Just like with another Netflix series "Safe", "Muted" has a promising beginning, keeps your attention throughout all 6 episodes (though not everything makes sense) - suspense is high, acting is great, so you naturally expect some really clever culmination...just to get disappointed in the end. So many question remain unanswered. If his Mother was a saint, why the observation room? What about the experimental medicine? What was it about the older guy who the policeman was meeting in secret places? They really messed up Noa character-nothing makes sense about her. What about his aunt and grandparents? Why were they brought into the play? I can continue with 10 more whys.. Still, the series are so different from the modern day Hollywood productions, so I don't regret watching it.
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Entertaining but plot holes everywhere...
kmwehri24 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I love a slow burn drama/thriller and can be patient for a good reveal, but this story was simply ludicrous. The majority of the characters were completely unlikeable and the plot holes were gaping. I do have to say episode 1 started off good and had me captivated from the beginning.
My first question is Why would the government waste money to follow a random guy that was lawfully released on probation? Who funded this elaborate surveillance room with at least 6-10 full time round the clock researchers. Isn't it illegal to secretly hide cameras in someone's home without their knowledge? Why did they care about his heart rate information? The fact that they have access to the entire city's CCTV system and are able to literally follow his every move LIVE seems so ridiculous. And for what?
How was Noa in the same city, with the same name and he never once ran into her nor could he locate her? How did the psychologist manage to adopt Noa and why would they allow her to monitor (stalk) her brother? What caused the obsession with him?
Now the characters: First we have the "man of God" who looks like a complete gangster from the get-go. What was the point of him in this series as his story had little to do with the larger plot. Next there is Marta. For some reason her character bothered me in this story. Too much unnecessary drama with the boyfriend and why did she write to him in the first place- and did she not know his sister still lived there as it turned out she used to watch her??
Ana was just creepy and psycho. Her colleagues would know of her obsession and yet they still let her sneak around in his home, connect with him let alone run this investigation? At the end of the day, there was no real "proof" of his mom drugging him, only the room with some vials but that could easily have been disputed. I could go on and on but there would be too much to criticize.
My first question is Why would the government waste money to follow a random guy that was lawfully released on probation? Who funded this elaborate surveillance room with at least 6-10 full time round the clock researchers. Isn't it illegal to secretly hide cameras in someone's home without their knowledge? Why did they care about his heart rate information? The fact that they have access to the entire city's CCTV system and are able to literally follow his every move LIVE seems so ridiculous. And for what?
How was Noa in the same city, with the same name and he never once ran into her nor could he locate her? How did the psychologist manage to adopt Noa and why would they allow her to monitor (stalk) her brother? What caused the obsession with him?
Now the characters: First we have the "man of God" who looks like a complete gangster from the get-go. What was the point of him in this series as his story had little to do with the larger plot. Next there is Marta. For some reason her character bothered me in this story. Too much unnecessary drama with the boyfriend and why did she write to him in the first place- and did she not know his sister still lived there as it turned out she used to watch her??
Ana was just creepy and psycho. Her colleagues would know of her obsession and yet they still let her sneak around in his home, connect with him let alone run this investigation? At the end of the day, there was no real "proof" of his mom drugging him, only the room with some vials but that could easily have been disputed. I could go on and on but there would be too much to criticize.
Okay
agm-7810819 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I loved Arón Piper and Manu Ríos when they were in Elite so I couldn't wait to see this. It started out so great with some mystery and a bit of thrills. I was so interested in seeing what actually happened and how it all played out. But it went downhill a little less than halfway through.
The psychiatrist's obsession with Sergio was very creepy and off putting to me. It's hard to believe she had been a respected doctor and someone who'd be able to convince everyone to allow this study to take place.
The dirty cop, the priest who is really a deviant, the scientists who were on the doctor's team but betrayed her at the end were all too stereotypical. There was no depth to any of these characters.
I felt that the end was laughable! It was so over the top ridiculous. I wouldn't say it was a complete waste of time because I did enjoy the beginning, I just wish it had stayed good throughout.
The psychiatrist's obsession with Sergio was very creepy and off putting to me. It's hard to believe she had been a respected doctor and someone who'd be able to convince everyone to allow this study to take place.
