Who Killed Sara? (Spanish: ¿Quién mató a Sara?) is a Mexican mystery thriller streaming television series created by José Ignacio Valenzuela and produced by Perro Azul, which was released for Netflix on 24 March 2021. The series stars Manolo Cardona as Álex Guzmán, a man convicted for the murder of his sister, a crime that he did not commit. Season 2 premiered on 19 May 2021, two months after the release of the first one. At the end of the Season 2 finale credits, it is revealed that Season 3 is upcoming.[1] Season 3 (the final season) premiered on May 18, 2022 on Netflix. Premise[edit]The series follows Álex Guzmán, who, after spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, is hellbent on finding out who killed his sister Sara and getting revenge on the Lazcano family who wronged him.[2][3] Cast[edit]
Episodes[edit]Season overview[edit]Season 1 (2021)[edit]Season 2 (2021)[edit]Season 3 (2022)[edit]Production[edit]Who Killed Sara? was produced by Perro Azul for Netflix.[9] The studio Perro Azul has their headquarters in Mexico City and is part of Netflix's Latin America offices.[10] Created by José Ignacio Valenzuela, the episodes of the first and second season were directed by David Ruiz and Bernardo de la Rosa.[2][11] José Ignacio Valenzuela, Alexis Fridman, and Juan Uruchurtu (from Perro Azul) were also in charge of the production.[12] According to Eugenio Siller, the production gave the actors the liberty to add to the personalities of their characters.[12] The first and second season were filmed consecutively under strict safety guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each city in Mexico has their own safety guidelines and the production moved around from city to city that allowed them to film, such as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Puebla.[13] Shooting locations also include Acapulco and Valle de Bravo (Lake Avándaro).[14][15] Release[edit]The 10-episode first season premiered on Netflix on 24 March 2021.[9][16][17] The second season premiered on 19 May 2021.[3] It features the incorporation of Matías Novoa, Daniel Giménez Cacho, and Antonio de la Vega into the ensemble cast.[18][19] The third and final season released on May 18, 2022.[20] Reception[edit]Viewership[edit]Upon its release, Who Killed Sara? claimed the number one spot for the most-streamed show for several weeks in the United States.[21][22] According to the streaming service's public ranking system, the show went to become the most popular foreign show during its second week.[23] On 21 April 2021, Netflix reported that the series has been seen by 55 million households during its first 28 days and went to become the most popular foreign show.[24][25][26] Critical response[edit]The series receive positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 86% based on 7 reviews.[27] Joel Keller of Decider, praised the series and recommends people stream it. He commented "has a few logic problems, but its overall vibe is energetic enough, with good performances, to keep viewers' attention".[28] Daniel Hart from Ready Steady Cut, considered the show "a compelling, revenge-thirsty murder mystery".[29] Mikel Zorrilla from Espinof commented considered the series "an entertaining thriller with the soul of a telenovela that mixes mystery, drama and eroticism."[30] Ángel S. Harguindey wrote in an article that "subscription television has allowed Mexican soap operas to thrive in their expanded themes and this series is luxurious and liberal."[31] Accolades[edit]References[edit]
Who plays the doctor in Who Killed Sara?Jean Reno (best known for Léon) is playing a mysterious doctor named Reinaldo, who has a shocking link to Sara's past. Reno is not the only new cast member for Season 3. Fresh from her role in Netflix's Dark Desire, Mexican singer Maite Perroni will cameo in the show.
Who is the psychiatrist in Who Killed Sara?More from TVLine
Instead, Reno's character Reinaldo faked her death and made her patient zero in some sort of bizarre medical experiment he was conducting. The conspiracy behind the experiment was so twisty that Sara's psychiatrist Dr. Hugo Alanis was involved in it, and so was Reinaldo's son, Nicandro.
Why did the doctor kill Sara?“Sara was killed by Reinaldo in his obsession to experiment on her, but she was also killed by the Lazcano family, by César's abuse of her, by the betrayal of her friend Marifer, by her mother's indolence being unable to help her in time.
Who was Nicandro in Who Killed Sara?Who Killed Sara? (TV Series 2021–2022) - Martín Saracho as Nicandro Joven - IMDb.
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