Seis Manos is a show that I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed when I saw it pop up on Netflix. The first episode or so was rough around the edges, as is common for many series when first starting. I was certain it was going to be just a generic take on anime tropes but it quickly became apparent to me that the show would devise its own unique identity.
It bases itself largely on Mexican culture and the show plays this to its strengths accentuating its action, characters, setting and story. The show feels somewhat like a Telenovela, but I won't dabble too much in explaining exactly why as it may spoil some parts. To put it simply it can be quite silly and dramatic at times, but in the end it was never a deal breaker or abrasive.
The show in general is also pretty gorey and as mentioned before, very action focused. The battles themselves continuously growing in intensity and absurdity, with just how the elements of the show clash and mix to create a really fun and enjoyable experience. Seeing the interactions of standard men with guns, martial artists, etc. At times it reminded me of the type of scenes you'd see in those older Martial Arts movies.
Overall the show just shows a lot of charm, successfully mixing its cultural influences and gives a tense and enjoyable time. The characters themselves are overall pretty alright. In such a short season it's hard to develop a cast in such an action packed show but they're likeable enough and they play their roles well.
In the end I'd say the show is definitely worth watching. It has its flaws. The characters and story are still in the more early stages, and some lackluster handling of smaller events near the end and beginning also harm it a bit in my eyes. Despite that, I'd definitely recommend the show.
