Infiesto

The events unfold during the early stages of Spain's COVID-19 lockdown, which restricts movement and strains police resources. Officers work with minimal support as the pandemic disrupts normal procedures. The timing heightens tension, forcing the investigation to adapt to isolation measures and limited on-site coordination.

The story unfolds across remote areas of Spain, where open fields and desolate roads create a claustrophobic backdrop. Key locations include a sparsely populated rural intersection, an old abandoned building, a barn on the Dog Killer's property, and a hidden mine used by the cult. The hospital setting anchors Saioa's medical recovery, while the winery/barn area ties the cult's activities to a rural economy.

🕯️ Cult

A shadowy cult operates behind the kidnapping wave, led by a figure known as the Prophet and worshiping the Celtic god Taranis. The Demon and the Dog Killer are part of this network, using ritualistic spaces and selective secrecy to commit abductions. The narrative exposes how manipulation, fear, and blind faith drive violence and secrecy. The recurring pattern of abductions every three months anchors the cult's ominous presence.

🔎 Investigation

The police pursuit threads through misleading clues, booby-trapped spaces, and red herrings like the hippie scene. COVID-19 restrictions complicate coordination and fieldwork, intensifying the sense of isolation. As clues converge, the investigators uncover hidden ties between suspects and the cult, culminating in a decisive confrontation.

💪 Trauma

Characters endure physical danger and psychological strain: Saioa's captivity and injuries, the detectives’ exposure to violence, and the tension surrounding Saioa's mental health. Paz Nogueira offers a humane counterbalance to the investigation, highlighting the importance of care amid trauma. The story contrasts resilience with moral cost as characters push through fear and danger.