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Peter Chernin’s North Road Company has acquired Mexican production company Perro Azul.

Perro Azul produced Netflix’s most-watched show produced in Mexico and Latin America entitled Who Killed Sara? (¿Quién mató a Sara?). This is North Road’s first acquisition in Latin America and comes as the company seeks to strengthen North Road’s international presence.

Perro Azul’s founding partners, Alexis Fridman and Juan Uruchurtu, will remain in their leadership roles, as will the company’s executive producers Diego Rabasa and Julián de Tavira. Fridman and Uruchurtu will report to Jan Frouman, president of North Road International.

Founded in 2019, Perro Azul’s production portfolio also includes The Secret of the River (El Secreto Del Río), Netflix’s most popular Spanish-language show of October 2024. As well as the Netflix hits Queens on the Run (Fuga de Reinas), Nothing to See Here (Ojitos De Huevo) and Daughter From Another Mother...

The North Road Company, a media venture launched in 2022 by mogul Peter Chernin, has made its first acquisition in Latin America with Perro Azul, a major Mexican production company.

Perro Azul has produced Netflix’s most watched show ever produced in Mexico and Latin America, “Who Killed Sara? (¿Quién mató a Sara?).” The companies said the acquisition will allow Perro Azul to “scale their storytelling vision,” while allowing it to use “North Road’s strategic resources and expertise to bring even more Latin American stories to global audiences.”

As part of the deal, Perro Azul’s founding partners, Alexis Fridman and Juan Uruchurtu, will remain in their leadership roles, alongside the company’s Executive Producers Diego Rabasa and Julián de Tavira. Fridman and Uruchurtu will report to Jan Frouman, President of North Road International.

The acquisition of Perro Azul follows North Road’s purchase of Karga Seven Pictures, one of...

The arrival of Manuel in a small town in Oaxaca sets the stage for a moving exploration of friendship against a backdrop of societal expectations in The Secret of the River. Manuel’s initial interactions with Erik, a stereotypical boy whose sportsmanship contrasts with Manuel’s more sensitive personality, highlight the complexities of male friendships formed by cultural norms. In a conservative community where traditional manhood is strictly enforced, especially by Erik’s father, Jacinto, their bond develops amid the vibrant yet oppressive atmosphere.

A tragic confrontation by the river serves as the spark that ignites their relationship, weaving their stories together through shared trauma. The accidental death of a guy who was trying to attack Manuel becomes a heavy secret that ties the boys together but also threatens to tear their lives apart. This scene perfectly captures the show’s deft handling of darker themes, reflecting the harsh realities marginalized people face.

Apocalypse Z: Part 2 is now a topic of discussion after a major cliffhanger concludes Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End.

Released on Halloween 2024 (along with a new round of Crumbl Cookies), Apocalypse Z is a new Spanish-language horror outing from Prime Video. It shows a world where a global disease outbreak transforms people into predatorial animals as a man tries to rejoin and protect his family amidst the madness.

This film marks the latest in popular Spanish-language streaming film releases like Netflix's The Secret of the River (featuring Trinidad González). 

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Apart from walking through a heartwarming drama, Netflix's The Secret of the River features several memorable performances from its talented cast members. Set in Mexico, The Secret of the River is a relatively obscure 8-part series on Netflix that has garnered optimistic reviews from both viewers and critics. It has not only been praised for its grounded and emotional storytelling but also for its portrayal of a marginalized community.

In its 8-episode runtime, The Secret of the River presents a narrative that dabbles with themes surrounding self-acceptance, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. While the character beats in the show are well-written, the noteworthy performances of almost all cast members in the series make the characters relatable and realistic. Given how the characters in the Netflix LGBTQ+ show play a crucial role in selling its moving drama to audiences, many viewers may be curious about who plays...

Part 1 of the fourth season of “Outer Banks” had a strong debut on Luminate’s weekly streaming rankings, hitting 1.2 billion minutes watched in the Oct. 11-17 viewing window, its first full week of availability. That made it the No. 1 streaming original of the viewing window, followed by Season 7 of “Love Is Blind” with 1 billion minutes watched in the second week of availability of its first batch of episodes.