The dirty cop, the priest who is really a deviant, the scientists who were on the doctor's team but betrayed her at the end were all too stereotypical. There was no depth to any of these characters.
I felt that the end was laughable! It was so over the top ridiculous. I wouldn't say it was a complete waste of time because I did enjoy the beginning, I just wish it had stayed good throughout.
Still waters run deep
kosmasp27 May 2023
No pun intended - the show may be a bit too long, but it has something to say too. And while I reckon it could have been said a lot earlier ... the movie has punches and it does not hold them back. If an individual is broken, it may need a lot to heal. How deep is the truth buried? Or is it buried at all? Things to know and things to find out.
And if you have an individual that is out to try to help you (for reasons that are slowly revealed with some twists waiting until later) ... well it helps. Though you will have others who will try everything to keep things hidden ... their agenda? Well you have to watch to find out ... I would argue not everything makes sense and some things are made more difficult to make this seem more complex than it is in the end ... but it's still an interesting show to watch ... if you are into crime and whodunit and all that stuff ... Not so silent after all ...
And if you have an individual that is out to try to help you (for reasons that are slowly revealed with some twists waiting until later) ... well it helps. Though you will have others who will try everything to keep things hidden ... their agenda? Well you have to watch to find out ... I would argue not everything makes sense and some things are made more difficult to make this seem more complex than it is in the end ... but it's still an interesting show to watch ... if you are into crime and whodunit and all that stuff ... Not so silent after all ...
Welp.
anyanimeotoho24 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
For most of "Muted," the series felt like it doesn't know what it wants to do. The crime drama has a number of plot threads that don't work together to form a cohesive narrative. Characters are inserted and withdrawn at will, painted in a certain light and then suddenly switched up in their portrayal, and ultimately you can't take anything seriously and you're simply going with the flow. Ana's character exemplifies this the most, where what begins as a typical work obsession takes a whole other direction that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Sergio (our anti-hero) is a killer, but then he's misunderstood, but then he's broken and a victim, but then he's actually a crazy killer.
It gets tiresome after a while, but at least I found it amusing. I actually chuckled at the ending of the last episode. I won't even get into what I found unrealistic, even with my limited knowledge of the workings of law enforcement.
To give credit where it's due, there's a handful to appreciate here. The director's work is a highlight of the show, with stunning scenes and skillful camera work that elevate the storytelling. The actors mostly deliver solid performances, despite some clumsy lines in the script. The soundtrack is pretty good as well, adequately complementing the mood and tone of each scene.
I thought the show had an intriguing premise, even though it fails to explore it properly and resorts to filler drama instead. I was pleasantly surprised by one of the plot twists, but even that lost its appeal after a while. I thought this could have gone better. Oh well.
It gets tiresome after a while, but at least I found it amusing. I actually chuckled at the ending of the last episode. I won't even get into what I found unrealistic, even with my limited knowledge of the workings of law enforcement.
To give credit where it's due, there's a handful to appreciate here. The director's work is a highlight of the show, with stunning scenes and skillful camera work that elevate the storytelling. The actors mostly deliver solid performances, despite some clumsy lines in the script. The soundtrack is pretty good as well, adequately complementing the mood and tone of each scene.
I thought the show had an intriguing premise, even though it fails to explore it properly and resorts to filler drama instead. I was pleasantly surprised by one of the plot twists, but even that lost its appeal after a while. I thought this could have gone better. Oh well.
Could be one of the most stupid titles ever
pontuss-4165422 May 2023
Tv-show is called muted and the premise is that the main character hasn´t spoken to anyone in six years since he killes his parents. But in fact he speaks to everyone except some people in the police and law department. This pretty much ruins thew whole premise of the movie and it never gets any better. A really boring main actor who just looks like he is misplaced in every scene he is in. Surronded with a few more b- actors/actresses makes this a snooze fest and except for the first 10 minutes when the murder is committed there is just nothing engaging about it. You never feel sorry for the main actor in any scene, you just feels he is pathetic and weird. I won´t spoil the ending but come on, really???? Number one stupidiest tv-show this year.
Not great. It's ok.
