The Other Side (Spanish: El otro lado)[1] is a Spanish horror comedy television series created by Berto Romero.[2]
| The Other Side | |
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| Spanish | El otro lado |
| Created by | Berto Romero |
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| Directed by |
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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
editFollowing 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
edit- 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
editThe 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
editRaquel 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
edit| 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 | |||
References
edit- ^ Hopewell, John (23 September 2023). "Famed Spanish Stand-Up Comedian Berto Romero Talks 'The Other Side,' Genre Mashups, 'Connecting with the Spanish Character'". Variety.
- ^ Cruz, David (25 November 2023). "Se estrenó ayer y es de lo mejor de 2023: El otro lado es de Berto Romero y Andreu Buenafuente y está en Movistar Plus+". Área Jugones – via Sport.
- ^ a b Albero, Enric (23 September 2023). "'El otro lado': Berto Romero, Iker Jiménez y el fantasma del buen periodismo". El Cultural – via El Español.
- ^ a b Rosado, Ricardo (24 November 2023). "'El otro lado': fecha de estreno de capítulos, crítica, tráiler, reparto y sinopsis de la aplaudida serie de Berto Romero". Fotogramas.
- ^ a b Pérez, Ana (25 November 2023). "Los personajes reales en los que se basa 'El otro lado', la nueva serie de Berto Romero". Esquire.
- ^ Rando, Paloma (28 November 2023). "El terror a este lado de 'El otro lado'". El País.
- ^ a b "Berto Romero: "Tenía ganas de un cambio de registro y de tratar temas como el terror"". La Vanguardia. 11 October 2023.
- ^ Meeks, Randy (27 September 2023). "'El otro lado' es la reinvención definitiva de Berto Romero en una mezcla alquímica de terror y comedia que funciona casi a la perfección | Festival de San Sebastián 2023".
- ^ "Berto Romero aúna comedia y terror paranormal en la serie "El otro lado"". Agencia EFE. 24 September 2023.
- ^ Hernández Luján, Raquel. "Crítica de El otro lado: sátira y canguelo en lo nuevo de Berto Romero y Andreu Buenafuente para Movistar Plus+". HobbyConsolas.
- ^ "Lista completa de nominados a los Premios Feroz 2024 con 'La Mesías' y 'Cerrar los ojos' como grandes favoritas". ABC. 23 November 2023.