Premise:
“Elite” is a Spanish thriller-drama that unfurls in the elite secondary school, Las Encinas, where three working-class students receive scholarships. The tension between the less affluent students and their wealthy peers escalates, culminating in a murder. Through a mix of timelines, the show delves into the mysteries and scandals that permeate these young lives.
Main Characters:
- Itzan Escamilla as Samuel: A scholarship student who finds himself entangled in the school’s complex web of relationships and secrets.
- Miguel Herrán as Christian: Samuel’s friend, who also gets a scholarship to Las Encinas and is eager to fit in with the elite.
- Mina El Hammani as Nadia: Another scholarship student who struggles with her identity and faith while facing discrimination.
- Danna Paola as Lucrecia: A wealthy student who is accustomed to getting her way.
- Jaime Lorente as Nano: Samuel’s older brother who gets involved in the chaotic life of Las Encinas.
Themes:
“Elite” navigates complex themes like social inequality, identity, sexuality, and morality. The series uses its setting to explore how socio-economic and cultural differences can lead to tension and ultimately tragic events. Additionally, it raises questions about justice, both social and legal.
Critical Consensus & Rating:
4/5. The series has been praised for its intricate storytelling, well-developed characters, and its tackling of relevant social issues. However, critics have pointed out that it sometimes indulges in genre clichés and melodrama.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The series has a TV-MA rating due to explicit sexual content, strong language, and violence.
Broadcast Details:
“Elite” is a Netflix original series that premiered in 2018 and is ongoing as of my last update in September 2021.
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