The Hijacking of Flight 601

I really enjoyed watching this series. On the one hand it's a drama but it also has moments of comedy and lots of humanity as well. And the story it's based on is fascinating as well. There are multiple stories about the different characters entwined and the characters are mostly likeable and relatable. The acting is pretty good. I watch a lot of Spanish movies and series to practice my Spanish and this is one that I really enjoyed. I think the script writers did a good job of taking the original story and turning it into a series that kept your attention until the end. I recommend it but your mileage may vary.

The Hijacking of Flight 601 offers a gripping setup with its high-stakes premise of political tension and a life-threatening hostage situation. However, despite its initial promise, this Colombian mini-series fails to fully capitalize on the suspense and emotional weight of its story, delivering a serviceable but uneven viewing experience.

Monica Lopera delivers a strong performance, grounding the series with her portrayal of a character caught in the turmoil. Valentín Villafañe and Alián Devetac provide solid support, but the limited depth of their characters hinders their ability to leave a lasting impact. The antagonists, while menacing, lack the nuance needed to elevate them beyond generic villain archetypes.

Creators Pablo Gonzalez and C. S. Prince craft an intense atmosphere, particularly in the claustrophobic confines of the hijacked plane. The pacing of the series is inconsistent, with moments of genuine tension often interrupted by slower, less engaging subplots. While the narrative attempts to delve into themes of political unrest and human resilience, it doesn't always manage to weave these elements seamlessly into the story.

The cinematography effectively captures the tension of the setting, with tight shots emphasizing the stakes within the plane's cramped quarters. However, the screenplay occasionally succumbs to melodrama, and the dialogue lacks the sharpness required to sustain the tension throughout the episodes.

The Hijacking of Flight 601 is a watchable thriller that flirts with greatness but ultimately feels grounded by its uneven execution. While it provides moments of intrigue and a glimpse into Colombia's sociopolitical struggles, it misses the mark in delivering a consistently engaging narrative.

Rating: 6/10 - A promising thriller that struggles to maintain its momentum and emotional depth.

I wasn't gonna review this series but there are so many moronic reviews that I just had to review it. It is not a comedy and the music is not cartoonish. Obviously those words were written by some white guy who doesn't understand the culture. The music was beautiful and fitting being that the series is from South America not the USA. The story was compelling and heartfelt. I didn't feel like the series dragged at all, it told the story as it happened with some added dramatization. It combines some funny moments with the seriousness of the situation and it does have its heart wrenching moments, all good series do. Maybe it didn't deserve a 10 but it was given to counter some low scores. Definitely recommend this series, I binged it in one day. Worth the watch.

The series start very well, about the real story how the plane was hijacked in the 70s in South America. Then comes episode 4 and story rhythm is broken and series is actually divided into two parts. The 4th episode about how these crazy sort of revolutionaries are made is really unnecessary because it tells the banality that our past puts impact on our future. And this banality actually dooms the following episodes. Suddenly it's hard to understand motives of hijackers and crew actions and the ending of the series is very weird. I am also tired of modern concept about stupid cowardly men and brave heroic women. Another example how to ruin a potentially good series.

I just finished episode 4 of the series, moving to 5th. I was really curious what people think of this episode and jumped on here for a bit.

I see a lot of reviews saying episode 4 was not necessary and it just broke the whole rhythm of the serial. I must say I STRONGLY disagree, it gave us an insight on how these guys became like this and why do they do it. I'm sure if the series didn't have this kind of episode, all the reviews would be about "no info on their background? Why do they actually do this?". Anyhow, you can pretty much anticipate from the beginning that they aren't 100% bad guys, they're just "hungry and have nothing to lose".

Overall, great series so far! Kept me really glued to the screen.