*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“It’s all over now…”
The Girl in the Mirror (Originally titled Alma) released on Netflix on August 19th 2022. All nine episodes are available to stream now. The Spanish supernatural mystery series stars Mireia Oriol, Claudia Roset, Javier Morgade, and Álex Villazán. Each episode runs for approximately 42-49 minutes.
After losing her memory in a tragic accident, Alma tries to piece together what happened that day as a supernatural presence lurks in her nightmares.
Here is the trailer:
The Girl in the Mirror is truly frightening with plenty of disturbing content and a decent mystery at its core. Does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Extremely disturbing…
This series did not shy away from extreme gore, giving me some Final Destination vibes in the beginning. Horror fans will be pleased with this. There is also this unsettling supernatural presence that chilled me to the bone and an eerie mist and lighting that complimented it well. If you’re looking for something terrifying, Alma’s nightmares and hallucinations are filled with it.
Decent mystery.
There are plenty of horror elements, but there is also a decent mystery at the very center. It takes a while for it all to unfold, but each episode did enough to lure me in for more. The characters were likable enough, but I was mostly intrigued by what was going on with Alma.
The Cons:
Pacing issues…
This series felt a little unsure of itself at times. We got plenty of teenage drama to deal with and I was ready to tune out, but the supernatural element redeemed it. I’m kind of exhausted by so much teenage drama lately even though I come to expect it in these series.
I think the pacing needed some improvements. Things took too long to happen and I had too many questions brewing in my mind and not enough answers. There was that cliffhanger ending so I’m guessing we will get a season two potentially.
So am I in or out?
I’m in about 75 percent…
The Girl in the Mirror has a decent mystery and some genuinely terrifying moments sprinkled in, but I personally wanted this show to pick a genre and stick with it. That being said, there’s still plenty to enjoy with this one if you like supernatural horror shows.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Girl in the Mirror in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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I agree with you, this was a very tantalizing series, replete with themes of stolen identities, reincarnation and unreliable memories, not to mention a double-crossings/ betrayal tally that could almost rival the GoT/ House of Dragons Universe! Quite a bit deeper than most of other films/series in the supernatural thriller genre, this one reflected on real-world issues in a rather imaginative, otherworldly way. IMO, this series was a gripping glimpse into grief and loss and their ripple effects even on the survivors and their families. Particularly in terms of how youngsters struggle to come to grips with friends and loved ones meeting an untimely, violent demise.
Also, amidst the summoning of mythical supernatural demons and sinister body swapping, it was noteworthy for the very tender and romantic exploration of the burgeoning relationship between the characters of Bruno and Martin. Most series exploring LGBT relationships tend to fetishize them into extreme raunchiness (Elite being a prime example) or else turn them into cliched portrayals. This one was a welcome breath of fresh air in this regard. Pol Monen’s subtle and nuanced portrayal of Bruno’s character was very laudable and one of the highlights of the show.
With all these positives going for the show, rather puzzling and disappointing that Netflix does not seem to have renewed it for Season 2 (yet). There were a lot of angles left to be explored and resolved, and AFAIK most people who’ve seen the show have liked it. Commercial considerations are weird, sometimes. Hope to hear about Season 2 soon!
Great points! Ty for sharing your thoughts on the series.