- Status: Returning Series
- Genre: Comedy
- Release: 2024
- Description: A shimmering, lost gold oyster earring becomes the unlikely MacGuffin in Julio Torres's surreal and deeply affecting "Fantasmas," a 2024 television triumph. This isn't just a search for a piece of jewelry; it's a journey through the bizarre, melancholic underbelly of a dreamlike New York City, meticulously crafted in visually arresting vignettes. Torres, as both creator and star, masterfully weaves together introspective humor and unsettling eerieness, creating a world both familiar and utterly alien. Each encounter, each quirky character encountered in Julio's quest, reflects a facet of his own inner landscape, prompting poignant reflections on identity, loss, and the strange beauty of the mundane. The series' strength lies not in a tightly plotted narrative, but in its evocative atmosphere and the quiet power of its emotional resonance. "Fantasmas" is a captivating exploration of the self, disguised as a whimsical, endlessly inventive treasure hunt. Prepare to be charmed, unsettled, and profoundly moved.