Netflix has enjoyed a lot of success with quick and twisty psychological thrillers. The more addictive, the better. New series The Crystal Cuckoo is no exception. At only six episodes, it delivers an intriguing story that keeps viewers glued to the screen.
With 5.5 million views this week alone, the Spanish production is currently the third most-watched non-English show on the platform. If you’ve already streamed the finale, you might be wondering whether a second season is on the way. Here’s what we know so far.
The Crystal Cuckoo Season 2 Release Date
The series premiered on November 14. So far, Netflix hasn’t shared any news about a potential The Crystal Cuckoo season 2.
Moreover, the title is listed as a “limited series” on the platform, which makes a sequel unlikely. Thankfully, all major plotlines are resolved by the time the end credits roll, so you won’t be left with unanswered questions.
The Crystal Cuckoo Cast
- Catalina Sopelana as Clara
- Álex García as Miguel
- Tomás del Estal as Gabriel
- Iván Massagué as Rafael
- Itziar Ituño as Marta
- Alfons Nieto as Juan
What Is The Crystal Cuckoo About?
The Crystal Cuckoo revolves around Clara, a young doctor who gets a second chance at life. After undergoing a life-saving heart transplant, she becomes intensely curious about the identity of her donor.
She decides to look into them, an investigation that takes her to a remote mountain town where her donor grew up. Once there, Clara discovers that the place carries a dark legacy. Over the decades, many people mysteriously disappeared, and several tragedies were quietly buried.
Clara digs deeper and starts connecting the dots between her donor’s past and secrets certain locals would prefer to stay hidden. Still, the town’s horrors might not be entirely behind them, as Clara is determined to figure out what’s going on.
While The Crystal Cuckoo season 2 may not be in the cards, the six episodes available do a good job at wrapping things up. There’s a climactic confrontation, and the central mystery is solved. In other words, you can press play safely knowing no unresolved cliffhangers will ruin your experience.
Are There Other Shows Like The Crystal Cuckoo?
The Crystal Cuckoo is based on Javier Castillo’s bestselling novel of the same name. Two of his previous books made it to screen via series The Snow Girl, also available on Netflix.
Other recent thriller series you might enjoy include The Beast in Me, The Monster of Florence, No One Saw Us Leave, Wayward, and Black Rabbit.
