Le Hooligan

I liked this short series. The music is good, the camera work is excellent. The plot feels somewhat rushed, but that's ok.

It's not a perfect series, but good enough for an evening watch.

I really liked how main actor's face kind of acts on its own. Like, he could just sit there and say nothing, yet it's interesting to watch.

I don't get the negative reviews with 1, 2 stars.

It's definitely not that bad.

Yes, it's not a docuseries, and probably somewhat unrealistic, but if you approach it like that - a fiction - it can be very enjoyable to watch.

So I encourage you to ignore the negative reviews and give it a try.

Some series are simply watched, while others are experienced. This one belongs to the latter category. From the very first episode, you are captivated not only by the incredible cinematography, but also by the gripping story that keeps you in suspense until the very last minute. The creators have taken care of every detail - from the perfectly chosen colour palette to the dynamic, emotional shots that make the viewer literally immerse themselves in the world presented.

The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns. The viewer can never be sure what will happen next, and this tension makes the episodes end with a feeling of dissatisfaction. The writers perfectly balance between building mystery and dosing answers, thanks to which the story is not only captivating, but also emotionally engaging.

The excellent cast, great script and amazing execution make this Polish series a must-see.

Lately, I've watched a few series of this style, and I think the best one is Barra Bravas (Argentina). That one felt more engaging to me; I believe football gangs there have a greater impact, and the series portrays that very well.

Kibic (Enemy Fans) is entertaining-it's not bad-but it lacks depth. One key aspect of any series is that the characters, regardless of their role, should be captivating and charismatic. Here, neither the "bad guys" nor the "good guys" are enjoyable to watch.

The best thing about the series is its visual production, which is excellent. However, in a series of this genre, the visuals shouldn't be the highlight. It should have charismatic characters, a deep, well-developed plot, and immerse us more in the world of football. Instead, it all felt very superficial.

For example, if instead of Gladius being a football club, it had been a neighborhood, a basketball team, a Mexican cartel, or a church group, the series could have been made the same way. It never truly delved into the hooligan world, and I think that's a crucial mistake.

Great genre cinema showing the realities of football hooligans in Central and Eastern Europe. There is no soft play here. The consequences of decisions made by the main character, whether due to prevailing rules or youthful naivety, in subsequent acts tighten around the character and the viewer without forgiveness. Secondary characters wonderfully build the main character. And the sharp language, which does not contain halftones, leaves no illusions. These five episodes draw you in like thick tar and do not allow you to turn away. Production-wise, the series is tight. Photos, scenography, music, costumes, make-up. Everything merges into one image. An image of the realities of the workers' cities of Eastern Europe.

I'm sick of people leaving reviews on foreign language series/films when they've (only)watched a dubbed version. OF COURSE it absolutely ruins it.

Also with this particular series 'football fans' piping up saying its ridiculous, this would never happen, that would never happen. It's called fiction - it's called drama - and this series is NOT called a day in the life of a football supporter ,,,, it's called the Hooligan because of what becomes of the main character psyche, and what that is the product of. This is gritty entertaining drama, well made and is very much worth a watch , so long as you can read (subtitles). Otherwise get a life and don't slate what you don't understand.