Content warning: This article contains discussions of violence and suicide.
Netflix No sound ended with a cliffhanger death, carefully wrapping up most of the Spanish psychodrama’s storylines but leaving one mystery unsolved. Original title El SilencioAitor Gabilondo’s miniseries revolved entirely around Sergio Aron Piper refusing to talk to the authorities after the double murder of his parents, which they concluded was at his hands, even though he always refused to tell them his side of the story. events. Sergio’s selective mutism was confirmed by his relationship with the evangelical priest Nathanael, whose greenhouse program for the reintegration of convicts ultimately secured Sergio’s early release.
No sound The ending of the first season finally cleared up all the mysteries surrounding the night Sergio’s parents were murdered, but the search for the truth had a significant impact on Ana, whose behavior became even more erratic when she decided to visit Sergio despite the secret nature of her investigation. . Bringing Noah back into Sergio’s life, No sound solved all the mysteries associated with the death of Sergio’s parents, but created an even greater mystery associated with Ana, whose connection with Noah could not be ignored, especially since Noah unsuccessfully tried to use this to distance Ana from Sergio’s influence. No soundChaotic ending.
Muted’s ending contains conflicting hints about who really died
It’s still unclear who will fall from the balcony at the end of the muted film
No sound In the first episode, Ana clearly established that the reason for their secret investigation was because Sergio was “malignant narcissistHe would be pleased to know that Ana’s team was watching his every move. However, despite the simple setup, Ana still began to trust Sergio’s motives to the point that she went to him and failed the investigation to show her support, and also tried to make his wishes come true by bringing Noah to him.
Her steadfast trust in him and refusal to go with Noah when she asked, as well as Ana’s decision to follow Sergio on the balcony, point to Ana falling to her death in No soundends. However, Sergio could also be the man who fell from the balcony in No soundThe ending, especially since his entire goal in the miniseries was to connect with Noah.
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Meeting Noah and knowing that she remembered everything but didn’t share his worries essentially confirmed that no one but Ana was on his side – and, most importantly, the only person he cared about, Noah , was not. In Sergio’s opinion, this would be a good reason to choose jumping from a balcony rather than going back to prison.
Sergio’s interpretation of Ana would have played a role in Ana’s initial assessment of him.
However, the grainy camera image only showed one figure standing on the balcony at the very end. No soundindicating that Sergio is alive while Ana falls to her death. After all, he lingered on the balcony, even pushing away his mother and father. Moreover, Sergio pushing Ana will play into Ana’s initial assessment of him, since No sound turn him into the dangerous and manipulative criminal that Ana always believed him to be.
Noah’s memories finally reveal the truth about Sergio in subdued episode 6
Sergio’s sister proved he’s still dangerous
In search of Noah, Sergio traveled all over Bilbao in No soundconfident that his sister would share his memories of the events, and he was eager to be reunited with her. Noah’s revelations to Sergio and Ana finally brought to light the truth about everything that happened six years ago, proving Ana’s theory that Sergio’s mother was taking drugs against his will, but also confirms that it was Sergio who killed both of his parents. This made his return to society potentially dangerous, as Ana initially assumed. ​​​​​​
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However, Noah’s speech did not convince Ana to leave Sergio as she seemed to refuse to see him as a danger. This is a development in No sound further proved how dangerous Sergio truly is, as his manipulative skills essentially convinced Ana, who was supposed to be analyzing him from afar, to give him the benefit of the doubt. Moreover, he managed to convince her to do everything possible to find ways to free him, even if it was not Ana’s role.
Noah’s truth revealed the difficulties of Sergio’s relationship with his mother, but it also cemented Sergio’s involvement in the murder and his history of violent outbursts. This alone should have changed Ana’s mind about trusting Sergio, but she didn’t, going so far as to follow him to the balcony where he killed his parents.
Cabrera’s corruption doesn’t completely solve Sergio’s drug mystery
It’s unclear whether Sergio’s medications helped him
Subcommissioner Cabrera never found Ana’s investigation worthwhile, doing everything he could to discredit it and stop it every step of the way. His corruption was evident when he paid people involved in the investigation to stop him, and it was clear from his secret negotiations that his interests were not aligned with the investigation. Learning of a laboratory connection between the drugs Blanca had secretly administered to Sergio and a contact with whom Cabrera frequently met highlighted the reasons for Cabrera’s interference in the investigation. However, neither their secret negotiations nor Ana’s investigation revealed whether these drugs helped Sergio or not.
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No sound The season one finale revealed that Cabrera was punished for his manipulations, but the psychodrama never revealed whether the unapproved drugs helped Sergio. Noah’s revelation and Blanca’s belief that Sergio had not taken a single dose caused his violent outburst, which ultimately killed Blanca and her husband, seemed to imply that the drugs helped Sergio. However, being appointed against Sergio’s wishes and not approved essentially turned him into Blanca’s test subject rather than the son she supposedly loved and cherished.
