Tango

Some good Lebanese films and TV series have found their way on to the global stage through a variety of streaming sites e.g Netflix. This, unfortunately, is not one of the better ones. Each episode is filled with long periods of silence, smouldering stares and tight closeups of faces, eyes, mouths etc. The story is replete with flashbacks that are a constant, seemingly every 10 minutes per episode. Obviously a product meant for a very limited and local audience, not for global consumption.

This series is an amazing treat and an artistic gem. A deep dive into the psychology of relationships and the human condition, it takes an in depth look at marriage and why people are unfaithful. The drama is heightened as the cheating takes place within a group of four friends. The characters are raw, vulnerable and flawed. The performances are authentic and emotionally intense. I found myself empathising with most of the characters as you can see their failings and what led them to where they are now. The tango motif is wonderful, and the dance scenes add artistic flair to a story of passionate and dangerous love. There is something very archetypal about this story. It poses profound questions as to why we can become trapped in a life that imprisons our spirit, and the social barriers that prevent people from being truthful and being themselves. A modern classic.

It is rich with culture and language. The actors are hot and the leading ladies are gorgeous.

This series is full of emotions. the actors were gorgeous ,The actress who played Lena was the best of all.

I gave the series 9

Whether you speak Arabic or not this is a fantastic series that you won't be able to stop watching once it starts. The acting is as good as it will get in a Lebanese/Syrian soap opera and these days that's good thing because NETFLIX is really starting to recognize the Lebanon/Syria industry and everyone wins for this. The main characters were fantastic and the best acting job goes to "Lina". She was legit amazing. Again keep in mind I don't speak Arabic but I do understand some and the subtitles were more than good enough for me to follow and enjoy. Suspense right until the finale episode and a great love story.