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A teacher starts her job at a high school but is haunted by a suspicious death that occurred there weeks before and begins fearing for her own life.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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A teacher starts her job at a high school but is haunted by a suspicious death that occurred there weeks before and begins fearing for her own life.
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Episode 1
Raquel prepares to start her new job as a literature teacher at a high school grappling with intense drama and tragedy.
Directed by Carlos MonteroWritten by Carlos MonteroGuest stars Abril Zamora
Episode 2
After her privacy is violated and being threatened, Raquel attempts to command respect from her students. Roi opens up to Viruca in his essays.
Directed by Carlos MonteroWritten by Carlos MonteroGuest stars Abril Zamora
Episode 3
A guilt-ridden Raquel must decide how to respond to the blackmail involving her upcoming exam. Iago starts to get to know Viruca outside of class.
Directed by Sílvia QuerWritten by Javier HolgadoGuest stars Abril Zamora
Episode 4
Desperate to learn more about Viruca, Raquel dives deeper into the late teacher's life. In the past, Iago is devastated by a realization.
Directed by Sílvia QuerWritten by Carlos Montero
Episode 5
Raquel's fear of her students increases and she voices her concerns to Germán. Viruca struggles with how to resolve her parents' financial situation.
Directed by Sílvia QuerWritten by Javier HolgadoGuest stars Abril Zamora
Episode 6
Raquel continues to unravel a dangerous web of lies as she tries to determine whether she can trust even those closest to her.
Directed by Roger GualWritten by Andrés Seara, Carlos MonteroGuest stars Abril Zamora
Episode 7
Roi decides to do some investigating of his own. Raquel starts turning to an unlikely source for comfort. Iago continues to seek attention from Viruca.
Directed by Roger GualWritten by Javier HolgadoGuest stars Abril Zamora
Episode 8
As Raquel gets closer to discovering the truth about Viruca's death, she puts herself in grave danger. Iago makes a torturous decision.
Directed by Roger GualWritten by Carlos Montero
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Inma CuestaRaquel
Bárbara LennieViruca
Tamar NovasGermán
Arón PiperIago
Roque RuizRoi
Isabel GarridoNerea
Roberto EnríquezMauro
Alfonso AgraTomás
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