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Devils: the devils that move money and control the world

Money, power, and unbridled ambition. Those three pillars support the performance of (almost) all the characters in Devils (Movistar +), the series starring Alessandro Borghi, Patrick Dempsey y Laia Costa and that reveals how the economy works. And, even if it is a fiction, it seems very credible.

THE DEVILS THAT RUN THE WORLD

In Devils, everything revolves around the movements made by managers and employees of the New York London Investment Bank. Located in London, the NYL handles large amounts of money in risky operations (Above all, buying shares with the idea that the securities will fall on the stock market) that offer enormous benefits. To do this, Dominic Morgan (Patrick Dempsey), director of the bank, controls his employees with an iron fist. The last person in charge of NYL is an attractive mature man, with a permanent smile and a kind gesture. But a killer capable of condemning an entire country to misery with his decisions.

Massimo Ruggero (Alessandro Borghi, Suburra), operations manager, is a subordinate with much power who knows how to take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to him. And that does not hesitate use illegal means if necessary. Even manipulating an Argentine hacker and activist (the Spanish Laia Costa) that can give him the information he needs to climb his bank.

A DUEL BETWEEN SHARKS

Throughout the 10 episodes that make up Devils we attended a dangerous game in which the teacher (Dempsey) and the pupil (Borghi) have a very dangerous duel. Both use their power regardless of who may be harmed.

The Spanish Laia Costa plays an Argentine activist.
The Spanish Laia Costa plays an Argentine activist.

And, as the title of the series indicates, the heck are they and who operate in the shadow to do evil. If it is accompanied by a smile, the better. The series, which adapt the novel And the Devilsby Guido Maria Brera, goes into dark terrain and puts a face to those who really control governments and big companies.

WHO’S COMMANDS IN THE SHADOW?

This Italian production of Sky Shot in English, it reflects a story set in high finance that is quite similar to the one told in Industry. But, unlike that series, here they are not just graduates, but sharks with many years of experience and an exquisite tusk. Developing countries, organizations such as the IMF, troubled banks or the European Union are the targets of the protagonists of Devils. Through the purchase and sale of highly complex stocks, funds and products, Morgan and Ruggero determine the future of millions of people.

Dominic and Massimo have several talks in which sparks fly.
Dominic and Massimo have several talks in which sparks fly.

To give even more fear and increase the feeling of reality, those responsible for this series add numerous archival images that remind us of great crises such as the mortgage crisis subprime in the US, the Argentine ‘corralito’ or the real estate bubble in Ireland. Although the action takes place in 2011, various flashbacks reveal the fictitious participation of the characters in this series in each and every one of those aforementioned economic crises. A candy for lovers of conspiracy theories.

SEDUCTION AND LUXURY

Between the positive points of this series is, without a doubt, the success of mix real images with other fiction, making the viewer believe that everything that is told here could be true. In addition, the very serious and seductive profile exhibited by Patrick Dempsey and the fact of expanding the financial plots with the private lives of the main characters makes the interest rise chapter by chapter, with not too far-fetched twists.

Massimo lives in an apartment with luxurious views across London.
Massimo lives in an apartment with luxurious views across London.

Against we must highlight the hieraticism of Alessandro Borghi, which seems to be traced back to that of Jamie Dornan in the saga 50 shades of gray. They are not alike, but the luxurious apartment with a fireplace, its spectacular Ferrari and the absence of emotions reflected on your face makes us remember that ‘professional fixer’.

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