The discussion centers on a powerful cast and the compelling premise of Girls Night, a Disney+ series about friends who decide to seek justice in the face of troubling pack dynamics. The lineup includes María León from Seville, known for The Left-Handed Son and Below; Leticia Dolera from Barcelona, a filmmaker and performer renowned for works like Perfect Life; Silvia Alonso from Salamanca, who has appeared in Amar es para siempre and Instinct; Paula Usero, celebrated for Love Lasts Forever and #Luimelia; and Mexican star Aislinn Derbez, featured in The Flower House. Their conversations explore the ethical and moral questions raised by the show.
You are strong women, but didn’t such a powerful story scare you? What encouraged you to accept the role?
ML: The key draw was the ensemble. Learning how these formidable women would shape the project and participate in it was the initial spark that drew them into this journey.
LD: Beyond that, the heroes are tested by moral and ethical dilemmas that haunt them. The show asks how far one can push justice personally and what that does to a person who might become a victim, yet also a prosecutor of their own fate. The line between victim and avenger blurs as the story unfolds.
Because that’s what Girls Night is about; it’s not just a story of sisterhood, but also a story of taking justice into one’s own hands. Do they at least justify or defend what they did?
LD: The women are not deliberate planners; they are thrust into spiraling circumstances. They are ordinary neighbors, friends, trying to survive and support a peer who has fallen into danger. The show captures the anger, frustration, and pain that many women experience when the system fails to shield them.
ML: Lola’s hidden rage, a fear that hardens into something dangerous, pushes her toward a personal reckoning with justice. Her friends are drawn in as they witness her pain and strive to help, even as they realize they may be stepping outside their boundaries.
“(Lola’s friends) empathize with her and decide to accompany her, knowing they are doing something inappropriate.”
As Silvia, a civil guard, engages in a conflict with Lola during this tense period, what stance does she take?
SA: She is frustrated with the justice system and unsettled by whether it can handle such situations. There’s a sense that decisions might diverge from what would have been chosen a year earlier, revealing a shift in perspective under pressure.
ML: The group shares a commitment to empathizing with the victim rather than judging, choosing to stand by her even when the path feels wrong.
LD: María’s character mainly aims to provoke fear and heighten tension as events spiral out of control.
ML: The situation quickly becomes unmanageable.
The audience understands these choices because all the characters, except for Leticia’s role, carry trauma that fuels their actions. They want to help Lola while confronting their own inner demons.
LD: It’s also an issue affecting many women who fear returning home after confronting danger. The world outside strongly shapes this fear, and the show echoes that persistent reality.
The show tackles the dynamics of consent and sexist violence, presenting a broad spectrum of experiences that women face today.
ML: This is a constant issue, present in many forms and intensities, and it remains relevant across time.
Does the fiction matter in addressing these themes?
ML: It matters to amplify a louder voice and to offer space for truths that deserve broader recognition. The story aims to give voice to realities that are often overlooked or underrepresented, inviting viewers to acknowledge the reality behind the fiction. This is a crucial and truthful portrayal.
LD: The real-world context, including recent cases and the exposure of machismo within institutions, adds weight to the narrative and invites audiences to hear testimony that shocks and resonates.
“This is an issue that affects all women because we are all afraid of returning home.”
What do you like most about your characters’ reactions? Do you empathize with them and would you do it that way?
ML: The strongest aspect is the sisterhood and unity they build. Standing together, listening to one another, and protecting the vulnerable become acts of courage that define humanity. The characters who stay beside Lola, even when they disagree with what’s happening, show a lasting solidarity.
And the rebels among the civil guards must decide what matters most, right, Silvia?
SA: It’s a test of integrity. It’s about learning to do what feels right, even when it runs against the grain of expectations. The journey becomes a pledge to act with sincerity and courage.
ML: That commitment to truth and mutual support stands out.
SA: It’s a character I genuinely admire.
So, what does Leticia’s character learn about letting go and choosing her path?
LD: The arc shows how supporting a friend can become a trap. Letting go means choosing freedom for herself while acknowledging the consequences. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes stepping back is the bravest move, even when it costs something personal.