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Netflix Debuts Argentine Thriller 'Las maldiciones' as Three-Part Miniseries

This three-part adaptation of Claudia Piñeiro's novel relocates the story to Argentina's north to probe power, family ties, corruption.

Overview

  • The miniseries premiered globally on Netflix on September 12, 2025 and is now available to stream.
  • Set during a decisive vote on lithium extraction, the plot follows a northern governor forced into a personal and political crisis when his daughter is kidnapped by a trusted aide.
  • Most outlets confirm a compact format of three episodes running roughly 35 to 48 minutes each, though one report cites eight episodes in a disputed count.
  • Created for the screen by Daniel Burman and co-directed with Martín Hodara, the series stars Leonardo Sbaraglia with Gustavo Bassani, Alejandra Flechner, Monna Antonópulos and newcomer Francesca Varela.
  • Shot across eight locations in Jujuy over 34 days with extensive local hiring, the production leans on the region’s stark landscapes, drawing early praise for strong performances and sustained tension.