After debuting with Season 2 earlier this year, we’re back for the third and final season of Luis Miguel: The Series. The two timelines for Season 3 are in the late 90s, as Micky begins his relationship with Mariah Carey, and in 2017 where things do not seem to be going as well.
Originally I was going to review this episode by episode like I did for Season 2. Instead, we’ll talk about it in the same way that Netflix released it; all at once. Let’s get into it.
Luis Miguel – El Sol
What I liked about Season 3 is the payoff of the storylines we’ve seen since the beginning of Season 2. Watching the end of Robles’ time as Luis Miguel’s manager was the most satisfying conclusion by far. It was also fascinating to see Micky purposely give up his acting career although Luis Miguel as Zorro would have been amazing. Another highlight of Season 3 was the return of Oscar Jaenada as Luis Rey. He was one of the defining presences of Season 1 and it was more than appropriate he returned.
As always, the relationships between characters has been watch drives the series forward. Seeing Micky rebuild his relationship with his daughter as well as his brothers was fascinating. It was also great to see the relationship between Ambrosi and Micky begin and evolve. Mariah Carey’s time in the show is a little short for my liking but the show does a good job of capturing its essence. We see the roots of Micky’s relationship issues as early as Season 1 and now we’re seeing the fruits of that labor. These relationships help to give us a deeper understanding of who Luis Miguel is.
The later part of Season 3 gets really meta. It tackles why the show itself exists and how Micky dealt with some of the fallout of the first season airing. It’s rare that a show will basically create a loop to its own beginning like this. I will say, the meta parts of the Season become a bit much toward the end.
Room for Improvement
What I didn’t like was the departure from focusing on the music. In a packed 6 episodes, I understand that somethings needed to be cut but there were a few details that probably should have made it into the show. The negative reviews of “Nada Es Igual”, the release of his 2017 album, and the fact that his relationship with Mariah Carey lasted 3 years are all pretty major details that were missed.
I also thought there was a missed opportunity in the final episodes to include an appearance from Luis Miguel himself. That seems like something that would have been an easy hit. Given how private Micky is about his life, which is deeply explored in the final episodes, it does make some sense that he doesn’t want to appear in the show.
Final Thoughts
While I wish Season 3 lasted a little longer, what we have received was still good. It was a quick but effective wrap up to the enjoyable series. The final episodes bring home the purpose of the series – to revitalize the legend of the Sol de Mexico. Although not everything is entirely accurate, the series changes the narrative about Luis Miguel. In a lot of ways, his stock has never been higher. If this series is an indication, expect big things in the future from the King. Netflix ends the series in a good, but not perfect way. This is worth the time for sure.
8.5/10