Clementine4421 May 2023
It's not what it looks like. The beginning is not indicative of the rest of the show. I agree with another reviewer who said they stretched it out too far. And the character of the shrink was so unbelievable, it's hard to look past it. Seriously, it cannot be overstated - that character is just unreal. No adult would make those decisions.
The acting is ok. Not terrible, not great. The story line is just convoluted. This is a good show to have on while you do other things. After watching the first episode, get the laundry done, clean your kitchen, and check back every once in a while. Be back for the final episode, and you won't have missed anything.
The acting is ok. Not terrible, not great. The story line is just convoluted. This is a good show to have on while you do other things. After watching the first episode, get the laundry done, clean your kitchen, and check back every once in a while. Be back for the final episode, and you won't have missed anything.
Surreal, slow, non sensical
snailmaillove19 May 2023
I don't often leave really bad reviews, but I hated it. Like really hated it. Some people called it a crime thriller, but I just thought the story was surreal, progressed slowly, the end made no sense at all. Well, the only sense it made is that the makers want to do a season 2, but it won't be for me. While he's just smashing things or people for the whole series, his little naive fling girlfriend keeps on spinning between him and the other guy (who is a complete moron) and the psychiatrist is just perverted. Then there's a bunch of bad guys around, but you never really know why and they don't add anything to the story. My advice: watch something else.
I liked it
luitendorit26 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Unlike what other people say I find it very good although I don't think every item was necessary but it really got me and till the end I was set on the wrong angle. Very good acting by Aron. With his looks you can not do anything other than believe him and feel sorry for him.
I did not quite understand the role of the guy who had the meetings with Cabrera and I think a few aspects could heave been rolled out more but still I could not stop watching and it kept me thinking overnight
It felt so creepy the way he was being watched all the time throughout his whole life and by Ana who especially made me feel uncomfortable.
I did not quite understand the role of the guy who had the meetings with Cabrera and I think a few aspects could heave been rolled out more but still I could not stop watching and it kept me thinking overnight
It felt so creepy the way he was being watched all the time throughout his whole life and by Ana who especially made me feel uncomfortable.
Unbelievable and very poorly written
singleplayer-217051 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
It's not the first time I notice Netflix and a majority of modern cinema production literally brainwashing people.
But this a whole another level of a horrendously unbelievable, bad script and bad storytelling.
How does an obviously deviant and disturbed psychiatrist get a legal permission to conduct a research involving a huge private apartment, a huge pile of computer gear and monitors, setting up a dozen of CCTV cameras in someone's apartment, with a half-a-dozen people working in shifts for 24-hour surveillance of a parolee, even using city CCTV in real time, anywhere he goes? All with a police inspector's assistance?
On the grounds of him being a suspected psychopath, who might harm someone else, after murdering his parents, so he should be closely monitored and spied on? Just how stupid is that?
Not to mention a mother of two, also a psychiatrist, doing an illegal clinical drug study on her children, with her husband as an accomplice?!
Oh, and how 'bout a disturbed psychiatrist-researcher who manages to legally adopt the minor killer's sister?!
It's hard to believe this mental diarrhea even got a budget.
But this a whole another level of a horrendously unbelievable, bad script and bad storytelling.
How does an obviously deviant and disturbed psychiatrist get a legal permission to conduct a research involving a huge private apartment, a huge pile of computer gear and monitors, setting up a dozen of CCTV cameras in someone's apartment, with a half-a-dozen people working in shifts for 24-hour surveillance of a parolee, even using city CCTV in real time, anywhere he goes? All with a police inspector's assistance?
On the grounds of him being a suspected psychopath, who might harm someone else, after murdering his parents, so he should be closely monitored and spied on? Just how stupid is that?
Not to mention a mother of two, also a psychiatrist, doing an illegal clinical drug study on her children, with her husband as an accomplice?!
Oh, and how 'bout a disturbed psychiatrist-researcher who manages to legally adopt the minor killer's sister?!
It's hard to believe this mental diarrhea even got a budget.
Not that bad
saikiscoffeejlly22 May 2023
A lot of the reviews seem to be quite negative, but tbh I didn't think it was that bad.
Yes, some aspects may seem unrealistic and yes some decisions were questionable, but I think Aron Piper's acting was good enough to get you through it.
