Death Inc.
Death Inc.
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Death Inc.

7.3
Yr 2024
Rt 30m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

When the founder of Torregrosa Funeral Home dies, his scheming right-hand man is poised to take over the business. But the owner's widow has other plans.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Critics praise Death Inc. as an incisive and delightfully dark satire that mines grotesque comedy from corporate dynamics. By transplanting sterile workplace management and efficiency measures into the funeral industry, the Spanish series effectively balances sharp office politics with macabre humor, particularly through Carlos Areces' performance as the scheming Dámaso.

Reviewers also appreciate the production's visual ambition, observing that its cinematic look moves far beyond the flat aesthetic of traditional sitcoms to position the show as a serious, prestige comedy. While assessments of its final season noted that a brisk episode order left a few supporting storylines wrapped up a bit too quickly, critics concluded that the series stuck to its core strengths and delivered a satisfyingly grim conclusion.

“every sensible office decision is grotesque when the product is a coffin”

“Death Inc. aims to be prestige comedy, on par with high-end drama, and reinforcing the philosophy that comedy is a serious art form capable of tackling profound subjects.”

“as series finales go, it doesn’t try to become something bigger than the show it’s always been”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

Death Inc. leans into the absurdity of the funeral industry to ground its workplace humor. By centering the power struggle within the Torregrosa family business, the series turns the somber atmosphere of an afterlife provider into a breeding ground for petty office politics and corporate maneuvering. It favors a sharp, biting tone that treats mortality as just another logistical hurdle for a dysfunctional staff.

The friction between characters drives the pacing, particularly when Carlos Areces anchors the ensemble as a man desperate to climb the professional ladder. The show avoids sentimentality, choosing instead to focus on the relentless ambition of its leads. It presents a grim environment where every professional interaction is tainted by ulterior motives and family grudges.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 13
Longest run 26 eps
Show 67 more
Adriana Torrebejano as Manuela 26 episodes Manolo Cal as Anselmo 26 episodes Lorea Intxausti as Laia 26 episodes Lucía Quintana as Milagros Torregrosa Torralba 26 episodes Bárbara Santa-Cruz as Pilar Torregrosa Torralba 26 episodes Juan Miguel Bataller as Gonzalo Torregrosa 1 episode Pablo Ceresuela as Policía 1 episode Miguel Esteve as Isma 1 episode Fernando Fernández Corro as Marido de Conchita 1 episode Raquel Martínez as Hija de Conchita 1 episode Iñigo Salinero as Trabajador depósito municipal 1 episode Cristina Soria as Blanca 2 episodes Yolanda Vega as Policía 1 episode Joan Bentallé as Sacerdote 3 episodes Mar Calvo as Amelia 1 episode Nacho Coronado as Novio de Amelia 1 episode Alejandra Meco as Zoe Castañar 1 episode Melquíades as Melquíades 5 episodes Conchita Momeñe as Conchita 5 episodes Montse Ribadellas as Jacinta Carrillo 3 episodes Ángel Velasco as Exnovio de Zoe 1 episode Arantxa Aranguren as Elena 1 episode Belén López-Valcárcel as Huérfana 1 episode Silvia de Pé as Sofía 2 episodes Elías Pelayo as Vendedor 1 episode Mary Ruiz as Carmen 1 episode Borja Texeira as Policía 1 episode Jonás Berami as Antonio 7 episodes Eba Rubio as Viuda 1 episode Elia Galera as Luisa 4 episodes Gorka Aguinagalde as Jefe Funeraria Tránsito 3 episodes Robert Bishop 1 episode Andrew McGuirk 1 episode Santiago Nogués as Ramón 1 episode Enrique R. del Portal as Suicida 1 episode Carlos Cañas as Técnico 1 episode Luis Chamorro as Cliente 1 episode Lucía de la Fuente as Daniela 1 episode Paula Sánchez de la Nieta as Amiga 1 episode Nieve de Medina as Mujer 1 episode Aina Picarolo as Chica 1 episode Anabel Béjar as Recepcionista 1 episode Mercedes Etura as Vecina 1 episode Anabel Maurín as Sor María 2 episodes Estrella Olariaga as Elisa 2 episodes Juana Andueza as Familiar 1 episode Asunción Díaz as Vecina 1 episode Javier Garcimartín as Vecino 1 episode Virginia Jabón as Mujer 1 episode Felipe Jiménez as Repartidor 1 episode Marina Moltó as Montero 1 episode Charo Sánchez as Monja 1 episode Juan Solo as Médico 1 episode Mar Vidal as Familiar 1 episode Alfredo Zamora as Carnicero 1 episode Félix Alcolea as Locutor anuncio 1 episode Eduardo Battaner as Técnico de emergencias 1 episode La Terremoto de Alcorcón as Mari Carmen 3 episodes Elisa Hipólito as Nuria 5 episodes Laura Ledesma as Cecilia 1 episode Dani Mantero as Abogado de Dámaso 1 episode José Ramón Pardo as Profesor genocidio 1 episode Teresa Real as Locutora anuncio 1 episode Javier Ruiz Bobillo as Chico club de genocidios 1 episode Álex Cirvián as Martín 2 episodes Rulo Pardo as José Ramón 4 episodes María Cabrera as Vidente 2 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

family business biting funeral home workplace comedy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 04, 2024
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
30 minutes
Origin
ES
TMDB Votes
47