Estoy vivo

I saw this by accident, thanks to a sleepless night. I like the main actor as I had seen him in the wonderful Isla Minima and, being a lover of cop shows, gave it a go. Well, I didn't read the plot summary properly so had no idea what to expect and absolutely loved it. A tad ridiculous in places but clearly having fun with the idea. It kind of reminds me of Randal and Hopkirk in places but the story is very well done and the characters are oddly believable, so far. The only thing that annoys me is the insistence on Spanish TV of giving a visual summary of the story from the previous episode and at the end of the next episode which completely spoils the story. Which is why I never watch Spanish TV live, except the news or sport. A big pat on the back for the makers of this program though. Let's hope they don't ruin it. Way better than Money Heist.

Can't believe the rating people's giving to this horrific show. So poorly written, terrible acting and fool story. I rather stick some needles in my eyes before watching this. Like most spaniel productions it always turns into a cheese soap opera. By the way, congrats to the "music composer" (nobody noticed the Stranger Things' track used).

This is more a review of the first season than the second. First, a bit of background: a cop Andrés Vargas is killed by a sadistic serial killer and we see him go to the Passage, the transition to the afterlife. While processing Vargas, oops, it seems a little mistake was made. He actually shouldn't have died. When he demands to return to his life on Earth, to his wife, two daughters, and his elderly father, the Passage informs him that is impossible because time on Earth moves much more quickly. Five years have already passed since his (non-)death, and Andrés Vargas is long dead & buried. The best they can do is to return him to Earth in another body, Manuel Márquez

As it so turns out, his new body looks nothing like his old self, but Vargas does get to return to his old job in his old precinct. The catch is that his new assigned partner is his daughter, who has grown up & become a cop during his absence. The other catch is that if he tells anyone his true identity, he really will die, for good this time. He figures that being near his family, even if he must hide his true identity, is better than nothing at all.

With his daughter as his partner and a rather odd companion from the Passage named Iago, Márquez chases down the serial killer responsible for his death and the murders of a number of young women. Estoy vivo is hardly your typical cop show, however. It's also a supernatural thriller, with elements of family drama, romance, and goofball humor all thrown into the mix.

Honestly, I watched every episode of the first season at least three times. I must have watched the Season 1 finale a half-dozen times. From one minute to the next, I am doubled over laughing, then terrified, then on the brink of tears. Believe it or not, the show manages to navigate through the comedy, drama, suspense, and police action as if such nuttiness were totally normal.

The second season wasn't nearly as good. While still a great series, a single viewing of every episode sufficed. That said, I am literally counting the days until the Season 3 premiere.

OMG!!! I had never seen something like this, I got addicted. I just wanted to know what's going to happen next. The romance part, incredible, beautiful way to love each other. I got to love each character. The author picked the best of the best cast. I'm amazed with the things that happened. I got all kind of emotions, I enjoyed the funny, the action mixed with funny, I cried, the suspense. ABSOLUTELY The Best Story I ever watched. I recommend it to watch it, once you get into it, you don't want to stop. Congratulations to the producer and to each cast including Papuchi (the dog). The happy ending was so beautiful. I loved it!

Nice series produced by Globomedia and RTVE dealing with an unfortunate cop named Andrés Vargas (Roberto Álamo) , as he dies chasing a serial killer nicknamed El Carnicero or The Butcher (Mon Ceballos) , a psychopath who has already killed five women and is reincarnated in another policeman in the body of Manuel Márquez (Javier Gutiérrez), five years later , granted immortality in exchange of never revealing his true identity . As Vargas will have the opportunity to return to life, but five years later and another police officer . But he will not be alone in his return to the world of the living , El Enlace (Alejo Sauras) will be his companion in these special circumstances. In his efforts to stop the Midnight Butcher, both of whom join forces to track him down. Nowadays , Márquez will have as a partner Susana Vargas (Anna Castillo), his daughter, who has become a young police officer and he must protect her.

In the second season, Márquez, El Enlace or The Link , Sebas and the entire police station will have to face a very influential and powerful figure in the economic sector , Augusto Mendieta , who keeps a secret that has to do with his heart, with the Victoria Building and with the Link itself. On the other hand, Márquez and El Enlace must help a little girl who is looking for her family and who is from the time of the Spanish civil war . Also , it will be seen who is the winner of the battle between good and evil once and for all . In Season 3 concerns a traffic accident that changes the rules in the life of the Vargas family. Apparently, everything indicates that the person responsible for this accident is a mysterious blonde woman who has arrived on Earth with a clear objective and has Susana Vargas in her sights. Márquez, Sebas and the Link or Enlace must discover what this woman's true purpose is and stop her before she endangers the inhabitants of Vallecas and around the world. On the other hand, the earthlings of Vallecas are invaded by beings from another planet whose reason for her arrival and her true intentions are unknown . In the Season 4 it all starts with a global blackout that also affects the Catwalk or La Pasarela . At that time Iago is on Earth to play a soccer game and Susana and Adriana are affected by said blackout when they are on the Catwalk. As a result of the blackout , a bus heading to Almería falls victim to it and the members of the vehicle disappear . The Avengers of Vallecas must investigate this event that will lead them to discover the existence of a new organization called La Hermandad that may endanger the existence of La Pasarela .

This enjoyable series deals with a very special relationship taking place between two supernatural beings : Marquez and Enlace and together they will face an ominous murderer who returns to act five years later. As well as the relation of these characters with the kind family formed by Anna Castillo , Cristina Plazas , Lucía Caraballo . Stars Javier Gutierrez giving a very fine acting as a police inspector who dies chasing the Midnight Butcher , reincarnated policeman who attempts to guard his beloved family . Along with Alejo Sauras as the sympathetic Enlace , appearing Anna Castillo as the beautiful young police Susana Vargas Bertrán , Cristina Plazas as the affectionate wife Laura Bertrán , Lucía Caraballo as the troubled daughter , Zorión Eguileor as the good-tempered grandfather , Fele Martinez as chief Inspector of dark past , Alfonso Bassave as the tough Inspector who becomes involved in loving relation with Susana , Jesús Castejón as the good-tempered "Sebas" , Goizalde Núñez as a likeable forensic , Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Chief Inspector Verónica Ruiz , among others. The series well created and produced by Daniel Ecija. Being competently directed by professional filmmakers as Jesús Rodrigo , Luis Oliveros , Oriol Ferrer , David Molina Encinas , Antonio Díaz Huerta, Lucas Gil , Miguel Alcantud.