Through the series I think the plot and the twists we were presented with were pretty good at keeping you guessing as to what was happening. Though it wasn't revolutionary or anything, I enjoyed it . The ending was something I actually didn't mind which may be controversial. This whole review may be controversial by the looks of it.
Overall though it was decent and I'd say you should give it a go if you're into the genre.
Yes, some aspects may seem unrealistic and yes some decisions were questionable, but I think Aron Piper's acting was good enough to get you through it.
Through the series I think the plot and the twists we were presented with were pretty good at keeping you guessing as to what was happening. Though it wasn't revolutionary or anything, I enjoyed it . The ending was something I actually didn't mind which may be controversial. This whole review may be controversial by the looks of it.
Overall though it was decent and I'd say you should give it a go if you're into the genre.
Why
zqqb-3964520 August 2023
Why would anybody with the kind of power shown in the first episode spend that kind of money to track just one person that stayed in prison for such a short time for such a horrible crime?
That crucial question was not explained by anyone, thus rendering the entire show a moot point.
The people watching "Sergio" are MORE disturbed than Sergio, whose reason for the crime was explained in less than one sentence and did not make sense.
The show reason for being has not been explained adequately yet, the movie expects to raise the tension of the show with diversion that also have no reason for being because they have no relation to what the producers think is the central theme (that gas not been explained.
The show is what is called "a self eating watermelon."
That crucial question was not explained by anyone, thus rendering the entire show a moot point.
The people watching "Sergio" are MORE disturbed than Sergio, whose reason for the crime was explained in less than one sentence and did not make sense.
The show reason for being has not been explained adequately yet, the movie expects to raise the tension of the show with diversion that also have no reason for being because they have no relation to what the producers think is the central theme (that gas not been explained.
The show is what is called "a self eating watermelon."
Unclear motives for some characters
maltezhukova-344882 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The motives of some characters were rather fuzzy (what was Carbera trying to achieve through the show? Was he just corrupted?), which led to some filler scenes with little to add to the plot. Also, what were the real motives of Ana? Was she just twisted, obsessed, h*rny? This is never thoroughly explained. I understand that we are dealing with fiction but really, who would decide to spy 24/7 on a 20-year-old kid who committed a malicious crime, all for the sake of his psychological evaluation? Maybe if we had a more detailed background of Ana's emotions, thoughts & feelings, this would have been much clearer. I cannot simply associate this with her weird obsession and sexual fantasies regarding Sergio, it lacks some depth of analysis.
Also, the show displayed mental illness in the most superficial and poor way. It does not let us dive deep into Sergio's emotional world and we only get to see that he had an extremely high IQ and anger issues. Of course the kid was fed up by being treated like a subject of study by his own mother, this is crystal clear, but I feel like we do not have his solid psychological/social background that led to his outbursts in the first place. Also, why would you have him lie at the end only for Noa to tell us that he did murder them? Subtly building a narrative (or sensation) of innocence and then deconstructing it was realistic but definitely off-putting.
I did like the cinematography, though, the scenery was mesmerizing. Aron Piper's acting was great as well, especially in the last episode. Other than that, it is just a past-time Netflix series. Not terrible, but there's certainly much more to appreciate from Spanish series.
Also, the show displayed mental illness in the most superficial and poor way. It does not let us dive deep into Sergio's emotional world and we only get to see that he had an extremely high IQ and anger issues. Of course the kid was fed up by being treated like a subject of study by his own mother, this is crystal clear, but I feel like we do not have his solid psychological/social background that led to his outbursts in the first place. Also, why would you have him lie at the end only for Noa to tell us that he did murder them? Subtly building a narrative (or sensation) of innocence and then deconstructing it was realistic but definitely off-putting.
I did like the cinematography, though, the scenery was mesmerizing. Aron Piper's acting was great as well, especially in the last episode. Other than that, it is just a past-time Netflix series. Not terrible, but there's certainly much more to appreciate from Spanish series.
drags on
Horror_Flick_Fanatic21 May 2023
The falling bodies onto the streets and roofs of cars caught my attention from the trailer and the first episode did get off with a good start. As the detective unravels the crime scene by describing the events that took place, that was quite good.
