'Kaleidoscope' (2022) - Netflix Series

Kaleidoscope is a series created by Eric Garcia starring Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell and Jai Courtney.

Kaleidoscope is a story that can observed from different points of view, angles and situations. Each episode offer one view point and has its corresponding color: with flashbacks, pieces of the story and twists and turns in this kaleidoscopic puzzle, it offers us a bit of everything to create a good thriller.

About the Series

Note though, that it is not as novel as it appears to be.

Entertaining, humorous and with a good tempo. It has all the “hooks” to save us from the global hangover this New Year.

Caleidoscopio Serie Netflix — Kaleidoscope (2023)

It is a good series, but we are under the impression that it aimed high, shot and just barely made the mark, without being an “electrifying” viewing experience.

Using the classic heist premise, it doe shave good photography, a solid ensemble cast that deliver good performances.

Entertaining, humorous and with a good tempo. It has all the “hooks” to save us from the global hangover this New Year. In eight episodes of approximately 50 minutes of running time, it is a genuine binge watch product. Enjoy!

Premise

A massive heist is in elaboration by master thief and his crew. The loot is worth $7 billion dollars — but betrayal, greed and other threats undermine their plans.

Episode List

Black

Intro.

Yellow

Leo assembles a team to steal billions in bonds from an impenetrable vault in New York City. Their first task: Secure seed money in the Diamond District.

Green

A sobering diagnosis pushes Leo to break out of prison with help from a cellmate. After an emotional reunion on the outside, Leo begins plotting revenge.

Blue

The team sets their intricate plan into motion amid news of a hurricane approaching the city. A paranoid Roger deals with a threat. The FBI gets a tip.

Violet

In the past, family man Leo tries to leave his life of crime behind, but a tempting job and a persuasive partner make old habits hard to break.

Orange

Weeks before the heist, the squad hits a few obstacles as the FBI closes in on Ava and Bob copes with an injury. Agent Nazan seizes an opportunity.

Red

Tensions run high when the crew regroups after the heist and questions what went wrong — and who to trust. FBI agent Nazan makes a shocking discovery.

Pink

Now in hiding after the heist, the crew faces new struggles. Roger conspires with an unlikely partner. The feds chase a lead in South Carolina.

White

A master criminal and his crew hatch an elaborate scheme to break into a secure vault, but are forced to pivot when things don’t go according to plan.