The Last Night in Tremor – Review
A musician in crisis is struck by lightning and begins to have visions of events that haven’t yet occurred. This is the premise of the series The Last Night in Tremor, a literary adaptation by writer Mikel Santiago, directed by Oriol Paulo (The Invisible Guest, God’s Crooked Lines, The Body) and available on Netflix.
The series blends suspense across eight episodes, stretching out the mystery with a winning formula that hooks you from the start. Both the cast and the setting, along with the dialogues, succeed in drawing in the viewer, making them wonder multiple times what they’re actually watching. The fast pace and the staging create an atmosphere of intrigue that keeps the audience captivated from beginning to end.
Right from the opening scenes, we’re enveloped in a masterful performance by Javier Rey, who brings our protagonist, Álex de la Fuente, to life, alongside Ana Polvorosa, who plays Judy and delivers a truly outstanding performance.
The story unfolds in a chaotic sequence of events that come together as the series reaches its final episodes. While this thriller, in all caps, may not be for everyone as it requires patience, the tension generated through its twists, backed by a Hitchcock-style soundtrack, makes it one of the standout series of the year.
The Last Night in Tremor delivers on the promise of a solid mystery and an entertaining story that gradually reveals each puzzle piece it sets up. The characters are well-defined and aware, allowing us to empathize with the narrative and the challenges they face.
This mosaic of surprises, plot twists, and contradictions leads to one of the most coherent and plot-driven endings, befitting the mastery Paulo has demonstrated in past works. Although a thriller veteran like myself could sense the final twist coming, it’s a grandiose adaptation. Without a doubt, The Last Night in Tremor brings together all the elements needed for a captivating suspense story.
