Netflix's crime thriller 1992 premiered on December 13, 2024, marking the platform's first collaboration with acclaimed Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia. The six-episode series stars Marian Álvarez as Amparo, a widow investigating her husband's death in a mysterious explosion, and Fernando Valdivielso as Richi. Their search for answers uncovers a string of similar murders, revealing deeper secrets.
Álex de la Iglesia co-wrote the show with his long-time collaborator, screenwriter Jorge Guerricaechevarría. The script was written by Pablo Tébar (Bandidos), and Jorge Valdano (Headless Chickens).
All cast members in 1992
Marian Álvarez as Amparo
The Spanish actress Marian Álvarez plays the role of Amparo in the series, a widow who cannot make peace with her husband's death, and sets out on a mission to find the killer.
Álvarez is a prominent name in the Spanish film industry, known for her compelling performances in film and television. Her 2013 psychological film La Herida brought her critical acclaim, and she won the Best Actress award at the 28th Goya Awards and the San Sebastián Film Festival. Her notable credits include Lo mejor de mí, La Unidad, When Angels Sleep, and Happy 140.
Fernando Valdivielso as Richi
Fernando Valdivielso plays Richi, an ex-cop turned security guard battling alcoholism, in Netflix's 1992. Amparo convinces him to join her investigation, giving him a renewed sense of purpose.
Fernando Valdivielso is a Spanish actor known for his work in dramatic and thriller genres. He rose to fame with his role in No matarás, receiving a nomination for the Goya Awards as best new actor. His most recognizable performances include Truth, El Accidente, Cable Girls, The Broken Crown, Sky High, and Miente.
Carlos Santos as Fernando Victoria
Carlos Santos portrays Fernando Victoria in 1992, a person in power with ties to the mysterious murders. The investigation reveals that he is one of the people on the killer's list.
Carlos Santos is a Spanish actor who has been working in the industry since 2001 and has more than 30 acting credits to his name. Santos debuted with the drama Policías, en el corazón de la called and has worked in 7 vidas, Un pas adelante, Even the Rain, and The Perfect Stranger. The 2016 film El Hombre de las mil Caras earned him the award for Best New Actor at the 31st Goya Awards.
Additional cast in 1992
The additional cast members who have recurring roles in the show are as follows:
- Paz Vega as Carmen
- Jaime Ordóñez as Esteban Palacios
- Gorka Lasaosa as Comisario Robledo
- Victor Rivas as Victor
- Marieta Sánchez as Rosa
- Carlos Valladares as Younger Victor
About Netflix's 1992
Netflix's 1992 is a story of loss, murder, and vengeance, set against the backdrop of Seville's Expo 92. The official logline of the series reads,
"In this crime series, a fearless widow and a troubled ex-cop hunt a serial killer who burns his victims to death and leaves a figurine as his signature."
1992 chronicles the murders of members of the 1992 Expo's committee in Spain. All victims are mysteriously burnt, and the mascot of the Expo, a Curro doll is left behind at each crime scene.
As Amparo and Richi dive deeper into the murders, they discover a complex web of lies, secrets, and manipulation surrounding the people in power. The show builds the narrative on suspense and promises a blend of thrill, action, and emotions as the protagonists uncover the truth.
1992 is now streaming on Netflix.
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