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Hola amigos, buenas vibras para todos.
**Hello friends, good vibes to all.
Around here we are always looking for those hidden gems that are not making as much noise as they should, such is the case of Archivo 81, one of the best series I've been able to see lately, I'll say that right now. This series was released in mid-January of this year 2022 so it is possible that many around here have not had the opportunity to see it yet, personally I was quite surprised but always in the best sense.
But, why, what makes it so special? - I think it's a little bit the vibe it generates when you watch it, if you like DARK I'm sure this one will fulfill your expectations since it has a little bit of that mystery feeling, of not knowing and understanding absolutely nothing of what is happening, it has its fair share of good horror and of course a psychological suspense that keeps you in suspense ALWAYS, you will never feel comfortable watching it. So having said that, let's talk a little bit about what this good series is about.
The story begins with Dan Turner (Mamoudou Athie), an archivist and restorer of tapes and audiovisual material who is hired to, as I said, restore some videos of a young filmmaker Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi) who at the time was doing research work in an old building in New York. Things start to get a bit murky and strange when out of nowhere and unintentionally begin to come out certain signs of a demonic cult that makes life in that building and in which inevitably end up involving our two protagonists.
From the beginning you know that something strange is happening but it is very complicated to find it because the plot of the series wants it that way, it wants you to ask questions, to question everything but above all that all those doubts keep you glued in front of the screen by the degree of intrigue and suspense that they generate. That's why I compared it a bit with DARK, because that vibe that every time an episode ends you are more surprised and with more questions is something that happens with the eight chapters of the series.
This series is so "strange" that at times you don't know what you're dealing with, whether it's paranormal forces, aliens, hallucinations and mental disorders, unknown dimensions or even the imagination itself; all these possibilities are on the table and it's the viewer's job to decipher what it could be and what it could not be. A job, to put a term, that I liked a lot because the level of engagement I had with this series was great.
One of the things that make this series quite interesting is that it is narrated in two timelines, Dan's and Melody's, and that in the end makes the attention and tension is never lost because something is always happening. That is to say, the plot is not so linear but from time to time it jumps and you get soaked again in the other story and everything that is happening in it.
I have to say that the atmosphere is very dense and heavy, it is impressive how there is always that intrigue of not trusting what surrounds you and that feeling is transferred from the screen and reaches the point that sometimes we can get to spend a little bad, it is very uncomfortable but in a good way, EYE. These plots full of mysticism I like a lot because knowing that there is a secret cult is something that makes us all curious, even in real life, so every time that allusion was made to that in the series was something that is very enjoyable.
As for the characters, I really don't have much to say, but you know why? - Because the great weight in this series is the story and everything behind it. And yes, both Mamoudou Athie and Dina gave good performances, where they had to put effort they did, I think more her than him but that in the end it doesn't matter so much because I repeat, the incredible and "new" of this series is the concept. It is always necessary to accompany a good story with decent performances and without a doubt this is a great example.
So, what are you going to find if you decide to watch this series? - A very good story that encompasses many unknown phenomena, good horror scenes (which I did not expect), the latent psychological suspense that can not miss and the famous "cliffhanger" at the end of each chapter; the latter I think is the most characteristic in this series, the tension with which you end up after the episode is gigantic.
Anyway, I give this great series and pleasant surprise a 9.5/10 because I think it is one of the best I've seen in the genre in recent months / years and therefore I encourage all lovers of horror and suspense to watch it without wasting any more time. You can find it on Netflix and it consists of 8 episodes of about an hour long. Second season? - It is too early to tell but according to its creator it is very possible that it will happen. Here is the trailer for you to enjoy this excellent story.
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Bueno mi gente por hoy es todo, espero que les haya gustado. ¡Un abrazo a todos, nos leemos en la próxima!
***Well my people that's all for today, I hope you liked it. ¡Hugs to all, see you next time!
