The Other Side (TV series)
2023 Spanish television series
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The Other Side (Spanish: El otro lado)[1] is a Spanish horror comedy television series created by Berto Romero.[2]
- Berto Romero
- Rafael Barceló
- Enric Pardo
- Javier Ruiz Caldera
- Alberto de Toro
| The Other Side | |
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| Spanish | El otro lado |
| Created by | Berto Romero |
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| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Movistar Plus+ |
| Release | 23 November – 7 December 2023 |
Plot
Following a suicide attempt, Nacho Nieto, paranormal journalist at a low ebb, acquaints with the ghost of his long deceased mentor, Dr. Estrada, and so, he takes over a poltergeist case in a decrepit apartment in Barcelona haunting a widow and her son (Eva and Rubén) with the help of close collaborator Juana. He also comes across his nemesis, Gorka Romero, another (and more successful) pupil of Dr. Estrada.[3][4]
Cast
- Berto Romero as Nacho Nieto[5]
- Andreu Buenafuente as doctor Estrada[5]
- Nacho Vigalondo as Gorka Romero[6]
- María Botto as Eva[7]
- Eva Ugarte as Juana[7]
- Ramón Barea[8]
Release
The series received a pre-screening in the 'Velodrome' section of the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival on 24 September 2023.[9] The first two episodes debuted on Movistar Plus+ on 23 November 2023.[4]
Reception
Raquel Hernández Luján of HobbyConsolas rated the series with 80 points ('very good'), assessing that in addition to the humour side, it also works in the horror side and the criticism towards a certain brand of journalism appealing to the gullibility of the audience.[10]
Enric Albero of El Cultural wrote that the series "successfully combines jokes, scares and mordacity".[3]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | 11th Feroz Awards | Best Comedy Series | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series | Andreu Buenafuente | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay in a TV Series | Berto Romero, Rafel Barceló, Enric Pardo | Nominated | |||