Netflix has revealed the trailer (watch above) for the Spanish-language limited series, The Crystal Cuckoo. Based on the bestselling novel by Spanish author Javier Castillo, the six-episode miniseries, ‘The Crystal Cuckoo’, will be released on November 14, 2025, on Netflix worldwide.
"The Crystal Cuckoo" unfolds the poignant journey of Clara Merlo, portrayed by Catalina Sopelana, a dedicated first-year medical resident. Her promising life takes a shocking turn when she suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, leaving her future hanging by a thread. A miraculous heart transplant grants her a second chance, but it also stirs a deep sense of restlessness within her. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Clara feels an urgent need to uncover the identity of her donor.
Her quest leads her to a remote and enigmatic village, shrouded in mystery and whispers of the past. As Clara delves deeper into her search, she discovers that the heart now beating within her belonged to a young man ensnared in a tragic, unresolved story. Her presence in the village catalyzes a series of extraordinary events that begin to unravel long-held secrets and hidden sorrows, revealing a history that many believed was lost to time. Clara’s journey not only seeks answers about her donor but also uncovers a tapestry of emotions and connections that bind the living and the dead in unexpected ways.
"The Crystal Cuckoo," an exciting new adaptation by Javier Castillo, boasts an impressive cast, including Catalina Sopelana (The Gardener, The Neighbour), Alex García (Holy Family, The Immortal), Itziar Ituño (Berlin, Money Heist), Iván Massagué (The Platform), Alfons Nieto (Burning Body, Elite), and Tomás del Estal (Gangs of Galicia). This gripping six-episode miniseries, produced by Atípica Producciones, is firmly based on Castillo's bestselling novel, which has achieved over 2.5 million copies sold and is published by Suma (Penguin Random House). The adaptation is expertly crafted by Jesús Mesas and Javier Andrés Roig (The Snow Girl, Estoy vivo), with direction from the talented Laura Alvea (Animas) and Juan Miguel del Castillo (The Gypsy Bride). Prepare for a captivating viewing experience!