Eternity This can already be taken into account among one of the Great Netflix hits. The adaptation of the homonymous work of Ector Herman Oesterheld, first published in 1957, almost immediately became one of the most observed contents of the platform. There are no reasons. An interesting combination between pure science fiction, a political message and an impeccable cinematic section, surprised the public. Even those who were afraid that the modern version Argentine classics can reduce the attitude to the original material.
But the truth is that EternityGrasps the foundations of history, turned into classics of generations. Juan Salvo’s journey (performed by Ricardo Darina) to survive a mysterious toxic snowfall, and then a violent alien invasion, as relevant as the original. Especially thanks to the script Bruno Stagnaro and Ariel Stal Tari, he reflects on the same questions as the original. The collective power to the fight against the invisible force, which decided to take control of the world.
So The work reaches the Netflix platform with all its potential for a completely new study in science fiction with apocalyptic dyes. While to pay tribute – despite the inevitable changes – to the work on which it is based. To explore this last paragraph, we leave you five differences between the comic and the series. From the era of his main character to a way of focusing on a public struggle. This is an overview of the most powerful moments of adaptation and the reasons for its current success.
The time when the invasion occurs
Of course, one of the great changes in adaptation EternityThis is the time when history happens. In the original, published in 1957, the action takes place in Buenos -Aires of the same year. The decision that allowed its creator Ecoman Estherjeld to explore on the disks and the tension of his time with particular accuracy. Especially, focusing on his prerequisites in the collective power against totalitarianism. Metaphor, and not obvious to the warm political climate of Argentina of the decade.
For adaptation, the novel goes to the present. However, despite this, the political ingredient in history is of great importance. In the first episode, you can see various manifestations of social discontent In overloaded Buenos -Aires from modern regrets.
But links to the current situation in Argentina do not end there. From a direct approach to the phenomenon of Latin American migration, in which he currently accepts the country, to the backgrounds of the war Falklands. The series combines the original story with the new prospect of great social interest.
The age of his main character
In the original comic book, Juan Salvo is a person at the age of the thirties, who, almost by accident, becomes the leader in subversive activity against an alien invasion. In the Netflix series, a character is about sixty years old. A solution that allows, among other things, he has a military past that justifies his abilities andStrategic and its ability to use weapons.
In fact, the series makes Juan, except for the war veteran, Falklands, which adds a new layer of meaning to its problems and the method of collision with an emergency. The argument makes special attention not only to his skills, but also to what seems to the toilets of post -traumatic stress from the conflict. That allows you to deepen In their problems and thoughts about freedom, in a completely new way.
The starting point of history
Another great difference between comics and the series is a way to talk about the beginning of its premise. In the comic book, the story focuses on Oesterheld – Alter Ego of the writer – that he is listening to the narrative Juan, except for the history of his uprising against aliens.
Thus, the entire argument is taken into account in retrospective and from the first person. The solution of the script that has opened the possibility of expanding the original universe With a large number of data and new visions about the main events.
In the series, the chronology is much more ordinary and is considered from a third person. Thus, he begins to show a journey in a sailing boat in which Clara (Mora Fish), daughter of Juan Salvo. It is she, the first, will see the phenomenon that should occur in the form of a green glow throughout the night sky Buenos -Aires. Soon after, the script shows his father and his group of friends, While they meet to play cards on any Friday.
New character
In the comic book, Juan Salvo accompanies him in the struggle against the invaders of his three friends: Tano Favalley, Lucas and Poloski. But in the series a new character was added, Omar, who is played by actor Ariel Stal Tari. This decision is that In addition, this affects the connection established between the group of the main characters.
While three original are old companions, and they know each other from a decade ago, Omar is a possible guest. Thus, his presence against the backdrop of compulsory conclusion from the death snow, it will become an element It is inconvenient and even interrogation, to the decisions of Juan.
Thus, Omar, more than a new member of the original group, is an unknown element with Juan, and those who accompany it should deal. Much more when as he speaks, his behaviorE is becoming more incomprehensible and desperate.
Juan’s life, except
In the comic book, the wife and daughter of Juan, with the exception of a rather anecdotic participation. But in the series both one and the other play a noticeable role. On the one hand, the series begins a story that shows a young Clara exactly during a trip by a sailing boat in the company of her friends. This is she, one who witnesses the exclusion of everything that happened, Testifying to the first manifestations of the invasion of the night sky.
To the other extreme, Elena (Karl Peterson) is also a much more active character and part of everything that happens in the center of a toxic snow attack that devastates the city. A curious fact? The series changed the name of the Juan’s daughter – in the comic book – Martita –He also added that he is breeding with Elena.
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