Season 1 – Old Dog, New Tricks

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Alexandra R @Ravendixie Feb 13 Super funny. Loved their sense of humor. Highly recommend a! Can’t wait for the second season See more M P @Mikheilable Dec 3 Not something I would usually go for as I am more of a horror/thriller/sci-fi but I causally saw this on Netflix and decided to give it a watch. I was honestly hooked from the first episode - the main actor plays a great crusty older man, and the humor is exactly what I like. Very out in the open and dry with little trying. I watched the entire series in one day and am really REALLY hoping for another season! There are some loose ends that were lost and will hopefully be wrapped up or addressed but they were not major to the plot. Such a great watch, thank you for making this sick day entertaining! See more Gonçalo S @RT96094823 Nov 28 The chaotic environment and comic relief moments are absolutely prima for people who love a good acid humor. Looking forward for another "ANIMAL" season. Made me laugh(a lot!) and also shares with us some very wholesome moments. And also Antón has a good character arc throughout the season. 5/5 See more Marco L @decatur555 Nov 23 (CASTELLANO) "Animal" es una de esas series que, sin hacer mucho ruido, consigue arrancarte una sonrisa. No busca reinventar nada, pero sabe encontrar el encanto en lo cotidiano. Luis Zahera está espléndido como veterinario gruñón de buen corazón, con ese tono entre la ternura y la retranca gallega que sólo él puede manejar. Su química con Lucía Caraballo sostiene buena parte del relato, aunque el guion no siempre esté a la altura de sus interpretaciones. La serie mezcla costumbrismo y humor con acierto irregular. A veces acierta con situaciones naturales y divertidas, pero en otras se nota que fuerza los tópicos o alarga escenas que no daban para tanto. El retrato de Galicia es bonito, con paisajes preciosos y una fotografía cuidada, aunque se nota cierta mirada desde fuera que simplifica más de lo que retrata. No es una comedia de carcajada, sino de esas que se disfrutan por la calidez de sus personajes. Tiene ritmo, se deja ver con agrado y funciona mejor cuando se centra en las pequeñas relaciones del día a día que cuando busca grandes mensajes. Lucía Caraballo cumple, aunque su acento pueda despistar a más de uno, y el resto del reparto acompaña con solvencia. Hay ternura, humor blanco y un tono amable que hace que, pese a sus altibajos, "Animal" acabe cayendo simpática. En definitiva, una serie sencilla pero efectiva, de esas que se ven con una sonrisa y sin pretensiones. No pasará a la historia, pero deja buen sabor de boca y confirma que Zahera puede convertir cualquier personaje en alguien creíble y cercano. (ENGLISH) "Old Dog, New Tricks" is one of those shows that, without making much noise, manages to make you smile. It doesn’t try to reinvent anything, but it knows how to find charm in the everyday. Luis Zahera is splendid as a grumpy veterinarian with a good heart, balancing tenderness and Galician wit in a way only he can. His chemistry with Lucía Caraballo carries much of the story, even if the script doesn’t always match the strength of their performances. The series blends slice-of-life storytelling with humor to mixed results. At times it nails natural and funny situations, but in others it leans too heavily on clichés or stretches scenes that don’t quite need it. The depiction of Galicia is lovely, with beautiful landscapes and polished cinematography, though there’s an outsider’s gaze that simplifies more than it captures. It’s not a laugh-out-loud comedy, but one you enjoy for the warmth of its characters. The pacing works, it’s easy to watch, and it shines most when focusing on everyday relationships rather than trying to deliver big messages. Lucía Caraballo does a solid job, though her accent might distract some viewers, and the rest of the cast provides strong support. There’s tenderness, gentle humor, and a friendly tone that make Animal genuinely likable despite its ups and downs. In short, a simple but effective series — the kind you watch with a smile and without expectations. It won’t go down in history, but it leaves a pleasant aftertaste and proves that Zahera can turn any character into someone believable and endearing. See more Carlos T @RT67858720 Nov 12 Série: Animal Assistido: 10-11-25 Elenco: @luiszahera @luciacaraballo @carmenruiz @nuno.gallego @dario.loreiro Modelo: #comedia #romance Duração: 9 episódios Ano: 2025 Minha opinião: Uma comédia light para relaxar a mente. Conta a estória do ranzinza Antón (Zahera) que é veterinário rural, mas as dividas e os clientes que não pagam. Faz ele começar a trabalhar em uma loja de petshop que sua sobrinha gerencia Uxia (Caraballo). Mas a relação dos 2, não vão bem. Até que ela vai morar com tio depois de descobrir que seu namorado a traira. Mas logo emplaca um novo namoro com o veterinário que substituiu seu tio nas fazendas. Com várias cenas icônicas de dar risada com as atrapalhadas ou armações Atón. Sua adaptação com animais que não estava acostumado e de seus donos que parecem mais doentes que os seus pets. E tendo que seguir as normas da empresa de sempre sorrir, faz as cenas ainda mais hilárias. E as crises de sua sobrinha e com seus romances e também de Astón com Sabela. Vale apena assistir?: Uma série divertidíssima, tudo em uma dosagem sem exageros, no ponto certo. Nota: 8 See more BONITA L @bonitamay Nov 6 Very relatable. The lead actor is both talented and skilled. The character feels genuine and the message is a much needed one. The writers have crafted a script that delivers profound insight. At once brilliant and clever, it is also simple and honest. Evokes a range of emotion from deep frustration to compassion and grace. They nailed it. See more Read all reviews

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