She Walks in Darkness: Netflix Unveils First Teaser for Political Thriller
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for She Walks in Darkness, a gripping political thriller inspired by true events in Spain’s decades-long fight against ETA. Directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes, the film is set for its theatrical debut in October before arriving globally on Netflix.
The teaser introduces Amaia, a young Civil Guard officer who disappears into a decade-long undercover mission to dismantle ETA’s network of hidden weapons. Tense and atmospheric, it sets the stage for a story where secrecy, identity, and survival collide.
She Walks in Darkness (original Spanish title Un fantasma en la batalla) is produced by Belén Atienza, Sandra Hermida, and J.A. Bayona, the same team behind the acclaimed Netflix hit Society of the Snow. Their involvement raises expectations for a production that blends scale, emotional weight, and historical resonance.
The cast is led by Susana Abaitua as Amaia, supported by Andrés Gertrúdix, Iraia Elias, Raúl Arévalo, and Ariadna Gil. Each actor portrays characters entangled in the moral and psychological complexities of Spain’s undercover war on terrorism, ensuring the story resonates beyond simple dramatization.
Shot across the Basque Country in Spain and France, the film draws directly from the real experiences of officers who operated undercover during the 1990s and 2000s. These details lend authenticity and a raw edge to the narrative, grounding its thriller elements in lived history.
The world premiere will take place at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2025. A theatrical release in Spain follows on October 3, with Netflix launching the film globally on October 17, 2025. The runtime clocks in at 1 hour and 46 minutes.
For Netflix, She Walks in Darkness represents both a continuation of its investment in Spanish cinema and a chance to tell a story with international weight. The combination of true crime, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice places it alongside other recent hits in the platform’s global slate.
The trailer, officially titled “She Walks in Darkness | Official Teaser | Netflix,” hints at a tense and emotional journey where blurred loyalties define every move. With its historical grounding and cinematic pedigree, the film looks poised to capture audiences far beyond Spain.
