# Netflix release of Mexican series ‘El Círculo’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-release-of-mexican-series-el-crculo
> Updated: 2026-10-06T22:28:32.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of ‘El Círculo’, a Mexican thriller and suspense series scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2026. The production is an adaptation of the novel ‘Los Corruptores’ by Mexican journalist and author Jorge Zepeda Patterson, which won the Premio Planeta.

The plot follows four lifelong friends—Jaime (Osvaldo Benavides), Tomás (Michel Brown), Amelia (Zuria Vega), and Mario (Raúl Briones)—whose lives are disrupted by a web of blackmail and danger following the leak of a video involving the murder of a famous actress, Pamela Dosantos. The narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and impunity, tracing how secrets connect politicians, business leaders, and media figures.

The series is directed by Alejandro Lozano and Bernardo De La Rosa, and produced by Lemon Studios.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Netflix to release Mexican thriller series ‘El círculo’ on October 7

Netflix will premiere ‘El círculo’ on October 7, a Mexican political thriller series based on Jorge Zepeda Patterson’s novel ‘Los corruptores’ about friendship, blackmail, and corruption.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-release-mexican-thriller-series-el-crculo-on-october-7

### 2026-10-04: Netflix announces Mexican suspense series ‘El círculo’

Netflix will release the Mexican suspense series ‘El círculo’ on October 7, 2026, based on the novel ‘Los corruptores’ and starring Osvaldo Benavides, Michel Brown, and Zuria Vega.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-mexican-suspense-series-el-crculo

### 2026-09-09: Netflix to release Mexican thriller ‘El Círculo’ on October 7

Netflix will release ‘El Círculo’ on October 7, a Mexican thriller series based on Jorge Zepeda Patterson’s novel ‘Los Corruptores’, exploring themes of blackmail and corruption.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-to-release-mexican-thriller-el-crculo-on-october-7

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