Parents' Guide to Salcedo, Leather, and Boogaloo

TV Netflix Drama 2026
Salcedo, Leather, And Boogaloo TV: Paola González and Sergio Palau. González wears a white top; Palau wears a denim button up.

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By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

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age 16+

Spin-off is a quick watch; drugs, swearing, violence.

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  • Sergio Palau wears a black leather coat, a black tank top, and a necklace. He leans his arm on a table.
  • Paola González wears a white tank top and an intricate gold necklace. She stands in front of a beaded curtain.
  • Laura Taylor wears a sheer blue shirt and blue top underneath, with gold accessories. She dances in a nightclub.

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What's the Story?

In SALCEDO, LEATHER, AND BOOGALOO, the story of Martin Salcedo (Sergio Palau) is told in brief vignettes. What started as a night out at local salsa club Quibera Canto, becomes a harmless on crush on the local waitress Veronica (Paola González.) This crush becomes Martin's start as Veronica's loyal customer to her side gig selling drugs. His life quickly spirals into the darker side of the salsa club, where each night brings unpredictable chaos and violence.

Is It Any Good?

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This series is a swift exploration into a chaotic, complex character. Salcedo, Leather, And Boogaloo is intriguing and dark, even with its short episode runtime. Fans of the original series will appreciate the expansion into Martin's journey. The drug use, drinking, language, and violence make this suitable only for older teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the different characters in Salcedo, Leather, And Boogaloo. What traits do Martin and Veronica show throughout the series? Do you think we're supposed to be rooting for any of them? How does this series make you feel about Martin as a character?

  • This show ties into the Eva Lasting series. What purpose do you think this show serves in relation to the original? Why do you think Martin Salcedo was chosen as the protagonist for this series? Are there any other characters from the original that you'd want to see explored like this?

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Salcedo, Leather, And Boogaloo TV: Paola González and Sergio Palau. González wears a white top; Palau wears a denim button up.

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