She Walks in Darkness is a 2025 Spanish political thriller written and directed by Agustín Díaz Yanes. It stars Susana Abaitua, Andrés Gertrúdix, Iraia Elias, Raúl Arévalo, and Ariadna Gil.
The story follows Amaia, a young Civil Guard officer who goes deep undercover inside ETA to locate the group’s hidden weapons caches.
The film is inspired by a real undercover operation against ETA. It streams on Netflix worldwide on October 17, 2025; in Spain it premieres at San Sebastián in September and opens theatrically on October 3, 2025 via Tripictures.
She Walks in Darkness Age Rating
She Walks in Darkness is rated TV-MA on Netflix. Netflix lists the film as a gritty thriller aimed at mature audiences. It involves violence, sustained peril, and tense interrogations tied to terrorism, with strong language likely.
Violence & Peril
Expect moderate to strong intensity. Scenes may include shootings, bomb threats, raids, and off-screen explosions. The tone is realistic rather than gory, with heavy suspense and undercover danger throughout.
Language
Strong language is likely in arguments, confrontations, and police operations. Some insults and crude terms may appear in high-stress moments, typical of adult political thrillers.
Mature Themes
Themes include terrorism, radicalization, grief, deception, and moral compromise. Undercover work strains identity and relationships.
Is She Walks in Darkness Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The terrorism plot and peril are too intense.
Ages 13–15: No. Realistic violence and heavy themes make it unsuitable.
Ages 16–17: With Guidance. Mature older teens interested in history or crime dramas may watch with context and discussion.
Bottom line: Best for 16+ with guidance; ideal for adult viewers.
What Parents Can Do
Set the context. Briefly explain ETA and Spain’s history so teens understand the stakes.
Discuss ethics under pressure. Talk about the psychological toll of undercover work and lines officers should not cross.
Debrief after tense scenes. Ask how the film portrays terrorism without glamorizing it, and what choices Amaia faces.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q1: What is the age rating of She Walks in Darkness?
A: It is TV-MA on Netflix, signaling mature content for adults.
A: No. The adult themes and realistic peril make it unsuitable for under-16s.
Q3: How violent or scary is it?
A: Expect raids, threats, and shootings with a tense, realistic tone rather than graphic gore.
Q4: Does it have a lot of strong language or slurs?
A: Strong language is likely in high-stress scenes typical of this genre.
Q5: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: Marketing emphasizes political thriller elements; sexual content is not foregrounded.
Q6: Where can I watch it and when?
A: It streams on Netflix worldwide on October 17, 2025. In Spain, it premieres at San Sebastián in September and opens in cinemas on October 3 via Tripictures.