Thematically, 1x01 excels in its critique of the Spanish middle class. The characters are desperate to maintain appearances in a building that is quite literally falling apart. The scene where the neighbors attempt to navigate the dark, unfinished hallways is a metaphor for the confusion of modern urban life. The humor is sharper and more grotesque than in the previous show; the characters are meaner, the situations more absurd. This shift was crucial. While Aquí no hay quien viva focused on neighborhood solidarity against the system, La que se avecina focuses on neighbors fighting each other. The pilot ends with the realization that they are stuck together, a "cárcel de diamantes" (diamond prison) of their own making.
Maxi and Coke arrive to work as the building's maintenance staff, bringing a surreal humor to the community. Why It's a Fan Favorite la que se avecina 1x1 best