Soy tu fan

We all have someone that we obsess over. We all are capable of loving irrationally what we don’t have and construct an unattainable charm in the people we admire. Sometimes we want to be someone else, to be with someone else. Sometimes we settle on appreciating from afar. Other times, we seek out an encounter. To be a fan means, by definition, to be on unequal terms. One loves beforehand, falling for a facade that could very well be invented. This mexican romcom explores these feelings in depth as examined through the eyes of a fan.

Soy tu fan (2010-2023) is a Mexican romantic comedy series broadcast on Canal Once, created as a slice of life portrait of young adults in Mexico. Its ensemble includes Carla "Charly" García played by Ana Claudia Talancón and Nicolás "Nico" Cruz played by Martín Altomaro, with Flor Eduarda Gurrola as Vanessa, Maya Zapata as Rocío Lozano, and Osvaldo Benavides as Julián Muñoz rounding out the circle. The engine of the show is the tangle of romantic attachment within a group of friends, where characters chase someone they admire, sometimes trying to become someone else, sometimes settling for watching from a distance, and sometimes forcing an encounter. Each episode unspools through everyday conversations, parties, and awkward confrontations among friends who are still figuring out who they are. The series runs across three seasons and thirty-four episodes, moving from a steady early run into a shorter later season. Its tone is wistful yet breezy, warm and funny while staying honest about how irrational longing feels. Fans of Girls, Looking and Jane the Virgin will find resonance in its blend of romance, comedy, and close friendship.

Audiences rate the series as acclaimed, praising its honest and relatable portrayal of friendship, romance and the obsessions of young adulthood.

• Girlsshared romantic comedy tones, young adult friendship circle and romantic longing
• Lookingshared slice of life tone and ensemble of twenty-something friends navigating love
• Jane the Virginshared romcom structure built on unrequited romantic obsession and friendship

Release Date

2010-04-28

Rating

8.2 / 10 (94)

What is Soy tu fan about?

A Mexican romantic comedy following a group of friends as they examine the irrational intensity of loving someone from afar.

What is Soy tu fan like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Soy tu fan as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Soy tu fan violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Soy tu fan.

What did critics think of Soy tu fan?

Audiences rate the series as acclaimed, praising its honest and relatable portrayal of friendship, romance and the obsessions of young adulthood.

Which shows are like Soy tu fan?

Shows with a similar feel include Girls, Looking, and Jane the Virgin.

How long is Soy tu fan?

Soy tu fan: 3 seasons, 34 episodes.

Is Soy tu fan still running?

No, Soy tu fan has ended.

Where can I watch Soy tu fan?

In United States, Soy tu fan streams on Disney Plus, Hulu.