles and convey the expected emotions. The plot, although sometimes redundant, is accompanied by twists and turns that do not let us get bored. The development of each character is interesting and provides some satisfaction.
According to Steevevo (2.5/5):
“The series doesn’t quite find its ‘way’. The first season drags the path of supposed brutality. Season 6 sometimes turns into a schoolboy teen movie. Interesting characters, fairly well-ordered fights despite the fighters, not always believable. Marshmallow for the Sunday couch.”
According to Lachoses (0.5/5):
“Season 1 was great, 2 was good, and then it became a Disney show for pre-teens. Season 6 was a disaster.”
why does it work
Karate Kid fans responded and jumped on new episodes of Cobra Kai! A change of strategy for season 6, which will be the last. Netflix actually chose to split it into three parts instead of two to prolong the enjoyment. The next round will be held online on November 28, and the series is expected to end in 2025. Hope the fans will be there like here!
Number 4: SupraCell
In London, a group of ordinary people with nothing in common develop superpowers. Michael Lasaki will have to bring them together to save the woman he loves.
Viewer Rating: 3.5/5
According to Rafi’s World (4/5)
“A slightly slow start that requires hanging on as there are still “supers”. But the characters are well developed, we are attached to them, and there are surprising twists. I can’t wait to see what happens next to see where it goes.“
According to ITIAH (3/5)
“I saw this first season and came out pretty mixed. The series isn’t bad without more, even if the idea is pretty good. I’m waiting to see what the second season will be like.“
According to Lorian Turpin (5/5)
“It’s amazing! I watched it in 2 days, I’m looking forward to the second season, what will happen next! The fantastic is very well balanced with the real, not too much and not too little and the actors are very good!“
why does it work
A superhero series that isn’t a Marvel series? This is already a good point to escape from “superhero fatigue”. And SupraCell seems to be reinventing the genre, already with its action in London, England. It’s still holding up well almost five weeks after its release.
A British touch always makes a difference, especially when you turn to a popular series like Misfits. There’s a little The Wire side, in the context of ‘South London’, that area of the capital where gangs clash. The short six-episode format doesn’t hurt either. You can watch the series in one day!
Number 5: Vikings: Valhalla
100 years after the first Vikings, the story of their descendants, including the legendary Leif Eriksson, Freidis, Harald Harada and William the Conqueror, men and women willing to do anything to survive in a rapidly changing Europe…
Viewer rating: 3.1/5
According to Claude (5 out of 5): “I put 5 stars to counterbalance all the bad reviews which I feel is unfair, but for me season 4 is worth it. Of course, it still does not have the amplitude of its predecessor VIKINGS, but this season has many and interesting narrative arcs. The series takes time and it’s not that bad. Obviously, Castan fans are going to have a break, whatever, but honestly, I find the story very interesting and I can’t wait to see what happens next.“
According to gareen (2 of 5): “I had to stop after 2 episodes, it was so different from the original series, not better. The atmosphere, the direction of the actors, the direction, the immersion… nothing attracts me anymore. There’s no viking charm, there’s a sanitized taste to this series that left me very well off. It’s a bad choice.”
According to Dr. Popcorn (1 of 5): “Carnage ended with this season 3. Conclusion: Once Netflix touches the franchise, there is no hope. Here we have a flat series that is laughable in its inconsistencies and even its futile attempts to emulate its predecessor. Netflix lives up to its specifications, even if it means timing inconsistencies. Lazy writing, uncomfortable and poorly written characters, nothing to save this wreck. Except for the music, perhaps, and some pretty cool shots. The actors do their job and, in spite of themselves, find themselves in this shipwreck.“
why does it work
This Vikings spin-off will be much shorter than the original series, but fans can rest assured: this third season offers a satisfying conclusion to the ever-so-bloody adventures of the Norse legends.
Source: Allocine
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