Alpha Males Season 2 Review – Another annoying Netflix series that falls flat on its face

Episode Guide

Episode 1 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 2 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 3 – | Review Score – 2.5/5
Episode 4 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 5 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 6 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 7 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 8 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 9 – | Review Score – 2/5
Episode 10 – | Review Score – 2/5

The story spins around four quirky friends—Pedro, Santi, Raul, and Luis—each grappling with their own unique predicaments. Pedro, reeling from a split with his wife Daniele, and Raul, navigating the aftermath of his breakup with Luz, find solace in their friendship. Meanwhile, Santi’s marriage, shaken by his wife Esther’s infidelity, has him exploring an open relationship. Simultaneously, Luis is trying to reignite the lost spark in his marriage, as his wife has strayed too.

Across ten lively episodes, they tackle everyday challenges, from romantic entanglements to workplace woes, in a bid for happiness. Almost everywhere the series lacks any charm or appeal. Right from the start, you’ll find yourself questioning why you even considered watching it. The plot, characters—everything is so poorly crafted that it turns even the worst-written films into masterpieces in comparison.

Undoubtedly, a film or series often stands out through its characters, whether male or female. However, in this particular scenario the alpha males come across as unrealistic and downright exasperating. None of the mentioned characters share any redeeming qualities or merit praise; they only exist solely to rationalize one thing: infidelity. Nearly all the characters in the series have been unfaithful to their partners, and rather than recognizing it as a flaw, they try to do it again and again as if it were commendable.

The series leans so heavily into feminism that it diminishes the male characters’ masculinity, portraying them as having only one purpose: to show that masculinity is outdated and inferior. The series similarly mishandles LGBTQ issues and characters. For example, one character pretends to be a woman to prevent getting fired. This leads to a lengthy lecture from a male character about what it means to be a woman. While the intent might not be malicious, the execution comes off as mocking and insensitive to the LGBTQ community.

Additionally, the show advocates for open marriages through characters like Luis and Esther but fails to delve into the reasons behind it. Instead of portraying the couple trapped in a stagnant relationship who communicate and work through their issues, they simply make a pact to sleep with other people. This oversimplification glosses over the communication required in such arrangements.

Even with the actors giving their all, they can’t save their characters from being written so poorly that we can’t help but despise them. Despite the show’s aspirations to tackle real-world issues, it all feels fabricated and insincere. It’s like watching a puppet show where the strings are constantly visible, making it hard to take anything seriously.

Fernando Gil, known for his standout performances in Spanish films like “El Ray” and “Alex’s Strips,” is a talented actor. However, even his prowess isn’t enough to salvage the show. The same can be said for Raúl Tejón, Gorka Otxoa, and Fele Martínez. Raquel Guerrero’s portrayal of Esther, Luis’s wife, is particularly grating.

Her actions, whether scolding her son about not watching porn or intimate scenes with her husband, feel forced and lack authenticity. There’s a noticeable absence of expression and commitment to the role, making it difficult to connect with her character.

The only redeeming aspect of the show is its portrayal of the reality behind influencers when the cameras stop rolling. While they may appear wealthy and famous to the outside world, the show reveals the discontent in their personal lives.

Despite their struggles, they maintain a facade of happiness on the internet, spreading falsehoods. The show also sheds light on how these influencers dabble in false advertising and promote harmful products and business ventures that exploit people both financially and mentally.

If you find yourself with too much time on your hands and nothing better to do, it might be worth checking your itinerary again. If nothing else stands out, then perhaps give this show a chance. However, be warned: far from being hilarious, it’s more on the annoying side.

It tries to portray that masculinity is a thing of the past, but instead of being insightful, it comes off as unnecessary and cringe-worthy. The show could have been more impactful if it focused on real-world issues instead. From performances to dialogues to themes, everything feels unbearable, much like its predecessor season. If you made the mistake of watching the first and learned from it, it’s best to skip this one altogether. Shows like these might be contributing to why Netflix is losing subscribers!

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