But then the show begins to stall by episode 2 and it doesn't pick up again until the last episode. Episodes 2 through 5 feel more like filler material and my attention began to give out on this show. They could have cut out huge chunks of this film and made it more interesting. I think it had enough material for a 90-minute movie. But a 6-episode limited run series, I don't think they had enough story material.
But then the show begins to stall by episode 2 and it doesn't pick up again until the last episode. Episodes 2 through 5 feel more like filler material and my attention began to give out on this show. They could have cut out huge chunks of this film and made it more interesting. I think it had enough material for a 90-minute movie. But a 6-episode limited run series, I don't think they had enough story material.
It is not about looking realistic
Zenoon718 June 2023
Bruh... all these comments here saying that everything is so unreal because that thing can never happen in real life. Guys it is not about reality, it is a f... series on Netflix 🤣 there is no need to ask why would someone follow a guy like him, why would government invest in such an investigation. Why are you not saying as well that Game of Thrones is not realistic because they are riding horses and in 2016 there could drive cars.... yes, the show it's not the best, but these are not proper reason. I think that I am a little bit too old to be attracted by the bad guy and to find myself in the story of Marta switching between boys, but I am sure that for a teenager who's looking for something suspenseful it is a great series. There is no need for a tv show/movie to contain dragons to be fictional. Get over all those questions.
A little too dramatic but a good psychological show nevertheless
cornelpalade1 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The exaggerated drama was expected from a spanish mini series. Though, at times it feels like this was made for teens.
Aron Piper really fits the troubled young adult role. He plays his part very well.
I love that the focus is on Ana at the end. Interesting psychological insight. TRAGIC and sad situation that she chooses personal connection over a stable and loving family environment. Remember she's a psychiatrist and still crumbles from the maternal instinct, relatability, sexual attraction, empathy she feels for Sergio. She wants him to be innocent, more than that really, she wants him to be a victim so that her worldview will fill with hope.
Very annoying but nonetheless TRUE stupid mentality of young girls, yes Marta, I'm talking about you. Choosing a criminal over a sweet, loving, successful, HANDSOME boyfriend. I guess nothing beats the thrill of being involved with a dangerous, mentally ill individual..... I feel sorry for Eneko. It's the character I relate to the most.
I could tell the sponsor was a bad guy from the start.
Aron Piper really fits the troubled young adult role. He plays his part very well.
I love that the focus is on Ana at the end. Interesting psychological insight. TRAGIC and sad situation that she chooses personal connection over a stable and loving family environment. Remember she's a psychiatrist and still crumbles from the maternal instinct, relatability, sexual attraction, empathy she feels for Sergio. She wants him to be innocent, more than that really, she wants him to be a victim so that her worldview will fill with hope.
Very annoying but nonetheless TRUE stupid mentality of young girls, yes Marta, I'm talking about you. Choosing a criminal over a sweet, loving, successful, HANDSOME boyfriend. I guess nothing beats the thrill of being involved with a dangerous, mentally ill individual..... I feel sorry for Eneko. It's the character I relate to the most.
I could tell the sponsor was a bad guy from the start.
Really?
MinderSuikers21 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Nothing makes sense in this movie when you think about it. Neither the structure nor the story and the bad story telling. I won't even get started on the nonsensical details and plot tholes and borrowed settings and ideas from other films. A bunch of generic bad guys hang around here and there, but they seem like caricatures. They even made a crappy cliffhanger, that has no equal (oh, here is the unique feature, yeah!)
I can imagine what they were trying to create, but it just didn't work - at any level.
The aesthetics are okay, but even this is something what lets you wonder where you have seen this or that before.
I can imagine what they were trying to create, but it just didn't work - at any level.
The aesthetics are okay, but even this is something what lets you wonder where you have seen this or that before.
Worth a watch
amandakroghn20 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This series had potential but didn't quite live up to it. The first few episodes were promising, nicely filmed, slowly introducing us to the characters but halfway through it started going in circles.
