El Comandante (TV series)

El Comandante is a Colombian biographical television series created by Sony Pictures Television. The series is based on the life of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. It stars Andrés Parra as Hugo Chávez and chronicles his rise to power, his presidency, and his relationships with family, friends, and political opponents.

The show sparked considerable controversy due to its fictionalized portrayal of historical figures and events. Many criticized the series for its perceived glorification of Chávez, while others defended it as a work of fiction based on real-life events. The series was broadcast in several Latin American countries and the United States, generating debate and discussion about Chávez's legacy and the political climate in Venezuela.

The show aims to depict Chávez's complex character, examining his motivations, actions, and the impact he had on Venezuelan society. However, due to its inherently political subject matter and the sensitivity surrounding Chávez's figure, El Comandante was met with significant opposition and controversy upon its release.