Sky Rojo is about the brave and tough women who fight back against all odds. It is another Spanish drama from the creators of the popular Money Heist (La casa de papel) show.
The ‘Sky Rojo’ means ‘Red Sky’ and it is probably a hint towards its tale smeared in red. So, before we proceed any further, please allow us to start with a few words of caution.
It is a pulp fiction kind of action crime show from Spain. Therefore, it has an adult theme and content. No doubt, it peeks into the dark underbelly of human society – the inhuman world of prostitution. As a result, sometimes the scenes involving sex and violence are difficult to watch. However, one cannot wish away the harsh realities of society.
Synopsis of the Sky Rojo (S-1, 2 & 3) Series
A fatal turn of events at a brothel sends three women – Coral (Verónica Sánchez), Wendy (Lali Espósito) and Gina (Yany Prado) haunted by their pasts on a wild run from their pimp Romeo (Asier Etxeandia) and his henchmen Moisés (Miguel Ángel Silvestre), Christian (Enric Auquer), et al.
In this race for freedom, every second could be their last.
Desperate for freedom but tempted by vengeance, Coral (Verónica Sánchez), Wendy (Lali Espósito) and Gina (Yany Prado) continue to face off against their pursuers – Romeo (Asier Etxeandia) and his henchmen Moisés (Miguel Ángel Silvestre), Christian (Enric Auquer), et al; who begin to turn on each other.
The hunters become the hunted.
Coral (Verónica Sánchez), Wendy (Lali Espósito) and Gina (Yany Prado) have made a new life — and found love — in Almería. But with Romeo (Asier Etxeandia) bent on revenge, their peace won’t last long. You can resurrect. You can change your life, but you cannot forget where you came from. Because the day you do, the past appears again at your door.
Spoilers Free review of the Sky Rojo (S-1, 2 & 3) Series
What is the central theme?
Well, the central theme of this series goes like this: “On the run from their pimp of Las Novias Club and his henchmen, three women {Carol (Verónica Sánchez), Wendy (Lali Espósito) and Gina (Yany Prado)} embark on a frantic journey in search of freedom.” As they fight for their freedom, they encounter scores of man-made troubles by their pimps.
So, the basic question is, will they get their elusive freedom? As in this action-packed Spanish show, do these three wish to leave the deadly web of the prostitution racket?
The web of prostitution
The sexual exploitation of women and the consequent web of prostitution are widespread around the globe. Yet they continue to operate in a world dominated by money and profiteering that we live in. The cases of human trafficking and sophisticated modern-day slavery are on the rise around the world, as per the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports. But, in a male-dominated society, not many people are willing to put an end to it.
According to this Report, the most common form of human trafficking (79%) is sexual exploitation. The victims of sexual exploitation are predominantly women and girls. Surprisingly, in 30% of the countries that provided information on the gender of traffickers, women make up the largest proportion of traffickers. In some parts of the world, women trafficking women is the norm. The second most common form of human trafficking is forced labour (18%), although this may be a misrepresentation because forced labour is less frequently detected and reported than trafficking for sexual exploitation.
UNODC report on human trafficking exposes modern form of slavery
Now, let us get back to the story of this series, which tries to entertain its viewers.
It is a story about Carol, Wendy and Gina
Forced by tragic circumstances, these three brave women, Carol, Wendy and Gina are caught in the labyrinth of harlotry with no escape in sight. Yet, they bravely continue to dream of regaining their elusive freedom by using their tough and smart-minded approach against the cruel pimp and his powerful set of musclemen.
More often than not, these pimps and henchmen behave most inhumanly with all the women caught in their web of prostitution. Even though these women are trapped in the quagmire of the thriving prostitution racket, these three women never give up on their lives and freedom. They dream of better days, that lay ahead of them.
So, on one of those days, these bold women pick up arms to fight against their oppressors and gain their freedom to lead a normal life.
Its three lead actresses are good
The strong characters of Coral (Verónica Sánchez), Wendy (Lali Espósito) and Gina (Yany Prado) have been played in great style and demeanour by these attractive actresses.
We liked their high-adrenaline-inducing action sequences and never-say-die attitude in this show. Once again, we have to warn that some of the scenes in this show are explicit, brutal, gore, violent and difficult to watch. Sometimes they crossed the lines in this series. So, a word of caution is a must. It is not a family show, it is an adult show about the thriving prostitution racket and the dangerous pimps. If you are okay with all of these, then perhaps for you, it is a good show to watch.
Ratings of the Sky Rojo (S-1, 2 & 3) Series
| Season 1 (2021) | Season 2 (2021) | Season 3 (2023) | |
| FM’s rating | 3.40/5 | 3.45/5 | 3.50/5 |
| Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date | 92% Tomatometer & 75% Audience Score | 82% Audience Score | 58% Audience Score |
Poster of the Sky Rojo (S1/2021) Series
Key details of the Sky Rojo (S-1, 2 & 3) Series
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure, Thriller |
| Original language | Spanish |
| Age-Certification | A (18+) |
| Seasons & Episodes | Season One (1) – Episodes 8 (2021) Season Two (2) – Episodes 8 (2021) Season Three (3) – Episodes 8 (2023) Three (3) Total Seasons & Twenty Four (24) Episodes |
| Creators | Álex Pina & Esther Martínez Lobato |
| Cast | Verónica Sánchez, Lali Espósito, Yany Prado, Alicia Sánchez, Asier Etxeandia, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Enric Auquer, etc. |
Trailer of the Sky Rojo (S1/2021) Series
Poster of the Sky Rojo (S2/2021) Series
Focus on the creator & writer Álex Pina
We have seen some of the TV series (created by Álex Pina) named above and we shall share their details in our Focus Magazine (FM) in the future. Meanwhile, here are a few details about the body of work of Álex Pina. He is currently working on a series titled Berlin, which incidentally is a spin-off of his highly acclaimed Money Heist series. In addition, he is also working on a story based on the subject of the COVID-19 pandemic.
| TV Series | Los Serrano (2003-2008), The Boat (2011-2013), Vis a vis (2015-2019), El embarcadero (2019-2020), White Lines (2020), Vis a Vis: El Oasis (2020), Los hombres de Paco (2005-2021), Money Heist (2017-2021), etc. |
| Awards | Iris Awards (Atv), Spain – 2017 Winner Iris Award Best Screenplay (Mejor Guión) Money Heist PRODU Awards – 2018 Winner Contenidos Serie Money Heist |
| Movies | Kamikaze (2014). |
| Social | Instagram | alexpinaoficial |
Trailer of the Sky Rojo (S2/2021) Series
Poster of the Sky Rojo (S3/2023-Finale) Series
Focus on the actor & pop star Lali Espósito (Wendy)
Argentinian actress Lali Espósito (Mariana Espósito) plays Wendy in this series, one of the leading ladies in it. Growing up as an active child actress, her comedy series Casi ángeles won her award way back in 2009. She has a long list of acting credits. Being a talented performer, she also dabbles in pop music. She is one of the biggest pop stars in Argentina. Not so long ago, she won the Billboard Latin Music Awards in the 2020 Social Artist of the Year category. Her (12+) millions of followers on Instagram attest to her popularity.
Trailer of the Sky Rojo (S3/2023-Finale) Series
If you like the show in the Spanish language, then check out the article about The Snow Girl series too.
Featured & Other Images: Sky Rojo Show | Netflix.
