Los Espookys (2019)
"Your horror is their passion."
Synopsis
A group of friends turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it, in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just part of daily life.
Creator
Andrew Singer, Lorne Michaels, Fred Armisen
Network
HBO
Episodes
The Exorcism
Having successfully delivered an elaborate horror motif to his sister's 15th birthday party, laid-back Renaldo enlists his three best friends--Andres, Ursula and Tati--to create a business based on conjuring thrills and chills for a variety of clients. To ensure maximum promotion, the team enlists the help of Renaldo's uncle, Tico, a legendary LA parking valet.
The Inheritance Scare
A mysterious woman enlists Los Espookys to frighten five people vying to win a millionaire's fortune by staying through the night at his "haunted" mansion. Tasked with ensuring the man's son doesn't win the loot, Renaldo agrees to attempt a challenging stunt to crown a winner. Meanwhile, in LA, Tico finds himself in the art-world spotlight after a case of mistaken identity.
The Sea Monster
After a longtime tourist attraction is compromised, the mayor of a seaside town is approached by Renaldo to create another. Disappointed after meeting her chat-room boyfriend, Tati decides to follow Beatriz's advice and be her own boss. Tico eyes a fortuitous partnership after running into Renaldo's favorite director in LA. Juan Carlos makes Andres an offer he can refuse.
The Cursed Mirror
Los Espookys agree to help U.S. Ambassador Gibbons fake her own abduction in exchange for the visas they need to work with legendary director Bianca Nova. Staring down a payment deadline, Tati and Ursula struggle to make their Hierbalite sales target. Andres' parents force him into a corner as he continues to ponder his past and his future.
The Alien Lab
Los Espookys take on a new gig with a high-maintenance researcher who tasks them with creating alien lab subjects for her government presentation. Ursula and Tati get a threatening visit from Hierbalite CEO Mark Stevens. Tico tries to reassure Bianca while Renaldo, Ursula and Andres have differing opinions on her latest screenplay.
The Fake Dream
With Renaldo in L.A., Andres and Ursula are left to plan a fake dream to help a doctor’s insomnia patient fall asleep. Renaldo’s skills as a makeup artist are put to the test on Bianca’s film set. As his wedding day approaches, Andres discovers the answers to his mysterious parentage, and Tati stumbles into a solution to her debt problem.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Los Espookys
Status
Canceled
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Production
Broadway Video, Antigravico, Fabula
