A Private Affair (TV series)

A Private Affair

Company type	Television series
Industry	Television production
Founded	2022
Founder	Bambú Producciones
Headquarters	Spain
Products	Television series

A Private Affair () is a Spanish period drama television production created by Bambú Producciones, with Teresa Fernández-Valdés serving as the showrunner. Set during the 1940s in Galicia, this eight-part murder mystery comedy drama features performances by Aura Garrido and Jean Reno. The series made its debut on Amazon Prime on 23 September 2022.

Synopsis

Marina Quiroga, sister to police commissioner Arturo Quiroga, grows frustrated by the restricted roles available to women within the police force. After witnessing a homicide, she embarks on her own inquiry, aided by her devoted butler, Héctor Hugo.

Production

The filming took place throughout 2020 and 2021 in locations including Vigo, Pontevedra, Lérez, and various spots in the Rías Baixas region. Originally, shooting was planned for Madrid and Bilbao; however, these were canceled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, additional cast members were announced, such as Ángela Molina, Álex García, Gorka Otxoa, Tito Valverde, Andrés Velencoso, Pablo Molinero, Sara Sanz, Carlos Villarino, Toño Casais, Nerea Portela, and Adrián Ríos, joining leads Reno and Garrido.

Release

The show premiered on the streaming platform Amazon Prime on 23 September 2022.

Reception

Eleanor Longman-Rodd of The New European characterized the series as "charming" and "a breath of fresh air," emphasizing how it reinvigorates traditional detective procedural tropes with enhanced "campery and colour." Pat Stacey from the Irish Independent commended Jean Reno’s "excellent" acting and noted the "stylish period trappings" that set it apart from standard genre offerings.