FromThe Last of UstoSilo, the world seemingly can’t get enough ofpost-apocalyptic stories, with many of the top streamers dominated by the boldest of this genre. However, despite its popularity, it’s likely some might fall under the radar, such is the constant and overflowing streaming of content global viewers now face. One such series to have only just arrived on Netflix isThe Eternaut/El Eternauta, an audiovisual adaptation of the beloved graphic novel byHéctor Germán Oesterheldand illustratorFrancisco Solano Lopez.
After officially releasing on the platform on April 30, the series is already the recipient of enormous praise, including from both critics and audiences on the review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes. With initial reviews now in,The Eternautalready boasts a huge 89% critical score on the site, remarkably bettered by the near-perfect 96% score awarded from audiences. This high praise puts the adaptation in impressive genre-based company, achieving better audience ratings and rivaling the critical scores of bothThe Last of UsandSilo, despite being much less talked about.
The series is a long-awaited big-budget adaptation of a source material first published in 1957.Considered one of the greatest Latin American comics of all time, the bar was certainly set high by the many die-hard lovers of the original work. With that in mind, to achieve such impressive and almost unanimous praise is nothing short of remarkable.Created byBruno Stagnaroand written by Stagnaro andAriel Staltari,The Eternautboasts the acting talent of the likes ofRicardo Darínas Juan Salvo,Carla Petersonas Elena,César Troncosoas Alfredo Favalli, and many more.
‘The Eternaut’ is a Stunning Visual Experience
As is often crucial with sci-fi takes such as this, visually, the show must impress. Luckily forThe Eternautfans, it goes beyond many people’s expectations, producing a stunning visual experience that perfectly encapsulates the wonderful artwork in the original material. This is something touched upon inCarly Lane’s review of the seriesfor Collider, in which she gave the show a 7/10, saying the visuals are “worth tuning in for alone.” She later added, “Witha captivating performance from Darín, who brings both gravitas and vulnerability to Juan Salvo, as well asstunning visuals and clever narrative swerves, Netflix’s adaptation deserves to be lauded right alongside the groundbreaking sci-fi story it adapts.”
The Eternautis available to watch on Netflix now. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more updates on your favorite shows.
The Eternaut
Source:Rotten Tomatoes
