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The worst thing anyone who's likely to read “The Wretched of the Air” can do is adapt it for TV, “Hijacking of Flight 601″, take some time to compare them. Miracol TV and Netflix have taken several liberties to bring journalist Massimo Di Rico's book about the 'Golden Age of Air Traffic' in Latin America to the screen.

However, this does not necessarily produce a negative result. Although there are countless differences between De Rico's exhaustive research and the series created by Pablo González and CS Prince, the six episodes we see on screen are a musical, engaging and, essentially, entertaining production.

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“The Hijacking of Flight 601” tells the story of Borja (Valentin Villafane) and Solano (Alain Devetag) who decide to hijack a domestic flight planned by Colombian airline Aerobolívar. Although two guys, a pistol and a submachine gun don't seem like enough to carry an entire plane, the two manage to put forty passengers and crew on the edge of a solid plane.

As is the case with many violent events, Netflix's proposal includes executioners, victims, and (something like) heroes. First we have already mentioned. The second is passengers, but basically crew. From flight attendants Edilma (Monica Lobara) and Barbara (Angela Cano) to commander or pilot Richard Vilces (Cristian Tappan) and his second in the cabin, Guillermo Lequerica (Johan Rivera).

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One of its main differences with the book “The Hijacking of Flight 601” is that it decides to abstract itself from the tumultuous political and ideological context in which the hijacking takes place (May 30, 1973, the Cold War, the Cuban Revolution, the state of nations, etc.) and puts both feet on the dramatic/human. To do this, it uses the aforementioned protagonists, supported by a diverse group of relatable secondary characters.

Aeroboliver's manager 'Bradek', played by actor Enrique Cariaso, stands out above all in this second group of actors. He takes the lead when the hijacking begins, and in the first half of the series, he disguises himself as a hero and, with remarkable bravery, confronts not only the hijackers, but also the flight's irrational directors and Colombians. Government itself. , reluctance to 'negotiate with criminals'.

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Continuing with this priority of drama, the story of flight attendant Edilma Perez is at times very powerful. They begin the series with her, first showing her as a single mother overwhelmed by the energy of her three youngest children. She can't find someone to take care of them while she works, everything gets late and things seem complicated at work. But Fate offers him a golden opportunity to face his imminent dismissal for disobedience: boarding Flight 601.

Embodied as a mother on the brink of 'madness', Edilma's character undergoes constant changes throughout the series. In this case, Monica Lobara's performance is strong. From despair to crying, passing through panic more than once. The 38-year-old actress has the ability to truly convey every moment she lives on screen.

But if Lobara's performance is outstanding, Christian Tappan's performance is more than equal. Known for his work in many movies and series (from “The Patron of Evil” to “Primate”), the 52-year-old actor never loses his ability to convince us in any role. . And as the author of the inspiring book “The Hijacking of Flight 601” says, his role as Commander Wilkes in this case sums up the leaders of the various groups that experienced the (actual) hijacking in 1973. In the series, he and Lequerica are everything.

Vilches fully fulfills the responsibility of a flight commander: bringing and carrying all passengers alive. His hand does not tremble in that way when he is threatened, beaten and insulted. In the comings and goings of hijacking – a traumatic event no matter how you look at it – he is able to confront the hijackers, questioning them using approaches ranging from moral to philosophical. Without neglecting the leadership of your aircraft at any time.

If Edilma and Wilches represent the resistance, the hijackers on the other hand. Borja and Solano clearly fulfill the role of ill-armed men who can unleash a tragedy at any moment. It's not easy for them because there are only two of them, their weapons are limited, and the entire ecosystem around them is complicated: dirty bathrooms, people desperate for hunger, reluctant crew members, frantic officers, and so on.

“Hijacking of Flight 601It is careful not to give us just a 'journalistic' account of hours of panic thousands of feet above the ground. The Miracol TV series offers many interesting details, capitalism and. Revolution, including the possibility of class struggles over the use of a chemical bath Float Remembers some of the most iconic and popular songs of the second half of the 20th century.

Pablo González and CS Prince's proposal includes many noble moments capable of completely isolating us, such as when a stewardess walks towards the plane she has to board, or during the protest of two amateur soccer players. Bad luck. Abductees suffer on our television screens.

Nothing new if one relies on the good standards of the Colombian television industry. Endless reviews can be written reflecting the legacy of “The Patron of Evil” or “Ugly Betty” – only to mention iconic instances of 'old TV'. Although it is certainly not necessary to go back to that time. Already in the streaming era, Colombia has shown that it can be at the same level of industries as Mexico or Argentina.

In that order, “Hijacking of Flight 601A great example of the evolution of Colombian products. Because even if the personal drama here steals the show, the effort to take care of the details to ensure a satisfying ending is clearly felt. From ambition Sound recording In period costumes, by an actor who is a mixture of youth and experience, but above all, an undeniable ability to convey emotions and feelings, no matter how stark the story behind it.