Netflix '42 Days of Darkness': 5 things to know about the Spanish crime thriller

The plot revolves around a woman who is hell-bent frantic to find her missing sister
Amparo Noguera in '42 Days of Darkness' (Instagram/@amparo_nogueraoficial)
Amparo Noguera in '42 Days of Darkness' (Instagram/@amparo_nogueraoficial)

Netflix brings an all-new crime thriller, '42 Days in Darkness', with the original title being '42 Días en la Oscuridad'. The plot in itself is quite intriguing so you might want to brace yourselves for this one!

The crime thriller drama series is inspired by a true story. The plot revolves around a woman who is hell-bent frantic to find her missing sister, all whilst amid a media storm and diligent police investigation. Will she succeed? 

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When does '42 Days of Darkness' release and where can you watch it?

'42 Days of Darkness' premieres on May 11, 2022, and can be watched on Netflix. 

What is '42 Days of Darkness' all about?

The official synopsis reads, "A Woman's Struggle to Find the Whereabouts of her Missing Sister. This Will Have to Fight Against the Negligence of the Institutions, The Prejudices of Loneliness and The Harassment of the Media".

Who stars in the Netflix series?

Amparo Noguera

Amparo Noguera is a popular and well-recognized Chilean actress known for her work in television, theatre as well as film. Some of her notable works include her role in the films, 'El Ciclista de San Cristóbal', 'El País de Octubre' and 'Mi Último Hombre'. She is also seen in the 2009 TV series, '¿Dónde está Elisa?', as Amanda Goldstein. For her work on 'Un Ladrón y su Mujer', Noguera won the Altazar Award for Best Actress. 



 

The rest of the cast includes Nestor Cantillana, Julia Lubbert, Pablo Macaya, Daniel Alcaino, Claudio Arredondo, Claudia Di Girolamo as Cecilia, Aline Kuppenheim as Veronica, and Gloria Munchmeyer. 

Showrunners 

The series is directed by Gaspar Antillo and Claudia Huaiquimilla

Trailer 

We're yet to see an update on this front but stay tuned!

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