: In Season 2, the series attempted to address these criticisms more directly, showing Carmen connecting more with her African heritage and visiting San Basilio de Palenque , the first "free town" in the Americas founded by escaped enslaved people. Production Details Origin : Inspired by the novel Yo, Bruja by Isidora Chacón.

: 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

: Both seasons are available for streaming on Netflix .

: 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.

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

: 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.