Rahapaja (Netflix versio) - Série 1

Season 1 was right up my alley. Well, there might have been a few flaws, but I managed to see past them because I was having a great time. The whole elaborate operation strongly reminded me of Inside Man, only the motive was less honorable (or rather not honorable at all). At least I didn't have to root for any of the characters. Or that's what I had originally thought. Nairobi won me over in the end with her incredibly contagious enthusiasm. The season finale was very frustrating for me as a viewer, the writers probably wouldn't want to read my thoughts after the closing credits. A real treat. (20.02.2020)

Money Heist already had a reputation for being an extraordinary event in the heist genre, and the first season more or less confirmed that. It is funny, original, holds together, and is cast with interesting, unfamiliar actors. The series returns to a trend that dominated in the 70s and 80s, namely a charming gang of criminals who outsmart the state authorities and turn the police into a group of fools. The logical gaps are not big enough to bother me in any way, and we will see where the second season will lead the characters. I was afraid that my impression would be ruined by a series of "shocking" twists and conspiracies like Prison Break, but so far it is not nearly as annoying as that American series. Overall impression: 90%. (29.10.2020)

And then they say only Hollywood can make stories like this. Money Heist is quite deservedly Netflix's prime work. It's got a fresh cast, well-written characters and a gripping plot. It can be faulted for some questionable lapses in logic and weaker technical aspects; after all, the action looks at its American friends from afar with its charge and overall set-up, but surprisingly this Spanish parade doesn't really need action as a driving force, it easily makes do with such well-acted and spontaneous characters, wit and tension. The only concern is towards possible future over-complication of the story, but for now Money Heist will maintain its high standard and fresh European feel. A top addition to the heist genre. (15.06.2024)