Spain keeps delivering surprises: while big-budget blockbusters and high-profile dramas dominate the headlines, Netflix quietly dropped a six-episode thriller that deserves your full attention. The Gardener isn't about shovels and flowerbeds. It's about a cold-blooded man with dead eyes, eliminating targets under the guise of tending plants.
When a person becomes a weapon
The lead, Elmer – played by Elite’s Álvaro Rico – has been emotionally numb since childhood. His mother, a ruthless and pragmatic woman portrayed by Cecilia Suárez, turns him into the perfect weapon. He’s an ideal killer: no empathy, no questions, no hesitation. That is, until he falls in love with his next target.
This story offers everything: crime intrigue, family secrets, a dose of psychological depth, and even a touch of romance. The pacing is deliberate, but each episode peels back another layer. No character is what they seem, and the past is far too tangled to escape unscathed.
What makes this series stand out?
The acting is stellar, the plot full of surprises, and the visuals – from cinematography to the design of the gardens and greenhouses – are captivating. Even the lawnmower scenes are more intense than gunfights in some action thrillers.
Netflix hasn’t confirmed a second season yet, but judging by the growing buzz, this dark gem might just bloom again.
