Ciudad de sombras

The two main reasons this series is appealing are the acting and the visuals. There are a number of weak areas, including the pace - it's a bit lopsided and choppy at times, with far too many flashbacks of Barcelona's architecture and layout before and after the Olympics. It's pretty clear that the upheaval and redevelopment of the city itself since the death of Franco has transformed everything from society itself to the how things have changed for the better in some cases to the worse in others. The acting is generally very solid, especially the two main detective characters. The writing could be a bit tighter but is quite believable and the relationships are developed authentically. There was a bit too much graphic violence for my liking, especially the fire close-ups. The last two episodes were irritating as the music became far too prominent and overbearing. It's not the best series of this genre, but has lots of tension, some twists and is worth watching.

A good Spanish noir series. I binged the series in two evenings. RIP Veronica Echegui. A great talent, she will be dearly missed. I was shocked to hear of her passing, she was only 42, so young. I first saw her in The Hunters Prayer and The Cold Light of Day. Next on my list is A Muerte. Hopefully I can see it on Apple TV in Holland.

I feel the need to advise everyone to watch this smart and yet tragic thriller series from Catalonia.

There are loads of TV series out there, but few succeed in being as smart and yet historic in its depiction of near events as this. As a viewer, you are constantly being left to guess what next move will be, in clever picture inserts showing the development, corruption and disregard of human lifes connected to the Olympics in Barcelona in 1992, and what happens with small children in care where no real adults truly care and take charge, leaving space for abuse and corruption.

The two protagonists (perfect chemistry and acting) constantly have to think at least three or four steps ahead in order to catch the culprits. The series is a gripping ride, and make you constantly feel like you're on the edge. The writers, actors and camera men pull this series off brilliantly, much thanks to the outstanding writing which makes every single TV episode feel like a miniature movie but with a cliff hanger. If you do some research about the period (2010) that the series project, you'll notice that they manage to reflect it well in terms of vehicles, fashion, clothing.

However, it's not only down to the writing, but to the acting and filming as well. The casting crew has done an amazing job. You can feel the chemistry between the two main characters who bless us with amazing performances.

This Barcelona thriller is one of the most intelligent, tense, gripping and brilliantly acted dramas I've seen in a long time. It just gets better with every episode, and If you're reading this and you haven't decided if you'll watch it or not - don't wait, as it'll not wait for you.

Ceo's of large companies are getting kidnapped and murdered in barcelona. So detective milo is brought back from suspension to work on the case. (does anyone except suspended cops or detectives about to retire actually work on difficult cases ?) and because this all takes place in barcelona, we tour and learn about the many buildings designed by gaudi. SO much time spent on milo's superiors working against him. Accusing him of leaking info or trying to get his partner sent back to her own office. Are they just idiots, or are the police involved in a cover up ? Or are the writers just trying to make it more dramatic ? Who knows ? Milo and his partner from the other office follow the few clues and try to find they killers before the pope arrives for a visit. It's pretty good! Not a lot new here, but for those not familiar with gaudi's history in barcelona, it was probably even more interesting. Directed by jorge torregrossa. Has won a ton of film fest awards.

We are witnessing a resurgence of the Spanish noir, and all the action takes place in Barcelona. This is a prime example. It's very well-researched, with a fast-paced and engaging narrative. Nevertheless I do find severe faults with it, the fact is, it weaves together too many storylines: Olympic Barcelona; Freemasonry; domestic abuse; political corruption; child abuse; and suicide bombers.