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By Melissa Camacho
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Intense thriller has cursing, drinking, dark themes.
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Welcome to Eden
What's the Story?
WELCOME TO EDEN (aka Bienvenidos a Edén) is a Spanish thriller about a group of social media influencers who are trapped on an island paradise. When teen influencer Zoa (Amaia Aberasturi) gets a random invite via text from someone named Astrid (Amaia Salamanca) to an exclusive beach party on a remote island to promote a new beverage called Eden Blue, she and her friend Judith (Ana Mena) decide to go have a good time. Joining them on the party bus are other influencers like Aldo (Alberto Baró), Ibón (Diego Garisa), Charly (Tomy Aguilera), and Africa (Belinda Peregrín). When they get to the island, Judith begins to notice some strange things. Even stranger: The next day, Zoa can't find her -- nor can she remember what happened the night before. Before long, Zoa, Aldo, and the others realize that they're being held on the island against their will by a cult-like group.
Is It Any Good?
The suspense-filled Spanish thriller (available dubbed in English and subtitled) reminds us that what may seem perfect on social media is often a facade being used to hide darker truths. Thanks to good writing and a well-paced narrative, it successfully offers this lesson by combining science fiction, relationship drama, and contemporary influencer culture. But Welcome to Eden's real entertainment value comes from the many nail-biting moments when characters strategize and take frightening risks to escape their fate. If you're looking for a bingeable series that is both engaging and sinister, you will certainly find it here.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how social media led to the situation Zoa and the other influencers find themselves in. What made them targets for the Eden Foundation? Why were they so easily persuaded to go to the island?
What does Welcome to Eden reveal about the real lives of the top influencers living on the island? How do they compare with their online image? How does their life on the island parallel this? What message is this sending to viewers?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 6, 2022
- Cast : Amaia Aberasturi , Amaia Salamanca , Belinda Peregrín
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Science Fiction
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- Last updated : May 13, 2022
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