In 1999, a gangster with mental problems completely changed the world of TV series. Sopranowhich began as a successful experiment and became one of the main works for understanding the golden era of TV series, surprised. But not just because of the original story or the way it delved into interesting characters. At the same time, it is a demonstration that the serialized format allows for debate that cannot be translated into film. This is because to the need for more time, resources and depth to tell different stories.
Since then, the world of TV series has demonstrated its ability to become increasingly diverse, rich and expansive. About great science fiction milestones such as Lostwho innovated how to show parallel reality in studies of modern evil such as Breaking Bad. The truth is that the many possibilities spanned all types of genres, eras, and perspectives on various pop culture fads. A phenomenon that is only growing and become more durable over time.
It is for this reason that the genre of TV series is currently practically incomprehensible. Moreover, the huge number of releases increases every year. Very often, some of the best—the humble gems among the vast offerings—can go unnoticed. That’s the case with five productions you may not have heard of that we recommend below. From a twisted tale of fame starring an Oscar winner to a peculiar horror scenario. Everything for series lovers who have no patience. dig through the hundreds of possibilities that large catalogs hide.
Damnation (Movistar+)
Oscar winner Emma Stone seems to show off her talent in several different situations. Including the landscape of the series and another that is already emerging as a rare gem in the middle of the format. The story of a young couple trying to implement an eco-housing project seems to have a simple premise. However, when the producer suggests they transfer their experience to a reality show, Every step you take will become a strange form of horror.
Halfway between thriller and the dark comedy “The Grudge” explores fame, instant fame and greed in the modern world. But he does not do this in a simple way, but far from it, resorting to moralism or ethical dilemmas. Before this, the script develops the perspective of modern evil as complete indifference to the suffering and needs of others.
In such a scenario, Whitney (Stone) and her husband Asher (Nathan Fielder) will become increasingly complex, cold and calculating. Which, in addition, will have an impact on the story, in which everything that can go wrong will happen, and with the worst possible consequences. An ideal recommendation for lovers of dark and satirical stories. borderline creepy.
From (Max)
And if you prefer a truly scary story, three seasons From They are for you. The series takes place in an unnamed town in the center of North America. The series is about a strange phenomenon hidden in its seemingly simple streets. No one who enters the city will be able to leave again. Not only because will have to face a strange violation of the laws of physics of time and space.
Also, as darkness falls, a group of brutal creatures emerge from the shadows to kill. Claustrophobic, atmospheric and ominous, From combines horror, fear and tension in a seemingly simple premise that becomes increasingly unsettling as time goes on.
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What begins with hostages trapped in an attempt to escape by supernatural forces ends with their most personal beliefs being reconsidered. Especially when the nature of the horror that the plot explores becomes darker and more sinister. Slow and terrifying rhythm, This series is one of the great options in Max’s catalog that you may not have known about.
Visual Arts (Disney+)
The art world can be a hotbed of intrigue and vanity, but also a satirical look at human nature and its desire for recognition. All this is what sustains Bellas Artes, a series you may not know about, but which explores the behind-the-scenes of the intellectual medium itself with elegance and very dark humor. In particular, like the great art salons and their heroes, They can be the perfect place to show the worst sides of human nature.
At least that’s what Antonio Dumas (Oscar Martinez), a prestigious art historian who is convinced he is more brilliant than most of the artists he knows, thinks. So much so that when he finally achieves his dream of becoming a director the famous museum will begin work on reforming the Spanish artistic context.
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But it will not only meet resistance from a diverse group of artists. And also everything that surrounds the universe of creation, on a scale that embraces all points of view and nuances. Gradually, Antonio will find himself in the center of the craziest situations. And there is still a long way to understand the art of our time. A seemingly simple premise that turns out to be more humorous and also deeper than it seems.
Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix)
Consisting of five seasons (one of which recently premiered), this successor to the legendary 1970s series of the same name is a vast collection of the strange and inexplicable. Of unanswered crimes that eventually became forensic mysteries, ghost stories through investigations of abductions and unusual disappearances.
Unsolved Mysteries investigates and provides new information about cases that are part of a collection of dark and little-known pop culture facts. In particular, thanks to its ability to offer a platform wide which allows new data to be collected.
For most of its long history on North American television, the series has been an ideal vehicle for resolving some of the situations it depicts. Others are part of his vast and dark archive. The one that is now at your disposal on Netflix.
They (Prime)
The two-season anthology series is an intriguing and rare blend of pure horror storytelling (the second season features a guest appearance from director Ti West) and experimental substance. So his reflections on prejudice, racism and violence run through all sorts of horrors and horrors. increasingly dense atmosphere.
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However, the best of Theyis that it’s not straightforward or a bunch of awkward, pointless scenes. Before that, the production prefers to tell its stories— one is set in the California area in the 1950s, the other in 1990, judging by the visual details. What does he offer to all heads, a dark mixture of the supernatural and street violence.
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