If you’ve never heard of El Eternauta, you’re in for a wild, snow-covered ride. Netflix’s 2025 series The Eternaut, based on the legendary Argentine comic by H.G. Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, is one of the boldest, most poignant sci-fi adaptations I’ve seen. It’s haunting, politically loaded, and emotionally devastating—and I loved every minute of it.
Starring Ricardo Darín as Juan Salvo, the story drops us into Buenos Aires after a blinding snowfall begins killing people instantly. Sounds like a quiet apocalypse, but The Eternaut is anything but slow. It spirals into a grim, philosophical survival story filled with alien threats, government fear, and moral sacrifice.
The Eternaut (2025) Short Review
This show is more than just another post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama. It’s deeply rooted in Argentine culture, from the cadence of its dialogue to the card games played in bunkers. For a global audience, it might feel like a slow burn at first—but that’s the point. It simmers with tension, building up a world where every conversation is weighted by the fear of death.
What blew me away the most was how they honored the spirit of the comic, while reshaping it for modern audiences. The direction, sound design, and emotional gravity gave me chills (pun intended). The snow scenes? Terrifyingly beautiful. And Ricardo Darín carries the emotional weight like only he can—utterly human, flawed, and tragic.
The show also doesn’t try to be Marvel or The Last of Us. It knows its roots and plays to them. There’s melancholy, hope, resistance, and so much meaning behind the quiet moments.
The pacing can be divisive, but if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most unique sci-fi stories ever told in Latin America. This isn’t just entertainment—it’s resistance fiction.
“The Enemy. That thing is the real Enemy.” —JUAN SALVO.
When Juan confronts the alien hierarchy, he realizes it’s not just about survival—it’s about understanding who (or what) is really in control.
“No one dies alone in this house.” —FERNANDO
This line during the bunker scenes hit hard. The found family trope? Yeah, it hurt in the best way. 🫂
“The snow doesn’t forgive. It judges.” —MARTA
When they learn how deadly the snow truly is, Marta’s poetic statement gave me goosebumps. It’s almost metaphorical.
“I used to dream of snow. Now I pray I never see it again.” —JUAN SALVO
Post-apocalyptic trauma distilled into one line. The show does this often—sneaks in powerful one-liners that punch you in the chest.
“Argentina is still breathing. We breathe because we fight.” —RADIO VOICE
A resistance message broadcasted across empty streets. Gives major chills and says a lot about the country’s real-life history too.
“If we lose our memory, we lose the war.” —PABLO
One of the best lines in the series, especially for those familiar with Argentina’s Dirty War and how the comic mirrored political fear.
“We are not heroes. We are survivors. That’s all we need to be.” —JUAN SALVO
A fitting finale line that brought tears to my eyes. Not every sci-fi needs a happy ending, just an honest one.
Final thoughts? This is a beautiful, tragic masterpiece. The Eternaut might not be everyone’s cup of mate, but if you love meaningful science fiction with deep cultural roots—watch it. And then go read the comic. It’s essential.
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A passionate journalist from Galle with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors). Loves exploring movies and TV shows, blending creativity with storytelling in every article.
