A man framed for murder uncovers a sprawling web of deceit in a brisk, gritty quest for revenge.
Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
For a TV-MA, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, strong violence and frequent strong language.
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Hell-bent on exacting revenge and proving he was framed for his sister's murder, Álex sets out to unearth much more than the crime's real culprit.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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