Are you in the mood for a revenge thriller with a telenovela twist? As you know, Colombian telenovelas have been evolving, and in recent times, they’ve been moving closer to the thriller genre, presenting increasingly complex narrative stories with progressively higher production quality.
As always, international impact has played a significant role, especially when it comes to a global platform like Netflix, which gives series even more momentum. “Until You Burn” Returns: Netflix’s Colombian Drama Heats Up for Season Two” is a prime example, with a complex story that, while maintaining the spirit of the telenovela, offers a plot of revenge, murders, and intricate conspiracies that remains consistently entertaining. Of course, without losing sight of romance.
Plot
The series focuses on Brian O’Connor, an ex-convict driven by a single mission: to uncover the truth about his brother Sonny’s death. Following a complex plot, Brian must disguise himself as Vinicio Gallo, a respected ship captain, to infiltrate the powerful Obregón Martelli family, the main suspects in his brother’s murder.
The Actors
The series features a cast including Cristian Gamero as Brian O’Connor, Essined Aponte as Victoria ‘Vicky’ Iguarán, and María Elisa Camargo as Katherine Andrea Obregón.
About the Series
60 episodes to get lost in this tale of revenge and class differences, where a man will infiltrate one of Colombia’s most powerful families to clarify the death of his friend, his “soulmate brother”.
“Until You Burn” boasts high-quality settings and a good pace: constant scene changes, script twists, surprises, and of course, attractive actors – perhaps the common denominator of this type of series.
Beyond the complexity of the characters, “Until You Burn” focuses on complicating the plot and delving into a choral world with numerous secondary characters. The murder of Sonny and Brian’s attempts to solve it will be the trigger for a series of stories that will undoubtedly captivate fans of telenovelas and similar narratives.
Without reinventing television, “Until You Burn” offers quality, good actors, more than adequate production, excellent photography, and an interesting story. For telenovela lovers, it’s definitely a great option to enjoy.
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