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Part 1 – Selena: The Series

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The tragic life story of Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano music and an iconic Mexican-American pop star.
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Selena: The Series — Part 1

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Critics Consensus

Selena: The Series's affections are obvious, but by not probing deeper into Selena herself it fails to capture the woman behind the legacy, settling for just-another-retelling of the charismatic star's life instead of something more.

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Alessa Dominguez BuzzFeed News 04/07/2022
The show savvily depicts the clueless white stylists and photographers of major label EMI trying to sell her as an exotic “world” artist. Go to Full Review
Perri Nemiroff Perri Nemiroff (YouTube) 01/08/2021
2.5/5
Riddled with weak dialogue and low production value, but eventually, the connection to the ensemble does click. The show needs work in front of and behind the lens, but there's enough good there to up the anticipation for Part 2. Go to Full Review
John Doyle Globe and Mail 12/17/2020
The series is a sometimes solemn but deeply empathetic exploration of an iconic family's history and of Tex-Mex culture. It's as much cultural anthropology as it is a drama about a tragic figure's rise to fame. Go to Full Review
Rhian Daly NME (New Musical Express) 07/07/2021
3/5
Part one of Netflix's drama about the Queen of Tejano music does little to add to the star's legacy. Go to Full Review
Korey Coleman Double Toasted 01/20/2021
Maybe they'll make a better season next time? Go to Full Review
Martin Thomas Double Toasted 01/20/2021
The stakes are so low and there's so little meat...but what I got, I enjoyed, just not enough to stick with it. Go to Full Review
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Jaime C A @Jokerjay03 Jan 3 Better than JLo but loved it See more Nate C @RT93148225 12/17/2024 In all honesty I feel like the series was a complete hit. Im late to the show but that was one of the best bio series Ive ever seen. I saw on here that someone said its basically the same thing retold. I do agree. However i remember watching the movie and thinking "this should be longer" and this series gave us that. This series gave me a rollercoaster full of emotions. I dont know what the intentions of the family were, but I am thankful that they made this happen 🙏🏽 See more 05/04/2022 Casting was AWFUL, storyline was hard to follow and horrendous writing, I was very confused as to why there were so many useless, unneeded scenes.. was it to fill in the gaps that was missing content, most likely. See more 12/06/2021 As much as I like how this series shows/explains the beginning of Selena's music career.....it doesn't focus on Selena. It feels like it's a series about her Father and her sister and less of Selena. The consistent story line was her Father and sister story. I wanted more of Selena. She is the reason I am watching this show. See more 05/30/2021 the series is complete bs See more 05/29/2021 I had heard of Selena but didn't love her or her music until I watched this show. All of the behind the scenes workings of the music business mixed with family life is so realistic that you feel a part of this experience. The actors are so good that I forget that they are not the real people. A great show (and family friendly, bonus) to remind you to work hard and dream big. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Daydream Amid financial hardship, Abraham Quintanilla prioritizes his 8-year-old daughter Selena's musical talent and has her start a band with her siblings. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Dame Un Beso Brother AB struggles to find Selena a song for a new single, while Abraham seeks to convince a music executive to produce a record with the band. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 4, 2020 And the Winner Is... Selena is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards; the band travels to Matamoros, Mexico, for a performance. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Opening Act Selena y Los Dinos embark on a cross-country music tour, which puts a strain on the singer's vocal chords, and the band searches for a solution. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Dulce Amor Abraham considers two offers from major record labels; as Selena and her band mates attract more attention, a dashing new guitarist joins the family. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 4, 2020 My Love While recording the new album, the Quintanilla family clashes with the record label's decisions, especially when it comes to Selena's fashion style. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Fideo Suzette grows concerned as sparks fly between Selena and the new guitarist, Chris; AB is under pressure to write new songs. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Gold Rush Selena celebrates her success but fights to get an English-language album produced; Suzette meets someone new. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 2020 Qué Creías Selena feels conflicted about her secret romance with Chris; AB finds inspiration in a memory of a plastic flower and lost love. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Moisés Zamora, Jaime Dávila, Rico Martinez, Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Simran A. Singh, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 4, 2020
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