This World Can't Tear Me Down

Signore Calcare does it again.

It's really just season 2 of his own mind but like "Stroppare" there is an overarching narrative though here it is more front and center with fewer asides (but there are a few asides).

The first season was a hard act to follow but this story of how the people who brush in and out of our lives and how we end up feeling guilt for all we never did for them is touching in a candid way that goes just about far enough without over-complicating itself.

Zerocalcare, not unlike Art Spiegelman, has perfected the art of putting himself at the center of his art. He hasn't based his main character on himself but it truly is himself and while I am totally willing to believe at the very least some license was taken for the sake of good story telling, it is easy to accept this as a true story for its candour and brutalism.

As he weaves a rich tapestry in visual metaphor and a plethora of cultural illusions both classical and popular (mostly popular), the unromantic sting of real life glooms through rather hauntingly.

Zero's friends are more central this time around and their relationship is fleshed out which was cool. The soundtrack is creatively picked out and it captures a lush zeitgeist of both the Urban Rome that the tourists don't notice and the retro '90s.

It is a self-portrait created from the collisions with other people but the final note is that he knows very well that there's a world out there that's not all about him.

If you haven't seen the original Italian, please enjoy Zero just doing his thing.

After binge watching season 1, I just couldn't help to watch the new one. Honestly, the series is still a great mixture of comedy, social commentary, that goes deep into the complexity of humanity and at the same time can make you think on some of the actions we do and people we take for granted. This second season is more oriented on media manipulation and discrimination. Honestly, I didn't find it as good as season 1, but to be fair, season 1 put the bar really high. Plus, the ending is kind of inconclusive (they could have shown what happened to... let's say, the center of the plot for this season) Still wort watching and hopefully more seasons will come.

"This World Can't Tear Me Down" is a brilliantly crafted series that seamlessly blends humor, existential crisis, and poignant moments that tug at your heartstrings. With a delightful balance of wit and introspection, it takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a lasting impact. An adult cartoon that not only entertains but also imparts valuable ethical lessons to its audience in a captivating and engaging manner.

Despite its comedic facade, the show also has its somber moments that hit you unexpectedly. The narrative skillfully transitions from light-hearted humor to moments of sadness and introspection, leaving you emotionally invested at all times, an emotional rollercoaster of a show that reaches levels of existential crisis and various life issues and hardships like no other.

His last series was equally intriguing, and left a wholeheartedly good impression of the artist and what he stands for.

It is no wonder why Italy takes great pride in the upbringing of this artist. A briliant, briliant storyteller and person. Would highly recommend regardless of age. Do not brush this gem off.

I'm so sorry about my english, I have no the best writting but I didn't want to let it stop me from talking about an amazing series.

When I saw in my netflix feed that a new Zerocalcare serie was ready to release, I was so worried about it. Tear alone the dotted line was one of my favortie series of last year, and even today I watch the last episode and feel chills, and the main reason is the sesation of closure . But this new serie was something different, because it is able to make you understand the point of view of a lot of different kind of people, even characters was already introduced.

It is important to say that, eventhough it is a new story, it is usefull to watch Tear along the dotted line in order to understand the characters behavior.

This serie is a must watch, it have a perfect balance of comedy and drama. It have the power of make you laugh and cry in least than 20 minutes each episode. If this isn't a emotional serie, I don't know which one could be.

I don't want to spoil too much, but saying absolutely nothing about the plot makes it hard to explain why this series hit so hard. So, please mind: I'm only speaking about the setting and not the details of the plot.

A shelter for refugees is established in downtown Rome. And the series portrays a group of friends that split because they either want the shelter stay or be gone.

What the series does brilliantly is portraying the people who want the shelter to be gone. They are not simply evil monsters who hate people from oher countries, but have deep socio-psychological reasons for their stance. And likewise,people who defend the shelter aren't portrayed as do-goody angels, but people who have some agenda in it, making the whole thing morally grey.

It's not as depressing as Tear Along The Dotted Line, but is equally deep and sadly humorous. This is adult animation at its best.