Súbete a Mi Moto (2020 TV series)

Súbete a Mi Moto is a biographical television series about the Latin boy band Menudo. The series narrates the history of the band from its creation to its evolution and international success. Menudo was the band that launched music stars such as Ricky Martin and others.[1] Consisting of 15 episodes of 60 minutes each, the series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 9, 2020, in Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. In the United States, the series premiered on Estrella TV on February 14, 2021.[2][3]

Súbete a Mi Moto
Genre
Written by
  • Mary Black-Suarez
  • Edgar Cuevas
  • Camilo Hernández
  • Sergio Jablon
  • Abe Panes
Directed by
  • Javier Solar
  • Raúl García
Starring
  • Ethan Schwartz
  • Felipe Albors
  • Rocío Verdejo
  • Josette Vidal
  • Marisol Calero
  • Sian Chiong
  • Yamil Ureña
  • Braulio Castillo
  • Diego Rodulfo
Country of origin
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15
Production
Production locationCaguas, Puerto Rico
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
  • Somos Productions
  • Endemol Shine Boomdog
  • Piñolywood Studios
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Todo tiene un principio… o dos"Javier Solar & Raúl GarcíaMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
2"…y todo tiene su final"Javier Solar & Raúl GarcíaMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
3"El que juega con fuego…"Javier Solar & Raúl GarcíaMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
4"Menudomanía"Javier Solar & Raúl GarcíaMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
5"El lado oscuro de la fama"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
6"Cambios"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
7"Todo o nada"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
8"No te puedes bañar sin mojarte"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
9"Rebeldes sin causa"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
10"El mundo de Edgardo"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
11"Abriendo fronteras"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
12"A volar"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
13"Tocando fondo"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
14"Mil ángeles… y mil demonios"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)
15"Una aventura llamada Menudo"Javier SolarMary Black Suarez, Edgar Cuevas, and Camilo HernándezOctober 9, 2020 (2020-10-09)

Production

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In July 2019, SOMOS Productions, Endemol Shine Boomdog, and Piñolywood Studios announced the production of Súbete a Mi Moto.[4] The series was filmed in Mexico and Puerto Rico.[3][5]

Reception

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On the review aggregation website Tomatazos, the first season has a positive score of 75%. The website's critical consensus summary states, "A good trip to the past that recalls a band that defined the youth of a certain public, but that doesn't ignore the darkest moments in the lives of its members."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "'Súbete a mi moto' presenta a Menudo a nueva generación". October 8, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "'Súbete A Mi Moto', Basada En La Historia Del Grupo Menudo, Premiering October 9 Exclusively In Amazon Prime Video, Brings Back The Most Successful Latin Boy Band". PR Newswire. October 6, 2020. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Flores, Griselda (February 1, 2021). "Menudo-Inspired Series 'Súbete A Mi Moto' to Premiere on Estrella TV". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Roiz, Jessica (July 23, 2019). "A Menudo Series Is In the Works: Here's What to Know About 'Súbete a Mi Moto'". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  5. ^ Bautista, Berenice (October 9, 2020). "Detalles de 'Súbete a mi moto', la serie sobre Menudo de Amazon Prime". dallasnews.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Menudo-Inspired Series 'Súbete A Mi Moto' to Premiere on Estrella TV" (in Spanish). Tomatazos. October 12, 2020. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
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