Season two of Every Minute Counts, the “captivating” 1980s-set disaster drama that has viewers “gripped”, is available to stream now.
Based on the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, the show follows the events of the disaster as well as the aftermath in which citizens mobilised to rescue the thousands of people left in the rubble.
Season two of Every Minute Counts, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the disaster, was added to Prime Video today, meaning viewers with a subscription can stream it now.
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Written and directed by Jorge Michel Grau, the drama stars Osvaldo Benavide, Maya Zapata, Antonio De La Vega, Gerardo Trejoluna, Miriam Balderas, Jesús Zavala, Azalia Ortiz, Luis Fernando Peña, and Lucila Olalde.
The synopsis for season two reads: “Twenty-four hours have passed since Dr. Ángel was trapped under the rubble, and no one knows anything about him. Rescue efforts remain paralyzed by the government.
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“Pepín and the students join the volunteers at the collapsed CONALEP, while Camila uncovers a dark secret involving the military. Meanwhile, the imminent aftershock looms as an increasingly pressing threat.”
Audiences were clearly taken with season one of the show, with reviews on IMDb praising its dramatic depiction of a real-life event.
One reviewer said: “I can confidently say this is the best series I’ve ever watched. From the very first episode, I was completely hooked. The storyline is captivating, the characters are incredibly well-developed, and the pacing is perfect.”
Another fan of the show described it as “unbelievable”, adding: “From the first episode, the storytelling gripped me, blending deeply personal narratives with the collective trauma and heroism of the time. Each character felt authentic, their struggles and triumphs making the tragedy feel all too real.”
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“This is an amazing representation of the events that happened that day, the stories shared are truly authentic, and the script is masterfully developed and executed,” penned another.
Not everyone was as taken with the show, with one reviewer saying they had “mixed feelings” about it, saying: “Some subjects would be treated with more professionalism and for people who really understand the tragedy.”
Season 1 and 2 of Every Minute Counts are streaming on Prime Video.
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