Los Espookys (HBO)
Spanish horror-comedy about supernatural event arrangers.
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About Los Espookys (HBO)
Released: 2019
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons Available (12 Episodes)
Cast
Cassandra Ciangherotti, Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres, Bernardo Velasco, Jose Minor, Fred Armisen, Fred Armisen, José Pablo Minor, Spike Einbinder, Carol Kane, Lorelei Ramirez, Greta Titelman, Koke Santa Ana, Sam Taggart, John Early, Giannina Fruttero, Luis Gnecco, Tatiana Molina, Laraine Newman, Juanita Ringeling, Cristobal Tapia Montt, Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres, Fred Armisen, Emilio Acevedo, Gus Reyes, Andrés Sánchez, Ana Fabrega, Bernardo Velasco, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Julio Torres
About Los Espookys (HBO)
"Los Espookys" is an eccentric comedy television series that first aired on HBO in 2019. The show, set in a current, dreamy version of Mexico City, follows a group of friends who turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it in a dreamy Latin American country. Light-hearted in its approach and unique in its execution, "Los Espookys" indulges both in the weird and the mundane with equal enthusiasm.
Making / Production
The show is the brainchild of Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen, who co-wrote and co-produced it with Julio Torres and Ana Fabrega, both of whom also feature in the main cast. The series has been praised for its surreal humor and distinctive aesthetic, influenced by a mix of offbeat American comedies and Mexican telenovelas. Its casting and production quality represent a delightful blend of U.S. and Latin American talent.
Actors
- Bernardo Velasco as Renaldo, the leader of Los Espookys, fully commits to the role and infuses his character with a mix of earnestness and whimsy.
- Julio Torres as Andres, the chocolate business heir and vampire-like creature portrays his character's diva-like eccentricities to perfection.
- Anna Fabrega as Tati, the consistently job-switching character showcases her comedic versatility through her performance.
- Fred Armisen as Tico, a dedicated parking valet is equally fantastic, blending in, yet standing out with his calm demeanor and dry humor.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "Los Espookys" owes its distinctive style to a collaborative bilingual (English and Spanish) writers' room.
- Though it was aired on HBO in the U.S., it was broadcast simultaneously on the Spanish language network, Más Mejor.
- Most scenes were shot in Chile, even though the story is set in Mexico City.
Awards
While "Los Espookys" has yet to receive any major awards, the show has garnered critical praise and a strong niche fanbase for its distinctive style and offbeat humor.
Quotes
- "We are Los Espookys. We have been since we’re born. We just didn’t have the wardrobe."
- "Considering I'm the epitome of wasted potential, I think I'm doing pretty good."
- "Sometimes, the scariest thing is who we really are."
Music, Soundtrack
- The eerie, synthesized theme music perfectly sets the mood for the series.
- Throughout the series, various nostalgic, melodramatic telenovela-like songs can be heard, adding depth to the ambient humor.
About Los Espookys (HBO)
Los Espookys is a Spanish-language series revolving around a group of friends turning their love for horror into a peculiar business.
