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Season 1 – Neon

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Three friends move from a small town in Florida to Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton.
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Neon — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Stocked with likable characters and reggaeton beats, Neon is one of the most diverting parties on television.

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Cristina Escobar RogerEbert.com 11/08/2023
“Neon” is a series of jokes, rhythms, and points with no guiding anchor. It’s a lot of things, but excellent is not one of them. Go to Full Review
Carmen Phillips Autostraddle 11/03/2023
If I had one complaint about Neon, Shea Serrano’s delightful, light-hearted and addictively quick binge, it’s that I could have used even more Ness. Go to Full Review
Lauren Sarner New York Post 10/21/2023
It doesn’t overstay its welcome, with brisk half-hour episodes, and it delivers laughs and heartfelt moments in equal measure. Go to Full Review
Denise Zubizarreta LatinaMedia.Co Jul 29
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Despite Neon cracking a door open, it got entangled in tired Hollywood clichés rather than breaking new ground. Which raises the question: did it unintentionally close the door behind itself? Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 01/24/2024
This bilingual series takes a comic approach to exploring some of the realities associated with trying to break into the professional reggaetón music scene. Go to Full Review
Kristen Maldonado Pop Culture Planet 11/09/2023
Neon is surprisingly optimistic and lighthearted for a show about the music industry and finds humor in the most unpredictable places. While Flores comes across more goofy than suave, Mendoza is the bright light of the season with his hilarious antics. Go to Full Review
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Manorama D @RT16351033 05/19/2024 Engaging light comedy, entertaining, and with very good performances, not a great piece but worth watching. I would have followed another season See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 19, 2023 The Dream Best friends Santi, Ness and Felix roll into Miami with big plans, hoping their first meeting with a record-label executive can kick-start Santi's career. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Opening Up Mia pulls strings to get Santi to perform onstage at a nightclub; Felix stumbles upon a secret; Ness makes moves to catch a music journalist's attention. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Forbidden Fruta A video shoot for Santi's fresh remix of a grocery-store jingle gets Felix's creative juices flowing; Mia tries to shift into the fast lane at work. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Art Basel To secure new funding, the crew hits up an Art Basel party where Santi runs into a rival and Ness tries to perfect the art of working a room. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Corillo A dubious cash infusion comes with shiny perks and strings attached; worried about losing Santi, Mia sets up a risky swap in the recording studio. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 19, 2023 Isanti On the prowl for a new sound and a new suitor, international pop star Isa sweeps Santi off his feet; however, not everyone is excited about their collaboration. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 19, 2023 New Management At a glamorous gathering hosted by Daddy Yankee, Mia hustles to sign her first client, while Santi and Celeste reconnect; Felix has a crisis of confidence. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 19, 2023 The Reality The friends have their hands full preparing for Isa's live New Year's Eve show; with his future on the line, Santi has to decide what matters most. Details
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Season Info

Director
Eli Gonda
Creator
Shea Serrano, Max Searle
Executive Producer
Daddy Yankee, Shea Serrano, Max Searle, Scooter Braun, Scott Manson, James Shin, Anne Clements
Screenwriter
Brianna Porter, Max Searle, Christopher Eddins
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 19, 2023
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