Netflix ‘Wrong Side of the Tracks’ Season 4 Review - A Gritty and Emotional Farewell

For a show built on the foundation of anger, justice, and survival in a merciless neighborhood, Wrong Side of the Tracks has always managed to keep its heart beating beneath all the grime and violence. Now, with Season 4 marking the end of its journey, the series tightens its grip on its signature blend of raw emotion and street warfare, giving us a finale that refuses to go out quietly.

This time, the streets of Entrevías are even more dangerous, as a series of murders send shockwaves through the community. Tirso Abantos, the grizzled war veteran who has spent the last three seasons trying to clean up his neighborhood in his own violent way, finds himself facing a crisis that’s far more personal than anything he’s dealt with before. The past has never left him alone, but now it’s knocking on his door with a vengeance, forcing him into one last, brutal battle.

José Coronado has owned the role of Tirso since the beginning, and this season cements his legacy. His portrayal of a man who has seen too much but refuses to back down is just as riveting as ever. The weight of his character’s experiences sits heavily on his shoulders, and it’s clear that every decision he makes comes at a cost. His rage is a slow-burning fire—never overplayed, never exaggerated, but always present, fueling his every move. Even in the show’s quieter moments, Coronado ensures that Tirso’s internal battle is just as intense as the external one.

The supporting cast also delivers. Laura Ramos as Gladys continues to be a grounding force, adding a layer of resilience and depth to the story. Luis Zahera’s Ezequiel remains one of the most fascinating characters, a man whose loyalties shift like sand but who somehow always finds a way to survive. Felipe Londoño’s Nelson, once an unpredictable wildcard, gets some of the season’s most compelling moments, proving that he is far more than just a side character in Tirso’s war.

Where the show excels is in its ability to balance action with emotion. It has never been just about street fights and shootouts—though there are plenty of those, and they’re as intense and well-executed as ever. What has always set Wrong Side of the Tracks apart is its commitment to exploring the cost of violence. Every blow landed, every gunshot fired, has weight. Tirso isn’t a superhero; he’s a man who has made far too many enemies and has run out of places to hide.

Visually, the series maintains its gritty, unpolished aesthetic, making sure Entrevías never feels like just a backdrop. The camera work is tight, keeping the tension alive, while the lighting choices—dim, cold, and uninviting—perfectly reflect the world these characters are trapped in. There’s no glamour here, no stylized action sequences meant to look cool. Every confrontation feels desperate, every fight scene carries consequences.

That being said, the season isn’t without its missteps. Some plotlines feel rushed as if the writers were eager to tie up loose ends but ran out of time to let them breathe. A few characters who deserved more closure don’t get their due, leaving certain resolutions feeling slightly incomplete. And while the show has always had a tendency to lean into melodrama, there are moments here where it overdoes it, particularly in some of the more emotional exchanges.

But despite these flaws, the season delivers where it truly matters. The stakes are high, the performances are strong, and the storytelling never loses sight of what made the show compelling in the first place. The final episodes, in particular, hit hard, serving as both a brutal reminder of how unforgiving this world is and a farewell to the characters who have fought so hard to survive in it.

As the credits roll for the last time, Wrong Side of the Tracks leaves behind a legacy of grit, heart, and unapologetic storytelling. It doesn’t wrap everything up in a neat little bow, because that’s not what this show was ever about. It was always about fighting, surviving, and sometimes losing—but never giving up. And in that sense, this final season stays true to the very end.

Final Score- [6.5/10]
Reviewed by - Anjali Sharma
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Publisher at Midgard Times