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(2021)

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6/10
An OK drama series
MoodForDancing21 April 2021
I've started watching Zero because of plot summary when I read something about invisible man. I've expected growing superhero kind of show. I was pleasantly surprised.

Zero is more of a drama series about poor neighbourhood struggling with challenges presented by the society or more precise rich society. Bonds of community, family and finally friendship are involved in this battle which makes it a little bit emotional.

Anyway, if you think that Zero is only some fantasy superhero show, you should know that it is much more.
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7/10
Enjoyable and diverse superhero drama
iamshunaji21 April 2021
Enjoyable and diverse superhero drama with some promising rising actors.
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6/10
Shines a light on an invisible culture
graham_j_crawford28 April 2021
Not a typical superhero show, but worth a look for its take on an unrepresented (invisible) people (immigrants in Italy). It's closer to Misfits than Luke Cage, and would have profited from writers from both those shows for plot, humour and character - but it has good bones and I look forward to seeing where this goes in (hopefully) season 2.
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7/10
Allora regaz
winstow26 April 2021
The plot is meh and the acting is bah BUT finally something different.
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6/10
Too abstract like a fairytale
rikudouensof9 January 2022
I understand that the writers wanted to add twists and turns. That is OK, until it does not fit.

This show has soo much potential, however, even teenagers will not roll like this. How did they move from mortal enemies to "I trust you with my life" friends? I cannot really coitize this show without spoilers so...

The only reason that I gave it a 6, is because i have seen worse series that did not get anything done in their 1st season.

Watch this only when you have your analyzing and thinking ability down. This is more like a children show if not for some nigh explicit parts.
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3/10
Visible Stupidity
Yahya_Adada25 April 2021
I thought it's the poor English overvoice, but when I listened to the original Italian vesion, it is a mediocre script. Wasn't expecting much of the acting as long as the script is solid. But, both are flimsy.
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3/10
Yeah..it's bad.
gabriel-minea23 April 2021
I am not sure what is worse in this show... the acting or the plot. If you are hoping to find a hero-becoming story you will be heavily disappointed. It's just a confusing story about some kids and their unrealistic love for the ghetto they grew up. Also don't expect some character development with this kids as there is none. I will really like to have the writers explain the role of that football player kid.
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4/10
meh
redwane-2851422 April 2021
There is nothing bother me than work can be good but the writers didnt use. It full potentiels such a big disappointment the foundation of the characters is terribly bad the introduction of main characters. And the. Relation between them is based on a fast event dosent Justifies thier gathering finally if you dont care abou the weak writing probably gonna like it but if you are looking for a really good show you better look someplace else.
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8/10
Not the super hero you were expecting
roberto-9216622 April 2021
Although the introduction to the main characters has been built fast and without context, what is nice from the series is that it focus on common and real problem of migrants in Milan.

I would advice this to those who are not expecting the classic hollywood super hero stuff.
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4/10
The Seinfeld of Super Hero Shows
Griking22 April 2021
Nothing happens... and not in a good way.

Boring.
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4/10
I want to give zero like the title
abuljunosid22 April 2021
Don't expect this siries focus more on superpower about invisible. The hero such a loser guy. Boring.
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3/10
Eye roller
The acting in some parts were just terrible. I think the worst part is even though it's translated into English, the sub title doesn't fit with what's being said ON TOP OF the terrible acting. Don't get me wrong, storyline was decent, characters were good but I found myself laughing when it was obviously a serious moment and rolling my eyes at their facial expressions that didn't go with the scene nor the dialogue. Idk if WHO is giving this high ratings but AGAIN, EYE ROLL! Not a bad watch, just a bad execution of the storyline at some parts.
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4/10
Need some work
mrchrisdiggins3 October 2021
The dialogue is missing so much understanding when it comes to the conversations. Not to add the characters voice is not fitting the people we see. It looks really bad, and sad. The Idea of the show is genius. Honestly. It's just a lot of hit and miss areas. I not going to say this is is a good show or a bad show. What I will say is. It was made with all the right intentions. I see were the story is coming from. Like I said, " Just a little ruff around the edges.
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9/10
Underrated Drama
rickandsnorty24 April 2021
This show was not what I expected. It is a great, diverse drama about the poor against the rich with a number of interesting, fleshed out characters. I would highly recommend watching in Italian with subtitles to really get the full feel for the show.
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4/10
Boring
spositogiu7 August 2021
Nice idea and good plot, but nothing special, boring so far, few good scenes. The actors are really weird, didn't really like the way how the performed in original language.

