Mexican drama series The accident debuted on Netflix on August 21, 2024, and has already garnered worldwide attention for depicting how friendships and family relationships are tested in tragedy.
With all 10 episodes written by Leonardo Padrón, who also wrote The Marked Heart for the streamer, viewers have been in for an emotional ride that leaves no stone unturned.
It has received a 93% tomatometer score so far Rotten tomatoeswith critics saying the series is “certainly provocative” with “exposure” at its core.
But with its level of detail and impassioned performance, it would be fair to ask The accident is somehow based on a true story. Here’s all the background you need to know about the Netflix drama series.
The show’s official synopsis reads: “When a birthday party takes a tragic turn, its ripples shatter a close-knit community – tearing apart families, friendships and hearts.”
Although the story may feel very real, it is not based on a true story and was developed as a work of fiction by Padrón. An article published by Tudum on August 22, 2024 clarifies that the drama series is neither based on a book nor inspired by real events.
The accident is directed by Klych Lopez and edited by Juan Carlos Arroyo. Cinematography directed by David F. Mayo.
The series stars Ana Claudia Talancón as Daniela, Sebastian Martínez as Emiliano, Alberto Guerra like El Charro, Erendira Ibarra like Lupita, Shani Lozano as Yolanda, Silverio Palacios as Moncho, Erick Elías as Fabián, Eric Hayser as David, Valentina Acosta as Brenda, Macarena Garcia as Lucia, Mauricio Isaac as Chief Santos and Sebastian Dante as Alex.
You can stream all 10 episodes of The accident on Netflix.