Aron Piper is amazing as the tortured young man Sergio but every other character is horribly selfish, constantly making bad choices and only seems to want to take advantage of him. Should have stayed with the main plot - Sergio wanting to reconnect with his younger sister, and exploring the thriller aspect (why the parents died and why he doesn't speak) instead of taking so many unexpected turns. Sergios character is the interesting part but got little to no development as he was simply thrown between everyone elses (very vague) storylines. Like why did we need a psychiatrist who was also obsessed with Sergio? He already had a love interest and a love triangle (with the wonderful Manu Rios!). Anyway, it's worth a watch but hits a few bumps on the way.
Aron Piper is amazing as the tortured young man Sergio but every other character is horribly selfish, constantly making bad choices and only seems to want to take advantage of him. Should have stayed with the main plot - Sergio wanting to reconnect with his younger sister, and exploring the thriller aspect (why the parents died and why he doesn't speak) instead of taking so many unexpected turns. Sergios character is the interesting part but got little to no development as he was simply thrown between everyone elses (very vague) storylines. Like why did we need a psychiatrist who was also obsessed with Sergio? He already had a love interest and a love triangle (with the wonderful Manu Rios!). Anyway, it's worth a watch but hits a few bumps on the way.
Spoiler Alerts - Garbage
dan-259-43134329 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Spoiler alerts:
1. The acting is fantastic, specifically Aron Piper. The directing and writing is the opposite.
2. The portrayal of mental illness and psychiatry is portrayed in a revolting, stereotyping, dangerous, and irresponsible way.
3. As the story progresses, we find out that Sergio is and has been verbally, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused in various ways.
4. He is betrayed, harassed, used, and abused by anyone and everyone in his life: Mother, father, sister, sister's adoptive parents, prison therapist, priest, girlfriend, girlfriend's fiancé, girlfriend's father, Aunt, police, psychiatrist, and a corrupt detective.
5. He is constantly being submitted to encounters where he is attacked in various ways and held responsible. This becomes tired within the first episode.
6. We are submitted to a film with flip flopping characters and a storyline that truly has no development, confusing, and offensive to the viewer. Are we that stupid?
7. Sergio kills his parents by throwing them off a balcony from their luxury penthouse and serves 6 years incarcerated. He was a minor when this occurred.
8. He was tortured before he went to prison, during prison, and every day, he was out of prison.
9. From the beginning to the end, we see a tortured man being blamed for everything he has not done. No one is truly held accountable.
10. The ending made me want to throw myself off the balcony.
11. If you want more of an explanation from my point of view, I have composed a small novel below: Why would Sergio be the "balcony killer?" Why is Sergio viewed as an insane killer?
12. (A) An illegal, experimental, and dangerous drug has been used on Sergio by his mother up until he kills them.
13. (B) The Aron Piper character (Sergio) is portrayed as a psycho when we later find out he was being tortured and used as a Guinea pig by his mother with the dad knowing.
(C) His sister recorded a scene of torture which was hidden until he was out of prison. The mother is literally verbally and physically abusing him to test the medication's affects.
14. (D) There literally is a hidden room between Sergio's bedroom and the mother's office where she studies him in all ways. Somehow this is never discovered by the police during the murder investigation.
15. (E) He has a mental illness which is never discussed or revealed but suggested.
16. (F) The penthouse where Sergio has moved back into has been bugged with cameras in every part of the home so he can be viewed and studied by a psychiatrist named Ana.
17. (G) Ana has access to see Sergio everywhere in the streets of Bilbao which is ludicrous.
18. (H) Sergio is looking for his sister who turns out to have been adopted by Ana when he went to prison. Seriously: The psychiatrist, Ana, who is studying him is the adoptive parent of his sister. Unethical and repulsive to say the least.
19. (I) The psychiatrist, Ana, is obsessed with Sergio to the point of falling in love with him and wanting to have sex with him.
20. (J) At the same time there is a man trying to catch or trick Sergio so he will go to prison as an adult. This man works for the pharmaceutical company that manufactured the deadly drug being used on Sergio. He is constantly harassing with joy telling Sergio "I am going to put you back in prison."
2. The portrayal of mental illness and psychiatry is portrayed in a revolting, stereotyping, dangerous, and irresponsible way.
3. As the story progresses, we find out that Sergio is and has been verbally, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused in various ways.
