A six-part Netflix miniseries
Directed by Andrés Baiz
Starring (and co-produced by) Sofia Vergara
Premiered Jan. 25, 2024
Watch Time: 1 hr. per episode
Griselda is a biographical crime series dramatizing the true story of Griselda Blanco, who began her life as a prostitute in Colombia and eventually led one of the most profitable cocaine cartels in the US.
What I Liked About It
The story: Amazing!
The plot: Fast-paced, non-stop, suspenseful, and believable.
The costumes: Vintage 1980s Miami. The wardrobes alone are worth the watch.
The star: All of the actors are strong in this series, but Sofia Vergara, someone I think of as a superb comedic actress, creates a character every bit as scary and seductive as Hannibal Lecter.
Critical Reception
Griselda has gotten generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Vergara’s performance.
* “The former ‘Modern Family’ star goes full Pacino-in-Scarface mode and delivers a robust, screen-rattling, suitably over-the top performance in the blood-soaked series… that plays like an extended B-movie.” (Chicago Sun-Times)
* “Hugely enjoyable, well-paced, and gorgeous to look at throughout.” (The Guardian)
* “Those who enjoyed Narcos and Sons of Anarchy will find plenty here to entertain them on the surface, but in terms of larger social commentary or insights on the state of Latinidad, it’s an empty vessel.” (RogerEbert.com)
You can watch the trailer here.
Worth Watching
A six-part Netflix miniseries
Directed by Andrés Baiz
Starring (and co-produced by) Sofia Vergara
Premiered Jan. 25, 2024
Watch Time: 1 hr. per episode
Griselda is a biographical crime series dramatizing the true story of Griselda Blanco, who began her life as a prostitute in Colombia and eventually led one of the most profitable cocaine cartels in the US.
What I Liked About It
The story: Amazing!
The plot: Fast-paced, non-stop, suspenseful, and believable.
The costumes: Vintage 1980s Miami. The wardrobes alone are worth the watch.
The star: All of the actors are strong in this series, but Sofia Vergara, someone I think of as a superb comedic actress, creates a character every bit as scary and seductive as Hannibal Lecter.
Critical Reception
Griselda has gotten generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Vergara’s performance.
* “The former ‘Modern Family’ star goes full Pacino-in-Scarface mode and delivers a robust, screen-rattling, suitably over-the top performance in the blood-soaked series… that plays like an extended B-movie.” (Chicago Sun-Times)
* “Hugely enjoyable, well-paced, and gorgeous to look at throughout.” (The Guardian)
* “Those who enjoyed Narcos and Sons of Anarchy will find plenty here to entertain them on the surface, but in terms of larger social commentary or insights on the state of Latinidad, it’s an empty vessel.” (RogerEbert.com)
You can watch the trailer here.
Griselda
A six-part Netflix miniseries
Directed by Andrés Baiz
Starring (and co-produced by) Sofia Vergara
Premiered Jan. 25, 2024
Watch Time: 1 hr. per episode
Griselda is a biographical crime series dramatizing the true story of Griselda Blanco, who began her life as a prostitute in Colombia and eventually led one of the most profitable cocaine cartels in the US.
What I Liked About It
The story: Amazing!
The plot: Fast-paced, non-stop, suspenseful, and believable.
The costumes: Vintage 1980s Miami. The wardrobes alone are worth the watch.
The star: All of the actors are strong in this series, but Sofia Vergara, someone I think of as a superb comedic actress, creates a character every bit as scary and seductive as Hannibal Lecter.
Critical Reception
Griselda has gotten generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Vergara’s performance.
* “The former ‘Modern Family’ star goes full Pacino-in-Scarface mode and delivers a robust, screen-rattling, suitably over-the top performance in the blood-soaked series… that plays like an extended B-movie.” (Chicago Sun-Times)
* “Hugely enjoyable, well-paced, and gorgeous to look at throughout.” (The Guardian)
* “Those who enjoyed Narcos and Sons of Anarchy will find plenty here to entertain them on the surface, but in terms of larger social commentary or insights on the state of Latinidad, it’s an empty vessel.” (RogerEbert.com)
You can watch the trailer here.