Naman Shrestha
Created by Augustín Martínez, Netflix’s ‘Two Graves’ or ‘Dos tumbas’ is a Spanish crime drama series that revolves around the disappearance of two teenage friends — Verónica and Mandy — in a quaint Spanish coastal town. Despite the best efforts of the detectives, the case turns cold after two years of extensive investigation due to a lack of evidence. When the authorities close the case, Verónica’s grandmother, Isabel, decides to take matters into her own hands and get to the bottom of the mystery behind the girls’ disappearance.
Driven by the love and concern for her granddaughter, Isabel goes to extreme lengths to find out the truth. Her search for the perpetrator soon turns into a journey of revenge. Originally titled ‘Dos Tumbas,’ the mystery thriller series features a talented ensemble cast comprising Kiti Mánver, Álvaro Morte, Hovik Keuchkerian, Nadia Vilaplana, Joan Solé, Carlos Scholz, and Nonna Cardoner, each of whom effortlessly slips into their roles and delivers compelling performances. The peace and quiet of the town work as a mask for the shady secrets it buries, making it an additional character in the story and creating an atmosphere of suspense and mystery.
Two Graves Filming Locations
‘Two Graves’ is filmed across different locations in Spain, including the Province of Málaga, Barcelona, and Almería. From what we can tell, principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the Spanish series got underway in late April 2024. It continued for several months before seemingly wrapping up in the summer of the same year. The locations serve as an ideal backdrop for the Netflix production as they help fuse the narrative with tension and emotional weight.
Province of Málaga, Spain
A significant chunk of ‘Two Graves’ was lensed in the Province of Málaga, situated in Andalusia, Spain. In the month of June 2024, the production team took over the comarca of Axarquía and shot several pivotal sequences. For instance, the municipality of Torrox, which is located on the foothills of the Sierra de Almijara, served as one of the filming sites. The cast and crew members were also spotted taping critical portions in the municipalities of Frigiliana and Nerja.
The shooting also coincided with the pilgrimage in honour of San Antonio de Padua. The production utilized the fair, including the stalls, attractions, and pilgrimage. According to reports, the filming unit also set up camp in and around Restaurante La Restinga Beach, located on the border between Nerja and Torrox. The restaurant was renamed “Restaurante Antonio” and features in the backdrop of a few scenes.
Barcelona, Spain
The capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia — Barcelona — also reportedly hosted the production of ‘Two Graves.’ Situated on the northeastern coast of Spain, the city boasts a vast and versatile landscape consisting of historical as well as modern buildings, making it an ideal filming site for all kinds of projects. Apart from ‘Two Graves,’ Barcelona’s locales have been featured in multiple film and TV projects, including ‘The Invisible Guest,’ ‘The Life of David Gale,’ ‘The Legacy of the Bones,’ ‘Who Is Erin Carter?,’ and ‘Bank Under Siege.’
Almería, Spain
For the purpose of shooting, the production team of the Spanish series also traveled to the city of Almería, where they set up camp in different streets and neighborhoods. In the establishing or exterior shots, you are likely to spot a few landmarks and places of attraction in the backdrop, such as the City Hall, the Cathedral of Almería, the Alcazaba, and the Museum of Almería. The city has also served as a prominent production location for several movies and shows over the years. Some of the notable ones are ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’ ‘Four Lions,’ ‘Locked Up,’ ‘Silent Witness,’ and ‘Fool Me Once.’
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