Noche de truco

The series kicks off on a balmy Buenos Aires night, with three girls on a boat (to attract younger audience?) who will never be seen again. Weird choice.

Anyway, in town, everyone is out barbecuing, sipping drinks, and enjoying life - until the sky starts sneezing radioactive dandruff. No one takes it seriously at first, and everyone's too busy lounging to notice that people are starting to drop like flies.

Juan Salvo, our reluctant protagonist, takes refuge with his friends at Tano's house, where the concept of "emergency preparedness" seems to mean drawing the curtains. The snow is killing everything it touches, but no one appears to own a radio, a plan, or a single clue. Still, there's a nice sense of growing dread, even if most of the characters are still catching up to the plot.

Visually moody and ominous, with some great atmospheric touches, but it's mostly an hour of people slowly realizing they might be in trouble. Baby step.

As a fan of the original comic, I was both excited and cautious about El Eternauta's debut on screen, especially with Ricardo Darín taking on the lead. Thankfully, the first episode delivers a strong opening, blending a modern setting with the haunting atmosphere of the source material.

The adaptation updates the story effectively for a contemporary audience without losing the essence of the original narrative. Darín brings gravitas and authenticity to his role, making the character feel grounded amid the unfolding sci-fi chaos. The early part of the episode is dedicated to setting the stage and introducing the characters, and while it moves at a deliberate pace, it builds necessary tension.

The real turning point, and the episode's highligh, comes when the protagonist dons the iconic protective suit for the first time. It's a moment longtime fans will appreciate, and it's executed with a sense of weight and reverence. The episode closes on an epic note, promising more action and intensity to come.

Overall, I give it 7 stars. It's a very good start with room to grow, and I'm eager to see how the story unfolds in the next chapters.

First, let me start off by admitting that I've never read the comic that it's based off, but I was very interested into it.

I will admit that the opening scene (the 3 people on the boat) wasn't shown again during this episode, which left me scratching my head because I was trying to figure out what was the purpose of showing them. Other than that part I was interested in the storyline, even if I didn't completely understand what was going on. I was watching it with a friend and he even said something to the effect of I don't know what is happening but it has my attention.

I will definitely have to try and find out more about it so that I'm not totally confused and having my brain trying to figure it out. I want to be able to just watch and enjoy it. We started watching episode 2 but I had to leave because it was getting late. The beginning of the 2nd episode started strange too, but maybe the opening scenes are explained later. I will continue to watch it because it does appear to be a good show.

El Eternauta begins with a slow-burning, tense atmosphere rather than a flashy introduction. This first episode doesn't dive into action immediately-instead, it builds unease through silence, tone, and a looming sense that something's deeply wrong. The snowfall, the quiet streets, the unnatural light-everything hints at an invisible terror.

Juan Salvo, the protagonist, is refreshingly grounded. He's not a hero, not a genius-just a regular man, which makes the horror feel more real. His confusion mirrors ours, and the series smartly doesn't explain too much yet.

From a technical standpoint, the cinematography, production design, and overall vibe are strong. It's not trying to be explosive-it's trying to disturb you quietly, and it succeeds.

As a pilot, it's not action-packed, but it nails the tone and sets the stage for a slow descent into sci-fi horror. If the pacing continues to escalate, this series could become something really special. I'd give the episode a solid 8.