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      Season 1 – Matador

      2014 Drama Action List
      67% 12 Reviews Tomatometer 67% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Antonio Matador Bravo uses soccer as a cover from his real job in a little-known branch of the CIA. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 22 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      Though choppy at times, Matador is fast-paced, silly fun that benefits from not taking itself too seriously.

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      Audience Member Great character driven crime drama with a hint of SciFi. A real shame that season 2 although authorized was never made. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member finally a cool show about soccer Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Despite the constant comparisons, Matador is no "Bond, James Bond"; rather than be a tense, theatrical spy series with increasingly ridiculous gadgets, Matador doesn't take itself too seriously. In fact, it's downright hilarious, full of snippy one-liners and the kind of gloriously sarcastic people that I, unfortunately, am not surrounded by in real life. There are still high stakes, and a good amount of violence, but above all else Matador seeks to entertain. And entertain it does. http://popinsomniacs.com/2014/07/tv-review-el-rey-networks-entertaining-spy-drama-matador-mixes-tequila-violence-and-soccer/ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great Show!Action thriller,some comedy ,, New show ,so takes a bit to "get it",,but once you`re hooked your in!!,can`t what for next episode... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Jul 15, 2014 Quid Go Pro Agent Tony Bravo is recruited by the CIA to go undercover as a member of the L.A. Riot soccer team. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 22, 2014 The Naked and the Dead The team tracks a hired assassin with the help of the codes stolen from Gideon Khan's tablet; Tony must protect the target. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 29, 2014 Idol Worship Tony goes to an auction with Margot; Tony and Galan reach a new level of understanding; reporter Reyna Flores gets closer to uncovering the truth about Tony. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 5, 2014 Code Red Card Tony must rescue Galan's daughter; Annie and Noah come to a realization about Galan. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 12, 2014 Enter the Worm Tony, Holester and Caesar take Galan's private jet to Nicaragua, where a drug cartel leader rules; Tony gets help from a friend in the DEA. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 19, 2014 Misanthropology Galan trusts Tony to deliver a package, but Reyna follows; the CIA rescues an anthropology professor. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 26, 2014 Mano A Mano Galan attends Cristina's quinceñera; Tony is forced to miss the celebration when a member of the team is taken by Samuel. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 2, 2014 Everything Old Is New Again Tony and Annie go on a manhunt; Galan becomes aware of the larger plan; Samuel digs into Tony's back story. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 9, 2014 The Anguish of Rosarito Samuel's digging puts Tony and Galan at odds; the CIA learns of Dr. Lucien Sayer's secret. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 16, 2014 Night of the Whale Tony and Galan reach an understanding; the CIA reaches out to Sayer. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 23, 2014 Riot 'Til I Die Galan delivers a package to Sayer; Reyna Flores' involvement forces Tony to make a tough call. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 30, 2014 Dead Dreaming in Bagan Tony wakes up in enemy territory; Annie tries to find Tony; Galan deals with the aftermath of his confrontation with Reyna. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 7, 2014 Mala Sangre Sayer's goal is revealed, changing Tony's relationships forever. Details

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      Allison Keene Hollywood Reporter As a summer series in the wake of World Cup fever, perhaps Matador's biggest success it having arrived at the right time. Jul 17, 2014 Full Review Molly Eichel AV Club The show is weighed down by clunky dialogue and a lead who was not particularly dazzling in the initial episode sent out to critics. Luna's Bravo lacks that James Bond je ne sais quoi, even if he's a reluctant participant in his own plot. Rated: C+ Jul 17, 2014 Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz New York Magazine/Vulture The show is a compendium of high-octane clichs, just clever enough that you can't call it stupid and just stupid enough that you can't call it clever. That's a sweet spot, maybe. Jul 16, 2014 Full Review Max Nicholson IGN Movies While El Rey's Matador won't have the viewers yelling "Gooooal!", the show's unique, frenetic style will still probably catch their attention. Rated: 6.7/10 Jul 17, 2014 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A fun, entertaining action show, the timing is right for Matador after soccer's rising American prominence, thanks to World Cup fever. Jul 15, 2014 Full Review Ryan Sandoval TV.com I had a lot of fun with the pilot and want to see how silly-awesome things get. So yeah, watch it. Jul 14, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Robert Rodriguez
      Network
      ELREY
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Drama, Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Jul 15, 2014