4. He is betrayed, harassed, used, and abused by anyone and everyone in his life: Mother, father, sister, sister's adoptive parents, prison therapist, priest, girlfriend, girlfriend's fiancé, girlfriend's father, Aunt, police, psychiatrist, and a corrupt detective.
5. He is constantly being submitted to encounters where he is attacked in various ways and held responsible. This becomes tired within the first episode.
6. We are submitted to a film with flip flopping characters and a storyline that truly has no development, confusing, and offensive to the viewer. Are we that stupid?
7. Sergio kills his parents by throwing them off a balcony from their luxury penthouse and serves 6 years incarcerated. He was a minor when this occurred.
8. He was tortured before he went to prison, during prison, and every day, he was out of prison.
9. From the beginning to the end, we see a tortured man being blamed for everything he has not done. No one is truly held accountable.
10. The ending made me want to throw myself off the balcony.
11. If you want more of an explanation from my point of view, I have composed a small novel below: Why would Sergio be the "balcony killer?" Why is Sergio viewed as an insane killer?
12. (A) An illegal, experimental, and dangerous drug has been used on Sergio by his mother up until he kills them.
13. (B) The Aron Piper character (Sergio) is portrayed as a psycho when we later find out he was being tortured and used as a Guinea pig by his mother with the dad knowing.
(C) His sister recorded a scene of torture which was hidden until he was out of prison. The mother is literally verbally and physically abusing him to test the medication's affects.
14. (D) There literally is a hidden room between Sergio's bedroom and the mother's office where she studies him in all ways. Somehow this is never discovered by the police during the murder investigation.
15. (E) He has a mental illness which is never discussed or revealed but suggested.
16. (F) The penthouse where Sergio has moved back into has been bugged with cameras in every part of the home so he can be viewed and studied by a psychiatrist named Ana.
17. (G) Ana has access to see Sergio everywhere in the streets of Bilbao which is ludicrous.
18. (H) Sergio is looking for his sister who turns out to have been adopted by Ana when he went to prison. Seriously: The psychiatrist, Ana, who is studying him is the adoptive parent of his sister. Unethical and repulsive to say the least.
19. (I) The psychiatrist, Ana, is obsessed with Sergio to the point of falling in love with him and wanting to have sex with him.
20. (J) At the same time there is a man trying to catch or trick Sergio so he will go to prison as an adult. This man works for the pharmaceutical company that manufactured the deadly drug being used on Sergio. He is constantly harassing with joy telling Sergio "I am going to put you back in prison."
Defenestration Drama
Pairic13 July 2023
Inspired by a real life case. In a prosperous suburb of Paris, almost an entire family were murdered. The only two survivors were the adolescent son and a small baby. The boy confessed having committed the murders. It was a kind of "Amityville" in Louveciennes The murdered father was a Russian businessman, with a perfectly normal family. It sounds like a Russian Mafia or Secret Service operation to get rid of a liability. Something that the Russians excel at. Muted takes things down a conspiracy trail even stranger than Russian Gangsters or the Secret Service being responsible. Secret surveillance. Mind control. Pharmaceutical companies being involved. Many twists and turns with secrets revealed. On Netflix 7/10.
Worst Show EVER!!
carolbrett6123 May 2023
The opening scene of this show is the only scene worth watching. I can't believe the time I wasted watching this absolute garbage, but I kept thinking surely it can't be this bad and will get better. It didn't.
The premise is absolutely ridiculous with all the cameras, the amount of people watching, etc., and lengthwise what should have been a 2-hour movie is painfully dragged out into a 6-part series. Awful. I don't think I've ever seen a worse show. The ending scenes with the supposedly professional doctor/investigator are so uncomfortable and cringeworthy you want to hide your eyes. The final ending of the show is very unsatisfactory and really brings no resolution or closure, except to make you question your own intelligence for spending so much time on such ridiculous television.
The premise is absolutely ridiculous with all the cameras, the amount of people watching, etc., and lengthwise what should have been a 2-hour movie is painfully dragged out into a 6-part series. Awful. I don't think I've ever seen a worse show. The ending scenes with the supposedly professional doctor/investigator are so uncomfortable and cringeworthy you want to hide your eyes. The final ending of the show is very unsatisfactory and really brings no resolution or closure, except to make you question your own intelligence for spending so much time on such ridiculous television.
