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Season 1 – Menem

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Menem is a fictional drama based on true events that tells the story of a family from La Rioja whose life is linked to the intimate circle of President Carlos Menem. The series is set in the Argentina of the 90s, from Menem's rise to power and the consequent economic convertibility to the terrorist attacks that took place in Buenos Aires. Menem is the story of power, political controversy and social tragedy.
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Luis Antonio Espino Letras Libres Feb 10
I recommend watching the series so you can draw your own conclusions. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Carolina Alvarado LatinaMedia.Co Sep 1
While the show does take liberties with historical facts, it certainly give us the opportunity to pull back the curtain on political power, and get a small taste of El Turco’s whims, his private struggles, and his triumphs and mistakes. Go to Full Review Denise Pieniazek Puesta en Escena (AR) Jul 29
7.5/10
The series makes clear that it has no interest in create a narrative that accurately retells the events (...) Perhaps this explains its primarily satirical style; however, as the episodes progress, the comic tone diminishes, becoming darker and murkier. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Jul 11
Unless you have a keen interest in Argentinian politics, Menem doesn’t really provide enough of a story to hook people unfamiliar with the country’s recent history. Go to Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine Jul 10
6/10
Ariel Winograd knows that the series' main attraction lies in its private portrait of Carlos Saúl, and he focuses the production on that approach. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Marcelo Stiletano La Nación (Argentina) Jul 9
4/5
Winograd, in this case sharing creative responsibility with showrunner Mariano Varela, achieves another great period portrait...and once again brings out the best in his talented performers. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cristian s @cristiansj Sep 25 Una serie biopic (ponele, porque se encargan de aclarar en cada episodio que no lo es) llena de todos los malos vicios de las ficciones argentinas: tramas incongruentes, ritmo lento, clichés variopintos, puteadas y algún que otro buen chiste por ahí. Lo mejor es la actuación de Sbaraglia, que curiosamente no hace una buena imitación del propio Menem pero le pone una impronta propia al personaje. Esperaba mas, una pena. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Presidential Primaries In 1987, Argentina grapples with an economic crisis; Carlos Menem, the governor of La Rioja, embarks on a nationwide campaign to realize his ambition of becoming the president of Argentina; firstly, he must win his party's presidential primaries. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Things Got Wild Menem scrambles to form his cabinet, meeting with businessmen and lobbyists; he navigates a web of negotiations, balancing demands, financial support and pressure from the United States and the Yomas; it gets impossible for him to satisfy everyone. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Wrong Number Menem's first major initiative involves privatizing state-owned enterprises to generate funds for the struggling Treasury; to enact this plan, he requires the State Reform Law, but he lacks the necessary votes. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Money Swap The first major scandal erupts in Menem's administration when Amira Yoma is implicated in a money laundering operation; to placate the media and judiciary, Menem sacrifices one of his own; Olegario grows wary of Ayala's benevolent demeanor. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2025 The Journey Menem believes that the constitutional reform is essential for his bid for reelection; he is confident that he can negotiate with the opposition effectively; the isolation and paranoia that comes with the power, begins to undermine his resolve. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 9, 2025 The One An explosion at the the Jewish mutual association kills 85 and injures many; Migue's investigation into the high-level corruption delves deeper, leading to a clash between Ayala and Olegario; Olegario comes to terms with the corruption around him. Details

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Menem — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date
Jul 9, 2025