The latest in Netflix’s biographical series, “Selena” has seemingly received mixed responses from reviewers and fans of the singer, and it would seem that isn’t where the dissatisfaction with the show ends.
The ‘Los Angeles Times’ published an explosive exposé behind the metaphoric and well guarded Netflix curtain on Friday (June 11), alleging maltreatment of the 14 Latinx writers that helped bring the late Queen of Tejano Music’s narrative back to life.
Gladys Rodriguez, a TV writer who worked on the project as a co-executive producer and consultant, said there were “red flags from the start.” One of the most obvious reasons for concern was the show’s budget, which was around $2 million for each episode despite the fact that it was a period drama requiring specialized costumes, makeup, and sets. For instance, each episode of Netflix’s drama “The Crown,” which also required unique costumes, makeup, and sets, is said to cost $13 million each episode.
Rodriguez also indicated that the show’s low budget “disrespected” Selena’s legacy, acting as a spokesperson for the show’s other writers who allege they were overworked and underpaid. “I feel like our work was cheapened from the start. We were never given a fair chance,” said Gladys. Representation is what we want but it goes beyond that — we want to be treated equally.”
The writers who declined to name their exact pay, voiced dissatisfaction with their income considering the effort, implying that their love for Selena prompted them to take the job despite its low pay. They “were expected to complete the two seasons, totaling 18 episodes, in roughly 20 weeks, a time frame more typical for turning around eight to 10 episodes,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
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