Reviewers from The Times of India and The LA Times analyze how the series uses "tragicomedy" to explain complex money laundering and bribery.
While the premise of "El Presidente" is fascinating, Season 1 often struggles to find its footing. The show oscillates between wanting to be a serious political drama and a slapstick comedy, resulting in a tone that feels inconsistent. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing drags in the middle episodes, and some characters feel like caricatures rather than real people. el presidente s01 x265