Netflix to Release Colombian Historical Series Under Siege on November 6
Netflix has scheduled the premiere of its new eight-part Colombian series, Under Siege (Palacio), for November 6. The production dramatizes the 1985 siege of the Palace of Justice in Bogotá, where M-19 guerrillas took hostages, followed by a military operation to retake the building. The series, produced by Dynamo, incorporates research based on archives, testimonies, and interviews, and follows the perspectives of victims' families alongside the historical events.
Key points
- Under Siege premieres on Netflix on November 6.
- The series depicts the 1985 M-19 guerrilla storming of the Colombian Palace of Justice and the subsequent military retaking.
- The production features a cast including Natalia Reyes and is directed by Edgar Nito, Samir Oliveros, and Jayro Bustamante.
- The series was filmed on a large-scale set in Bogotá, including a 30-meter facade reconstruction.
- The historical event resulted in deaths and disappearances of at least 94 people.
What happened
Netflix is set to release the eight-part series Under Siege, titled Palacio in Spanish, on November 6. The series recounts the events of November 6 and 7, 1985, when an M-19 guerrilla commando seized the Palace of Justice in Bogotá, taking more than 300 people hostage, including Supreme Court justices. The following day, the Colombian Army stormed the building to retake it, an operation that led to the deaths and disappearances of at least 94 people, including justices, guerrilla members, civilians, and military personnel.
Background
The series was produced by the Colombian production company Dynamo and written by a team led by showrunner Natalia Santa. According to Netflix, the project is based on more than seven years of research involving archives, testimonies, and interviews. The production utilized a set spanning over 4,000 square meters in Bogotá, which included a 30-meter structure built to recreate the original facade of the Palace of Justice. Netflix VP of Latin American Content Francisco Ramos has characterized the project as a significant undertaking for the platform.
What's next
The series will be available for streaming on Netflix starting November 6. It follows the historical events of the siege while also documenting the long-term pursuit of justice by the victims' families.
Why it matters
The series represents a significant investment in Colombian historical storytelling by Netflix, utilizing extensive research to dramatize a pivotal and tragic event in the country's modern history.
