Netflix's 'Griselda' Sparks Controversy and Legal Battles
The dramatization of Griselda Blanco's life leads to a lawsuit from her son, which is later settled, amid debates over the show's accuracy and portrayal.
- Netflix series 'Griselda' draws from the life of drug lord Griselda Blanco, blending real events with fictionalized characters.
- Michael Corleone Blanco, Griselda's son, initially sues Netflix and Sofia Vergara for unauthorized use of the family's story, but the lawsuit is permanently dismissed.
- The character Carmen Gutiérrez in 'Griselda' is not based on a real person, but is inspired by several women in Blanco's life.
- 'Griselda' becomes the most-watched title on Netflix in 89 countries, despite controversies over its portrayal of Blanco's life.
- The show's producers defend it as a fictionalized account, emphasizing the complexity of accurately depicting real-life figures.
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