“They’re manipulating you. It’s all to see whose is bigger.” Netflix has unveiled the trailer for a streaming series called Snakes and Ladders, yet another fascinating board game adaptation. Though this one has a unique spin. From the creator of The House of Flowers series, Manolo Caro & Cecilia Suárez return with Snakes and Ladders – a dark and provocative comedy that explores the cost of power and status. Filmed in Guadalajara, Mexico. Ambitious but overlooked teacher Dora López has one goal in mind: to become the principal of a prestigious school in Jalisco. Her dream is jeopardized when a playground fight entangles two of the state’s most powerful families. To stay on track, Dora must maneuver the situation to her advantage. Even if it means bending her ethics. Starring Cecilia Suárez as Dora, Juan Pablo Medina, Marimar Vega, Michelle Rodríguez, Benny Emmanuel, Loreto Peralta, Germán Bracco, Martiño Rivas, Luis Felipe Tovar, Alfredo Gatica, as well as Margarita Gralia. “It’s a dark, sexy, and inappropriate comedy,” Caro explains. The original Snakes and Ladders game came from ancient India, eventually making its way to America as the classic Chutes and Ladders. The series looks over-the-top dramatic & quite funny. // Continue Reading ›
