Red Queen[1] (Spanish: Reina Roja) is a thriller television series directed by Koldo Serra based on the novel of the same name by Juan Gómez-Jurado. It stars Vicky Luengo and Hovik Keuchkerian.[2]
| Red Queen | |
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Promotional release poster | |
| Spanish | Reina Roja |
| Based on | Reina roja by Juan Gómez-Jurado |
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| Directed by | Koldo Serra |
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| Country of origin |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Amaya Muruzábal |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 29 February 2024 |
Plot
editThe world's most intelligent person, Antonia Scott, is coaxed out of her hermit-like retreat to be partnered with gay Basque police agent Jon Gutiérrez after the killing of the son of a wealthy family and the kidnapping of a wealthy heiress.[3][4][5]
Cast
edit- Vicky Luengo as Antonia Scott[6]
- Hovik Keuchkerian as Jon Gutiérrez[6]
- Àlex Brendemühl as Mentor[6]
- Nacho Fresneda as Ezequiel[6]
- Emma Suárez as Laura Trueba[6]
- Eduardo Noriega as Jaume Soler[6]
- Urko Olazabal as Parra[6]
- Selam Ortega as Ladybug[6]
- Andrea Trepat as Sandra[6]
- Celia Freijeiro as Carla Ortiz[6]
- Vicenta N'Dongo as Aguado[6]
- Karmele Larrinaga as Maritxu[6]
- Pere Brasó as Bruno Lejarreta[6]
- Fernando Guallar as Jurado Tomás[6]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [7] |
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| 1 | "A Leap into the Void" (Un salto al vacío) | Koldo Serra | Salvador Perpiñá | 29 February 2024 |
| 2 | "A Beginning" (Un comienzo) | Koldo Serra | Salvador Perpiñá | 29 February 2024 |
| 3 | "A Scenario" (Un escenario) | Koldo Serra | Salvador Perpiñá | 29 February 2024 |
| 4 | "An 'Action'" (Una acción) | Julián de Tavira | Amaya Muruzábal | 29 February 2024 |
| 5 | "An Icon" (Un icono) | Koldo Serra | Salvador Perpiñá | 29 February 2024 |
| 6 | "A Melody" (Una melodía) | Julián de Tavira | Amaya Muruzábal | 29 February 2024 |
| 7 | "A Mind" (Una mente) | Koldo Serra | Salvador Perpiñá | 29 February 2024 |
Production
editBased on Juan Gómez-Jurado's novel, the adapted screenplay was penned by Salvador Perpiñá and Amaya Muruzábal.[4] The series is a Dopamine and Focus production.[4] Shooting locations included Madrid and Toledo.[5][8] The series consists of 7 episodes.[5]
Release
editAmazon Prime Video released the series on 29 February 2024.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Serba, John (1 March 2024). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Red Queen' on Prime Video, a Familiar Yet Fascinating Spanish Serial Killer Thriller". Decider.com.
- ^ Bautista, Berenice (29 February 2024). "Amazon comparte los posters de 'Reina Roja', su nueva serie española con Vicky Luengo y Hovik Keuchkerian". Los Angeles Times (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Mullor, Mireia (1 December 2023). "'Reina Roja' en Prime Video: fecha de estreno, reparto y más de la serie basada en la novela de Juan Gómez-Jurado". Fotogramas.
- ^ a b c "Amazon comparte los posters de 'Reina Roja', su nueva serie española con Vicky Luengo y Hovik Keuchkerian". Vertele!. 1 February 2024 – via eldiario.es.
- ^ a b c Romero, Miguel Ángel (2 February 2024). "Nuevas imágenes de 'Reina Roja', la adaptación de las novelas de Juan Gómez-Jurado en Prime Video: fecha de estreno, reparto y más". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Manzano Martínez, Armando (28 November 2022). "Prime Video completa el reparto de 'Reina Roja' con Fernando Guallar y Celia Freijeiro, entre otros". FormulaTV.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – Reina Roja on Prime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "La mallorquina Vicky Luengo comienza el rodaje de la serie 'Reina Roja'". Diario de Mallorca. Prensa Ibérica. 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Las series también seducen a los cineastas vascos". Noticias de Álava. 8 January 2024.