Monzon, as depicted in the series, is a feral, unhinged beast. Only in Argentina such an animal could be worshipped as a demigod. No matter how flagrantly he abused everyone around him, argentineans drool over his 14 world title defenses as if their collective destiny as a nation depended on it. Maradona with boxing gloves. The series is amazing. Nearly flawless (there are some continuity/fidelity to reality issues here and there), but as a whole, the audiovisual creation is astounding. Addictive, fast paced, no holds barred, the crime scenes are brutal, and you feel not only for the victim but for the actress herself. The casting is amazing, although I would bet the actor playing adult Monzon was directed to make sure that the character elicits no sympathy at all. And, having lived in Argentina for 8 years, I can testify to the faithfulness with which the writers and director have painted the miseries of their own country. God protect them.
