“The characters also don't seem real: some of their decisions and actions are completely ridiculous and out of place.” IMDb

Reviewers often praise the visuals, noting that the show captures the atmospheric and scenic beauty of the pilgrimage route while maintaining a tense, "menacing" tone.

The title "" refers to the series premiere of the Portuguese crime-horror drama Santiago (2022) . The series is an original production for OPTO , the streaming platform from SIC , and follows a family on the Caminho de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage while they are hunted by a serial killer. Review Summary

“Big big credits to the plot twist: although a veteran crime-horror fan will start to have doubts and guess sooner, the reveal of the true killer's identity is still mindblowing.” IMDb Santiago (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb

The first episode successfully establishes the dual struggle of family tension and the external threat of a killer. While the pacing can sometimes feel uneven—stretching certain secondary dramas to fill time—the series is noted for a "mindblowing" plot twist regarding the killer's identity later in the season. Audience Perspectives

Some viewers have found the dialogue and character reactions to feel "unreal" or "fake," a critique occasionally directed at Portuguese television productions. However, specific actors are noted for being talented despite these script limitations.

Viewers on IMDb have shared mixed feelings about the show's realism versus its conceptual ambition: