Siempre Bruja Official

Siempre Bruja (English title: Always a Witch ) is a Netflix original series from Colombia that explores a unique blend of time-travel fantasy, colonial history, and modern-day coming-of-age drama. Set in the coastal city of Cartagena, the show follows the story of , a young Afro-Colombian woman from the 17th century who is both a slave and a powerful witch. Core Premise and Plot

: To save her life and Cristóbal’s, she strikes a deal with the wizard Aldemar. He sends her to the year 2019, where she must defeat a dark being named Lucien (known as the "Killer of Fire") in exchange for being allowed to return to the past and save her love.

: In 1646, Carmen is sentenced to be burned at the stake for practicing witchcraft and for her "forbidden" love with Cristóbal, the son of her white master. Siempre Bruja

: Both seasons are available for streaming on Netflix .

: Upon its debut on February 1, 2019, the series was initially celebrated for featuring a dark-skinned Afro-Latina lead, Angely Gaviria. Siempre Bruja (English title: Always a Witch )

: Stars Angely Gaviria as Carmen, with supporting roles by Dylan Fuentes (Jhony Ki), Sofia Bernal Araujo (Alicia), and Valeria Henríquez.

: Much of the show focuses on Carmen’s culture shock as she navigates 21st-century technology, university life, and new friendships while trying to complete her magical mission. Key Themes and Discussions He sends her to the year 2019, where

: The show faced significant criticism from reviewers on platforms like Vice and Blavity for its "master-slave romance" trope, which many argued romanticized an inherently abusive and unequal power dynamic.