Un salto

Everything very measured, with no margin for error. The heart and head at the service of the viewer to make them tremble with more realism than in the book, if possible.

Every second makes you vibrate, involving you, almost from the beginning, in such a way in the story that it makes you temporarily forget the book and immerses you in the series.

The cast is very well thought out and worked on. Vicky Luengo as Antonia Scott and Hovik Keuchkerian as Jon Gutiérrez are spectacular. Without forgetting Andrea Trepat and Celia Freijeiro.

I love Juan Gómez-Jurado's cameo.

I think it's a beautiful wink with his followers.

Red Queen (Reina Roja) is a Spanish thriller adapted from Juan Gómez-Jurado's novel. It introduces Antonia Scott, a brilliant but troubled investigator with an IQ of 242, and Jon Gutiérrez, a disgraced Basque policeman.

I watched Episode 1, titled "Un Salto," in English... it sets the stage for a complex kidnapping and murder case, blending high-stakes crime with personal drama.

The episode lays the foundation for a gripping series. What stood out as engaging in the episode's premise? The concept of Antonia as the "smartest woman in the world" tackling a shadowy, high-stakes case is inherently compelling. The introduction of Ezequiel as a calculated antagonist, targeting the elite, promises a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.

The dynamic between Antonia and Jon sparked my interest. Their contrasting personalities, with Antonia's analytical detachment vs Jon's impulsive warmth, creates a partnership that feels fresh, even if it echoes familiar tropes.

The episode's deliberate pacing, while occasionally sluggish, effectively builds a foundation for an intriguing mystery.

Overall it's a solid start with a captivating premise, tempered by slow pacing and potential loss of Spanish flair in the English dub. The episode's strengths lie in its character dynamics and suspenseful setup, making it worth continuing.