Alba debuted on Spanish streaming service Atresplayer Premium last year, where it quickly garnered attention for its disturbing plot, which has led some to describe it as "hard to watch".
However, others have defended the show as an important commentary on our society, which remains a dangerous place for women and people who speak out against abuse.
The show features an ensemble of top Spanish talent, led by Elena Rivera in the title role. Read More...
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In 2003, HBO made it into a TV series starring Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson and Al Pacino, and the National's revival also has a sprinkle of Hollywood star dust. Andrew Garfield plays Prior Walter, a 30-year-old who’s just been diagnosed with AIDS and find himself abandoned by his neurotic boyfriend Louis (James McArdle). Garfield is camp, fragile, funny and heartrending – it’s hard to believe this is the same man who made a rather dull Superman. Read More...
