Archived · Netflix
Alpha Males turns awkward conversations and bad decisions into a quick, talky comedy, with sarcasm aimed at men who struggle to leave old habits behind. Its half-hour stories move between home, work and the bar, letting misguided ideas about sex, marriage and masculinity become embarrassing exchanges rather than solemn lessons. The humor is frank and often cringeworthy, but there is warmth beneath the needling.
Pedro, Luis, Raúl and Santi have different blind spots, so friendship does not mean agreement. Banter can slip into teasing or honest confrontation, and loyalty does not spare anyone a wake-up call. Those shifts give the group scenes their bite: the same friends who offer support can also point out exactly what one another would rather ignore.
modern masculinity satire, awkward social comedy and Comedy
Comedy
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Netflix
Pedro, Luis, Raúl and Santi are four friends who feel a bit lost in the new world of empowered women, each trying to adjust in their own haphazard way.
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