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Netflix releases Spanish mystery miniseries The Final Problem
Netflix has released a new four-episode Spanish miniseries titled ‘The Final Problem’ (also known as ‘El problema final’), adapted from the novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Directed by Félix Viscarret, the production is a period mystery set in the spring of 1959.
The plot follows Benjamin Basil, an aging actor who previously gained fame for portraying Sherlock Holmes. While stranded at the Hotel Ausländer on the remote island of Santa Agueda due to a storm, Basil must use his deductive skills to investigate the death of a guest, Elisa Mander, which initially appears to be a suicide but is suspected to be murder.
The series features an ensemble cast including Jose Coronado, María Valverde, Martiño Rivas, and Maribel Verdú. The production is noted for its homage to classic mystery tropes and its Golden Age Hollywood-inspired atmosphere.
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Arturo Pérez-Reverte · Félix Viscarret · José Coronado · Mallorca · Netflix · Santa Agueda