May God Save Us

Set in Madrid during the summer of 2011, this crime thriller takes place against a backdrop of economic instability and political protests. As the city deals with extreme heat and the arrival of over a million pilgrims for a papal visit, detectives Velarde and Alfaro race to apprehend a suspected serial killer. The investigation forces the two officers to confront unexpected similarities between themselves and the murderer they are hunting.

The film was written and directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, marking the first entry in a chronological sequence of five films that includes The Realm, The Beasts, Los años nuevos, and The Beloved. The movie stars Antonio de la Torre and Roberto Álamo, supported by a cast of 51 credited actors. Produced by companies including Atresmedia and Movistar+, the production had a budget of 4 million USD and earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office.

The movie has been received positively by viewers and reviewers. On IMDb, it holds a 7.1 rating from 13,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a 6.8 rating based on 520 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.7 based on 6 reviews.