Episode Guide
The review score for 20 Hours Missing is 3.5/5, the review score for 36 Hours Missing is 3.5/5, and the review score for 59 Hours Missing is 3.5/5. The review score for 63 Hours Missing is 3.5/5, and the review score for 66 Hours Missing is 3.5/5.
Elite Season 2 continues to focus on melodrama, as Marina’s death sends shockwaves through the school. With a split focus between the present and future where one of the students has gone missing, Elite delivers another layer of mystery to the fold whilst continuing to showcase drugs, sex and lies for Spanish students to tackle. ..
In the aftermath of Marina’s death, Nano is in prison and his brother Samuel is desperate to find answers. Those answers may well lie with Carla, who hasn’t been wholly truthful. Meanwhile, Guzman’s rage and anger sees him turn to alcohol and drugs. Ander and Omar struggle to keep their relationship going in the wake of parental pressure.
Lu finds herself caught in a love triangle with Nadia, Valerio’s influence over both of these ladies leads them down a dark path later on in the series as a scandal gets out that threatens Nadia’s entire livelihood. Adding to the drama is new girl Cayetana who does well to slot into the group whilst an early incident with Christian sends the school reeling.
The showrunners have been coy about what the third season will entail, but it’s clear that they want to explore more character-driven narratives and story arcs. This leaves the audience with a lot of unanswered questions, which is frustrating because it feels like the show is not really interested in exploring its own potential story arcs.
Elite’s latest season has seen a lot of party-related content. Most episodes see the character drama bubble over at these various events and whether it be a Halloween party playing games or a rooftop charity event, these moments ultimately see all the drama built up in that episode come to a head. ..
This year, the character that receives the most attention is Samuel. He’s Nano’s brother and as such, he comes under scrutiny from Guzman early on in the series. Ultimately, he becomes the protagonist as he tries to uncover the truth. This mystery keeps things ticking over and there are some nice twists and turns along the way for each of the characters to keep you coming back for more. ..
Those turned away from the first season will inevitably find themselves disappointed with season 2 as well. Although the mystery pushes the narrative forward, there’s an awful lot of melodrama here that makes Elite border on the edge of unrealistic. Much like the first season, its best to go into this one with an open mind as some of the character actions and plot beats defy logic. When the big reveal around the missing student is unveiled in the finale, I found myself with more questions than solid answers. For spoiler purposes, I’ll disclose these in the separate finale recap but for now, it’s suffice to say that “the wait is worth it, but [the final scene in] the series betrays [the entire season]."
Elite’s aesthetic relies heavily on slow-motion party shots and rapid edits during some of the more intense moments. There’s a good blend of EDM and house music used throughout the series too and this coincides with the consistent colors used throughout the series. For the most part, Elite puts the characters first and foremost but visually, the series does enough to keep things interesting. Early on, one particular camera shot involving a motorcycle accident is incredibly stylish and for that alone, Elite deserves some credit. ..
Netflix’s Elite series is a mystery that keeps you watching to the end. The series has some flaws, but the mystery is enough to keep you interested. The recap for season 1 is good, and although there are a lot of characters to remember, Elite does enough to get you back into the series without causing too much confusion following its year-long hiatus from screens.
Elite is a new show that follows the lives of teenage girls in a high school. It has been compared to the first season of its predecessor, which was successful. The show has been praised for its melodrama and its ability to keep the viewer engaged. However, there are some complaints about the ending, which may be due to the way it was set up for a third season.
