Warning: Spoilers ahead for Two Graves
The Spanish miniseries Two Graves, by Agustín Martínez and available on Netflix, unfolds a compelling and disquieting narrative within three episodes. It revolves around the disappearance of Verónica Marín (Nadia Vilaplana) and Marta Salazar (Zoe Arnao), both 16, and the profound repercussions on their families. After two years without leads, the case is closed—until Isabel (Kiti Mánver), one of the girls’ grandmother, seeks justice herself. Her investigation, born from desperation and revenge, exposes concealed secrets.
Here’s a breakdown of the shocking conclusion of Two Graves, revealing twists, hidden truths, and the full story of Verónica and Marta’s disappearance.
The plot involving Verónica and Marta
Initially, Verónica and Marta seem like typical teenagers attending a local festival. However, the story reveals their attendance at secret parties hosted by wealthy men, celebrities, and a TV presenter, Carlos Jaén (Salva Reina). These parties involved drugs, alcohol, and exploitation of young girls for the amusement of older men.
Verónica, it turns out, was somewhat complicit—persuading Marta to join her, seeing it as “fun” and profitable. Marta was more hesitant, and her discomfort sets the stage for the tragedy.
The torture and death of Carlos Jaén
Carlos Jaén becomes a key figure when the truth about the parties emerges. Beltrán, a piano student with connections to Verónica, reveals Jaén’s involvement in the sexual exploitation ring. Later, Rafael Salazar (Hovik Keuchkerian)—Marta’s father, known to have connections to organized crime—tracks down Jaén.
In a brutal sequence, Jaén is captured, chained, interrogated, and ultimately killed by being crushed under a car. His death signifies vengeance for Marta and the silencing of a potential exposer of the abuse network.
Verónica is alive
Throughout most of the series, Verónica is presumed dead. Marta’s body is found in the sea, but Verónica is missing. Her grandmother Isabel (Kiti Mánver) continues the search, while her father, Antonio, believes she is dead.
The truth emerges later: Verónica is alive. Antonio had secretly helped her escape Spain after Marta’s death, first to Morocco, then planning for Brazil. He maintained contact with her every Friday, while everyone else believed she was gone.
When Isabel finds Verónica, she discovers her living with Jamila Abdallah, the mysterious “third girl” present the night Marta died. Verónica and Jamila are now lovers, rebuilding their lives away from the trauma.
Verónica accidentally killed Marta and her father helped her to hide it
The major twist is that Marta wasn’t directly murdered by Jaén, but accidentally during a fight with Verónica.
After seeing Jaén assault Marta, Verónica intervened. Marta, traumatized and desperate, threatened suicide with a shard of glass. In the struggle, Verónica was cut on the neck. Panicked, she pushed Marta away, causing her to fall and fatally hit her head on a stone bench.
When Verónica confessed to her father, Antonio, he decided to protect her. He disposed of Marta’s body at sea and orchestrated Verónica’s escape, making her a fugitive to avoid legal consequences. This cover-up became a family secret.
The death of Isabel and Rafael Salazar
The ending is tragic for the older characters. Isabel, after learning the truth, confronts Rafael Salazar (Álvaro Morte), revealing everything. In a final act, Isabel drives her car off a cliff into the sea with Rafael, killing them both. This double death mirrors the show’s title Two Graves, implying that revenge consumes the guilty and those who can’t overcome grief.
The series ends without showing what happens to Verónica and Jamila. Do they continue running, or does Antonio reunite with his daughter? The ambiguity leaves the story unresolved—secrets, though buried, haunt the living.
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