'Pure magic': Prime Video's 'Red Queen' earns rave reviews for its thrilling saga

'Red Queen' has captivated audiences with its complex characters, thrilling plot, and faithful adaptation
PUBLISHED MAR 1, 2024
A still from 'Red Queen' (@AmazonPrimeVideo)
A still from 'Red Queen' (@AmazonPrimeVideo)

MADRID, SPAIN: Prime Video's latest crime saga, 'Red Queen', is a captivating experience. Viewers meet Antonia Scott, ostracized by past traumas but once invaluable to a secretive project solving cases.

Suspended cop Jon Gutierrez, grappling with criminal charges, finds a shot at redemption through a daring mission: persuading Antonia to delve into a high-profile murder and its subsequent kidnapping.

Forced to work together, this unlikely duo delves into a web of darkness, deciphering sinister plots while navigating the complexities of their partnership. 

Netizens are in love with 'Red Queen'

The internet is abuzz with adoration for the latest thriller series, 'Red Queen.' Enthusiastic fans are taking over social media, flooding platforms with their thoughts and emotions, sharing heartfelt sentiments, and lauding the show's execution.

One user wrote on X, "MY MOTHER what a beautiful intro. I'm not even 5 minutes into the series and I'm already madly in love... It's as if Jon and Antonia had come out of the book. My most sincere congratulations, teacher @JuanGomezJurado, right now I am a happy reader #ReinaRoja"



 

Meanwhile, proclaiming their affection for Juan Gomez, an admirer said, "What Amazon has done with #ReinaRoja is honestly wonderful, I hope @JuanGomezJurado is super proud of how well they have captured the characters. I can only say that I have watched the entire season in one sitting and I hope they make a second season with Black Wolf"



 

Another fan wrote, "I have seen the first episode of #ReinaRoja in @PrimeVideoES. It is absolutely masterful. I loved Jon Gutiérrez in the books but I have fallen in love with Hovik. @vickyluengo is THE Antonia that we never imagined we would see. For now, pure magic. Thanks, @JuanGomezJurado!"



 

One viewer lauded the film and wrote, "9 in the morning, a blemish in my eye and they tell me this. Who would you save and how? I don't know if my answer was up to par #ReinaRoja @primevideoes"



 

"The 'Red Queen' is on the loose in @PrimeVideoES an adaptation that is the perfection of the story with impeccable casting and that becomes pure addiction. Enjoy it as those of us who were able to see it have already done. @JuanGomezJurado," wrote another fan.



 

Another fan wrote," @Kovacevich ok not sure if you are already watching this but this series is totally made for you as a true intellectual and super sleuth!"

What is the storyline of 'Red Queen'?

A brilliant yet reclusive expert, Antonia Scott, is drawn back into the world of crime when a wealthy family member is kidnapped, and a murder unfolds.

Partnered with the empathetic cop Jon Gutierrez, Antonia must use her intellect to uncover the truth behind this shocking case. 

As their investigation progresses, a high-profile kidnapping propels them further into a complex web of corruption, deception, and escalating danger.

To expose the truth and find justice, they must not only fight against powerful forces but also confront their demons in a city where appearances can be deceiving.

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