![]() So, I will be hard-pressed to watch anything else. There are ten episodes left overall, and Netflix has released the first half, with the second to follow on December 3 (the day before my birthday). It is the beginning of the end for the mega-popular Spanish TV show. The series returned for Season 5 (Part 5) just in time for the weekend. The highlight in all of this is that Denver has matured past laughing all the time, giving Jaime Lorente a chance to endow Denver with “El Cid” worthy depth. Yet, the show’s most surreal pairing has met more real-world “awakenings” than anyone else. If anyone should be entirely devoted to one another, it is Denver and Stockholm (Esther Acebo). The second heist has torn the couple apart for plot-driven and confusing reasons. Regrettably, for whatever reason, it feels as though the series gave up on writing for the pair as a couple once it returned for Season 3. Plus, his relationship with Stockholm has always provided an intriguing thread for the show to pull upon. However, he is leagues better than most of his counterparts, namely Tokyo and Rio (Miguel Herrán). Denver and Stockholmĭenver ( Jaime Lorente) has never been my favorite “Money Heist” character. The storytelling shows no “Punisher”-level sensitivity or empathy of any kind. ![]() Season 5 broadens this disturbing trope to the degree that it is insulting to those who have served. (A troubling assertion.) Speaking of whom, all soldiers get depicted as horrible immoral people. “Money Heist” tries to equivalate the gang’s struggle against the government to those that fought in the capture of Berlin. The magic that the Professor had mentioned earlier: the flourishes of deception, and shell games, is traded in for the sound of artillery, and it gets worse. The heist has lost all of its momentum in favor of an all-out war. The main downside to Season 5 is that it wants to be a WWII movie, which is just, well…problematic. If you thought the first heist was wearing on you by the time it wrapped up, this one takes the cake, smushes it in your face, and eats it. Gone is the melody and momentum that the heist at the Bank of Spain had captured early on. Interestingly, Berlin’s storyline juxtaposes and shines a light on why “Money Heist” is struggling at this point. ![]() Nevertheless, he is an engineering genius, and hence a master at the “craft.” In the storyline, Berlin reunites with his estranged son, Rafael (Patrick Criado, “Unauthorized Living”), and before long coaches him in his first heist. I have a feeling that there will be a split opinion online involving how “Money Heist” incorporates Berlin ( Pedro Alonso) into Season 5. Finally, a return to riches for the series before it begins filling its episodes with superfluous flashbacks. The premiere shows off some moving and insightful monologues. So, the sound of them clashing early on is music to this “Money Heist” viewers’ ears. This viewer had hoped Alicia would not only catch up with the Professor in Season 5. Season 5 comes alive thanks to the Professor and Alicia’s sparring. Finally, playing an edge “Money Heist” has not gotten to expound on fully. Hence, the entrance of Alicia Sierra, a driven maniacal mind with a more sympathetic past than Tokyo, serves as a breath of fresh air for the gang. Lisbon gave the Professor a run for his money, although she is not as ruthless as he is. It is nice to see the Professor challenged by someone that is genuinely his equal in a diabolical sense. Alicia (Najwa Nimri) is heavily pregnant, leaving her with the mother of all time bombs. ![]() So, it is time for the Professor to square off against his toughest competition yet, and there is added tension in their war of wills. Alicia is still reeling from her career getting destroyed in a rush to cover up her illegal (sanctioned) activity. The Professor (Álvaro Morte) gets served a rude awakening fresh off his magnificent victory in the Season 4 finale as Alicia Sierra arrives in his secret lair. Season 5 picks up with it in the premiere. The real action is in the plot twist “Money Heist” began to unleash as it left off last season. “Money Heist” initially has an excellent time blending Lisbon and Tokyo as their hot-and-cold relationship takes temperamental turns before it gets warm. Lisbon (Itziar Ituño) holds her own, taking control from the regrettable Tokyo, who is now sporting a full-mullet. ![]() Despite Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) being around in Season 5, there are some bright spots. While lots of time has passed for viewers, it has stood still for all of your favorite characters. Season 5 (or Part 5) hints that the show’s uncharacteristic slump last season is not going to continue. Once again, it is the same heist, different season. When it left off, the series was in the midst of lots of action as yet another “season” or “part” came to a close. “Money Heist” (aka “La Casa de Papel”) is back after what has felt like an exceedingly long break. ![]()
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