After three seasons of the dark and gloomy Hannibal, Paul and I have decided to brighten the course of our viewing by embarking on a couple of Spanish TV series, such as White Lines, and High Seas (Alta mar).
As promised, both series have delivered us with bountiful sunlight, blue water and glittering costumes, even when in a dire calamity. White Lines is a collaboration between Spain and Canada, detailing Zoe Walker leaving her sheltered life and library work behind to investigate the disappearance and death of her brother Axel Collins on Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea known for its nightlife, electronic dance music, and summer club life. The investigation ends with more deaths being adding to the list, including that of her father, as well as the destruction of families, pervasive drugs and related violent murders, and disillusioned freedom once the truth has been exposed.
Three seasons of High Seas follow Eva and Carolina Villanueva, two sisters traveling together on the ocean liner, Bárbara de Braganza (formerly Covadonga), from Spain to Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s, and to Mexico in the 1930s. Deaths, war criminals, virus outbreaks and finally the sinking of the ship accompany them all the way to their destinations.
Courtesy of NetflixThe stylish acting and ensembles are among the unique characteristics of Spanish TV shows. Violent crimes are committed in beautiful scenic places by elegantly dressed people, rich or poor. Even Zoe who works at the University of Manchester library, can be seen decked out in princess style in the eyes of her doting father. The soap opera style murder mystery is another strong element with these two Spanish TV shows. They seem to have everything for everyone.
What a welcome relief from Hannibal!
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