Critical and audience reception for the first episode highlights a strong, high-concept premise but notes issues with execution:
“Big big credits to the plot twist: although a veteran crime-horror fan will start to have doubts and guess sooner, the reveal of the true killer's identity is still mindblowing.” IMDb Santiago (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
Reviewers often praise the visuals, noting that the show captures the atmospheric and scenic beauty of the pilgrimage route while maintaining a tense, "menacing" tone.
The title "" refers to the series premiere of the Portuguese crime-horror drama Santiago (2022) . The series is an original production for OPTO , the streaming platform from SIC , and follows a family on the Caminho de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage while they are hunted by a serial killer. Review Summary