Netflix premieres the Colombian thriller Medusa today. The 12-episode series, filmed in Barranquilla, delves into family betrayal, death, and deceit within the powerful Hidalgo family. Filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, the story unfolds in a world where power and ambition take center stage. The series features a talented cast of Colombian actors.
What is the series Medusa about?
The story of Medusa follows Barbara Hidalgo, a successful businesswoman about to take control of a major conglomerate called Medusa. However, on the day of her takeover, she suffers a mysterious accident at sea and is presumed dead. Despite the adversities, Barbara survives and returns, determined to discover who tried to kill her.
As she continues her investigation, Barbara confronts the dark secrets of her own family and the dangers inherent in power and ambition. The series is full of tense moments, betrayals, and dramatic twists that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Cast of Netflix’s series Medusa
The cast of Medusa includes prominent Colombian actors:
Juana Acosta as Barbara Hidalgo: The main protagonist, a businesswoman who survives an assassination attempt and returns to discover who wanted her dead.
Manolo Cardona as Danger Carmelo: The detective in charge of investigating the assassination attempt on Barbara.
Sebastian Martinez as Esteban: Barbara Hidalgo’s husband.
Mabel Moreno as Ursula: A strong and sophisticated character.
Carlos Torres as Cristian: Barbara’s cousin and one of the executives at Medusa.
Diego Trujillo as The Patriarch of the Hidalgo family: The patriarch whose influence and decisions have shaped the fate of the conglomerate.
Other notable actors include Biassini Segura, Juanita Molina, Adriana Arango, Luis Fernando Hoyos, Laura Archbold, Sebastián Osorio, Diana Wiswel, Johan Rivera, Ángela Rodríguez, Ramsés Ramos, Jacqueline Arenal, and Mariana Mozo.
Original Colombian advertising strategy for Medusa
To promote the series in Colombia, an unexpected yet effective advertising strategy was used, generating great anticipation. A few days ago, renowned Colombian lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella posted a video in which he claimed: “I managed to cancel the Medusa series. I will not allow, under any circumstances, the name, honor, and everything that an important family of this city has done to be tarnished by Netflix.” This statement sparked speculation about which family the lawyer was referring to, and many connected it to the prestigious Char family of Barranquilla.
Truth is the strategy successfully managed to capture the public’s attention, sparking curiosity about the secrets of the fictional Hidalgo family. As a result, anticipation is high, and many Colombians are eager to uncover the dark secrets of the Hidalgo family that the series promises to reveal.