What is 'Triptych' on Netflix? Here's Everything You need to Know

Published 03/17/2025, 2:24 AM EDT

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The thrilling part about Netflix is just that: its thrillers. Nail-biting, toe-gripping, stomach-churning—you name it—the collection that the streaming giant has accumulated under its name, is one it should be put under a microscope for. And with something such as the Triptych kept in the offerings, right under the viewer's nose, but pleasantly hidden in plain sight, this engaging thriller slash mystery number is yet to receive its part of public acclaim at s global level. 

Triple the threat, Triptych's story keeps the audience just that, running for the daylight, heart-thumpingly intrigued, trifold. 

Tripling the thrill, Triptych's three threats.

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Spanish in origin, Triptych unravels a complex mystery centered on identical triplets who were separated at birth. The story begins when Aleida Trujano, a forensic expert, is called to investigate a crime scene and discovers that the victim bears an uncanny resemblance to herself. The story further develops as she is plunged into a web of deception through her journey to uncover the secrets she only just realizing after so many years. With themes of identity, family, and destiny, the show keeps audiences guessing at every turn. The stellar performances and intricate plot twists make Triptych a standout series.

As Aleida delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters her two other sisters, each leading very different lives. The series explores the profound impact of their shared DNA and the circumstances that led to their separation. With Maite Perroni starring in the lead playing all three characters, her roles as Aleida had marked a significant milestone in her career, with both her show and herself becoming the first non-english show and cast to be released in 11 languages in over 190 countries, propelling the actress into decent international recognition. 

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While giving the chills down your spine a flick to name, Maite Perroni proves herself a gem when it comes to expressing the complexity and intricacy of human nature on screen. 

Triptych's threat takes an obsessive turn: Maite Perroni tangled in a dark desire

Dark Desire, the erotic thriller starring Maite Perroni and Alejandro Speitzer, became a global hit after its first season, ranking among Netflix's most-watched non-English shows. Renewed for a second and final season released in February 2, 2022. Perroni, this time around was caught on camera as Alma, and her story of uncovering her husband's infidelity and getting herself tangled in troubles to get back at him, ensuing a flurry of consequences coming for her. 

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With Maite Perroni's versatility as an actress doing wonders for the show, Triptych captivates audiences with its intricate mystery and stellar performances by Maite Perroni, who plays three identical triplets. Its questions about family, identity, and destiny troubling the characters as well as the audiences mind. Perroni's range and global reach have only elevated her status, marking a milestone in her career as part of the first non-English show being released in several languages across the globe. 

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Is Triptych going to be added to your watchlist for the season? Or have you already tainted your mind with this Netflix thriller starring Maite Perroni? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba is driven by anything creative, give her a word and she’ll turn it into a story. Give her a pencil, she’ll turn it into a world. Fresh out of the lot, she has harbored a steady love for writing, honing it into an indispensable skill that she is now more than ready to put to use here at NetflixJunkie.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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