Move over, mainstream TV—Hulu’s stepping into the ring with La Máquina, its first-ever Spanish-language original series, now streaming on Netflix. Starring Mexican legends Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, this show isn’t just about boxing; it’s a knockout celebration of friendship, resilience, and a dash of nostalgia for ‘90s and 2000s Mexican pop culture.
Gael García Bernal & Diego Luna: Back in the Ring: The duo behind Y Tu Mamá También and Rudo y Cursi reunite for the first time in over 16 years, and they’re bringing all the feels. In La Máquina, García Bernal plays Esteban, a washed-up boxer with one last shot at glory. Luna takes on the role of Andy, his larger-than-life manager and best friend, who’s willing to do whatever it takes to get Esteban back on top—even if it means going head-to-head with a shady criminal organization.
For García Bernal and Luna, this series hits close to home. According to the pair, the idea for La Máquina was born years ago during a boozy conversation in Berlin. The pitch? A story where García Bernal would play a boxer and Luna his eccentric manager. Fast forward to today, and their dream project is finally here, breaking new ground as Hulu’s first Spanish-language original.
If you love boxing, this show will hook you with its gritty training montages and high-stakes matches. But La Máquina is so much more. It’s a story about friendship, fame, and finding meaning at the end of a career. As Luna puts it, “It’s not just about boxing; it’s about what happens when the world stops looking at you and you’re left to figure out who you are.”
La Máquina knows how to hit you right in the feels with its nostalgic soundtrack. If you grew up vibing to Kabah, Cristian Castro, or La Unión, get ready to relive those moments. Show creator Marco Ramirez wanted the music to reflect the heart of the story, and the playlist is as much a character as the actors themselves.
Joining García Bernal and Luna are the incomparable Eiza González and Mexican soap opera icon Lucía Méndez.
La Máquina is worth the binge. Ready to step into the ring? 📺
