Netflix's Who Killed Sara Is the Perfect Murder Mystery, and I Don't Say That Lightly

In a world where every new show or movie seems to be a reinterpretation or remake of an older story, Who Killed Sara? is a breath of fresh air to the murder mystery genre. While it has all the elements of a good murder mystery series — including a powerful family, someone that's been framed for murder, and forbidden love — it manages to combine them in a way that's new and refreshing.

Alex thinks he knows who's behind it all, but an online user named Diana the Huntress leaves him questioning everything. Then, there's Elisa Lazcano, who has fallen in love with Alex while secretly working with him to get revenge on her family. It's a hot mess, but the good kind. Everyone has something to hide, but it's not always what you may think. The fact that I kept flip-flopping on who I thought the killer was and couldn't predict how the season ends is proof that Who Killed Sara? will keep you engaged right up until the end.

Flashbacks are nothing new when it comes to murder mysteries — just look at Cold Case and How to Get Away With Murder. Who Killed Sara? begins with Sara's death via a parasailing "accident" and sets the tone for the rest of the series. Rather than coming at specific points during the episode, flashbacks are utilised to uncover the motivations of Alex, the various Lazcanos, and the Lazcanos' associates. Not sure who a character is? A flashback is certain to come along to let you know. Need clarity on the status of a relationship? A flashback is there to let you know who was in love with who and how it ended. If anything, the flashbacks made me care more about the characters since I was able to see how they grew over the 18 years Alex was in jail.

The show stars Manolo Cardona as Alex Guzmán, Ginés García Millán as Lazcano patriarch César, Claudia Ramírez as Lazcano matriarch Mariana, Carolina Miranda as youngest Lazcano Elisa, Alejandro Nones as Sara's former boyfriend Rodolfo Lazcano, and Eugenio Siller as José María "Chema" Lazcano. The cast has been seen in everything from Narcos and Periodistas to Señora Acero and Rebelde.

Did I find myself seeking out all of the actors' social media while watching the show? Yes, but eye candy can only take you so far if a show is terrible. Luckily, Who Killed Sara? doesn't have that issue and each member of the cast simply elevates the already captivating story with their enigmatic portrayals. Sparks fly whenever Cardona and Miranda are paired together on screen and you can truly feel the hurt and betrayal Siller has when dealing with Millán as his homophobic father. I really was rooting for everyone to find closure by the end, except for César because he's the worst.

Here's hoping Who Killed Sara? gets a second season because I'm not ready to let Alex and the Lazcanos go just yet.