Bandidos
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Bandidos

"A Mayan treasure never seen before... until now."

7.3
Yr 2024
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

A gang of skilled misfits ventures to uncover a long-hidden Mayan treasure. Their strategy? Hazy. Their dynamic? Off. Luckily, they're pretty ingenious.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 60 /100

Bandidos received generally mixed reviews from critics, who largely viewed it as a serviceable but forgettable treasure-hunting adventure. Positive remarks centered on the cast's chemistry, the lighthearted banter, and the fun, Indiana Jones-style premise centered on forgotten relics and sweet character dynamics. Several reviewers noted that it serves as decent casual viewing capable of generating solid laughs.

However, the consensus cooled when examining the overarching narrative and pacing. Multiple critics observed that the series loses momentum in its later episodes, sometimes faltering when it tries to take itself too seriously or neglecting deeper character backstories. Others criticized the eccentric villains and tasteless comedic beats, concluding that while it offers surface-level entertainment, it lacks the distinct spark needed to stand out in the heist genre.

“Bandidos fits the bill if you want to just sit back and watch a show that'll elicit some solid chuckles.”

“This series is enjoyable and provides entertainment value, but it doesn't possess any exceptional or distinctive qualities that make it particularly memorable.”

“Bandidos falls short of expectations, especially for those seeking an exhilarating adventure.”

“Bandidos is not breaking new ground, but it does execute what it is doing very well with engaging, interesting characters.”

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Why fans love it

Bandidos treats the high-stakes world of treasure hunting with a shrug. Instead of seasoned professionals, the operation runs on a group of misfits whose internal friction often outweighs the complexity of the job. The pursuit of sunken Spanish gold becomes a secondary concern to the messy, argumentative chemistry unfolding between characters who clearly never signed up for this level of chaos.

Alfonso Dosal carries the frustration of a leader trying to steer a ship with no rudder. Every attempt to secure Mayan artifacts feels less like a calculated heist and more like an improv exercise in creative problem-solving. This lack of polish makes the rare moments of success feel earned through sheer, unrefined inventiveness rather than expert precision. It manages to balance the tone of an ambitious adventure with the grounded, comedic reality of people who definitely did not think their plan all the way through.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 64
Regulars 7
Longest run 12 eps
Show 56 more
Nicolás Furtado as Octavio Pol Hermoso as Leo Bandolis Luis Vegas as Mano Eloy Azorín 2 episodes Iker García 2 episodes Adrián Vázquez 1 episode John Goodrich 1 episode Sarah Nichols 1 episode Cesar Antulio 1 episode Isabel Yudice 3 episodes Fermín Martínez as Canché 10 episodes Manuel Rosaldo 1 episode Enrique Romero 1 episode Mariana Grünberg as Mariana 1 episode Jorge Aranda 2 episodes Adriana Burgos 4 episodes Erika Sofía Puc 3 episodes Dalton García 6 episodes Aaron Aguilar 5 episodes José Luis Huerta 1 episode Bruno Bichir as Juan Morales 12 episodes Erwin Veytia 1 episode Aliona Poyarkova 1 episode Adelina Gurzo 1 episode Andres Baida 11 episodes Irving Álvarez 1 episode Claudia Ramírez 2 episodes Keiji Yoshiki 2 episodes Baltimore Beltrán 1 episode Paco Barreiro 1 episode David Sanz 2 episodes Jorge De María 2 episodes Nicolás Palomino 9 episodes Victor De Arley 2 episodes Fer Rivera 1 episode Alphonso Escobedo 1 episode Diego Jáuregui 1 episode Artús Chávez 1 episode Bruno Mestri 1 episode Lindsey Rodriguez 1 episode Carlos Graciano 1 episode Matías Alejandro 2 episodes Ari Albarran as Ximena 6 episodes Mónica del Carmen 5 episodes Jorge A. Jimenez as Terrateniente 4 episodes Jorge Gidi as Iñigo Valdéz 4 episodes Aketzaly Verástegui as Zazil 3 episodes Teresa Ruiz as Carmen 2 episodes Olaff Herrera as Agente Policía 2 episodes Juan Ángel Esparza as Jefe de Seguridad 2 episodes Viridiana Barbosa as Recepcionista Casino 2 episodes Paloma Alvamar as Huachicolera 2 episodes Gerardo Oñate as Gonzalo Guerrero 1 episode Mailen Aboitiz as Niña Menonita 1 episode Lumine Carleton 1 episode Mayte Fernández 1 episode
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Keywords

sunken treasure spanish gold treasure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 13, 2024
Status
Canceled
Origin
MX
TMDB Votes
152