City of Shadows has debuted with a rare perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Netflix’s new crime thriller, comprised of six episodes, was released on December 12 and has been receiving rave reviews from critics and is reportedly being binge-watched by audiences.
Now, following its release on Netflix, City of Shadows has debuted with a 100% score from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The series only has five reviews at the time of writing, so it could lose its perfect score as more are published. With no ratings from users at the time of writing, it doesn’t yet have an audience score.
City of Shadows – Official Trailer｜Netflix
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City of Shadows is a Spanish series that follows a suspended police inspector who returns to duty when several murder victims are found linked to Antoni Gaudí’s iconic architecture, requiring him to partner with a female deputy inspector to solve the mysterious serial killings.
The show’s cast includes Isak Férriz, Verónica Echegui, Ana Wagener, Manolo Solo, Aina Clotet, Marc Clotet, María Adánez, Vicky Peña, David Bagés, Àgata Roca, Jordi Ballester, Jordi Rico, David Climent, and more.
One of the show’s lead stars, Verónica Echegui, passed away in August 2025 at the age of 42 following a battle with cancer.
Overall, the reviews are praising City of Shadows as a solid and confidently made crime drama that stays in its lane. The mystery may not reinvent the genre, but steady pacing, strong atmosphere, and consistent quality make it an engaging watch for viewers who enjoy grounded and familiar thrillers.
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Several reviews highlight its impressive performances across the board, which helps elevate the material that feels comfortably familiar. Its thoughtful themes, including some light anti-capitalist commentary, add some texture without overwhelming the story. Strong production values, polished visuals, and effective storytelling reflect the reliable craftsmanship typical of Netflix’s Spanish thrillers.
While not designed as light entertainment, City of Shadows embraces its dark tone and emotional weight, which gives it a distinct personality. Critics note that the series sits comfortably among well-made genre entries, and rewards viewers who appreciate mood, tension, and competence over surprise, spectacle, or constant reinvention.
ScreenRant called City of Shadows one of the best Netflix shows to binge-watch for the weekend of December 12–14, calling it “addictive.” Some viewers have even admitted to staying “up until 3am” binge-watching the series.
If you have been hooked on Netflix’s popular international thrillers this past week, such as The Price of Confession and The Accident, then City of Shadows is an easy choice to add to your watchlist right now.
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