Elite Short Stories: Carla Samuel

This review of Netflix’s Elite Short Stories: Carla Samuel does not contain spoilers.After three solid mini-seasons, Netflix releases the final Short Stories. Released as part of #EliteWeek, the fourth entry focuses on Carla and Samuel.Starting on a positive note, it is wonderful to see Carla (played by Ester Expósito); once again. After season 3, Carla decides to study abroad and leaves Samuel behind in Las Encinas. Due to the nature of the story, it was revealed to audiences that the character of Carla would not be returning for the fourth season. Whilst it may be sad for some to see the character depart, her story within the show had come to a natural conclusion.Elite Short Stories Carla Samuel Season 1 Download

This is where Elite Short Stories: Carla Samuel struggles. There is a natural awareness before the mini-season starts as to where both Carla and Samuel will be when the third episodes conclude. Due to this reason, there’s little suspense whilst watching.Variety writes that the show’s characters all “border stereotypes” but “escape total buttonholing”; director Silvia Quer said she was attracted to the show because of the well-constructed characters.^[12] The series creators have been questioned on their choice to continue with the tradition of casting adult actors for all the teenage roles, reporting that it is “a purely practical matter” based on labor laws, as well as noting that most of the actors were aged between 19 and 22 when filming. In contrast, American series often use actors closer to 30.^[7] The production was involved in casting for the show.

The initial main cast was confirmed before the series debut, featuring several actors from other Netflix series and films either created or distributed by Netflix España y Latinoamerica,^[h] including Itzan Escamilla of Cable Girls,^[22] Danna Paola of Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo,^[23] and María Pedraza, Jaime Lorente, and Miguel Herrán of Money Heist. However, acting newcomer Omar Ayuso was also cast as a character (Omar Shanaa) bearing his own given name.^[22] For season two, another actress from a Netflix series, Georgina Amorós of the Catalan Welcome to the Family, was added to the cast.

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