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Has anyone watched the Menem series?

Kiki

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Hey everyone!

Has anyone checked out the new Menem series yet? I’ve been seeing it all over Argentine social media and local news. Apparently it’s the show of the moment here — everyone seems to be talking about it. I started watching it out of curiosity, not knowing much about him other than he was president in the 90s and had a lot of controversy around him. So far it’s... wild 😅 Between the mullets, the glamour, and the politics, it’s like a telenovela mixed with a history lesson.
Curious to hear what others think, worth watching to understand Argentina better? Or is it just another dramatic spin on a messy time?
 
I loved it! Super entertaining and actually helped me understand some of the chaos of the 90s here, convertibility, privatizations, all that. Plus, the guy playing Menem nailed the voice 😄
 
The guy sold off the country piece by piece and somehow got re-elected. The show touches on it, but it still feels soft. Argentina deserves better historical storytelling, IMO.
 
I just finished it and thought it was super entertaining. It really captures the chaos, glamour, and contradictions of the 90s in Argentina. If you’re into politics or history, it gives you a wild but insightful ride through that era. Definitely exaggerated in parts, but it’s a good intro to a very complex figure.
 
I didn’t grow up in Argentina so I didn’t know much about Menem beyond the name. Watching the show really helped me understand how intense and influential the 90s were here. Also, the production value is pretty solid, great acting, fun soundtrack. It definitely sparked my curiosity to read more.
 
I’ve heard really mixed opinions about the Menem series, some people are all for it and say it’s super entertaining, while others are pretty critical and feel like it glosses over a lot of serious stuff. I’m definitely curious to watch it for myself.

Does anyone know what platform it’s on? I’d love to check it out.
 
It’s available on Amazon Prime, I’m watching it now! I actually enjoy these kinds of series because they help me understand Argentine history a bit more, even if they’re dramatized.

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