While the time still seems very long before we can find the bars and restaurants, the sofa evenings from 7pm allow us to discover beautiful nuggets: this month again, the editorial staff of JustFocus gives you its favorite series of March, between science fiction to unexpected success and return of the creators of Casa de Papel.
Emilie's March series: Sky Rojo on Netflix
After the mixed success of White Lines, La Casa de Papel creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato are back with Sky Rojo for Netflix! And we recognize their paw, both in the plots and in the rhythm. In the vein of Tarantino's films or Thelma and Louise, three prostitutes are on the run through the Canaries, fearing reprisals from their pimp… left for dead by the trio. In the same way as La Casa de Papel, and even more so because of the short format of its episodes, Sky Rojo never runs out of steam. The episodes are hard-hitting, the aesthetics neat and colorful despite its subject – prostitution being a real subject of society in Spain. And it is indeed the trio Coral / Wendy / Gina who carries the series, with three very fair interpreters, quickly making their characters endearing. Suffice to say that the male trio facing them seems relatively dull – even if of the three, Miguel Angel Silvestre is certainly the one who shines the most! Like it or not, Sky Rojo will surely not leave the public indifferent… Some consider the series voyeuristic, and even subject to male gaze. We can even sometimes blame him for trying to humanize the male trio… Yet we have an immersion in the past of the three women, in their experiences that led them into the mouth of the wolf. It is therefore up to everyone to make up their own minds on the matter. We already know that season 2 will be broadcast on July 23 on Netflix! Find the full review of Sky Rojo here and discover its trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-FAco37L54
Elisa's March series: The One on Netflix
This month I made a great discovery with The One, released on March 12 on Netflix. Basically, I'm not necessarily a fan of series dealing with the subject of love (considered too sensitive and blue flower in my mind), but I was pleasantly surprised by this series. We discover Rebecca Webb, the founder of the company The One, allowing to find "true love" thanks to genetics and thus modifying the dating system that we all know. And we discover as we go through all the obstacles she had to cross. I especially liked all the philosophical questions about love that can be encountered throughout the series. We discover a society both lost and filled thanks to this new technology, between people totally refractory and others very optimistic about the project and wanting to participate despite a marriage or a relationship … In addition, even if the actors are not well-known personalities, their acting is pretty good. Small subjective criticism, I am not a big fan of the actress who plays Rebecca Webb, and honestly the stylist who took care of these outfits is totally missed in my opinion and I could not take her seriously as a business owner (but this is only my opinion). And unfortunately at times the scenario is not advanced enough on certain subjects to bring more depth such as the possibility that there is not only one match. However all these topics will surely be developed for season 2 and I look forward to seeing that. If you like dystopian thrillers, go quickly see this series very pleasant to watch both visually and by its plots between the different characters. Finally, I ask myself the question: is love only about genetics? Watch this series to make your own opinion! And don't hesitate to read the review of one of our editors for more details! Find the full review of The One here and discover its trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgbNCkJqSM
Roxane's March Series: Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+
Released March 19 on Disney+, Falcon and the Winter Soldier is Marvel's second original series. We follow the daily life of Sam Wilson aka Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), two characters from the MCU whose story is linked to that of Captain America. The series takes place a few months after the events of Avengers: Endgame, where we could see the heroes (SPOILER) get rid of Thanos and bring back all the missing people during the famous "snap" of Infinity War. Thus, in a world where humanity is trying to rebuild itself, Sam Wilson must balance his responsibilities as a hero, his role as a brother and ensure the legacy of Captain America who has retired. For his part, Bucky Barnes tries to get rid of his demons by confronting his past and especially the time when he was under the control of HYDRA. Falcon and the Winter Soldier is in line with what the MCU already offered us, both in its construction and in the action scenes, which are, by the way, breathtaking. Moreover, the series promises to be rich! The issues of responsibility, guilt and resilience are themes that we find and that were already very present in the Captain America films. In addition, the series offers us much more personal passages and anchored in reality and in particular a reality after the "blip". This more human and practical side has still been too little exploited in the films of the MCU and promises to be as interesting as filled with humor. This Marvel mini-series consists of 6 episodes of 40 to 50 minutes each available on Disney+. Find the review of the first episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier here and discover its trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_mSpyPVVzk
Pauline's March series: Caid on Netflix
I'm surprised myself to put Caid in my top series this month, because usually, this genre, very little for me. But the series made in France from the film of the same name by Nicolas Lopez and Ange Basterga seduced me by two very strong aspects, which make it all its consistency. First, an unusual format, and that I personally enjoyed a lot: the first season of Caid (and maybe the only one?) takes place in 10 episodes that each … About 10 minutes. A very sustained and hyper immersive pace that brings us to the second strong point: if some may have criticized the series for too many shots, I can not help but appreciate the almost documentary aspect given by these points of view of the camera and these realistic acting (including Abdraman Diakité, whom I hope to see again soon), which once again promotes immersion. A very nice discovery, which I advise you if you are looking for a strong and gripping series, which will only take you the time of one evening. Check out the trailer for Caid : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_dqNc2sgNU
David's March Series: Tiger & Bunny on Netflix
If I asked you to name an animated series about superheroes, what would be your first choice? Probably My Hero Academia (the first two seasons are available on Netflix) which follows a classic pattern in the treatment of the story, but which stands out from other productions thanks to a gallery of characters well exploited and a perfectly controlled animation. However, I will not tell you about the 5th season of My Hero Academia which has just started on DNA. My top for this month is Tiger & Bunny, a 2011 production that arrived on the last day of February on Netflix. A season of 25 episodes for a duo of the most attractive. Our protagonists evolve in a society where part of the population has a particular faculty. They are called the "Next". Some of these superhumans use their abilities to do evil. To enforce order, some justice-loving humans become superheroes. The originality of the show lies in the fact that these vigilantes are sponsored by multinational firms. So they wear different advertising inserts on their colorful costumes. They are also the heroes of a reality TV show. In addition to this innovative aspect, the main attraction of Tiger & Bunny is its duo of heroes that everything opposes. A characteristic specific to buddy-movies like Lethal Weapon or Rush Hour… Tiger is a former folk hero in decline… Bunny is a rising star who plays heroes for a much less noble motive than his partner. Their relationship is the driving force of the series and we take pleasure in seeing them evolve together despite their conflictual relationship. Tiger & Bunny is an accessible show, which unlike more modern series like Invincible on Prime Video, does not rely on violence. The relationships between the characters take precedence over the rest and the series is an interesting critique of the current trading system. Find the full review of Tiger & Bundy here and discover its trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9CryTW3lp8
