Wrong Side of the Tracks

Tirso Abantos is a retired veteran who watches his neighborhood slide into the control of drug dealers, and when his teenage granddaughter becomes one of their victims he decides to act. The series follows his methodical campaign to reclaim safety for his family and block by block push back against the criminal networks. As Tirso uses skills from his past life and leans on unlikely allies in the community, the story focuses on the mounting personal costs, the gray areas of justice, and how violence reshapes relationships without revealing major plot turns or final outcomes.

Released in 2022, Wrong Side of the Tracks was created by David Bermejo and presented as a Spanish crime drama for television. The cast is led by Jose Coronado as Tirso Abantos, with Luis Zahera, Felipe Londoño, Laura Ramos and Manuel Tallafé in key roles, contributing to a gritty, local feeling.

The show holds a vote average of 7.116 out of 10 from 82 votes, reflecting generally positive audience response. Critics and viewers have noted its raw depiction of urban decline, the moral ambiguity of retaliation, and the lingering trauma of military service. Performances, especially Coronado’s, are often highlighted, while some reviews point to familiar genre beats and a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing.

Wrong Side of the Tracks fed conversations about community safety, the portrayal of veterans in fiction, and how small neighborhoods cope with organized crime. In Spain it prompted local discussion about policing and social neglect, and it helped reaffirm Jose Coronado’s reputation for intense dramatic roles, even if it didn’t reach global mainstream visibility.

There are no widely reported major international awards attached to the series. It has primarily found attention through regional press and word of mouth, building a solid niche audience rather than sweeping major prize circuits.