Veneno
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed and audiences rate it highly (8.4 out of 10), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Adored for her charisma and her free, explicit and fun way of expressing herself, La Veneno gained popularity thanks to her television appearances in the 90s. However, her life and especially her death remain an enigma.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesStrong
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Created by Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
- Lola RodríguezValeria
- Isabel TorresLa Veneno - Older
- Daniela SantiagoLa Veneno
- JedetLa Veneno - Young
- Paca la PirañaPaca la Piraña - Older
- Israel ElejaldePepe
- Sophia LamarCristina Onassis
- Mariona TerésAmparo
- Goya ToledoValeria's Mother
- Juani RuizLa Juani