The Asunta Case has been a high-profile case in Spain that has garnered significant media and public interest, so it was expected that the new Netflix miniseries based on it would be a success.
The original television production from the platform premiered just a day ago and has quickly become one of the favorite titles among users over the weekend, currently ranking as the third most-watched.
The crime drama, based on true events, tells the story of the murder of Asunta Basterra, one of the crime cases that shocked the Spanish-speaking country in 2013, which was received as major news…
The Asunta Case ranked Top 3 series on Netflix worldwide
Police stories are always welcome in Netflix’s catalog, especially for fans of crime and productions based on true events, like “The Asunta Case“, the new and recent title in trend.
This morning, Flix Patrol confirmed that the new original miniseries from the service has become the third most-watched worldwide and the second most-watched in the United States, due to its high viewership rates.
Candela Peña and Tristán Ulloa in The Asunta Case. (Source: IMDb)
Created by Ramón Campos, Jon de la Cuesta and Gema R. Neira, it has joined the list of successful foreign productions as a 100% Spanish TV show with a Spanish-speaking cast.
The series not only tells a true story but also features the portrayal of great stars who bring to life the real figures of the shocking case. Candela Peña and Tristán Ulloa were among the actors involved.
What is the story behind The Asunta Case?
The Asunta Basterra case is remembered as one of the most shocking cases in Spain and continues to be a subject of interest and debate regarding justice and the protection of minors.
Asunta Basterra Porto, a girl of Chinese origin adopted by Rosario Porto Ortega and Alfonso Basterra Camporro, was found dead on September 22, 2013, in a forest path in Teo, Galicia.
The news shocked public opinion due to the tragic and mysterious nature of the case. Disturbing details emerged in the investigation, leading authorities to arrest the parents.
The trial attracted significant media attention in Spain, and throughout the legal process, details about the family life and the relationship between Asunta and her adoptive parents were revealed.
In October 2016, Rosario was sentenced to 18 years in prison as the perpetrator of the murder, while Alfonso Basterra received the same sentence as an accomplice in this heinous event, which left a mark on the entire country.
