Not only the original source is a masterpiece of journalism by García Márquez, but the series is extremely close to what it was like at the time in Colombia. Violence everywhere, starting with the worst criminal in history, Pablo Escobar, but also from the guerrillas, paramilitar groups, and a police pushed to its limits. Despite what is said at the beginning of the series, the characters and facts are 100% real (just Google them). Incredible hard to watch if you are Colombian, but I suppose if you know nothing about our history, you will find it difficult to believe, but I assure you, the reality was even worst.
Review of News of a Kidnapping
