Plastic Sea

'Mar de plástico' ('Plastic Sea') is a Spanish television series produced by Boomerang TV for Antena 3, which premiered in 2015 and concluded in 2016, with a total of two seasons and 26 episodes. The series became a television phenomenon due to its mix of thriller, mystery, and social critique. It showed not only the resolution of a crime but also the complexity of coexistence in a multicultural and economically unequal environment.

The plot centers around Campoamargo, a fictional Andalusian village full of greenhouses, where a crime shakes the entire community: the mysterious death of Ainhoa, the mayor's daughter. To solve the case, a team from the Civil Guard is deployed, led by Héctor Aguirre (played by Rodolfo Sancho), an agent with a past as a fighter in Afghanistan, determined to uncover the culprit. The investigation will serve as the central axis to address the tensions and secrets of the village, including conflicting personal relationships, racism, and labor exploitation, reflecting the social reality of the region.

The main cast includes María Pedraza as Ana, Lola Marceli as the mayor, Pedro Casablanc as her husband, and other actors such as Nya de la Rubia, Pedro Civera, and Jesús Castro, who bring diversity to the characters and represent different social strata of the village. Each of them contributes to adding depth to the story and showcasing multicultural coexistence in a space where tension is always present.

The impact of 'Mar de plástico' was notable both in audiences and in critical reception, establishing itself as a Spanish thriller that combines mystery with the exploration of contemporary social issues. Its success led to the series being discussed in international media and highlighted for its tense atmosphere, plot twists, and its ability to integrate social drama within the crime genre.