From the magazine James Delingpole

Better than Hollywood: Netflix’s The Eternaut reviewed

An Argentine dystopian sci-fi series that eschews special effects and gore and relentless action for absorbing characters and plot

James Delingpole James Delingpole
The Eternaut engages in refreshing oikophilia: Cesar Troncoso as Favalli and Ricardo Darin as Juan Salvo. IMAGE: MARCOS LUDEVID / NETFLIX ©2025
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issue 17 May 2025

‘Next time you do a review, you’ve got to find something you like. You’ve been far too negative,’ said the Fawn. ‘Well, it’s hardly my fault if everything on TV is crap at the moment. I can’t just call up good stuff to order,’ I said. ‘Try,’ said the Fawn.

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