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You would think that an event like this would make for a GREAT story. Especially when you have the means of AMAZON and MGM Studios.

I was excited to see this. I was hoping it would have some great writing and star-power - as they did in the 1972 classic "The Poseidon Adventure". Unfortunately - it had neither. It is a real shame. There were moments of brilliance in this series but they were few and far between. The camerawork and special effects were disappointing. The video quality was downgraded to better match with some of the actual footage from the disaster. I am sure it seemed like a good idea pre-production but not so much in the final cut. If you are not a PREMIUM customer of Prime - you have to wade through the commercials which seem to be every 15 minutes. Anytime you start engaging with the story - you are stuck with an Allstate Insurance commercial. This is just another reminder to me to READ the reviews before you invest the time in some of these programs. Sorry folks - this one does not make the grade.

I don't mean to despise a tragedy in the history of my country, but come on, this series is way too overdramatic to the point of almost being a Telenovela from Televisa or TV Azteca. Way too much drama and very far from reality, like the news reporter, ¿do you really want me to buy that at that point in the country, with the then recent death of Manuel Buendía one year apart in 1984, she was able to survive without even having her life risked for real? Lol. And dude, the writing... first of, there is no night in this series, there were aftershocks of the earthquake at night, and once again, ¿you want me to buy that in day one they were able to rescue all of the people just like that? Lmao. Also, the news reporter and the mom with pink suit are both terrible actresses. Not a good representation of a real-life tragedy, just a telenovela marketed as a "series". By the way, I found out that the news reporter and the mom were the ones that portrayed Selena and Yolanda Saldívar in "El Secreto de Selena", a flop series from 2018, that as well as this one, contains horrendous acting and a poor writing, derived from a book written with the false testimonies of Yolanda.

Review: The Best Series I've Ever Watched

I can confidently say this is the best series I've ever watched. From the very first episode, I was completely hooked. The storyline is captivating, the characters are incredibly well-developed, and the pacing is perfect. Every scene is crafted with such precision that it keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what will happen next. It's rare for a show to grab your attention so quickly and hold it all the way through, but this one does it effortlessly. If you're looking for a series that's impossible to stop watching, this is it. Highly recommended!

Loved the drama, the production and everything about the tv series. I highly recommend it, and I have to say, it's a monumental achievement. The series does a brilliant job honoring the resilience and courage of those who lived through the 1985 Mexico City earthquake. From the first episode, the storytelling gripped me, blending deeply personal narratives with the collective trauma and heroism of the time. Each character felt authentic, their struggles and triumphs making the tragedy feel all too real.

The use of virtual production to recreate the city's devastation is nothing short of groundbreaking. It transported me directly into the heart of the chaos, and the attention to detail showed incredible respect for the historical context. Director Jorge Michel Grau deserves immense credit for unearthing untold stories that resonate so powerfully. The balance between human vulnerability and strength is masterful.

Congratulations to the entire team for setting a new benchmark in Latin American storytelling.

The earthquake of 85 is a landmark event in Mexican history. To put it in perspective, It's our version of 9/11. It was about time someone depicted this event with all the glory its heroes deserve. Because unlike 9/11, the police and firemen were absolutely useless. It was up to the people to save themselves. I loved how the writing clearly made this a point of emphasis throughout the show. Practically our entire history is made up of our people rising up to the challenge of the times DESPITE the government. I can't wait to see where this team takes the story next. Even if you are not Mexican, I heavily recommend this show.