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Season 1 – The Gardener

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The Gardener tells the story of Elmer and his controlling mother, La China Jurado, who runs a garden center that hides another thriving underground murder-for-hire business. Killing is easy for Elmer. An accident has left him emotionless. However, while planning the murder of Violet, a charming nursery school teacher, he falls in love with her. Elmer must learn to love while his mother does everything she can to end Violet's life.
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Critics Reviews

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Margaret Lyons New York Times It still has ample bloodshed and intrigue, but it is a lot more soda than scotch. Apr 23, 2025 Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine ...there's no room for excess, for error, for a crime that hurts or a love that breaks. The series aims to captivate without getting its hands dirty...[Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media The genre blending—part romance, part murder mystery, part crime drama—is impressively cohesive; but there also persists a sense of déjà vu mimicking Psycho, You, and Fargo. Apr 16, 2025 Full Review Joel Keller Decider While there are a lot of absurd elements in The Gardener, the elements are grounded enough in reality to make them seem plausible. And the more plausible this show seems, the better it will be. Apr 14, 2025 Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies watch horticulture documentaries because they are so much better, more entertaining, and more educational than garbage like The Gardener. Rated: 1/5 Apr 12, 2025 Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Spanish romantic-thriller The Gardener has its moments but doesn't push the boundaries enough to be memorable in any way. Rated: 2/5 Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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SkyRo P "The Gardner" is a limited series available on Netflix that hails from another country. Unfortunately, the dialogue is largely reliant on dubbing, which is poorly executed. As for the show itself, it's fairly entertaining. While it has its moments of enjoyment, I found it challenging to get through at times due to stretches of boredom and confusion that left me unsure of what was happening. Despite these drawbacks, the show has its merits. The lead actor delivers an impressive performance, and the mother character plays a crucial role with her contributions to the storyline. However, it feels like a one-time viewing experience that you wouldn't necessarily want to revisit. After watching, it's easy to forget about it as it doesn't leave a lasting impression. While it provides some decent entertainment in the moment, it takes a while to truly engage with the plot. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Timothy L While I normally find my opinion aligned with the critics, in the case of The Gardener I find myself agreeing with the audience. This series is a fun watch. The plot isn't perfect but it is interesting; and the characters are all engaging. Despite being described as a limited series, there is definitely room for a season 2. I really hope it gets made. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Chance H God awful to watch. Very slow, heinous acting. Worst dub job ever. Characters talk in monotone. Sounds like they're reading. The mother is the worst. Just sounds like an idiot. What kind of mother would behave like that? Imagine the worst Hispanic drama x10. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review micah c I think the Gardner is a pretty good show. I love the scenery and the acting. I think it’s got a good story that really drives through the whole show. I think its good that its a limited series so they don’t over do it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Stu Y Absolutely loved Season 1. It's so good you'll want to watch the entire Season in 1 day!! Anxious for Season 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review julieth m A great novela to pass your time with, you will totally be entertained Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Miguel Sáez Carral

Creator

Álvaro Rico

Elmer

Cecilia Suárez

La China Jurado

Catalina Sopelana

Violeta

Ivan Massagué

Actor

Emma Suárez

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 11, 2025 Atlantic Landscape Elmer, an assassin posing as a gardener, is tasked with killing Violeta, a seemingly troubled young woman; the police catch wind of a suspected murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2025 As Violeta and Elmer grow closer, he lands a new victim; news about his health and newfound feelings lead him to consider defying his mother's orders. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 11, 2025 China debates finishing Elmer's job for him; the search for a missing person sparks questions about Violeta's past and her latest partner. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 11, 2025 Torres and Carrera visit a professor who may be able to help them; mother and son grow distant as Elmer tries to convince Violeta to spend time together. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 11, 2025 Elmer considers resuming his assignment after an argument with Violeta; Torres and Carrera scope out a possible location of their prime suspect. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 11, 2025 Violeta and Elmer both face the reality of their situation; China offers her son a way out, but can he trust her to hide the evidence from the police? Details
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Season Info

Director
Mikel Rueda, Rafa Montesinos
Creator
Miguel Sáez Carral
Screenwriter
Miguel Sáez Carral, Isa Sánchez
Network
Netflix
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date
Apr 11, 2025
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