Psychological mind games
jerelynquezada28 May 2023
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I don't know why people aren't rating it higher but this show was very well put together. You have to be into mystery, murder crime solving and psychology to get into it. I automatically wanted to watch it because I like Arón Piper and Manu Rios (from Elite).
The 1st episode was a create intro to the show. The rest of the show just slowly tells the story of this troubled child who killed his parents who medicated him to control his anger impulse. It's a psychology thriller because you must pay close attention. Easy puzzle to put together. Ending shocked is a huge plot twist hope there's a 2nd season.
The 1st episode was a create intro to the show. The rest of the show just slowly tells the story of this troubled child who killed his parents who medicated him to control his anger impulse. It's a psychology thriller because you must pay close attention. Easy puzzle to put together. Ending shocked is a huge plot twist hope there's a 2nd season.
So good but so confusing
mallorysnyder-6479928 June 2023
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I loved so much about this show- the characters, the acting, the plot. But I feel like nothing was ever explained or revealed. In some ways this was good and added to the overall mystery of the show, but it got too confusing after a while and hard to keep it with. Like who even was Ana and how was she able to legally put cameras all over Sergio's house with so many people willing to work for her? What did the one police officer and that other guy keep meeting and talking about? How did Sergio only get sentenced to 9 years for killing 2 people? What was the deal with the church and the greenhouse? Why did Sergio remember a completely different version of what happened the night his parents died than Noa remembered? Was the mother actually abusing Sergio or not? The ending was also very anticlimactic and I expected something a lot better honestly. I also thought that the relationship between Ana and Sergio at the end was very weird, but maybe that's just me.
Simply bad
anamariarosic24 May 2023
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The story from the trailer and description looks interesting. But that's all.
The acting is okay, except for doctor Ana, she is unwatchable: the character is flat, has 2 facial expressions, she could be happy and you would not even notice...
After watching all the episodes I have a few questions.
What's the point of the story?
At the beginning, you thing that there might be something more behind the murder of his parents, perhaps he is not the murderer (at least that was my impression).
We discover that Sergio has anger issues and his psychiatrist mother tries to cure him at home with some sperimental drug from his father lab.
The mother kept one vial of this drug in her office. Why did the police not find this medicine while searching the house?
Why did the police not test Sergio for drugs right after the murder to understand if he was under the influence?
What is this drug? We will never know, because the corrupted police men will make the medicine disappear right after Ana found it.
Great job corrupted police men!
At the end? He is the psycho killer the police, the public, everyone think he is.
So what was the point of this tv agony?
The acting is okay, except for doctor Ana, she is unwatchable: the character is flat, has 2 facial expressions, she could be happy and you would not even notice...
After watching all the episodes I have a few questions.
What's the point of the story?
At the beginning, you thing that there might be something more behind the murder of his parents, perhaps he is not the murderer (at least that was my impression).
We discover that Sergio has anger issues and his psychiatrist mother tries to cure him at home with some sperimental drug from his father lab.
The mother kept one vial of this drug in her office. Why did the police not find this medicine while searching the house?
Why did the police not test Sergio for drugs right after the murder to understand if he was under the influence?
What is this drug? We will never know, because the corrupted police men will make the medicine disappear right after Ana found it.
Great job corrupted police men!
At the end? He is the psycho killer the police, the public, everyone think he is.
So what was the point of this tv agony?
I REALLY wanted to like this!
Mina-Mina7 June 2023
I REALLY wanted to like this! I began watching with no expectations, or preconceived notions; other than I usually love foreign, suspense, thrillers and the topic seemed riveting. The first episode was EXCITING and unexpected. But now (and I am 3.5 episodes in) and I am dying a SLOW death of a thousand turtles! I'm not sure if it's the translation, the captions, or what, but even the dialogue is BORINGGGGGG! Perhaps I need to watch it in Spanish. (Maybe THAT will give a different vibe to the show). But, like I stated, I really wanted to like this, but I cannot recommend this, UNLESS you are looking for something to help you sleep. If so, just start at the second episode, and you will have NO problem.
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