Ángela
Ángela
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Ángela

6.9
Yr 2024
Rt 52m
Status Ended
Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

Angela's comfortable London existence implodes when she recognizes domestic mistreatment. A detective unveils her spouse's ominous mysteries, disorienting Angela. Craving freedom, she abandons routine for a dangerous truth-chase.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 63 /100

Ángela, a six-part Spanish psychological thriller based on the British drama Angela Black, has received a mixed to moderately positive response. Centering on a storyline that involves domestic mistreatment, the series is noted for delivering an emotionally gripping narrative that can feel tense, scary, and uncomfortable at times.

While the show benefits from a straightforward plot and solid acting performances, critics also point out that it can be overly dramatic. Some reviews note that the series occasionally struggles to manufacture genuine suspense despite its heavy subject matter.

“an overly dramatic thriller that tries to build tension where there is none”

“As a thriller series that included a storyline featuring abuse, it does get very uncomfortable and scary at times.”

“viewers hailing the series as "emotionally gripping" and "tense"”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

The 2024 drama Ángela functions as an exploration of how quickly a stable life can unravel. By centering on the realization of domestic abuse within a quiet London backdrop, the series balances psychological tension with a stark examination of gaslighting. It moves past standard procedural elements to focus on the suffocating atmosphere of a home turned hostile.

Verónica Sánchez anchors the narrative as she shifts from a life of domestic routine to a perilous search for clarity. The presence of hidden threats and a detective involvement adds layers of paranoia, making the protagonist’s transition into a truth-seeker feel earned rather than abrupt. As a remake, this iteration prioritizes the internal disorientation of its lead, grounding the thriller mechanics in personal stakes.

Production Board

Crew

Adaptation
Sara Cano Paula Fabra
Original Series Creator
Jack Williams Harry Williams
Writer
Leire Albinarrate Paula Fabra
Executive Producer
Borja Echevarría Sonia Martínez
Director
Norberto López Amado
Script Consultant
Jorge Blas
Production Manager
Emilio Giménez
Director of Photography
Teo Delgado
Co-Executive Producer
Lucía Alonso-Allende
Art Direction
Koldo Jones
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

remake domestic abuse thriller
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 14, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
52 minutes
Origin
ES
TMDB Votes
58