The eagerly awaited Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s acclaimed mystery novel, Caught, is now available for streaming. This six-episode thriller stands out as a Latin American translation of Coben’s bestselling works, which have garnered over 60 million readers globally. Filmed on location in Argentina, the series boasts a predominantly local cast, which may not be immediately recognizable to American viewers. However, some actors will be familiar to Netflix audiences from popular shows like Narcos and the 2023 film Society of the Snow.
Caught contributes to a growing family of adaptations of Coben’s novels on Netflix, including The Stranger, Fool Me Once, and The Woods. While this adaptation may not have reached the heights of its predecessors, the impressive cast, stunning visuals, and a rich narrative source remain compelling elements of the series. Given the rising popularity of foreign language programming on Netflix, Caught could find a substantial viewership.
Soledad Villamil as Ema Garay
Date of Birth: June 19, 1969
- Active Since: 1991
| Notable Movies & TV Shows | Role |
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Everybody Has a Plan |
Irene |
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The Secret in Their Eyes |
Claudia |
Character: Ema Garay is a determined journalist who seeks to bring criminals to justice, serving as the series’ central figure as she investigates Leo Mercer.
Alberto Ammann as Leo Mercer
Date of Birth: 1978
- Active Since: 2008
Actor: Alberto Ammann is a renowned Argentine and Spanish actor featured in numerous films, television shows, and theater performances. Notably recognized by Netflix audiences for his roles in Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, Ammann has also appeared in various other productions, including the FX original series Mars and Sofía Vergara’s Griselda. His film credits include the sci-fi dramas Eva and Mindscape.
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Narcos |
Pacho Herrera |
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Mars |
Javier Delgado |
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Griselda |
Alberto Bravo |
Character: Leo Mercer emerges as the main suspect in the series, implicated in the disappearance of teenage girls in connection with his foundation aimed at helping youth.
Juan Minujín as Marcos Brown
Date of Birth: May 20, 1975
- Active Since: 1994
Actor: Juan Minujín is a prominent Argentine actor with an extensive career in film, television, and theater. His most notable work includes a role in The Two Popes, which starred Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. Minujín has primarily worked in Argentina, but he most recently appeared in Without Blood, a war drama directed by Angelina Jolie featuring Salma Hayek, which premiered at TIFF in 2024.
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Without Blood |
Salinas |
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The Two Popes |
Young Jorge Mario Bergoglio |
Character: Marcos Brown, a close friend of Leo Mercer, believes in his innocence and suspects that he is being set up by a different party.
Matías Recalt as Bruno Meller Garay
Date of Birth: September 14, 2001
- Active Since: 2019
Actor: Matías Recalt is a rising star in the Argentine entertainment industry, garnering attention for his role as Roberto Canessa in the Netflix drama Society of the Snow, an Oscar-nominated film that found great success at the Goya Awards, where Recalt was awarded Best New Actor. In 2019, he had also featured in the series Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez.
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Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez |
Danilo |
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Society of the Snow |
Roberto Canessa |
Character: Bruno Meller Gray, the son of Ema, inadvertently becomes embroiled in the unfolding mystery.
Supporting Cast & Characters in Caught
Victoria Almeida as Julia: Victoria Almeida is best known for her dynamic performance in the Netflix drama The Kingdom.
Patricio Aramburu as Diego: Also famed for his role in The Kingdom, Patricio Aramburu played Pablo Vázquez Pena.
Carmela Rivero as Martina Schulz: An emerging talent, Carmela Rivero portrays Martina Schulz, the 16-year-old girl whose mysterious disappearance ignites the plot of Caught.