Netflix has solidified its collaboration with Javier Castillo after the impressive reception of the screen adaptation of The Snow Girl. The streaming platform confirmed plans to bring the series to screens this coming Tuesday, expanding a collaboration that already captured the attention of viewers worldwide. In addition to The Snow Girl, Netflix previews two other high-profile projects associated with the Málaga-born author: Play of the Soul and Crystal Cuckoo. These works sit at the top of best-seller lists, underscoring Castillo’s strong pull with international readers and viewers alike.
Game of the Soul serves as the sequel to The Snow Girl, charting Miren’s continued pursuit of a fresh mystery. Producers have already announced that this installment is in pre-production, signaling a quick transition from page to screen. The update came via a media briefing from the visual content company, highlighting the project’s renewed commitment to a suspenseful, character-driven narrative that fans have eagerly awaited.
Crystal Cuckoo, published by Penguin Random House in February, is slated for development soon as a new original story that exists apart from Castillo’s earlier trilogy. The novel has already hit the market in a remarkably short window and has moved nearly 100,000 copies across all formats in Spanish. Its rapid ascent speaks to the author’s broad appeal and the momentum around fresh, standalone narratives that attract both longtime readers and newcomers to Spanish-language fiction. The publisher’s responsive strategy aims to translate that success into a captivating screen adaptation, expanding the reach of Castillo’s storytelling into film and television formats that resonate with a diverse audience. (Source: Netflix press materials; Penguin Random House announcements)
The Snow Girl emerged as a global phenomenon on Netflix, climbing to the number one position worldwide among the most-watched non-English series during its opening week. It remained within the Top 10 in an impressive 77 countries for several weeks, including a dominant #1 spot in Spain, with strong performances in France, Sweden, Belgium, and other European markets. The show’s appeal lay in its atmospheric tension, intricate plotting, and deeply human character arcs, which translated well to streaming audiences hungry for gripping mysteries with emotional stakes. As production expands to new installments and related works, the potential for continued international appeal remains high, inviting audiences across North America and beyond to engage with Castillo’s distinctive storytelling voice. (Source: Netflix data releases; regional audience reports)