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Introduction to Keep Breathing Netflix Series Review

 

I was on the fence about watching the Netflix TV series Keep Breathing, mainly because it is not a movie but is a series consisting of six episodes. I was looking forward to having a fun movie night that would only take up less than two hours of my time.

 

However, after I watched episode 1 of the Netflix series, Keep Breathing, I was drawn in, mainly because the series played like a movie, but in six episodes. Also, I clicked on the “Next Episode” Netflix option after watching the first episode because I wanted to find out what happened next.

 

I watched the Keep Breathing series in 2 sittings – 3 episodes each. Did I enjoy watching the Keep Breathing Netflix series? Will You? Check out my review of the Keep Breathing Netflix series to find out.

 

Synopsis of Keep Breathing Netflix Series 

 

The 2022 Keep Breathing Netflix series’ plot centers around a woman who is dedicated to her job as a securities lawyer – almost obsessively. In fact, when Melissa Barrera’s character discovered that her business trip to a certain location was canceled, she took a risk by asking two complete strangers if she could fly with them on their Cessna plane just so she could attend a business meeting. After hesitating initially, the men finally obliged her, especially since she was practically begging them to let her fly with them.

 

Unfortunately, there was a plane crash enroute to their destination. Melissa Barrera’s character survived as well as one of the men for a short time. It's interesting to note here that Melissa Barrera’s character was anxious to keep her meeting appointment and probably wished there was a plane going to her destination. There was.. but then the plane crash happened. The adage that comes to mind here is “Be careful what you wish for.”

 

The bulk of the Netflix Keep Breathing series’ scenes show how the main character survived alone in the wilderness, as well as how she became sort of a Macgyver of sorts when she not only started a fire but how she crafted other items she needed to survive.

 

In the midst of Melissa Barrera’s character trying to survive in the wilderness alone, she is steadily almost non-stop thinking about her childhood, including her mother who abandoned her, her father as well as a romantic interest she met at her job.

 

 

Realism of Keep Breathing Netflix Series

 

The Keep Breathing Netflix Series started out real lifelike, especially after the crash scene and the director was showing everything Melissa Barrera's character was doing to survive.

 

The Netflix Keep Breathing series' plot is similar to a plane crash movie I reviewed where I ponted out the actors did not project any fear when they could have crashed at anytime. The movie I’m referring to is the Amazon Prime Video Horizon Line film  starring Allison Williams.

 

By contrast, if you watch the Netflix Keep Breathing series, you get the feeling that the main character is actually out in the forest alone, trying everything she can to survive.  

 

The above being said, the director/writer presented numerous scenes where the now deceased plane crash passenger would be shown standng behind Melissa Barrera’s character saying discouraging words to her. Of course he was really never in her presence after his demise. 

 

I tolerated watching this person for a short while (who was not really there), but then my tolerance was stretched. The Nextflix series started showing other characters talking to Melissa Barrera’s character when in reality they were not with her – I think they went a little too far.  

 

I could have enjoyed the Keep Breathing Netflix series even more if instead of having these people appear, she could simply hear them talking to her, but without a physical appearance. The steady showing of people near her who were not there -- especially toward the end of the series became not only unreal but annoying to me.

 

Optimal Ending Time Missed for Keep Breathing Netflix Series

 

Spoiler alert: In the Netflix series, Keep Breathing, after Melissa Barrera’s character succeeded in finding a way to sterilize her water, found berres to eat and seemed to be rejuvenated, she hears a plane flying above the tall forest trees. She runs screaming for someone to help her, when all of a sudden, she actually plummets into a deep hole and ends up with a heavy rock over her legs.  

 

If the series ended with the plane’s pilot spotting her before she fell in the  hole, the Netflix series could have ended on a good note. The audience had already been subjected to lots of flashbacks about Melissa Barrera’s family and romantic interests problems – so there was not much else to add to the series..

 

However, the writers found a way to prolong the Netflix Keep Breathing series by having Melissa Barrera’s character find a way out of the hole, after having an imaginary conversation with her Mother who was of course not there. Towards the ending of the series, Melissa Barrera’s character seemingly giave up, stepping out into the streaming river and being pushed along by the flow of lake.

 

 

 

Assessment of the Keep Breathing Netflix Series

 

Netflix series, Keep Breathing has some interesting parts as well as thought provoking messages and lessons. For example, one lesson was if it was worth the risk boarding a private plane with strangers just to keep a business appointment. Melissa’s Barrera’s character could have called, explained her circumstance regarding plane flights, and rescheduled the meeting.

 

Another lesson is sometimes it  seems counterproductive to stay focused on the past, which has already happened.  

 

I understand that Melissa Barrera’s character is alone in the wilderness, so understandably, she would think back to what happened in the past. However, after a while, it may be more fruitful to put a lid on the past and concentrate on the present, including imagining a happy, successful future where the main character is safe, and out of the wilderness. Just imagine how much happier the main character could have been if she kept positive  thoughts on her present and her  future instead of dwelling on her past. 

 

I must admit, I enjoyed watching Melissa Barrera’s character's survival skills displayed as well as how happy she became when she made big accomplishments like making fire or boiling water in the wilderness. 

 

However the downfall was the constant walking down memory lane – which is a sad one. This habit of Melissa Barrera's character in my opinion did not serve a useful purpose.

 

 If you like slow moving dramas and/or adventure films, you may enjoy Keep Breathing Netflix series. As for me, I do not think I will be rewatching the Netflix series Keep Breathing any time soon.

 

Rating of the Keep Breathing Netflix Series

 

Based on a rating of 1 star and 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate the Keep Breathing Netflix series 3 stars.