Didn't like the idea that a few guys played to be superheroes.
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9/10
fun show to watch
sgtcrunk67827 April 2021
I love this show. From the soundtrack to the acting. If you dont you never experienced this type of life. I have from everything except interracial dating.
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10/10
I want a season 2!!
adilereyhanates28 September 2021
The first 2/3 episodes was like mehh but then it went to meh/great to excellent i need to know more i want to see what is gonna happend in season 2.
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10/10
If the plot clicks, even a superpower fits in
czombosistvan26 April 2021
And it does. The story is well written so the whole serie feels real and superpower is only a tool to handle the situation that made it come true. I do not get the hate towards this beauty. I must confess, this is the first Italian show that I could finish watching, but it is great. Give a try, decide for yourself.
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9/10
Superb - another Italian multi-cultural gem
Objectivity9 May 2021
It looks like Italy is waking up to its multicultural make-up finally.

First we had in December the wonderful "La Vita D'avanti a se" with Sophia Loren, and now this absolute gem, ZERO, the first ever Italian film or series centered around the lives of Black youth.

Bravo Netflix for unearthing this gem, and the soundtrack is just brilliant - I have bought most of the songs.

We are used to multicultural films in France, many of which have won our Cesars, so no wonder ZERO is at 7.5 in France, but the current 5.6 rating on IDMB is a bad reflection on IDMB's audience rather than on this series.

Inventive, Positive, Difficult at times, Imaginative, Realistic while light, this was a wonderful series which our entire household gobbled up in one night.

Italy - Keep waking up, we love it !
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10/10
Loved it!
andreaolivato28 April 2021
One of the very few Italian productions that I've loved recently. Great plot, beautiful actors, diverse. Loved it!
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10/10
To say this is "underrated" it's an euphemism
kuroDeimos30 April 2021
People from all around the globe, you have to know that this series is located in Milan (Italy) and it's about friendship, the poor against the rich and also about a protagonist with inner struggles. You can't expect a series with a super-idealized hero, dialogues always super theatrical and super-action etc. Etc. The first season for me it's an intro, a well created intro, and seen what i've seen, I recommend it for the contest and good acting and for a story made of strong relationships. I expect surely more in the future...
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8/10
pretty good so far
DarkVulcan295 July 2021
I really like the realistic look showing an ordinary teenager, who delivers pizza, dreams of being a comic book artist, and is working on his own comic book at the moment, but discovers he has the power of invisibility.

The series is pretty good, the main lead is pretty likable, plays it very relatable. I hope the series gets better has goes on, I only watched two episodes so far. But I liked what I see at the moment.
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10/10
Loved it!
pazcee12 July 2021
This show has opened my eyes to other cultural areas of Italy. The "barrios" is a place that has been overlooked in the mainstream media and I am,glad this show brought the beautiful blends of culture to light. It ahow how gentrification is a universal thing. Illustrating cultural ancestral history with supernatural /super hero themes was excellent! Looking forward to season 2!
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10/10
AMAZING
juliafaust8 May 2021
Love the show, finished in a day. Amazing camera work and exciting plot! Can't wait for season two.
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9/10
What the heck?!
juzqcop21 May 2021
Ok, so I'll start with a filmmaking - it shines from the very beginning of the first episode. Camera positioning, lighting, color grading etc. - everything is better than in the most popular Netflix series. Really, people who were standing behind it are brilliant. Now, the most confusing part and the reason of the title of this review: Plot and acting was really bad, fast, unlogic and just bad. Why did I rate it with 9/10 then? Because this sentence only fits to the first half of a season! That's just unbelievable how everything has changed after a ~ 5th episode. It's like I was watching an other show, with different actors. I don't know why did they do that, because a lot of people may get discouraged by the first half. The second one is amazing, and they ended it so I REALLY want to watch another season now

So, don't stop if you don't like this show at the beginning. You won't be disappointed.
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