Veneno - Ending Explained

The series concludes with the tragic death of Cristina in 2016 under mysterious circumstances, reflecting the real-life enigma of her passing. The 'Three Funerals' in the finale reveal the fractured legacy she left behind: her biological family attempts to erase her identity in death, the media tries to turn her death into a morbid circus, but her chosen family—led by Valeria and Paca—honors her spirit. The final twist is the realization that Valeria's success as a woman and a writer is Cristina's greatest achievement; by telling Cristina's story, Valeria saved herself and ensured that Cristina's 'poison' would instead become a healing legend for others.

Critics and audiences have debated the series' use of surrealism and fantasy. One interpretation is that the fantastical elements (like the peacock tail) are not just flourishes, but represent the internal survival mechanism of a woman who had to mythologize herself to endure a brutal reality. Another reading focuses on the 'unreliable narrator' aspect, suggesting that the series isn't a biography of the real Cristina, but a biography of the myth of La Veneno—a character created by Cristina herself to mask her vulnerabilities.