A neon-soaked fever dream of fame and survival, where the brutal grit of the streets meets the shimmering artifice of television, revealing a woman’s soul through a kaleidoscope of memory and broken glass.

Veneno

"The icon. The woman. The story."

29 March 2020 — 25 October 2020 Spain 1 season 8 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (1,410)

Cast: Lola Dueñas, Pepe Navarro, Inma Pérez-Quirós, Lola Rodríguez, Isabel Torres

Drama

Visibility and Exploitation Chosen Family and Sisterhood The Subjectivity of Memory Generational Trauma and Progress Identity and Self-Actualization

Veneno - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Cameos of real associates

Several real-life friends and associates of the actual Cristina Ortiz appear in background roles or cameos, adding a layer of authenticity and tribute to the production.

Visual references to Almodóvar

The vibrant colors and camp aesthetics often reference the work of Pedro Almodóvar, grounding the series in the tradition of Spanish queer cinema.

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