What to Know About Netflix’s Upcoming ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Series

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming series adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Colombian writer and journalist Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude is undergoing a huge renovation at the hands of Netflix – and we’re all thrilled to finally see the results.

The series’ logline reads: “In the mythical town of Macondo, seven generations of the Buendía family navigate love, oblivion, and the inescapability of their past — and their fate.” For those unfamiliar, it tells the story of cousins José and Úrsula, who marry against their parents’ wishes and embark on a journey to create a new life.

“Accompanied by friends and adventurers, their voyage culminates with the founding of a utopian town on the banks of a river of prehistoric stones that they baptize Macondo,” Netflix’s website TUDUM describes. “Several generations of the Buendía lineage will shape the future of this mythical town, tormented by madness, impossible loves, a bloody and absurd war, and a terrible curse that condemns them, without hope, to 100 years of solitude.” 

The highly anticipated series will be released in two parts, with the first eight episodes premiering on December 11. Here’s what you have to know about the new adaptation.

FAQs About the Series

Is it based on a true story?

No, it’s a work of magical realism, published in 1967. It’s considered one of the most influential novels in the Spanish literary canon and a cornerstone of the Latin American magical realism movement.

Who are the main characters?

The cast includes Claudio Cataño as Aureliano Buendía, Marco Antonio González Ospina as José Arcadio Buendía, and Susana Morales Cañas as Úrsula Iguarán.

Where was it filmed?

The series was filmed in Colombia, primarily in Alvarado, Tolima.

Get ready to dive into the magic of One Hundred Years of Solitude! Check out the trailer here and glimpse the epic story about to hit Netflix. Trust us, you don't want to miss it!