Today, “Caught” arrives on Netflix, the latest series based on a Harlan Coben novel, this time set in Argentine Patagonia. Netflix and Coben have decided to create an Argentine production.
Directed by Miguel Cohan and Hernán Goldfrid, “Caught” delves into the world of investigative journalism, suspicion, and personal demons. The production, backed by Haddock Films and executive produced by Coben himself, brings together a cast led by Soledad Villamil in the role of Soledad Villamil, and including Juan Minujín and Alberto Ammann among other notable names.
The Plot
The six-episode thriller transports viewers to the picturesque city of Bariloche in Patagonia, weaving a complex narrative that challenges the boundaries between investigative journalism and personal redemption. At the center of the story is Ema Garay, a digital media journalist portrayed by the acclaimed Soledad Villamil.
Garay’s world is radically transformed when an investigation into the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl leads her to Leo Mercer, a respected community figure who becomes the primary suspect.
About the Series
Coben takes us to Argentina with “Caught”, and it’s no coincidence that the production moves to this country. From the script developed by Miguel Cohan, Ana Cohan, María Meira, and Gonzalo Salaya to the performances, everything has been adapted to the country where the story unfolds (as they did with another Coben novel just a week ago with a Polish production).
Regarding the series: it’s a top-tier cinematic production, full of tension, good production, and dramatic performances, with Soledad Villamil standing out.
As for the story, thriller fans won’t be disappointed: a kidnapping story, investigative journalism, and various suspects that bear Coben’s signature, which is so beloved by readers and, now thanks to multiple novel adaptations, streaming viewers. However, “Caught” doesn’t discover anything new cinematographically and doesn’t quite become the dark psychological narrative it promises. It’s a classic investigation thriller, well-executed, with a good script and full of intrigue that, nevertheless, fails to fascinate or completely captivate the viewer in a story that treads familiar ground and doesn’t push the viewer out of their comfort zone. In this classic storytelling may lie its secret, as Coben’s stories are enjoyable, peeking into the dark side without making the viewer feel uncomfortable or threatened.
Our Opinion
Another good production based on Coben’s novels that, once again, will remain just another series that doesn’t quite achieve the transcendence the producers likely intended.
It will be liked, yes, but without fascinating or absorbing viewers in its story or cinematic proposal, settling for doing a correct job without seeking any distinctive point that sets it apart.
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