The original score by Thodoris Reglis is highly praised for adding to the tension, though some viewers found certain sound mixing choices—where ambient "noises" occasionally overshadowed dialogue—to be a minor distraction.
The show excels in its visual and technical execution:
The series kicks off with the sudden disappearance of nine elementary students, their driver, and an attendant. The investigation, led by detective Nasos Oikonomidis, quickly becomes complicated when the kidnappers refuse to talk to anyone but Thalia, a journalist and the "black sheep" of the prominent Karouzos family. While the premise is gripping, the 13-episode runtime has been noted by some reviewers as being slightly over-extended, leading to moments of repetitive narrative in the middle episodes.
La strada del silenzio is a sophisticated entry into the crime drama genre. While it occasionally succumbs to a "slow-burn" that borders on a "long slog," its exploration of class, revenge, and the fall of social masks makes for a rewarding watch.
“This series started with all the makings to be a great success. The plot is very interesting, the dialogues are realistic and the actors are really good.” IMDb
“A tight, seven episode plot would've worked far better... [but] by the end, it was rewarding.” IMDb Siopilos dromos (TV Series 2021) - IMDb
Influenced by "Scandinavian Noir," the series features a moody, melancholic aesthetic and stunning cinematography by Ramon Malapetsa.