Netflix has released 'Ciudad de Sombras,' a six-episode police thriller set in Barcelona, based on the 'Milo Malart' saga by Aron Saínz de la Maza. The series, directed by Jorge Torregrossa, depicts a city immersed in shadows, where a body of a businessman is found burned on the facade of Casa Milà, symbolizing a warning. The plot follows Milo Malart, played by Isak Férriz, a troubled police officer with a violent past, and Rebeca Garrido, portrayed by Verónica Echegui, a methodical police subinspector. The series delves into social critique, highlighting corruption, economic disparity, and the dark side of urban modernization, especially around Barcelona's iconic modernist architecture by Gaudí, which is used as a backdrop for ritualistic murders. The city itself is a character, portrayed through atmospheric cinematography with contrasts and slow camera movements that evoke European cinema of the 1970s. Férriz's Milo is intense and impulsive, battling personal demons, while Echegui's Garrido is calm and cerebral, both delivering strong performances. The narrative explores themes of institutional corruption, social decay, and the impact of past traumas, with flashbacks revealing the characters' histories. The series also features a media subplot with a ruthless journalist, played by Manolo Solo, who manipulates information for personal gain. 'Ciudad de Sombras' combines procedural police work with a reflection on societal issues, creating a compelling and atmospheric portrayal of Barcelona's moral decline. The series is praised for its technical rigor and critical perspective, positioning itself within the European thriller tradition, similar to works by Dominik Moll and Erik Poppe, and offers a sobering view of urban decay masked by beauty.