Five recommended series for this weekend’s XXL marathon

This year, Easter weekend becomes – another holiday – a sort of XXL. And in these six days, beyond family reunions, religious celebrations and getaways, many will be looking for marathon-worthy titles in the streaming.

Therefore, here’s to “Top five” of recommendations to see on different platforms. Includes five proposals for all tastes, in short, special ones to watch in full during your free days of work.

1) Coppola, the representative

Available on Star+.

This is the biopic of Diego Maradona’s former coach. The series follows the life story of the media personality Guglielmo Coppolabut in a very particular way: through the eccentric anecdotes told on television in the years.

Juan Minujín is the one who plays “Guillote”, and his performance is flawless. Each chapter lasts approximately 45 minutes and tries to capture the essence of the 90sclosely following the histrionic representative, who was undoubtedly, for a long time, one of the protagonists.

The cast is completed with Mónica Antonópulos in the role of Yuyito González, among other actors.

2) Griselda

Available on Netflix.

This miniseries tells the true story of Griselda Blancothe drug trafficking leader of the 70s and 80s, known as “the godmother of cocaine” and who was the inspiration of Pablo Escobar. It stars Sofía Vergara, who decided to make a 180 degree turn to her career to move from comedy to drama.

From the same creators as Narcos, each of the 50-minute episodes of this dark crime drama keeps you on the edge of your seat, leaving you wanting more. The series is set in Miami, the city where the drug leader fled with her four children to manage her empire from there. For this reason, there are scenes in Spanish and English, to maintain the verisimilitude of the story.

3) Avatar: The Last Airbender

Available on Netflix.

A series ideal for nostalgics, ideal to see with the family. This is the version live (live action, with actors) from the successful series of the same name aired in the early 2000s on Nickelodeon. Once again it tells the story of Aang, a 12-year-old boy who has inherited the powers of the Avatar and can therefore master the four elements: earth, fire, water and air.

In the midst of a war unleashed by the Fire Lord, he becomes the only person capable of bringing peace between the nations.

This new proposal explore story arcs which were not very present in the animated series, making it very entertaining even for those who have seen the original. Even if the special effects aren’t the best, Overall it complies and has been very well received by fans.

4) The Manager, second season

Available on Star+.

This series, starring Guillermo Francella, without a doubt it is worth it. Once again, the central story follows that of Eliseo, the kind and helpful doorman, who also He has his cynical, vindictive and spiteful side. In the new episodes (lasting about 30 minutes each) a new neighbor will arrive at the building to ruin their plans.

Agile like the first, with chapters that last about half an hour, the second season of The one in charge follows the trail of the original story, tinged with other conflicts of coexistence, convenience and loyalty. And everything put on the screen with extreme aesthetic care.

5) Replacement of chef Chico

Available on Netflix.

It is the first Netflix production in the Philippines. It chronicles the lives of the restaurant’s workers, also addresses the story of its diners and, in the process, opens a window onto exotic Asian cuisine. He’s kind, funny and manages to add a few more seasonings to the recipe we know by heart.

There are two men (the owner of the restaurant and the business consultant) who desire the same woman, a woman (the chef’s assistant) who feels betrayed on one side and loved on the other, and an atmosphere of racing between the stove, orders, the repeated cry of “yes chef” and gourmet petals to distinguish a dish, what makes it different is that in each of the eight episodes one of the diners of the day takes center stage.

It stars Alessandra de Rossi, who explains why She is one of the best in her country. Although he was born 39 years ago in the United Kingdom, he was raised and educated in the Philippines.