“El Jardinero” is a six-episode romantic thriller that explores love in its most intense—and dangerous—form. Created by Miguel Sáez Carral and produced by DLO Producciones for Netflix, the series stands out for its originality and the central role that music plays in its storytelling.
Set around Elmer and his controlling mother, who run a nursery masking an underground illegal business, the plot thickens when Elmer—emotionally numb after an accident—falls in love with Violeta, a woman he initially intended to kill.
The carefully curated soundtrack, featuring indie and dream pop artists like Cults and Cigarettes After Sex, mirrors the protagonist’s emotional arc: evolving from the sweetness of first love to darker, more introspective moments, and enhancing the narrative throughout.