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Netflix has another major hit series on its hands, as the streamer’s adaptation of the treasured 1967 novel One Hundred Years of Solitude (2024) by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez lands rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike. The series, which adapts the multi-generational story of the Buendía family and the magical realism that surrounds them in the fictional town of Macondo, has now landed a score of 84% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as entering the Netflix global top 10.

Alongside the critical acclaim, audiences have been left even more impressed, with the series landing a near-perfect 92% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter. Starring Diego Vásquez as José Arcadio Buendía alongside Marleyda Soto as Úrsula Iguarán, Claudio Cataño as Colonel Aureliano Buendía, Loren Sofía as Amaranta, Janer Villarreal as Arcadio, among others, you can check out the official synopsis for the series below.

“In the mythical town Macondo, seven generations of the Buendía family navigate love,...

Includes minor Spoilers for One Hundred Years of Solitude season 1.

Netflix's One Hundred Years of Solitude examines the lives of the Buendía family, though they can be difficult to follow as the series progresses. The TV series is based on the acclaimed classic novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a sprawling epic that examines the Buendía family across multiple generations in the town of Macondo. One of the book's biggest challenges, however, is keeping track of the massive family tree, where many characters have similar names. In One Hundred Years of Solitude's cast, the actors change due to time jumps in the story, increasing the challenge.

Notably, One Hundred Years of Solitude's season 1 ending only covers the first half of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel, so the family tree in the series isn't quite as big as it is in the book. Season 2 will expand the tree with future generations of the Buendía family.

Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez’s 1967 magnum opus, “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” has long been considered one of the greatest works of modern literature. However, during Márquez’s life, he refused to sell the rights to the novel because he felt a film adaptation would not come close to scratching the surface of this century-long tale. Now, with the blessing of his sons Rodrigo García and Gonzalo García Barcha, who serve as executive producers, Netflix has adapted the sweeping masterwork into a two-part limited series spanning over 16 hours of television. (Netflix hasn’t yet announced when Part 2 will premiere.) With directors Alex García López and Laura Mora at the helm for Part 1, “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is exquisitely detailed and layered in intricate symbolism. The show is one of the most faithful page-to-screen adaptations in recent years.

A tale of family, fate, power and the frailties of humanity,...

Since its publication in 1967, One Hundred Years of Solitude has been hailed as a classic of magical realism literature and one of the best sweeping family epics of the 20th century. Decades later, Netflix has brought the seminal novel by Gabriel García Márquez to life as a TV show with the care and attention to detail with which José Arcadio Buendía would sit at his alchemy table or Aureliano Buendía at the table making his golden fish. Though the first eight episodes only cover half of Márquez's book, it's clear that this was an adaptation worth waiting for.

In the town of Macondo, several generations of the Buendía family grapple with love, war, madness, and an inescapable curse that haunts their lineage. As they navigate the trials of fate, the epic tale of magical realism unfolds, exploring the intersection of history, myth, and human experience.

Cast Santiago Vasquez, Carlos Suárez,...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed December this year. We already covered the new movies that are coming to Netflix in December 2024. In this article, we will see what new shows will be coming on the streaming service in the upcoming month, including the return of top-rated original shows like Squid Game and Virgin River and new original shows like Black Doves. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new TV shows coming to Netflix in December 2024.

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“One Hundred Years of Solitude” is a new live-action dramatic TV series, based on the ‘magical realist’ 1967 novel by Gabriel García Márquez, directed by Alex García López and Laura Mora, starring Claudio Cataño, Jerónimo Barón, Santiago Vásquez, Marco González, Diego Vásquez and Leonardo Soto, streaming December 11, 2024 on Netflix:

“…in the Spanish town of ‘Macondo’, seven generations of the ‘Buendía’ family, weave a rich tapestry of love, power, isolation and destiny.

“From the town's inception to its foreordained demise…

“…the story encapsulates the cyclical nature of history and the universality of human experiences…”

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You won’t have to wait 100 more years for Netflix’s adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s classic novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” — the two-part series premieres on December 11. Each part is eight episodes.

“One Hundred Years of Solitude” (the book) was published in 1967; Márquez won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. The novel has sold more than 50 million copies and has been translated into more than 40 languages.

“One Hundred Years of Solitude (the series) was entirely filmed in Colombia with the support of the Márquez family. Like the book, it follows cousins José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarán who are married against their parents’ wishes.

“Accompanied by friends and adventurers, their journey culminates with the founding of a utopian town on the banks of a river of prehistoric stones that they baptize Macondo,” the Netflix synopsis reads. “Several generations of the Buendía lineage will mark the future of this mythical town,...

"We're going to build the place we've dreamt of." It's time. Netflix has revealed their full official trailer for the epic new series One Hundred Years of Solitude, adapting the iconic novel of the same name. They debuted a teaser earlier in 2024 and the series is ready for streaming in December. In the timeless town of Macondo, 7 generations of the Buendía family navigate love, oblivion and the inescapability of their past — and their fate. The book by Nobel Prize winning author Gabriel García Márquez comes to Netflix, telling the story of the Buendía family, tormented by madness, impossible love, war, and fear of a curse that condemns them to solitude for a 100 years in this town. This stars Claudio Cataño, Jerónimo Barón, Santiago Vásquez, Marco González, Diego Vásquez, Leonardo Soto, Susana Morales, & Marleyda Soto. Netflix has spent tons of money making sure this adaptation is accurate and authentic, but also...

"For me it was all about the camerawork." Netflix has unveiled a full 3-min behind-the-scenes featurette for their upcoming series One Hundred Years of Solitude, adapting the iconic novel of the same name. They debuted a teaser trailer earlier in 2024 but with the series ready to launch for streaming in December they're starting the final marketing blitz. In the timeless town of Macondo, seven generations of the Buendía family navigate love, oblivion and the inescapability of their past — and their fate. The book by Nobel Prize winning author Gabriel García Márquez comes to Netflix, telling the story of the Buendía family, tormented by madness, impossible love, war, and the fear of a curse that condemns them to solitude for a 100 years in the mythical town of Macondo. The series stars Claudio Cataño, Jerónimo Barón, Santiago Vásquez, Marco González, Diego Vásquez, Leonardo Soto, Susana Morales, and Marleyda Soto. This new making...