'Alpha Males' begins filming its third season after sweeping Netflix

Netflix has given the green light to begin filming the third season of the acclaimed series Alpha Males, thus confirming that the fight against toxic masculinity continues.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
13 March 2024 Wednesday 05:21
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'Alpha Males' begins filming its third season after sweeping Netflix

Netflix has given the green light to begin filming the third season of the acclaimed series Alpha Males, thus confirming that the fight against toxic masculinity continues. This new season, produced by Contubernio Films, promises to continue exploring the lives of Pedro, Santi, Luis and Raúl and how they adapt to new times.

Production of the third part Machos Alfa will span a period of four months, with recordings in various locations in Spain, including Madrid, Tarragona and Girona. In total ten episodes have been planned. No major changes are expected in the cast, which will continue to include Fernando Gil, Raúl Tejón, Gorka Otxoa, Fele Martínez, Kira Miró, María Hervás and Raquel Guerrero.

Gorka Otxoa, who plays Santi, already expressed his enthusiasm a few days ago for the return of the series through X, confirming to a fan the imminent start of filming. This news has been especially well received by viewers, who have been eagerly awaiting more episodes since the end of the second season.

Netflix's announcement confirms that the series, which has managed to position itself as one of the platform's most popular productions globally, will continue to offer viewers a unique commitment to comedy, focused on demystifying fragile masculinity and the management of relationships. romantic relationships in the modern world.

The second season of Alpha Males ended on a high when the group of friends found out about all the lies they had been telling each other. On a trip to Ibiza, instead of being able to relax and enjoy the island, they found themselves in the middle of a huge group discussion that tested the strength of their friendships and relationships.

Although no details have been revealed about the plot of the third batch of episodes, it is expected that the group of friends, very affected by the lack of sincerity of its members, will manage to overcome this setback and can continue freeing themselves from all the sexist burden that they still have. preserves.

The series, created by the Caballero brothers - known for being the minds behind La que se cerca and Here there is no one who lives - has been praised for its ability to combine entertainment with a deep reflection on male identity in today's society. .

Alberto Caballero, precisely, spoke to Europa Press about the challenge of portraying a "man 2.0", who seeks to reconcile strength with sensitivity, in a society in which gender roles constantly evolve. “It is still embarrassing to cry, we consider it a weakness, it is difficult for us to express our feelings,” he commented on the protagonists' reluctance to open up to others.