Plot twists, comedy, family, and a touch of macabre humor, as the entire plot unfolds from a death and two women who, struggling to survive, must hide the incident. “Welcome to the Family” is a comedy that skillfully blends thriller, family, and entertaining characters. It is both a family series and a dark comedy that, without reinventing anything, knows how to make the most of its premise to achieve its goal: to entertain and amuse.
A series that relies on the performances of its two main actresses, Marimar Vega and Erika Buenfil, who form an atypical, eccentric comedic duo and bring all the charm to this entertaining series.
The Plot
Cristina and Luciana find themselves in a precarious situation when Gonzalo, Cristina’s father and Luciana’s husband, dies unexpectedly. The duo must face the complexities of hiding his body and forging a will while dealing with a nosy neighbor, a lovestruck policeman, and a former soccer coach who threaten to uncover their secret.
About the Series
“Welcome to the Family” is, above all, a series based on performances and script: no special effects or grand stylistic elements. Alongside Cristina and Luciana, the series plays with all the secondary characters to further entangle the plot: a clever script that knows how to capitalize on its strengths and develop the characters. However, don’t expect great depth in the plot: “Welcome to the Family” is firmly intended to be a light, fun, and entertaining series, without aiming to provide any stylistic lesson or change the narrative course of modern television. It entertains and leaves our lives as it came, but leaving behind the memory of endearing characters, embarrassing situations, and humor that is both family-friendly and darkly unique.
Our Opinion
“Welcome to the Family” offers a slightly different sense of humor in the realm of series about family themes. It knows its target audience and manages not to disappoint, but it won’t impact anyone or be a series we remember for many years. Looking for an entertaining series without more? “Welcome to the Family” is a good option within Netflix’s varied programming.
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The Cast
