Rediscover a hidden dark phase of the 90s with Netflix's trending thriller

The new miniseries by Álex de la Iglesia, 1992, is causing quite a stir. Available on Netflix since December 13, this Spanish thriller has managed to rank among the most-watched series on the platform since its premiere. And the most interesting part is that it has sparked great curiosity about the Seville of the 90s, a largely unknown era to the world.

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Inspired by the iconic 1992 Universal Exposition event, held in Seville and for which an incredible display was carried out, the plot transforms nostalgia into a nightmare, with the event’s official mascot, Curro, reinvented as a disturbing symbol of evil. With only six episodes, 1992 is a thriller filled with mystery and conspiracy. The story alternates between the present and flashbacks to the year when Seville transformed to welcome the world, also addressing the social, economic, and emotional costs of that “modernization.”

Curro eager to see everything burn

Curro, the colorful and endearing mascot of the Expo ’92, is a symbol of nostalgia for those who lived through that era. However, under the direction of De la Iglesia, the friendly bird becomes a terrifying figure. In the series, a serial killer uses a costume inspired by Curro, leaving figures of the mascot next to his victims and employing a flamethrower as his signature weapon. This antagonist, with a tragic past and a completely burned body, redefines the slasher in Spanish fiction, channeling the tensions and darkness of the 90s into an unforgettable character.

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The series follows Amparo (Marian Álvarez), a woman seeking answers after the suspicious death of her husband in an explosion. Accompanied by Richi (Fernando Valdivielso), a former police officer with alcohol problems, she delves into an investigation that uncovers a series of murders linked to the Expo. These crimes not only point to the macabre killer dressed as Curro but also to a corrupt system that reflects the shadows of an euphoric and ambitious Spain in the 90s.

1992 bears the personal stamp of Álex de la Iglesia, who has built a universe where nostalgia and horror intertwine irregularly. However, although some critics have pointed out several technical and narrative flaws, the director’s visual style and the intensity of the performances more than make up for these aspects.