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” continued its run on the chart, landing at No. 3 with 707.1 million minutes watched in its fourth week of availability, just edging out “Nobody Wants This” with 705.9 million minutes watched after three weeks. Also not far behind was Season 2 of “Tulsa King” with 690 million minutes watched Oct. 11-17, during which its fifth episode was released. As in previous weeks, Season 1 also charted, this time two spots below Season 2 in seventh place with 335.3 million minutes watched. Netflix...

Frida Sofía Cruz Salinas is one of the new rising stars making a name for herself after appearing in Netflix's The Secret of the River.

This new series tells the tale of two Mexican kids from a village in Oaxaca who wind up as friends after witnessing a horrible tragedy together, keeping it a secret between themselves.

Starring alongside The Secret of the River leading actress Trinidad González is 13-year-old Frida Cruz, who hails from Mexico City, Mexico.

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The Secret of the River is available on Netflix, and since its debut, fans have been eager to learn more about its star, Trinidad González.

Netflix has been on a roll with releases recently as fans flock to watch projects like the first half of Outer Banks Season 4.

First hitting the streamer on October 9, The Secret of the River is an eight-episode series centered on two kids from a village in Oaxaca, Mexico who form an unlikely friendship after witnessing a horrible tragedy and keeping it a secret.

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Netflix’s new mystery drama, the Spanish language series from Mexico, The Secret of the River, or El Secreto de Rio, is quite an interesting watch over eight episodes, each around 45 minutes long. Although the series struggles slightly with the pacing and could have been made a little more concise, its central plot is quite thought-provoking. The story here is about two childhood friends, Erik and Manuel, who are separated for many years after going through a traumatizing experience in their youth. Issues of gender identity and conflicting perspectives take over when they finally reunite, making their almost brotherly love in the past seem like an improbable bond. Can Erik and Manuel get over their inhibitions and accept each other with the same innocence as in their childhood days once again? The Secret of the River deals with this very question along with a number of other important ones raised through its subplots.

The Secret of the River, or El Secreto de Rio, is a new Spanish-language drama series from Mexico on Netflix, with a fair few mystery and thriller elements thrown into it. The plot is centered around two childhood friends, Erik and Manuel, who promise to keep a grave secret between themselves when they are young boys. But years later, both their lost friendship and the threat of their secret getting discovered resurface, kicking off a major chain of events in their small village in Oaxaca. The Secret of the River deals with a number of serious social issues through the mesh of its crime thriller subplots and ultimately makes for a good watch.

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What is the Netflix series about?

The Secret of the River opens with an intense scene in which two young boys are seen in a physical struggle against a grown man, and the consequences of their scuffle are very dire.

Here are some of the exciting releases on Netflix in October! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Ott streaming platform Netflix has bought an exciting line-up for you in October this year. From thrillers, and reality shows to documentaries, you will be definitely spoilt for choices when it comes to these Netflix releases. We have gotten your binge list curated for you with these Netflix releases.

October Netflix Releases

Release Date: 1st October, 2024

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Fall is here, which means it’s time to bundle up on your couch and stream the weekend away. Let’s get into it: There’s plenty to enjoy in October on Netflix, from a new Ali Wong special to new seasons of shows like “Love Is Blind” and “Unsolved Mysteries.” The real unsolved mystery is how it feels like there is more “Love Is Blind” dropping every month, but I digress.

October also brings with it the chance to watch Season 1 of “Yellowjackets” (a Showtime hit) for the first time on the Netflix platform, as well as more “Outer Banks” and “The Lincoln Lawyer.” The best bet, however, is the return of Keri Russell.

Top Pick: “The Diplomat” Season 2

Russell returns as U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Kate Wyler in this “The Americans” meets “Homeland” Emmy-nominated hit. Season 1 ended with a massive cliffhanger, so the six-episode Season...