What is Muted about?

Muted (El silencio) is a gripping Spanish psychological thriller television series created by Aitor Gabilondo, which unfolds in the atmospheric locales of Bilbao. The storyline centers on the enigmatic figure of Sergio Ciscar, whose life is shrouded in haunting silence following the day he purportedly killed his parents. Having spent six years in juvenile detention, Sergio emerges into a world where his every move is surreptitiously monitored by a young psychiatrist, Ana Dussuel, who harbors hidden feelings for him and seeks the truth behind his actions. With the assistance of Marta, a teenager fixated on Sergio, Ana navigates the murky waters of psychiatric evaluation and personal longing. As the narrative progresses, the series reveals complex layers involving genius-level intellect, unauthorized experiments conducted by Sergio's mother, and a pervasive network of police corruption attempting to impede the surveillance team. Sergio's quest to reconnect with his younger sister, a source of past kindness in his tumultuous life, adds a poignant dimension to the story. Muted examines the intersections of mental instability, the influence of narcotics, and the fallout of family dynamics gone awry, culminating in a psychological puzzle that casts doubt on the nature of guilt and innocence. The show, while taking the audience through a labyrinth of suspense and emotional turmoil, also poses serious questions about the extent of human empathy and the possibility of redemption.

The first episode of Muted aired on May 19, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on May 19, 2023.