Season 1 |
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Episode Guide
Episode 1 -| Review Score – 4/5
Episode 2 -| Review Score – 4/5
Episode 3 -| Review Score – 4/5
Episode 4 -| Review Score – 3.5/5
Episode 5 -| Review Score – 3.5/5
Episode 6 -| Review Score – 3.5/5
Episode 7 -| Review Score – 3.5/5
Reina Roja (Red Queen) is a Spanish crime thriller series that follows the story of Antonia Scott, a genius with a high IQ and extraordinary deduction skills. She is the ace of a covert investigative force known as the Red Queen Project that specialises in handling crimes that should not be revealed to the public due to their grotesque nature.
Due to a family tragedy, Antonia Scott quits the agency, but she is forced back to work when a series of kidnappings and deaths of the firstborns of wealthy and influential people in Madrid occurs. She teams up with a suspended detective, Jon Gutierrez, under the leadership of the Mentor, to investigate the kidnappings. Along the way, the two discover that the cases are more complex than they might think. They encounter unexpected obstacles in a battle of wits and intellectual abilities.
The premise of Reina Roja is nothing new since there are so many series out there with geniuses helping in police investigations. However, the series stands out because it builds suspense throughout the episodes and concentrates on a single case, unlike several individual cases in most crime investigative series. The series’ first episodes are intriguing as the script works to solidify the narrative, making the initial episodes thrilling to watch. However, when the script continuously adds more questions to the story without providing answers, it becomes frustrating as the build-up becomes too much to handle.
Regardless, the writers balance the seriousness of Antonia’s high IQ investigative skills with the humour of her not-too-smart partner, making them a dynamic duo who are essential to the narrative. The resolution to the immense mysteries is half-baked in the final episodes, but the plot twist is mind-blowing, making the narrative worth the frustration. Consequently, the script blends the story with the main characters’ backgrounds, highlighting the gripping narrative. The dialogues are magical, especially the banter between the lead roles and the mystery, suspense, and tension add to the overall appeal of Reina Roja.
The incredible performances and chemistry between the lead characters make this worth the binge. Antonia Scott, a genius with an IQ of 242, excels in her portrayal of the character. She takes up a challenging role, aided by the show’s aesthetically -pleasing cinematography; she infuses the character with unique traits and an introverted personality befitting sharp intelligence.
Alongside her is the suspended detective, Jon Gutierrez, Antonia’s opposite in intelligence and mannerisms. He excels in dumbing up the situations, making it simple for the viewers to understand Antonia’s complex thoughts. He is impulsive, compassionate to a fault, has a bit of a temper, and is full of humour and warmth that radiates through the screen. Jon’s mother is another character that stands out in the series. She is a great cook, logical, empathetic, daring, humorous, and full of motherly love for her son and Antonia Scott.
Reina Roja infuses a refreshing twist to the traditional police procedural, turning a common narrative into a nail-biting thriller. The series evolves all the necessary emotions from excitement to anger and frustration as it drags through the episodes and delivers a great twist at the end, leaving viewers eagerly looking forward to the next season. It departs from the usual police investigation procedures and lures viewers with unpredictable plot twists, captivating performances, and wholesome dynamics in developing relationships, constantly keeping the audience on edge and intrigued and eager to discover what happens next.
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