Las Pelotaris

"Las Pelotaris 1926": A Powerful, Emotional, and Inspiring Masterpiece

"Las Pelotaris 1926" is one of those rare shows that stays with you long after you finish watching. It's a beautifully crafted Spanish series that combines emotion, history, and sports in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal. From its stunning visuals to its unforgettable characters, this show delivers a powerful message about strength, resilience, and the fight for freedom.

What makes the series truly special is how it centers around strong, determined women who challenge the expectations of their time. It's not just a story about sports - it's a story about courage, identity, and sisterhood. The writing is sharp, the acting is brilliant, and the emotions feel incredibly real. Every scene is full of heart, and the production quality is top-tier.

The way the show captures the spirit of rebellion and hope is inspiring. It gives voice to women who dared to dream, and it honors their stories with elegance and power. This series is more than entertainment - it's a celebration of bravery and a reminder that real change often starts with those who are willing to stand up and speak out.

I truly hope there will be a second season. This story deserves to continue, and the characters still have so much to say.

Suspenseful storyline, each character is beautifully written. Each episode flows together. I love that it is based in 1920s, and it shows all oppression women went through. The show is also funny, each scene is just wonderful. The background music they put while the character Idoia would have to defend herself against a detective was funny and suspenseful at the same time. The clothes that the characters wear is beautiful, and shown amazingly for the time period that it is set in. Each problem that a character is facing is so good and the suspense is what really adds to it. I hope we get a season 2 so bad!!!!

Original story, very well written, enjoyed this series! Based in the 1920's in a time when women had no equality & All the Drama that comes with that.

Location in what seems to be Europe, Set Dressing in this period piece was extraordinary, Along with very talented cinematography and direction all made this a must watch for all who enjoy independent film.

A good triumph pitch to this project. Beautiful locations and excellent actors ! This could definitely be a series of many seasons. I rate this 7.5 stars'!

I did not want to give a away any spoilers just my honest and humble opinion, with my film experience i could always appreciate a job well done !

Congrats to all the cast & crew !

Tbis series has it all:

<> Great storyline, dialogue and cinematography.

<> Nail biting scenes.

<> Excellent acting by a badass mostly female cast.

<> Beautiful era costumes and cars.

Definitely one of my all-time favorite Spanish language series since Club de Cuervos and Casa de Las Flores.

I love how it switches between Pelotaris players in the Basque region of Spain and Mexico City during the 1920's during very politically charged and volatile times in both Spain and Mexico. The film is largely fiction based on factual historical events. Kudos to the brilliant creators and writers of this masterpiece.

Unfortunately, it went in the wrong direction.

There are few films about women's sports.

This series is, and that's a plus, as it promised to be a good herstory.

It's worth noting that the beginning of the series is definitely better than the end. It starts out as a really good drama, then turns into an increasingly melodramatic soap opera with increasingly perverse gangsters.

The series opens with a brilliant scene in which the champion refuses to pose for a photo unless she gets extra payment for herself and all the competitors. It's a truly excellent introduction.

The champion is Idoia Rekalde (Claudia Salas), and she's the best-written character in the series. She's vivid, ambiguous, has a complicated past, and is willing to do anything to achieve her goals. She can be both a protagonist and an antagonist (depending on the viewer's subjective opinion). Unfortunately, the remaining characters are much more formulaic, such as the sweet and naive Itzi Galarrán (María de Nat) and the archetypal, manipulative and tyrannical husband, Alejandro (David Chocarro). Some characters are so blatantly exaggerated that they become self-parody, such as the thug Daniel Uribe (Hector Kotsifakis), although this is only a prelude to the Mexican mafia boss.

The series' plot revolves around the protagonists' attempts at emancipation, and it's particularly well-done at the beginning. A strong emphasis is placed on discrimination against women, for example, their inability to perform certain legal duties. And it's well-done. Unfortunately, as the series progresses, the creators present the characters with increasingly more problems, some of which seem to be designed to further complicate the plot (e.g., the completely nonsensical subplot involving the theft of accounting books, which gets very convoluted). By the end of the series, it feels like a bad Hollywood action movie: too many plot twists, too many gangsters, too many last-minute ideas, and all that's missing is an alien attack. Furthermore, the characters have a rather irritating habit of discussing their secrets in hallways, streets, and markets.