Control Z: a review

Netflix has unleashed its arsenal of teen drama this quarantine to keep us occupied; including Mexican drama #ControlZ released on May 22, 2020.

Plot: Follows the story of Sofía, a socially isolated and deranged student (according to classmates) who tries to uncover the identity of a hacker that begins releasing students' secrets to the entire high school (very Gossip Girl). This is gold for teen drama and the story could have been great but it falls short. Netflix loves shows that have an element of mystery and investigation (see: Elite). The show plays into every stereotypes of a Wattpad fanfic. We have the:
~"I'm not like other girls" protagonist
~bad boy love interest

~love triangle with the good guy, the bad guy and a girl that has to choose one

~the victim of bulling falls in love with the bully

~new kid befriends the weird kid (even though he clearly is seen to be a 'cool' kid

Raul Repping the 2019 NBA Champions
Toronto Raptors

Characters: Now on to the characters. Sofia and all her classmates are blah. Even though this is a teen drama, I kept forgetting this facts just due to the fact that these people look so old and like they should know better. No redeeming qualities, no character arcs, nothing. Ironically, the best characters are the ones we don't pay much attention to because they were just representing a singular stereotype like Javier, Isabela and Luis. Then, we also have Raul repping the Toronto Raptors like he is Drake (or me!) 

Spoilers: Of course the 'losers'  secrets get unveiled too. Because the school supposedly cares about them too?! Anyways, Sofía is not exempt from the drama. Her secret is revealed towards the end with no further details or explanation. Like, how does no one know about her dad? He doesn't disguise himself or hide. The hacker found him so easily by just following Sofia. The hacker did not have much of a villain origin story to make his motivations plausible.  

Verdict: If you need to pass time or practice your Spanish, it's a quick binge. Don't expect much in terms of plot and script; you will be disappointed.

Warning: the show has depictions of self harm. Because well, Netflix loves to glamorize it (see 13RW) 

TV Talk: Jan 2020

Gentefied- Such a fun watch. I didn't follow all the convos because I'm trying to train my brain to translate what I am listening to. But the characters, storyline are great. Hope it gets a second season! 

I am not okay with this- decent watch but didnt really care much about the protagonist; her friends were much more fun and entertaining. 

Love is blind- trash reality tv. Concept seems interest but the totally ruin the sanctity of marriage with their "dumping the other at the alter" strategy. Some couples are more loveable (Cameron & Lauren) Also, it made me realize how 'fake' people can be on dates (my looking at you, Jessica and Carlton)

On My Block S3

Uhhhhh.... Not much to say about this season. It follows much of the crazyness that happens last season. Except it is even more unbelievable. Asking the kids to find a grown man that even the police can't track down seems sketchy. The only characters I cared about was Jasmine, Jamal and Spooky. Every one else just annoyed me (Monse and Ceasar--stop trying to make this happen 👎🏼) 

All About Books

I haven't read for fun since the summer. Last year I only managed to read 4 books. Which really should be more considering all the free time I have. 

2019:

1) The Silent Wife📖

2) Someone we Know📖

3) Wenjack 📖📖📖📖

4) The Giver📖📖📖📖

This year I will do better. I'll travel with my iPad, borrow more from the library and read to and from work. My particular interest is in Children's literature. 

2020:

1) The Westing Game📖📖📖

2) Holes 📖📖

On my reading list is the following:

1) The 7 husbands of Everlyn Hugo

2 Ayesha at Last