Snabba Cash S2 Review: Smooth & Concise Storytelling!

Over the last couple of years, I’ve gotten more and more into foreign language shows. Whatever else we might think of Netflix, I am grateful to them for bringing us so many stories from around the world. Snabba Cash is a Swedish series with the title’s loose translation: Fast Money. It’s the story of a brilliant and tech-savvy single mother, Leya (Evin Ahmad), trying to make a better life for herself and her young son. Unfortunately, it leads her to gang violence and cartel disputes. Last season we saw just how far Leya is willing to go to protect her dream, and this season is not much different.

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Leya gets wrapped up with more and more dangerous people in even more hazardous schemes. All in pursuit of her start-up, Target Coach. Every time they blow up in her face, she’s on the run again with her son, Sami. I liked the show’s portrayal of this with them shown bouncing from hotel to hotel. Not the best environment for a child. It’s interesting because, on one hand you could argue that Leya does all she does for her child.

On the other hand, it could be argued that she’s doing him more harm than good by continuously involving herself with dangerous people. In reality, she’s doing it all for herself and her own goals. It’s okay for moms to have desires outside of their children, but when they directly affect said children. Although, we wouldn’t even engage in this conversation if she was a man so…

The immense guilt Leya feels over Salim’s death presents itself in visions of him brought on by an enormous amount of stress. Yet she still won’t let go of her goal. Season 2 sees a new rival for Ravy, one who may pose an even bigger threat to Leya than Ravy himself. I loved the expansion of Nala’s character. She’s always been Ravy’s loyal soldier, and this season, we’re given some insight into her background and her motivations. The relationship between her and Osman is a close and interesting one. More familial than friendly or collegiate. Ravi’s love interest is also introduced, and I’m curious to see if and how she’ll be incorporated into Season 3.

Speaking of love interests, Leya may just have a new one, but this time, she’s the one having to hide her criminal activity. This becomes increasingly difficult as said love interest’s students become involved in Ravi and his rival gang’s schemes. The show does well in showing us how easy it is for kids like this to become involved in gang activity and the effects it has on a community, primarily gun violence. First with Tim in season one, and now the young foursome introduced this season.

I never skip the intro because what can I say — I like the song, and the way the visuals are set up with the various photographs gives you the exact feeling and emotion the show is meant to convey. Snabba Cash has smooth and concise storytelling. Not quite a favorite, but there’s definitely room to grow here. I was surprised that Netflix renewed it (given their recent string of cancellations), but I think it shows that even they see what it could be. “Queen of the South” done right is what comes to mind.

‘Snabba Cash S2’ Rating – 3.5/5

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