Diablo Guardián

It is quite exciting to see a huge effort, and by this I mean humongous, Latin production is not often as well made, this is leveling up, acting is not bad as many reviews say, the adaptation us not terrible as some say; in honor to truth, it's actually exciting, actors can go as far as the writing goes. Cinematography is quite satisfying, well stylized, even dare to say better than some of the first chapters of house of cards, none the less technology has evolved quite significantly from five Ds... however my rating is not above the seven stars because as a Latin American I wish we could move on from the quirks (idieosincracys) of Latin America being a drug driven world of lust for drugs, alcohol and prostitution leading to power (which happens worldwide) understandingly this is a drama: and drama ain't all pretty and Hallmark like, but the angle and perspective is maybe just too much of a cliché; and leaves you wanting a little more depth.

Actors are brilliant, direction, art department as well. As a viwer you can hate the bad guys from the very first time you see them; and get disgusted very easily (writing could improve) make it a little more creddible. Amazon starts great projects, I hope this one stays to evolve, and not end like season two of Goliath which pretty much went sour on the poor writing and the cliché caricature of the Mexican quirks.

Something along those lines ... although you could never really tell what goes on, in that pretty little head of our main character. Pretty little head and pretty little body (no pun intended) - of whicht the viewer will get to see quite a lot of.

Having said that, the movie works on more than a dramatic level. There is also a lot of thriller in it. Of course the first season is way tighter than the second one. Even though it seems that the second one is ending in a bang. But that cannot make up for weaker storytelling all around. First season is or at least seems more focused.

Also the way the first season ends ... and the way things are being picked up in season 2 ... well it is almost a slap in the face of the viewers. Soap Operas have done it before, but it is not fitting for a show like this, to play/fool around with the viewer like that. In my humble opinion. Ok show, nothing more, nothing less.

An stukning roleplay by our beloved Gáitan. She masters her role like à kitten showering her fur. I'm so sad the series had end at online 2 seasons.

I totally love Violetta.

Paulita Gaitán did a great job, but I think that, compared to the book, adaptation was poor. So many things unexplained. Huge important parts of the book went missing.

The story is different from what we are used to be told. As chapters go by the story keeps turning to different ways which keeps you engaged and "picado" (in spanish). I haven't read the book but I have heard opposing comments from people who have read it. Most of them say it is an amazing adaptation and is as good as the book since it has the same quotes and the characters were carefully chosen, like "el jardinerito". Others mention they imagined Violetta as a more beautiful actress like Barbara Mori (who is not even mexican) rather than showing good looking girl that can be from a mexican middle class. I think the actress Paulina Gaitan and the other actors do a great job. I liked the fact they were not very well known (except for Pedro Alonso) because it makes the story more credible and unexpected.