I was curious about watching a Portuguese cold war drama. My expectations weren't so low, since other European series turned out to be succesful (Dark, especially). And they were exceeded anyways.
The show started on a good note, with great cinematography, actually good editing, well-written script and an interesting plot. Needless to say that the late 60s aesthetic is really eye-catching. However, with every episode, towards the season's half, it starts going south. It brims with far-fetched plot twists or unnecessary passion crimes, affairs and drama.
Some of the characters' motives are not compelling enough. The writing does a somewhat good job about the main character's development and motives. But it fails when he's successful in his constant plotting because that's just not likely. I also don't see the point of the drama around Fernando going to war.
Equally disappointing as the storyline is the acting. Not only are the main characters unconvincing, but sometimes they are frustratingly awkward and bleak or forced.
I'd still recommend whatching it because it does a decent job in terms of storytelling.
The show started on a good note, with great cinematography, actually good editing, well-written script and an interesting plot. Needless to say that the late 60s aesthetic is really eye-catching. However, with every episode, towards the season's half, it starts going south. It brims with far-fetched plot twists or unnecessary passion crimes, affairs and drama.
Some of the characters' motives are not compelling enough. The writing does a somewhat good job about the main character's development and motives. But it fails when he's successful in his constant plotting because that's just not likely. I also don't see the point of the drama around Fernando going to war.
Equally disappointing as the storyline is the acting. Not only are the main characters unconvincing, but sometimes they are frustratingly awkward and bleak or forced.
I'd still recommend whatching it because it does a decent job in terms of storytelling.