In a quiet town, Yoli and Ana live peaceful lives until a shocking betrayal upends everything. Macarena, a pivotal character, becomes entangled in a dangerous secret after an underage boy’s involvement surfaces, leading to a suicide attempt and a death. The group of relatives and friends scrambles to hide the truth, each convinced that protecting a loved one justifies bending or bending more of the truth. The drama unfolds around the claim that parental instincts can blur moral lines, and the question arises: how far should a parent go to shield a child? The series, broadcast on Movistar Plus+, centers on a web of lies that keeps everyone connected and on edge, all while the truth languishes in the shadows. This has become a talking point in interviews with El Periódico de Cataluña, where the cast discusses their characters and the pervasive influence of deceit.
Eva, the actor portraying Yoli, wrestles with lying but carries a deeper secret that fuels inner conflict.
Eva Santolaria: From the first season, her character stumbles, not out of gossip, but because she believes telling the truth is what’s right. Yet dilemmas arise: what if the truth implicates one’s own children? The moment of truth matters, and it triggers a cascade that changes everyone involved. Life, after all, moves when a single piece falls into place.
Establishing a season-long theme becomes: do whatever it takes to protect children.
TR: What is the right thing to do? What does it mean to protect children? The natural impulse is protection, but the path is murky and fraught with questions.
Natalia Verbeke: When it involves someone else’s child, objectivity often governs what is right or wrong. But when it’s one’s own child, instinct becomes a fierce animal, erasing morality and ethics in the pursuit of care and safety.
TR: When a child is taken from a family, primal instincts surge. Rational thought gives way to raw emotion, and anything seems permissible in the name of protection.
Natalia notes that Ana feels profound pain this season, losing a sense of footing until the possibility of a grandchild offers a glimmer of hope through the tragedy.
NV: The return of a grandchild becomes the engine that keeps Ana moving. That future possibility shapes every decision as events unfold and a difficult path lies ahead for the character and the family.
A moment touches on Ana Obregón in the discussion.
Both actors acknowledge the element in the conversation that echoes through the season, underscoring how real-life parallels surface in fictional moments.
Watching the fragile trust between Macarena and Yoli, the dynamics reveal how maternal bonds navigate peril and uncertainty.
NV: Macarena is a mother who has historically deferred to her husband, but in this arc she acts on instinct. She moves with a wild, uncompromising determination, guided by her heart, even when the choice feels reckless. The aim remains to safeguard the unborn grandchild, while navigating an unsettled moral landscape. A mother, pregnant with her deceased child’s possible future, faces impossible choices.
Seeing the consequences of these choices is painful for the audience.
TR: The emotional demand is immense. Sometimes there isn’t time for bitterness when other children depend on decisions made in the heat of moment. The strain is real, yet the resolution lies in the characters’ capacity to endure and to learn from their missteps.
NV: Four days into a turbulent period, reason struggles to explain what therapy would unpack only with time. Pain, flawed judgments, and imperfections surface, mirroring life itself. The story invites viewers to accept discomfort as part of the human experience, not to pretend it isn’t there.
TR: Suffering is a recurring thread. Allowing pain to exist without erasing it is essential because it reveals how people really behave under pressure. The narrative demonstrates that one lie can spiral into another, shaping the course of the season.
“If a child commits suicide, a mother asks herself whether she could have seen it coming.”
The boy’s prior suicide attempt raises guilt in the mother, intensifying the emotional gravity of the storyline.
NV: The question lingers: if a son takes such a step, what did a mother miss, and could she have prevented it? The guilt becomes an ever-present weight, especially with the chance to change the course of events now in play.
When Eva revisits the boy who previously attempted harm, Yoli’s confession about adolescence resurfaces in a poignant moment.
TR: Eva speaks with Iván to acknowledge how adolescence can distort perception. The show uses such conversations to illuminate non-violent abuse and the complexities of young love. The creators remind viewers that adolescence carries its own intensity and risk, and the characters must navigate it with care.
The narrative structure features time jumps and shifting scenarios; does filming become more challenging because of this?
NV: Yes, it requires precise marking of locations and timelines. Pau Freixas, the director, provides clarity and continuity, helping the ensemble synchronize their movements. The character Ana initially appears to navigate her arc from a heightened place, but collaboration with the director ensures the story remains coherent and compelling.
The series is intense, yet it also carries a surprising dose of humor.
NV: Life blends drama, tragedy, and humor in a way that resonates. A funeral can yield laughter, proving that the human experience fluctuates between sorrow and levity. The show embraces these contrasts as part of its truth.
ES: When writing, twists and turns arise that would derail a typical thriller, yet the cast embraces them. The energy comes from the human reactions and the ways characters defend themselves with passion.
“Sometimes suffering feels inevitable, uncomfortable, and persistent.”
What is the relationship with lying?
NV: People lie often, sometimes to avoid hurting others. Some lies protect; others shield the liar. But as one grows older, the calculus shifts. There is little patience for lies told to save face when truth matters more. The challenge lies in honesty without cruelty, and in recognizing when silence is wiser than a carefully constructed falsehood.
TR: Honesty is valued, yet silence can be strategic. The series shows moments where truth—and silence—are used for survival. The narrative suggests that absolute honesty is not always possible or desirable, but consequences follow every choice.
NV: The cast reflects on their own paths and acknowledges that survival often requires a pragmatic approach to truth. The dialogue stays rooted in human emotion, making the characters feel authentic and relatable.
TR: The show invites viewers to witness a chain of lies and their aftermath, revealing how far people will go to protect loved ones and the cost of those decisions.
NV: Ultimately, the story asserts that one lie can trigger a cascade, binding the family in a relentless cycle of truth and deception that only time can resolve. The emotional arc remains anchored in the characters’ humanity and their unwavering drive to safeguard family—whatever the price.