Television series
Prefiero la Muerte
- Horror
- Very dark
A Spanish-language horror-adventure series in development for Prime Video. We know little beyond the title—"I Prefer Death"—which suggests something darkly philosophical, possibly folkloric or historical. When it arrives, it will likely appeal to viewers seeking stories outside the English-language mainstream, with appetite for genuine dread rather than jump scares.
Should you watch it?
Watch it if you enjoy adventure with a real chill running underneath it, where dread grows as the characters keep moving and the danger never quite lets up.
Skip it if you need something finished to binge tonight, since it is still in development and there is nothing to start watching yet.
What it asks of you: Eight episodes make up one short season, so the overall commitment is modest, but each episode will likely want your full attention once it arrives.
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