You generally have no shortage of exciting, mysterious Spanish films and series on Netflix. After the success of Setback (2016) and more recently the positive appreciation for El inocente, Infiesto and La chica de nieve, among others, the streaming service now announces The silence (2023) on.
Silent killer
El silencio (English title Mute) is about the ominous silence of Sergio, a young man who murdered his parents when he was still a minor and has not spoken a word since. Psychiatrist Ana (Almuneda Amor, seen in the cinema last year the good pattern (2021)), is in charge of his case, and that is a hell of a task: together with her team, she must keep an eye on him day and night to determine whether Sergio is a danger to society.
Breakthrough
The brand new teaser hints at the further course of the story: Marta, a young woman of Sergio’s age, may be the only one capable of getting through to the silent killer. Marta is played by Cristina Kovani, Áron Piper plays the role of Sergio.
Still ‘The Silence’ via Netflix/LANDER LARRAÑAGA
Not an unknown
Aitor Gabilondo, the creator of El silencio, is no stranger to Netflix. The two seasons of his earlier series live without permission (2018–2020) are still on display. Gabilondo has also made a drama series about the Basque independence struggle. Patria (2020) is te streamen via HBO Max.
Waiting time
The release of El silencio will take some time yet. The teaser teaches that the series from mei will be on display; an exact release date has not yet been announced.
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