"Neon," the reggaeton series, debuted on Netflix on October 19th, featuring a cast including Jessie Camacho, Rose Eshay, and Daddy Yankee, who also serves as an executive producer.
Daddy Yankee's 'Neon' series falls short of capturing the real essence of hustling. While young people hustle for their dreams, it's far from glamorous.
There are no piles of cash, extravagant strip club celebrations, Porsche rides, or encounters with A-list celebrities with private plane journeys, all within a mere 24 hours.
The series consists of 8 episodes and follows the journey of three friends who relocate from a small Florida town to pursue their reggaeton dreams in Miami - led by Santi, the artist.
While the premise holds promise, the series begins to lose its grip as it progresses. The storyline takes a turn for the worse, becoming increasingly implausible by the fourth episode.
It's safe to say that you might not find it worthwhile to finish all the episodes, as the narrative becomes unbelievable for a group of young hustlers.
The story of their struggle could have been presented more convincingly. The way they stumble upon record deals, private planes, strip clubs, bundles of cash, and endless parties seems far from reality.
It's cringeworthy and not worth following the storyline, although the reggaeton music in the series is a highlight.
The trailer hinted at potential sex scenes, intimate moments, and romance, but unfortunately, none of that materialized in the series. Including such elements might have added value to the show and made it more engaging.
As it stands, it's rather lacking in entertainment value and comes across as somewhat dull.
The series had immense potential for compelling storylines.
The struggles of the record label owner in his failing marriage could have been a gripping narrative.
The unjust dismissal of the assistant was utterly nonsensical.
The powerful LGBTQ theme in the series was not adequately explored. NEON could have been vastly improved with the inclusion of these promising storylines.
