Martha O'Hara
“Eva Lasting” is a Colombian series starring Emmanuel Restrepo and Francisca Estévez Navas.
The acclaimed Colombian series, unknown as “Eva Lasting”, makes a triumphant return to Netflix’s screens. It continues the amorous escapades of Camilo, Eva, and their high school friends, transporting us back to the 70s with its style, wardrobe, and customs. This love and heartbreak tale, infused with a tasteful mix of romance, melodrama, comedy, and a notable trace of history, becomes truly captivating.
Drawing inspiration from the 1988 series ‘The Wonderful Days’, “Eva Lasting” follows a similar narrative trajectory, artfully bringing in a bold yet balanced script, impressive performances, a refined literary touch, and ultimately, offering an enjoyable watch.
Season Two: What to Expect?
Camilo, despite leaving Estela pregnant, remains in love with Eva as she returns to school. Dealing with this complex situation, the trio contemplates illegal abortion, marking just the beginning of a season stocked with surprises.
The Evergreen Formula
Since the 80s, the formula of reminiscing youthful loves and intertwining the narrative with melodies of the yesteryears has continued to charm audiences. Simple, pleasant, and non-controversial scripts generally gain public approval without the need for extreme originality. This successful strategy brings to life a pleasant series, offering a glimpse into the most retro side of viewers without offending anyone.
“Eva Lasting” distinguishes itself by daring to explore provocative themes like marijuana trafficking, abortion, feminism, all the while remaining an engaging, entertaining, and intriguing series about youth. The soundtrack is an integral part of the series, aiding us to rewind to the 70s, with the second season set in 1976.
Our Review
“Eva Lasting” is a series that succeeds in invoking nostalgia and achieving viewer engagement with well-crafted characters and a robust storyline. Captured with period photography and set in a vibrant atmosphere from the past, the series does not seek to be original and therein lies its brilliance.
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The Cast
