Do you know those series about powerful families that hide an entire web of envy, lies, jealousy, betrayals, and that all ultimately lead to tragedy? Yes, HBO didn’t invent this formula, and even before cinema existed, literature made extensive use of it.
And, as could not be otherwise, Colombian soap operas have made this formula one of their main arguments, mixing melodrama, thriller, and family rivalries among members of a powerful family.
The result, although not always surprising, almost always works in terms of audience: we don’t believe it will be any different with “Medusa”, the new series that once again squeezes this formula.
The Plot
Just when Bárbara is about to assume leadership of the powerful Hidalgo family conglomerate, she suffers a devastating maritime accident. And worse, she loses her memory and doesn’t remember anything about what was about to cost her her life. The stage is set for a passionate story of revenge, power, and family betrayal.
The Cast
The series features a cast of outstanding Colombian actors:
- Juana Acosta as Bárbara Hidalgo, the main protagonist who survives an assassination attempt
- Manolo Cardona as Danger Carmelo, the detective investigating the attack on Bárbara
- Sebastián Martínez as Esteban, Bárbara’s husband
- Mabel Moreno as Úrsula
- Carlos Torres as Cristian, Bárbara’s cousin and one of the conglomerate’s executives
- Diego Trujillo as the family patriarch whose influence has marked the conglomerate’s destiny
About the Series
Let no one be surprised: “Medusa” does not come to reinvent anything in terms of plot or aesthetics.
From a marketing perspective, it’s necessary to show money, luxury, power, and ostentation to the public. Along with this, the plot must have powerful characters who hate each other and simultaneously show weaknesses chapter by chapter. An unexpected romance here and there mixed with a betrayal in the next chapter, while also throwing in an erotic scene.
Yes, it’s the formula for success, and we shouldn’t be surprised that it is repeatedly employed: “Medusa” knows which buttons to push and does so perfectly with a good production, showing that in marketing, the audience doesn’t need to be too surprised but rather given precisely the surprises they expect.
Ironies of creative work.
Our Opinion
“Medusa” innovates nothing and knows it doesn’t have to innovate anything. It knows its target audience and what those viewers want.
It delivers, abundantly, and this time in just 12 episodes.
Much appreciated.
Where to Watch “Medusa”
The Cast
Mariana Mozo
Laura Archbold
Diana Wiswell
Mabel Moreno
Diego Trujillo
