What happens when the whole world changes overnight and you don’t know how it happened or why? That’s the central premise of The Eternaut, an outstanding new sci-fi series from Argentina that’s already one of Netflix’s most popular shows. Based on a popular 1950s graphic novel, the six-episode series begins with a beautiful but deadly snowfall that wipes out most of humanity.
The survivors are left to pick up the pieces, and that includes Juan Salvo (Ricardo Darín), who wants to find his missing daughter and ex-wife. But first, he’ll have to figure out a way to venture outside without touching the lethal snow. Will Juan find his family? And more importantly, will humanity’s survivors find answers to why this apocalyptic event happened in the first place?
The Eternaut is a riveting sci-fi show that finds new ways to explore its end-of-the-world scenario. At only six episodes, it doesn’t overstay its welcome, and provides just enough closure to end on a satisfying, if somewhat ambiguous, note.
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