Prime Video is tapping into the growing true crime trend with a fresh original project from Spain. The streaming service announced that filming has begun this week for a new series that explores real criminal cases through expert analysis and investigative storytelling. The project brings together a talented team of creators and performers, including Alberto Arruty, known for Operation Black Wave, alongside George Cassinello, recognized for Royal Hospital and Between the Pipes, and Fran X Rodriguez, whose recent credits include Iron and Operation Black Wave.
The new six-episode series, with each episode running about fifty minutes, promises a comprehensive look at notable crimes. It will feature prominent voices from journalism and criminology who will help unpack what happened and why. Among the experts expected to contribute are Manuel Marlascajo, a seasoned journalist who leads investigative reporting for laSexta; Miguel Lorente, a respected criminologist; and Patricia Abbet, a journalist who reports on criminal events in Galicia. These guests will provide context, timelines, and insights that illuminate the motives and circumstances surrounding each case.
Each installment will dedicate itself to a deep dive into a single crime, presenting the facts, the investigative steps taken, and the possible factors that could have influenced the perpetrators. The format aims to move beyond surface details, offering viewers a platform to consider societal, psychological, and procedural dimensions that drive such incidents.
Produced by Ficción Producciones in collaboration with Forta, the Federation of Autonomous Radio and Television Organizations, the series is being developed with Galician Television (TVG) at the helm of production responsibilities. Executives Mamen Quintas and Julio Casal oversee the project, ensuring a tight, responsible approach to storytelling. Alberto Arruty and Marcos Nine are tasked with crafting the series’ script, while production will take the crew across multiple Spanish cities to investigate crimes that have left a mark across the peninsula. This cross-regional approach aims to present a nuanced portrait of how different communities experience crime and justice.
In shaping the series, the production team emphasizes accuracy, careful sourcing, and thoughtful commentary. The aim is to provide viewers with a rigorous, well-researched examination that respects the victims and acknowledges the complexities of each case. The project positions Prime Video as a platform for in-depth crime storytelling that combines archival material, expert interpretation, and on-location reporting to build a compelling narrative fabric. The show seeks to engage audiences who crave detailed, documentary-style storytelling that informs as well as informs about the broader social context surrounding each crime.
As filming progresses, audiences can anticipate a variety of investigative angles, including the examination of investigative techniques, the challenges of collecting and verifying evidence, and the evolving understanding of motive. The series intends to illuminate how different regions respond to crime and how media coverage shapes public perception. Through expert commentary and careful reconstruction, the program aspires to create a thoughtful conversation about crime in contemporary Spain.
The project reflects Prime Video’s ongoing commitment to high-quality Spanish-language content that resonates with viewers in Spain, throughout Europe, and in North America. By leveraging a blend of journalistic rigor and cinematic storytelling, the series aims to become a reference point for audiences seeking informative, engaging, and responsible true crime programming. The collaboration among producers, broadcasters, and regional partners signals a broad, unified approach to delivering compelling stories that speak to diverse audiences.
Note: This article summarizes announcements and publicly available information about the project, with attribution to the involved production companies and broadcasters. All details are subject to change as filming continues and the series evolves toward its eventual release. (Source: studio announcements and press materials).