Netflix’s latest supernatural series Spectros is a tale of two halves. On one hand, the show does reasonably well to keep things interesting, with a good dose of mystery injected throughout. However, the lackluster production design, questionable editing and a disappointing antagonist make this a real love/hate series. The plot revolves around three diverse teenagers – street-smart Pardal who lives in the slums, bully Carla who feels like she’s not good enough to live up to her Mum’s expectations and Mila, a girl struggling to look after her crazy father whilst being bullied by Carla. These three characters are thrust into action, thanks to the arrival of a strange porcelain doll. This doll, as it happens, holds the key to saving the world against a maniacal mad-man named the Necromancer who’s raising the dead for his own diabolical schemes. The story itself has a tendency to spiral out from one central point, skipping backwards and forwards through time. The problem with doing this, especially for the lengthy jumps backwards is the distinct lack of dramatic tension. Some moments feel like a misstep for the show when perhaps a more linear progression may have served the show better. Along the way there are some nice twists and the final episode certainly raises the stakes, rounding things out with a welcome resolution and a satisfying enough conclusion to this tale. There is some humour in here but it always feels a little too forced. The show is enjoyable enough to watch through to the end, and the episodes are pretty short so it’s easy to get through.