Nathanael’s death prevented him from taking advantage of vulnerable people
Silvia’s actions kept Sergio’s secret alive
Nathanael’s murder No sound Episode 5 could have shown Sergio’s cruelty in all its strength, but Nathanael’s wife Sylvia rushed to kill Nathanael, and Arantxa dragged on the mystery of Sergio’s villainy.. Still, No sound It was often hinted in the first season that Nathanael’s interest in attracting prisoners to his greenhouse was not sincere, and his coercing Arantxa into trading sexual favors for the deletion of her records confirmed Nathanael’s abuse of those under his care.
By killing him, Sylvia ensured that Nathanael could not do what he did to Sergio and Arantxa to others, especially if Sylvia inherited the greenhouse after Nathanael’s death, protecting all the vulnerable people under their company’s care.
Only Sergio’s brainwashing could explain why Ana is rebelling against her people
No sound The first episode established from the beginning that Ana saw Sergio as a dangerous criminal rather than a victim of the system. However, according to No soundAt the end her perception completely changed, and she believed Sergio’s story that he was only protecting Noah from their cruel mother.. Although it was never clear whose side was hiding the truth, Noah telling them what happened dispelled Sergio’s story and what Ana thought of him. However, Ana decides to stay with him and her behavior can only be motivated by Sergio, who effectively brainwashes her. No sound.​​​​​​
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Noa went to Sergio and Ana anyway—not to console Sergio, but to convince her mother Ana to trust her. The failure and Noah’s departure confirmed that Ana was under Sergio’s spell, even if the arguments were unconvincing, since Ana saw herself only in Sergio, because as children they were both considered exceptionally gifted, but at the same time, outcasts.. The idea that Ana jumped to her death after choosing Sergio over everyone else in her life would only make sense if Sergio was brainwashing her and Ana saw how it destroyed everything she held dear, thereby thereby forcing her to choose suicide.
The real meaning behind Season 1’s muted ending
Muted – the origin story of serial killer Sergio
Meaning No soundThe ending differs depending on who dies at the end of the Netflix psychodrama.. Sergio’s own investigation into Noah’s new life eventually led him to a reunion with Noah that revealed that everything he thought about killing his parents was a lie. Noah’s unwillingness to form a relationship with him, as well as to face the truth and finally see himself as a villain, could have led to Sergio committing suicide by jumping over the same balcony from which he killed his parents.
Sergio’s exploitation of the weaknesses of the psychiatrist who was to assess his safe return to society would cement his reputation as a serial killer.
Even his remorseful expression before hugging Ana could hint at this. Nevertheless, No soundThe idea of ​​Sergio as a ruthless and dangerous villain who used his selective mutism to do his bidding would also work, but only if Sergio pushed Ana off the balcony in the finale. Ultimately, Ana believed that Sergio had gone against every suggestion of everyone she knew, and that Sergio exploiting the weaknesses of the psychiatrist who was supposed to assess his safe return to society would cement his reputation as a serial killer and dangerous mastermind.
The position of the one left on the balcony was almost exactly the same as Sergio’s after his parents were killed, making Ana a likely victim, and No sound the origin story of Sergio as a dangerous assassin.
How the muted ending was received
Critics and viewers rejected the Netflix series
No sound The Netflix series received mostly negative reviews upon its release. The critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes was very low (29%), and the Popcornmeter audience score was only slightly higher at 34%. In terms of critical reception, most reviewers did not like the way the series ended.. A good example comes from Guardian film critic Jack Seal, who wrote:
“Muted is more like a black hole, sucking up random drifting narrative nuggets, destroying each one without a trace. Rarely has such a serious miniseries made so little sense.”
Viewer feedback also noted that the finale was a big reason for the scoring. One viewer gave the series two stars and wrote: “It’s not entirely bad, BUT there are so many WHYs… that don’t have an answer. Chief among them: why is all this important and why should I care? The answers in the storyline aren’t enough to excite anyone.“
There was also Reddit topic where people discussed No sound ending. Redditor mob said that the whole series was “confusing”. About the finale they said: “I have to agree that Ana died, which makes the ending even more ridiculous. She died so that some child could leave juvenile detention 9 months earlier. On top of that, all of this is pointless because the answers to all her questions lived under her roof all along.“
Muted is a Netflix drama thriller that follows a man named Sergio Ciscar who was imprisoned for six years after murdering his parents. Now living secretly under the supervision of a young psychiatrist, Sergio tries to find his missing sister. At the same time, the truth about the murders is revealed, casting doubt on Sergio’s guilt.
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Aron Piper, Almudena Amor, Cristina Covani, Manu Rios, Ramiro Blas, Aria Bedmar
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May 19, 2023
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1
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Gabe Ibañez