Prime Video continues to roll out its new original series Red Queen, filmed in Spain with a high-profile ensemble and a narrative born from a successful book adaptation. The show is anchored by a renowned ensemble cast that includes Celia Freijeiro and Eduardo Noriega, bringing depth and intensity to the dramatic world centered on Antonia Scott and her enigmatic partner Jon Gutiérrez.
Andrea Trepat, known for Plastic Sea and Misunderstood Club, joins alongside Vicenta N’Dongo, recognizable from Better Days and In the City, and Karmele Larrinaga, who fans recognize from Go!azen and Ane, together with Father Braso, Fernando Guallar, and Koldo Serra, the latter directing and shaping the series’ distinctive pace. The cast brings a mix of seasoned experience and fresh energy to the unfolding mystery and its intricate investigations.
Andrea Trepat portrays Sandra, a character who initially appears to play a minor role but soon becomes a central challenge for Antonia Scott. Celia Freijeiro appears as Carla Ortiz, the daughter of a textile magnate who discovers during her captivity a resilience that surprises even herself. Carla’s arc places her at the core of the kidnapping case that Jon and Antonia are pursuing, adding emotional weight to the investigation. Fernando Guallar takes on Tomás the Keeper, a pivotal figure with crucial insights that push the plot forward and compel Jon Gutiérrez to confront difficult truths.
Vicenta N’Dongo is depicted as a highly respected figure within forensics, a trusted ally of Aguado and Antonia Scott, and one of the main assets of the Red Queen organization for her precision and intellect. Karmele Larrinaga crafts a memorable presence, blending humor and grit as she interacts with Jon’s mother Maritxu and a memorable tortilla moment. Pere Brasó appears as Bruno Lejarreta, a journalist whose dangerous fixation on Jon Gutiérrez stems from past conflicts. Eduardo Noriega embodies Jaume Soler, a mysterious character connected to Antonia’s hidden history, adding layers to the ongoing investigation.
Additional members of the ensemble include Alex Brendemühl in the role of Mentor, a veteran figure within the secret Red Queen police project, and Nacho Fresneda as Ezequiel, a crafty and intimidating assassin with a plan to seize control of Reina Roja. Urko Olazabal takes on Inspector Parra, the head of the National Police’s Kidnapping and Extortion Unit, stepping into a high-stakes confrontation with Jon Gutiérrez. Emma Suárez appears as Laura Trueba, the head of a major financial institution and the mother of Álvaro, Ezequiel’s first victim, while Hi Ortega plays Ladybug, a daughter of a tattoo artist who guards critical knowledge about Ezequiel’s origins and becomes a key ally to Antonia Scott.
This is Spain’s new Prime Video series Red Queen
Antonia Scott, noted for her extraordinary intellect with an IQ reported at 242, is celebrated as the brightest mind in the world. Her genius earns her the title Red Queen within a secret, experimental police project. What begins as a gift soon turns into a curse, costing her much of what she values. The Red Queen organization recovers a missing case when the son of a powerful businessman is found murdered in his mansion and the daughter of Spain’s wealthiest magnate is abducted. Mentor, Antonia’s former superior, brings Jon Gutiérrez, a tough Basque cop facing dismissal, back into the orbit to help recalibrate Antonia’s trail. The cat-and-mouse pursuit that ensues reveals a partnership that evolves into mutual respect and a dynamic banter between the two leads. Madrid is more than the setting in this thriller; it becomes a living character, adding urgency, danger, and a certain audacious charm to the pursuit. The series blends brisk investigative momentum with sharp, playful tension between its protagonists, delivering a tense but entertaining ride through the city’s streets and secrets.