TV series

Crònica negra

1988–1989 · 1 season

A sober, newspaper-like parade of ordinary lives cracking into quiet violence, watched with a low hum of dread.

Overview: Crònica negra is a gripping anthology crime series based on the short stories of renowned Spanish author Andreu Martín. Inspired by actual, real-life headlines from the crime and mystery sections of local newspapers, each self-contained episode masterfully blends reality with fiction. The series delves into the shadows of everyday life, reconstructing the unexpected events, psychological motives, and human tragedies behind some of the era's most shocking crimes.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, guilt, morality, deception
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
guilt
morality
deception
death
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild