AKA: El Eternauta

The Eternaut 2025 TV Show

Adapting El Eternauta, one of the most important comics in Argentine history, was no easy task—let alone turning it into a series without losing its essence. But Netflix’s version largely pulls it off. Not perfectly, but with ambition, respect for the source material, and technical quality that’s a pleasure to watch. Visually, it’s strong, the special effects more than do their job, and the apocalyptic tone is effectively established from the first episode. Ricardo Darín is, as expected, outstanding. He not only carries the story with ease, but also brings humanity and strength to a character facing extreme circumstances while remaining believable. Around him, everything works: the atmosphere is oppressive when it needs to be, the supporting cast has weight, and the direction shows genuine affection for the original work. It’s clear that Stagnaro didn’t just want to adapt the comic—he wanted to create something that speaks to the present without betraying the past. Does it drag at times? Yes, occasionally. There are stretches where the pace slows down and it seems to get lost between personal drama and collective epic. But even in those slower moments, the series holds your interest thanks to its world-building, underlying tension, and the political and social backdrop that—just like in the comic—is always present. In short, El Eternauta is a brave, well-crafted series. It resonates with those familiar with the story and draws in those discovering it for the first time. It just barely misses a perfect score—but it fully earns its 9 out of 10.