( Siempre Bruja ) is a Colombian fantasy drama series on Netflix that follows Carmen Eguiluz, an Afro-Latino witch from the 17th century.
The series received mixed reviews and sparked significant discussion online: Always a Witch
: The series consists of 2 seasons with 18 episodes total. ( Siempre Bruja ) is a Colombian fantasy
: The show touches on historical persecution, love across centuries, and the transition from colonial times to contemporary society. Critical Reception Critical Reception : Carmen must navigate the modern
: Carmen must navigate the modern world, including college life and social media, while hiding her magical identity to avoid alerting an ancient evil known as Lucien .
: Angely Gaviria as Carmen, alongside Óscar Casas and Sofía Araujo.
The story begins in 1646 in Cartagena, Colombia, where Carmen is enslaved and sentenced to burn at the stake for witchcraft. She makes a deal with a powerful wizard named Aldemar to travel forward in time to modern-day 2019 in exchange for completing a specific mission.