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Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's latest sci-fi series dubbed 'the next Walking Dead meets The Last of Us'
Netflix has dropped its latest series that fans are comparing to the hit shows The Walking Dead and The Last of Us. Netflix has launched a gripping new series that's drawing comparisons to The Last of Us and The Walking Dead - and all episodes are ready to stream now. The Eternaut, which is now available to stream, is a screen adaptation of the acclaimed Argentine graphic novel that originally ran from 1957 to 1959. Written by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano López, the Eisner Award-winning sci-fi comic was later combined into a single volume in 2015. The plot revolves around a mysterious deadly snowfall in Buenos Aires that wipes out most of the population, leaving thousands of civilians stranded. The show follows the story of Juan Salvo and his friends as they embark on a desperate struggle for survival. Although they soon discover the snowstorm is only the first of their troubles - with something more sinister on the way. Their only way to survive is to join forces and fight, as they cannot make it alone, reports Surrey Live. As the series has only recently premiered on Netflix, only a few reviews are currently available online, and it has yet to receive a rating score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, IGN were quick to point out the similarities with other post-apocalyptic series. They stated: "The Eternaut, Netflix's gritty and moody adaptation of an influential, nearly 70-year-old Argentine comic book. A thoughtful and twisty take on the post-apocalyptic survival genre, this series makes terrific use of its South American locations to tell a story about people too stubborn to die." The review also points out that "the basic concept and approach of The Eternaut should be familiar to fans of The Walking Dead and similar shows" before stating "about halfway through this first season, the science-fiction action intensifies, with some wild twists and spectacular special effects." Additionally, the Collider says that The Eternaut is a "chilling apocalyptic tale that's more than capable of sweeping you up into its story, with an at-times trudging narrative that somehow knows exactly when to sprinkle in the right twist to keep you watching." The website What's On Netflix suggests that fans of The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, and Snowpiercer should definitely watch this show. They said: "A visually dazzling rendition of a snowed-in Buenos Aires and a strong flair for drama, The Eternaut runs high on emotions. But it may be set back by the audience fatigue and well-trodden themes of post-apocalyptic movies and shows." It is said that the tone and approach of the show is very similar to the early seasons of the hit HBO show The Walking Dead, and it is difficult not to compare the main character's difficult journey in the wild snow with The Last of US. Now that fans have started to binge, one fan has posted online saying: "I know it's early in the year to decide, but this show definitely has become my favourite new show . Breathtaking visuals, incredible production, Amazing cast, and definitely awesome story, I really hope there's a second season coming fast."
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jeff Lemire & Letizia Cadonici Deliver Superhero Crash Course With ‘Black Hammer' One-Shot In Honor Of Free Comic Book Day
'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' Whether you're a newcomer to the Black Hammer series or a longtime fan of the Eisner Award-winning title, you won't want to miss acclaimed writer Jeff Lemire's one-shot yarn featured in Dark Horse's Free Comic Book Day issue (out this Saturday, May 3). Illustrated by Letizia Cadonici (Book of Slaughter) and narrated by the dependably time-displaced Colonel Randall Weird, 'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' conveniently recaps the Black Hammer saga thus far, while delivering a meta crash course in comic book history, particularly its various Ages: Golden, Silver, Bronze, etc. It's a fun little read that showcases Lemire's reverence for the iconic heroes, stories, and storytellers of yesteryear. 'It's always a thrill to get to be a part of Free Comic Book Day, and doubly so this year because Black Hammer gets to join the party,' Lemire said in a statement over email. 'I saw this as a great chance to introduce the 'Black Hammer Universe' to new comic fans, and anyone who may be stepping into a comic book store for the first time in a while. Amazing artist Letizia Cadonici and I tried to craft something that rewarded new readers and long-time fans alike.' Lemire launched the comic with artist Dean Ormston in the summer of 2016 to critical acclaim and a pair of Eisner Awards for Best New Series and Best Lettering (Todd Klein). The original storyline dealt with a group of superheroes who find themselves mysteriously trapped in a quaint American town after saving the universe from a Galactus-adjacent baddie known as Anti-God. In the years since it first debuted, Black Hammer has become a larger banner for an entire creative mythos comprising numerous spinoff books. 'I came up with Black Hammer as a love letter to the history of superhero comics and a way [for me to] put my own personal spin on the genre,' Lemire told me in 2019. 'I really wanted to tell a superhero story that wasn't like any other superhero story. I wanted to focus on the characters and put them in a mundane, everyday situation where they were forced to figure out who they were when the 'super' side of their lives no longer had any purpose.' He continued: 'It really just came from my absolute love of the genre and for the history of the genre. I wanted this book to be a love letter to all the great creators who came before me. Grafting superhero comics history onto real-world history provided a great vehicle for me to juxtapose comic book history and the real world — and find all sorts of interesting parallels and stories. To me, it's not so much about deconstructing superheroes as it is about deconstructing these particular characters and really diving deep into each or their lives and histories.' Dark Horse was kind enough to share five exclusive excerpts of 'To Tomorrow!' with Forbes Entertainment, which you can check out below… 'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' 'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' 'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' 'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' 'Black Hammer: To Tomorrow!' Dark Horse's Free Comic Book Day issue hits shelves Saturday, May 3
Time Magazine
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix's Eerie Sci-fi Series
W arning: This post contains spoilers for The Eternaut On a summer night in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a mysterious snowfall kills everything it touches instantly. Thousands of people become trapped in their homes, buildings, and businesses, further isolated by the lack of communication. The first question to arise: Is this a nuclear war or something even more unknowable? To survive outside, one must wear layers of waterproof clothing and use a gas mask. Juan Salvo (Ricardo Darín) and his friends embark on a desperate struggle for survival—and to find Clara, Juan's daughter—but everything changes when they discover that the toxic storm is just the first attack by a foreign army invading Earth. This is the premise of Netflix's new sci-fi series The Eternaut. The production is based on the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel The Eternaut (El Eternauta), written by Héctor G. Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano López. The comics were published in installments from 1957 to 1959, then published as one volume in 2015. According to director Bruno Stagnaro, who first read the work at age 10, the adaptation was a long and challenging process. 'Narratively speaking, The Eternaut brings together very different elements that coexist,' he tells TIME. 'It was also difficult because it's a work with a huge legacy, a heavy weight, and high expectations, especially here in our country. I tried to protect myself from that by grounding myself in my experience as a reader of the work, from when I was really young, and then through the successive readings I did as I grew older. It's a work that was hugely influential in my own development and a major influence on my career.' More than a science fiction story about survival, The Eternaut became a landmark in Latin American culture—in part due to its plot, and in part due to its creator's life story. Oesterheld was kidnapped during the Argentine military dictatorship in 1977 and presumed dead, which turned the graphic novel into a symbol of resistance. 'That created a feedback loop between the story and the author's life, where each one fueled the other. Today, it's a cultural symbol loaded with meaning—some of it tied to the work itself, some to the author's biography, and some that's been layered on later, often for political reasons, both from those who revere him and those who oppose what he represents,' says Bruno. Let's break down the major plot points of the The Eternaut. The first alien encounter Right after the snowfall begins, red lights fall from the sky like meteors. But viewers, like the protagonists, only get a clear look at the aliens starting in Episode 4. Juan Salvo and his friend Alfredo Favalli are driving to the capital in search of Juan's daughter, Clara, who was with friends when it all began. On the way, they encounter a blockade of cars. Soldiers appear and warn them: 'The capital is a restricted area until further notice.' Despite promises that help is on the way, Juan distrusts the military and decides to follow the soldiers. They go through a tunnel and see the soldiers stopped ahead. As they approach, Alfredo says he'll explain that they're entering the capital to search for Juan's daughter—but the plan changes when the army opens fire. They reverse the car, but a car falls from a bridge above, blocking their escape. That's when it becomes clear the soldiers aren't shooting at them—they're shooting at aliens on the bridge. Alfredo speeds forward, but the car is hit and flips over. We then see insect-like aliens attacking the soldiers. One opens its mouth, and tentacles emerge, grabbing a soldier and wrapping him in spiderweb-like thread. Juan and Alfredo's car crashes into a tire repair shop. They hide near tires as the alien insects enter the building. After a while, silence falls and the aliens seem to retreat. They head back to the road and spot one of the creatures carrying a human wrapped in webs toward a lair. The two keep walking, but one bumps into a car, making noise