The last time Netflix has released more than one interesting piece of content, focusing on a varied selection for every audience. This keeps it at the top of the market's streaming platforms, and has been generating buzz among young audiences thanks to the series. Merlina. Yes ok Its premiere, on November 23 of this year, sought to coincide with the Halloween season., its popularity has been maintained over the months, pushing aside Stranger Things as the most visited premiere on the site. Which leads us to wonder why it has been so successful Merlina?
What is your story?
The story revolves around Merlina Adams (Wesnesday), the eldest daughter of the well-known Addams family. and the complications of entering adolescence, social marginalization, and her newfound power of clairvoyance. Add to this the supernatural beings, the mystery of several deaths in the town, and the protagonist's irreverent dark humor, and it becomes easy to get caught up in the story in one way or another, regardless of the age of the target audience.
Merlina characters
From the captivating and familiar Addams family to the story's newest additions, each character is unique and complex in their own way. The appearance and relevance of Merlina's parents in the narrative invites returning viewers to learn more about the unforgettable couple's past. Furthermore, the entire Nevermore community expands the story to new heights that will make the audience question the guilt or innocence of each of those involved, given the myriad of disguises they hide.
Production
The montage is directed by Tim Burton, a renowned film director with a distinctly dark and mythological style. Given his extensive career, he builds a universe of constant tension. With landscapes straight out of any mystery novel and a fantastical horror that doesn't fall into morbidity. Meanwhile, the cast is packed with major celebrities who perfectly embody their roles in the series, such as Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwendoline Christie, and Christina Ricci with the cameo of her former role as Merlina in past productions.
With this great debut, it is hoped that a second season will soon be confirmed, continuing the story and tying up all the loose ends that were left unfinished.
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