La Unidad: Unité anti-terroriste

One of the better Spanish series that I have seen in a while, but I'm only a couple of episodes into it. International terrorism that is dramatized accurately, something that is sure to upset someone I'm sure. Religious lunatics out to kill kafirs, a story that's been around a long time and isn't going to disappear any time soon. A good look at the Policía Nacional and how they coordinate with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Allah akbar, if I never heard those words again it would be just fine with me. They have become an obscenity thanks to the creeps depicted in this series.

There is way too much emphasis on the personal aspects of the police. The drama takes away from the overall plot which is left waiting around while we delve into family issues. Is it a show about families or about international terrorism? I don't like family dramas so they need to choose one or the other.

The action scenes are a bit weak overall and a lot of possibilities were squandered. The attack in the Puerta del Sol was over practically before it began. They could have turned this into an exciting scene instead of just showing blood on the windshield. They also don't really do well in the "tough cop" department. When Marcos is interrogating a prisoner all he can muster is a little slap to his head. I've had worse in public school.

I could have done with fewer changes of cities, all captured with drone shots in an attempt to make the series look more international and big budget. It just made me dizzy at times.

There wasn't a single, well-choreographed action scene in the entire six-episode series, not one. In fact, they were all terrible. The finale was laughably stupid on many levels.

The series follows the job of a secret police unit, which is created after the unexpected arrest of an important jihadist leader in Spain. There is not the typical "hero" who can achieve anything he wants, the series is rather focused on the general job of the whole unit trying to chase several terrorists who plan to carry out a terrorist attack. This show remarkably achieves to generate some tension even though it does not especially focus on any specific character. However, the story does not reach the point of being "exciting", as the narrative does not achieve to be completely engaging and many of the scenes lack impact. This makes the series be in some kind of a middle point between a show and a documentary, as the feeling is that the same story could have been told in a much more engaging way. Another negative thing is the fact that it caricatures both the police and the political power in Spain. It is true that many times politicians only think about the image of the government and do not care about telling the actual job made by the police, but the series exaggerates this aspect to the power of three. Overall, although having some negatives the series is worth a shot as it makes an interesting approach to the job of a secret Spanish police unit chasing terrorists not just in Spain, but in several countries. I rate it with a solid 7.5.

It's OK. Nothing spectacular about it. Just a common tv show about good guys vs bad guys. Nothing out of the ordinary.

The capture in Melilla, Spain, of the most wanted terrorist leader leads to create a secret unit of cop to stop a terrorist group from a bloody attack, becoming the country into the main target for terrorism. A countdown has begun with no the population knowing. As an expert unit is assembled commanded by Carla : Nathalie Poza and Sergio : Luis Zahera, against the Jihadist organizations facing the secret mission of stopping terrorism in a race against time. Along the way, a terrorist group led by Hamid Krim from Toulouse attempts to pass Spain to execute a massacre.

Thrilling and exciting series formed by 6 episodes dealing with the members of a special unit against Jihadist terrorism, led by commissioner Carla Torres: Nathalie Poza, Miriam : Marian Alvarez, Sergio : Luis Zahera and Marcos : Michael Noher. Meanwhile , they attempt to solve the conflicts of personal lives that their jobs have, in part, stolen from them. As the hard-working, mature Carla breaks her marriage to the youngster Marcos who also works in the Unit . Fascinating series, it is filled with emotion, shooting, explosion, frantic action, twists and turns. Includes adequate description of the Jihadism phenomenon, as how youngsters are recruited for Jihad or how the radical Islamists involve inmates into the Jihad at the Prison facilities and taking place a culture-colliding among citizens of different religion. There are also spectacular aerial images from cities and the neighboorhoods, as well as some impressive FX and other using Chromas for remaining effects. Special mention for the breathtaking scenes about a battle in Raqqa, Syria, and an overwhelming assault busting by the GEOs and cops at a mall when terrorists are attempting to carry out a blow up. Main and support cast are pretty good, it has the gallery of characters chosen to connect the complicity of different sectors of the public. As main actors Nathalie Poza, Marian Alvarez, Michel Noher, Luis Zahera giving nice acting, being accompanied by fine secondaries as Hamid Krim as a dangerous terrorist, Fele Martinez as chief of Comisaria General Information and Francesc Orella as Secretary of State.

It contains an adequate and stirring musical score by Manuel Riveiro. And colorful and brilliant cinematography by Josu Insaustegui. The series was well created and directed by Dani de la Orden and Alberto Marini .Dani de la Orden is a good writer and director who has made two succesful films : El Desconocido and La sombra de la ley. While Alberto Marini is the notorious producer Rec 2, Rec 3 Genesis, Mientras duermes, Cobardes, El Camino and directed Paintball

Fell in love from the first show itself, already completed Season1 and near Completion of Season2. Would love to have more seasons for this. Great story line and well directed. The suspense and story line for each show is vow and holds me from start to end of the show. Not just the lead actors but the supporting start cast has put in a great show and I love the lead Commissioner carries herself. Overall I will this show 5 stars for everything and would love the director to continue coming with new seasons, I will wait for season 3 of this show, hope it comes out sooner with great content in it. Thanks and keep up good work.