that attracts the aliens. They shoot at the creatures and follow a figure waving at them. They try to enter a church, but it's locked. Someone throws fire at the creatures from a second-floor window, and another person opens a side entrance. Once inside, they're safe—but shaken by the encounter, still wondering what those giant insects are and what else is coming. Clara's mysterious return Clara, Juan's teenage daughter with his ex-wife Elena, disappears early in the series. She had been on a boat with friends Loli and Tati when a blackout hit the city. They decide to leave, and Clara heads below deck to check the GPS. She hears a noise and sees Loli lying dead outside the window. The door slams shut, trapping her, and Tati doesn't respond to her calls—likely also dead. Clara finally reappears in Episode 5, when Juan and Alfredo return to Alfredo's home—the same place they were when it all started—after escaping the church. Clara is lying on her mother's lap, and they all embrace. Juan asks Elena where she found their daughter, but the answer is surprising: Clara found them. They don't know how she got there—even though she knew they played cards at Alfredo's on that night. According to Elena, she arrived freezing and could only say 'Mommy, mommy, mommy.' They don't question it further until later, when they're in a trailer headed to another house Alfredo owns on an island. Inside the trailer, Alfredo sees a mask and some bags and asks where they came from. Elena says Clara had them when she arrived. Alfredo claims they're his and were on his boat—but then he backtracks, saying it might be a coincidence. When Clara wakes up from a nap, she discovers that they are going to Alfredo's house on an island and asks about her friends, saying she promised to return for them, and her mother tries to calm her down by saying that they will be fine. Elena tells her daughter that she and her father looked for her all over the city and, in the end, she was on the boat. Clara's reaction is to ask "what boat?" and Alfredo says it was his boat, but the young woman says she went to her mother's house and before that, she was with Loli and Tati—not on Alfredo's boat. Things get stranger when Juan asks about the mask Clara was wearing. She replies, 'What mask?' and denies ever having brought it. Though they don't bring it up again, it's clear something isn't adding up with Clara's return. How did she leave the boat? How did she know to wear a mask? And why does she deny being there? The answer they ultimately come to learn: she's being controlled. What's happening to people? Clara's not the only one exhibiting odd behavior. On the road, Juan and his friends find a family killed by gunfire—not by aliens, but by other humans. Later, they reach a mall filled with survivors organizing the parking lot. Juan mentions the dead family and is told, 'It's not the first time we hear about something like that' and 'people are going crazy.' Elsewhere, their friend Lucas goes looking for beer. As he searches, a noise draws his attention. Meanwhile, the snowfall ends and everyone runs outside to celebrate. After realizing Lucas is missing, Juan and Alfredo look for him and find a broken bottle. Suddenly, three masked people arrive by car and open fire on the celebrating crowd. Juan and Alfredo team up with other armed survivors to shoot back. Two masked attackers die, while one escapes. Soon after, army vehicles arrive—with Lucas among them. He explains that soldiers found him on the road and took him in. He says he drank too much and blacked out after finding beer in the mall, only to wake up surrounded by soldiers. Clara, Lucas, the attackers—all behave strangely, and Juan takes note. At the end of Episode 5, we see what happened to the third masked shooter: he walks into a sewer, encounters an alien insect that doesn't harm him, and continues. Other creatures step aside as he passes. He's clearly being controlled—and collaborating with the aliens. How The Eternaut ends Juan, Alfredo, Lucas, and some soldiers and volunteers go to an abandoned building in the city center to try to send a message to other survivors via radio. The mission is successful, and they spend the night in the building. Juan and his friends are drinking and playing cards in one of the apartments when, at some point, Lucas has a breakdown and says he won't play anymore. Omar tries to calm him down, but Lucas grabs a sharp object and stabs Omar in the stomach before running off. Omar, just like Lucas and Juan, was at Alfredo's house when it all started. Despite his questionable character at first, the character evolves throughout the episodes into the kind of you'd want to have on your side during an alien invasion. Juan goes after Lucas and finds him standing on the edge of the building's rooftop. He tries to talk to him, but Lucas starts rambling, saying things like 'be careful what you say,' claiming the phones are tapped, and that someone wants to harm 'the foundation.' A light coming from a nearby stadium catches their attention, and Lucas smiles, says there's lightning, and throws himself off the rooftop. Juan and Alfredo—who arrives just afterward—don't have time to mourn their friend's death and hurry to leave after seeing people with flashlights heading toward the building. They regroup with Omar and another volunteer and leave. They call out to another volunteer when they spot him in the building's courtyard, but the