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By Melissa Camacho
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Brilliant comedy has cursing, innuendo, death, and De Niro.
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What's the Story?
Narrated by Robert De Niro, the Argentinian dramatic comedy series NADA (translation: Nothing) stars actor and politician Luis Brandoni as a contemptuous writer and food critic whose life turns upside down after the loss of his maid. Manuel Tamayo Pratz enjoys living the good life drinking fine wines, eating gourmet meals, and spending time with his high-society friends, including former lover Grace (Silvia Kutika). He also relies on Celsa (Marîa Rosa Fugazot), his live-in housekeeper of over 40 years, to keep things in order. Not surprisingly, Manuel's particular way of seeing the world keeps him disconnected from a new generation of foodies, making it hard for him to come up with new book ideas, and in turn, difficult to maintain his lifestyle. When Celsa dies suddenly, he has to figure out how to manage his day-to-day life on his own. It's not until Manuel reluctantly gives Antonia (Majo Cabrera), a young and unsophisticated Paraguayan woman, a chance to prove that she can run the home to the Celsa's standards that he begins to think about food, and life, in a different light.
Is It Any Good?
The smart and well-written comedy (which is mostly in Spanish) combines sharp humor and poignant moments to create a character-driven narrative that's both modest and sophisticated. The small cast is strong and colorful, but it's Luis Brandoni's portrayal of the eccentric Manuel Tamayo Pratz that's the most captivating. Meanwhile, Robert De Niro's role as Vince Parisi, Manuel's longtime and long-distance American friend, adds an entertaining bilingual element to it. Also fun are the moments featuring glorious, mouthwatering close-ups of local dishes being served and eaten, and various Buenos Aires haunts. Nada is an original TV masterpiece that viewers will savor.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the history of Argentina. For what kind of food is the country best known? What cultures heavily influence the way they prepare it?
Why is the series called Nada (Nothing)? At what point does the title make sense when watching the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 11, 2023
- Cast : Luis Brandoni , Majo Cabrera , Robert De Niro
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Gratitude
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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