Mortal Glitch

Mortal Glitch tells the story of a girl who feels that her destiny is much more of what she does now, but has to fight with the status quo in order to save the world. Through unique humor, and surprising storytelling the creators of enchufe.tv take the hero's journey and give it a contemporary approach.

Mortal Glitch (2020) is an Ecuadorian fantasy comedy miniseries created by Christian Moya and released on YouTube Premium. Its protagonist Iria, played by Antonella Valeriano, feels her destiny lies far beyond her ordinary present and must push against the established order to save the world. Supporting roles include Erika Toa Russo as the Ingeniera, Antonio Harris as the Tonto del Pueblo, and María Elena Mexia as Tarmas, with Sebastian Ordoñez as Herrero and Orlando Herrera as Laín rounding out the principal cast. The engine of the show is the gap between a heroic calling and everyday obstacles, with each of its ten short episodes built from the eccentric townspeople and quirky confrontations that surround Iria's quest. Told across two seasons of five episodes each, the series is a compact, self-contained run rather than a sprawling saga. Its storytelling is deliberately unusual, mixing surprising structural turns with a contemporary approach to the hero's journey. The mood is playful, irreverent, and warm, with a tongue-in-cheek affection for the conventions of epic fantasy. Viewers who enjoy quirky heroic parody in the vein of The Adventures of Sabrina or Dead Like Me will find a similar appetite for absurd humor layered over a sincere underdog quest.

Audiences rate the Ecuadorian web miniseries positively, praising its unique humor and fresh take on the hero's journey.

• The Adventures of Sabrinashared playful fantasy adventure tone with a young heroine confronting an established order
• Dinosaur Comic Adventureshared irreverent comedic tone in a heroic quest framed with contemporary humor
• Dead Like Meshared self-aware comedic take on the hero's journey and mythic destiny

Created by

Christian Moya

Release Date

2020-09-02

Rating

7.9 / 10 (69)

What is Mortal Glitch about?

A young woman who senses a larger destiny must defy the status quo to save the world in this irreverent Ecuadorian fantasy comedy.

What is Mortal Glitch like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mortal Glitch as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Mortal Glitch violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mortal Glitch.

What did critics think of Mortal Glitch?

Audiences rate the Ecuadorian web miniseries positively, praising its unique humor and fresh take on the hero's journey.

Which shows are like Mortal Glitch?

Shows with a similar feel include The Adventures of Sabrina, Dinosaur Comic Adventure, and Dead Like Me.

How long is Mortal Glitch?

Mortal Glitch: 2 seasons, 10 episodes.

Is Mortal Glitch still running?

No, Mortal Glitch has ended.