Galicia becomes a gripping stage for a crime saga. The latest Spanish series on Prime Video unfolds in a world where silence can be as risky as a weapon. Dropping on a Friday, it follows Marina Quiroga, a young woman from a storied family who refuses to bow to the status quo. Set in Spain in the mid-1940s, Marina teams up with a trusted butler who stands as her strongest confidant, guiding her through peril and serving as a crafty ally in a tale that blends suspense, action, adventure, and humor from a distinctly feminine point of view.
The series spotlights a truth many women of the era faced: choosing to chart one’s own path. Marina is an aristocratic scion with a long line of police work behind her who dreams of joining the force. “She is a remarkably free-spirited character, pursuing a vocation beyond what her social circle and the era would normally permit,” Garrido explains. “She embodies a type of woman who existed then, though often unseen. History is full of such examples—women who defied societal expectations,” the actress notes.
The narrative centers on building a personal road forward while confronting gender bias. Creator Teresa Fernández-Valdés has described the project as timely, even though it is set decades in the past. “This isn’t a period piece aimed at a single generation. It speaks to younger viewers too, because the challenges faced by women then still resonate today,” she explains. Along with her partner, co-founder of the prolific Bambú production company, she helped secure an international deal for the series. Bambú is known for projects like Las Chicas del Cable, Velvet, and Fariña, among others, and is celebrated for expanding storytelling beyond borders.
The producers recount an easy decision to bring the show to life. The first question from a key collaborator was where the story would be set, underscoring the importance of location. The shoot’s geographic focus centered around a coastal city, enabling a visceral sense of atmosphere and period texture throughout the production.
prostitute murders
Marina’s commitment to the police vocation does not stop her from entering a brutal case: the investigation of a long-running female serial killer. The victims—prostitutes—bear a lily emblem carved at the scene, a symbol of purity that deepens the mystery behind each crime.
The series borrows from classic detective traditions, weaving in influences from Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and even infamous historical crimes, all while maintaining a brisk pace full of action, pursuits, and moments of levity. It invites viewers to play along, as if solving a Cluedo mystery, with clues and suspects revealed across eight tense episodes.
The cast participates in a distinctive approach to storytelling. The actors, including the performer playing Marina, did not know the killer’s identity during filming, keeping ensemble dynamics unpredictable. Angela Molina portrays Marina’s mother, a widowed woman determined to shield her from danger while longing for stability in a difficult era. The investigation unfolds as a dangerous murder inquiry that pulls in families, loyalties, and long-buried secrets.
No trace of Francoism
Marina’s pursuit of truth faces a family rift when her own brother, a police commissioner, becomes a central obstacle. The brother’s domineering approach and limited communication complicate the family’s involvement in the case, mirroring the era’s rigid gender norms. The ensemble features actors such as Pablo Molinero, Gorka Otxoa, Álex García, and Tito Valverde, who portray former police figures navigating the early years of Francoism when female presence in official life was scarce.
Yet the series does not dwell on dictatorship. It leans into a sense of adventure and humor, crafting a world that feels both adventurous and fresh. The creators emphasize a tonal balance that avoids a heavy, overly political atmosphere, instead building a universe with its own logic and charm. This approach lets the story resonate with modern audiences while honoring a distinct historical setting.