man alerts the others to their location. The group manages to reach the locomotive that brought them to the city center and tell the train operator what happened, stressing that they need to go to Campo de Mayo and warn the army and others about the events. But Juan insists on investigating the light coming from the stadium. Juan and the train operator decide to investigate, while Alfredo—who will operate the locomotive—Omar, and the other volunteer head to the army base. On the way, Juan and the operator hear gunfire and find a street filled with people and creatures walking around normally. They enter a building to get a better view of what's happening. The people under mental control are forming lines, like an army. A light begins to shine from a bandstand nearby, and both the people and the giant bugs stop to look. The silhouette of an alien appears—one with many fingers—and Juan is convinced this being is the one controlling everyone. He looks at a young girl in the line, and then the scene cuts away. Clara, Juan's daughter, is at Campo de Mayo learning to shoot, a serious expression on her face. At that moment, Juan closes his eyes, understanding why his daughter had been acting so strangely. Now, he knows the real problems are only just beginning. Will The Eternaut have a second season? The series adapted only the first part of Juan Salvo's journey in his fight against the aliens, so there are still other comics left to be adapted. Although Netflix has yet to announce new episodes, lead actor Ricardo Darín has already hinted in an interview that the second season is on its way. 'We still have the second part of The Eternaut ahead of us,' says Darín. 'I believe we're going to aim higher!' he tells Forbes.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix adds 'gritty and moody' sci-fi series perfect for The Last of Us and Walking Dead fans
Netflix has just dropped a gripping new series that's being compared to The Last of Us and The Walking Dead. The Eternaut, all episodes of which are now available on the streaming giant as of today (April 30), is an adaptation of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel from Argentina. The graphic novel was penned by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano López between 1957 and 1959, before being compiled into one volume in 2015. Its plot revolves around a deadly snowfall on a summer's night in Buenos Aires, which wipes out most of the population and leaves thousands stranded. The story follows Juan Salvo and his friends as they embark on a desperate fight for survival. But the toxic snowstorm is just the beginning, with a more sinister threat looming. The only way to survive is to band together, as no one can make it alone. As the series has only just been released, there are only a handful of reviews available online, meaning it hasn't yet registered a score on Rotten Tomatoes, reports Surrey Live. However, IGN were quick to draw parallels with other post-apocalyptic series, stating: "The Eternaut, Netflix's gritty and moody adaptation of an influential, nearly 70-year-old Argentine comic book. A thoughtful and twisty take on the post-apocalyptic survival genre, this series makes terrific use of its South American locations to tell a story about people too stubborn to die." Their review also notes that "the basic concept and approach of The Eternaut should be familiar to fans of The Walking Dead and similar shows" before concluding that "about halfway through this first season, the science-fiction action intensifies, with some wild twists and spectacular special effects." Meanwhile, Collider describes The Eternaut as a "chilling apocalyptic tale that's more than capable of sweeping you up into its story, with an at-times trudging narrative that somehow knows exactly when to sprinkle in the right twist to keep you watching." What's On Netflix suggests that fans of The Last of Us, The Walking Dead and Snowpiercer should definitely give the show a chance. They commented: "A visually dazzling rendition of a snowed-in Buenos Aires and a strong flair for drama, The Eternaut runs high on emotions. But it may be set back by the audience fatigue and well-trodden themes of post-apocalyptic movies and shows." However, they highlight that Netflix only made the first three episodes available to press for preview. This is something this reporter can confirm having watched these episodes ahead of their release and can verify that the comparisons above are accurate. The tone and approach of the show, at least in its early stages, is very similar to the early seasons of The Walking Dead. It's hard not to draw parallels between the lead character's challenging journey into the snowy wilderness with The Last Of Us, as HBO airs its second season. Although the plot starts off at a slower pace, it quickly gains momentum as the main characters are introduced, dropping subtle hints along the way. By the end of the second episode, it becomes clear that there's a larger mystery unfolding, leaving viewers eager to uncover more. As fans begin to binge-watch the series, one enthusiastic viewer took to social media to rave about it, saying: "I know it's early in the year to decide, but this show definitely has become my favourite new show . Breath taking visuals, incredible production, Amazing cast, and definitely awesome story, I really hope there's second season coming fast." The Eternaut is streaming on Netflix.
