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'Waste of time!' Money Heist's 'incredibly mid' spin-off prequel 'Berlin' leaves fans disappointed

'Berlin' receives a mixed reception, with Pedro Alonso's stellar acting emerging as the saving grace

PARIS, FRANCE: The world of 'Money Heist' recently expanded with the much-anticipated spin-off, 'Berlin'. The prequel takes us back to the charismatic criminal mastermind's earlier days, exploring the intricate dynamics of love and relationships against the backdrop of a high-stakes heist.

As fans eagerly dived into the new series, the internet found itself divided over the portrayal of Berlin and the overall direction of the spin-off, leading to a diverse range of reactions.

What is 'Berlin' all about?

In the 'Berlin' prequel to Netflix's Money Heist, the captivating narrative centers around the enigmatic criminal mastermind, Berlin, and his team's daring 44 million-euro heist in the vibrant streets of France. Beyond the intricate details of the criminal enterprise, the series delves into the exploration of love and relationships.

Fresh from his third divorce, Berlin's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the alluring Camille.

Assembling a diverse team, including a computer geek, a skilled lock opener, a university professor, and a versatile individual, Berlin orchestrates a plan to pilfer precious jewels from a prestigious auction house in Paris.

Amidst the heist's unfolding intricacies, the narrative takes an unexpected turn with the introduction of love as a dominant theme. Berlin's pursuit of Camille and the evolving dynamics within the team add layers of complexity to the story.

As personal lives intertwine with the heist's intricacies, 'Berlin' explores how love impacts the meticulously planned world of a high-stakes robbery, creating a narrative tapestry that transcends conventional crime thrillers and adds a unique layer to the Money Heist universe.

Internet divided over 'Money Heist' spin-off prequel 'Berlin' 

The reception of the 'Berlin' spin-off from 'Money Heist' has been a mixed bag, with a notable share of negative reactions echoing through the online discourse.

Some viewers expressed profound disappointment in the overall concept, going so far as to deem it "mid" and questioning the relevance of robbing a central bank in the modern era.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, some viewers found the show extremely thrilling, even showering praises on Pedro Alonso, who played the role of Berlin.

Netizens flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to drop their take on 'Berlin' as one said, "Money Heist is incredibly mid and incredible my stupid. Who the heck robs a central bank in this era. Cops should have let them walk away with the money. They also have a ‘professor’ in their crew."

One furious viewer slammed the English voice stating, "Is there a reason why the English voiceover for Berlin has changed? It's quite off-putting for him to have a different voice." Another viewer wrote, "The only thing that was stolen is my time!! Not even close to money heist. Waste of time!"

Some even compared 'Berlin' to 'Money Heist' writing, "Just watched all episodes. It was good but not impressive like Money Heist." One user simply said, "Just finished watching this horse s****t."

Well, 'Berlin' also received its fair share of positive reactions from fans as one praised Pedro Alonso saying, "Berlin from money heist is a top actor. top top actor." Another said, "My expectations were low but I’ll say y’all did your little thing once again! Love it."

One fan wrote, "Yes Berlin is back my fav character from heist... Love this collection yessss," while another said, "In my favourite list." One fan also labeled 'Berlin' as a "Great one."

'Berlin' is now streaming on Netflix.