I docked the rating of this show a single star for each major issue. The CGI, the English overdub, and the writing. Details below.
The Ugly -
The CGI in this show is absolutely terrible. It is even more off-putting by the incredible scenery of Gran Canaria, where Zorro was filmed.
The English overdub for this show is almost as bad, if not worse, than the CGI. I don't know who was in charge of translating (even for the subtitles, because they're not 100% accurate) or directing the voice actors, but I'd say with no regrets, they should be replaced for the 2nd season, and blacklisted. I highly suggest that anyone considering watching this show do so with subtitles only.
The Bad -
This iteration is, at it's core, Batman. Here's the check list:
Murdered parent - Check Super rich - Check Has an Alfred - Check Bat Cave - Check Fantastic fighter and detective - Check
The writing for Zorro is predictable and cliché, and the show can sometimes feel sterile.
The Good -
This iteration of Zorro is, at it's core, Batman! Put aside the glaring downsides, and this show is fantastic. It's easily bingeable, and watching the hero struggle while finding himself is easily relatable. The scenery, cinematography, lighting, etc is really eye pleasing. Gran Canaria, where this show is filmed, is truly beautiful.
There are many people complaining about the acting, fight choreography, and other insignificant things, with absolutely no regard to the fact that this show is not filmed in the USA. It is not a Hollywood production. It was not filmed in Mexico or California. It is a foreign show, that is funded by an outside source. Don't miss out on a good show because you have expectations created by an industry that wasn't even involved.
The Ugly -
The CGI in this show is absolutely terrible. It is even more off-putting by the incredible scenery of Gran Canaria, where Zorro was filmed.
The English overdub for this show is almost as bad, if not worse, than the CGI. I don't know who was in charge of translating (even for the subtitles, because they're not 100% accurate) or directing the voice actors, but I'd say with no regrets, they should be replaced for the 2nd season, and blacklisted. I highly suggest that anyone considering watching this show do so with subtitles only.
The Bad -
This iteration is, at it's core, Batman. Here's the check list:
Murdered parent - Check Super rich - Check Has an Alfred - Check Bat Cave - Check Fantastic fighter and detective - Check
The writing for Zorro is predictable and cliché, and the show can sometimes feel sterile.
The Good -
This iteration of Zorro is, at it's core, Batman! Put aside the glaring downsides, and this show is fantastic. It's easily bingeable, and watching the hero struggle while finding himself is easily relatable. The scenery, cinematography, lighting, etc is really eye pleasing. Gran Canaria, where this show is filmed, is truly beautiful.
There are many people complaining about the acting, fight choreography, and other insignificant things, with absolutely no regard to the fact that this show is not filmed in the USA. It is not a Hollywood production. It was not filmed in Mexico or California. It is a foreign show, that is funded by an outside source. Don't miss out on a good show because you have expectations created by an industry that wasn't even involved.