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Netflix has announced a 10-strong slate of Colombian originals including a doc series about soccer star James Rodríguez, a Susana and Elvira movie that will be released theatrically, and final seasons of Eva Lasting (La Primera Vez), Fake Profile (Perfil Falso) and Medusa.

The streamer has pushed heavily into Latin American programming with One Hundred Years of Solitude its biggest effort out of Colombia to date. With the concluding second season of that novel-to-series adaptation dropping soon, Netflix is diving deeper into the region.

There will be a Susana and Elvira movie marking the return of the iconic characters played by Manuela González and Mabel Moreno and made famous in a web series of the same name. The film will see them reunite and travel to Santa Marta to plan the wedding of the year. Production starts soon and the pic will play on Netflix after a theatrical run.

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Netflix has unveiled a diverse slate of 10 new Colombian productions set to debut over the coming year, as the streamer continues to expand its investment in local-language storytelling across Latin America.

The new titles span a mix of original dramas, returning series, and nonfiction projects, including the conclusion of several established franchises and dramatizations of real-life events from Colombia’s recent past. The company’s continued local push in Colombia comes as anticipation builds for the second and final season of its adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, expected to debut sometime next year.

Among the new titles is Palace (Palacio), a dramatization of the 1985 siege of Colombia’s Palace of Justice by the M-19 guerrilla group. Directed by Jayro Bustamante, Edgar Nito and Samir Olivares, with Natalia Santa serving as showrunner, the series revisits the 27-hour standoff and its long-lasting national impact. The show...

Netflix’s Colombian thriller Medusa has grabbed viewers’ attention with its interesting story and complicated characters. The show follows Bárbara Hidalgo, a businesswoman caught in lies and power struggles within her family’s company. In this article, we explore whether Netflix has renewed Medusa for Season 2 and break down the key events from Season 1.

What Happened in Season 1 of ‘Medusa’?

Season 1 introduces Bárbara Hidalgo, portrayed by Juana Acosta, who ascends to the position of CEO in her family’s vast enterprise, Medusa Corporation. Her leadership is abruptly challenged when an explosion on her yacht nearly claims her life. Initially presumed dead, Bárbara survives and, with the assistance of Detective Danger Carmelo (Manolo Cardona), embarks on a mission to uncover the orchestrators behind the assassination attempt. The narrative intricately weaves themes of betrayal, familial rivalry, and the relentless pursuit of power, as Bárbara confronts adversaries both within and outside her family.

While we’re now used to the dreaded Netflix ax falling on popular shows after one season, the streamer has provided some good news for a change, as their recent surprise hit crime thriller series has now been renewed for Season 2. Landing on the streaming platform just over two weeks ago, the Colombian crime series Medusa will return for a second series, with the cast revealing the news on social media.

The sudden renewal comes just after Medusa debuted on Netflix earlier this month on March 5, with the new X/Twitter post stating, “Oh no, Barbara almost doesn’t remember the gossip ‘Medusa’ will have season 2. Only on Netflix.” An original story set in Barranquilla, Colombia, Medusa offers audiences all the thrills, drama, betrayal, and intrigue they could possibly want. And, considering that Season 1 ends on a cliffhanger, fans of the show will no doubt be relieved to hear that Medusa Season 2 is officially happening.