La Jauria (The Pack)

Chilean series exploring a dark abduction mystery

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About La Jauria (The Pack)

Released: 2020

Platform: Max

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 2 Seasons Available (16 Episodes)

Cast
Antonia Zegers, Maria Omegna, Daniela Vega, Alberto Guerra, Paula Luchsinger, Mariana Di Girolamo, Lucas Balmaceda, Marcela Salinas, Claudia Di Girólamo, Paulina García, Luis Gnecco, Antonia Giesen, Giannina Fruttero, Clemente Rodríguez, Enrique Videla, Sergio Castro

About La Jauria (The Pack)

"La Jauria" is a thrilling Chilean TV Series released in 2020, packed with drama and action. The series is centered around the mysterious disappearances and a hunt for a potential serial killer preying on young women in a prestigious local Catholic school. Blanca Ibarra, a student, leads a protest movement against the school's director, who is accused of sexual assault. However, she goes missing, leading to the involvement of the special crimes unit. The detectives uncover the existence of an online game that recruits men to commit acts of aggression against women, drawing them into a dark and suspenseful hunt.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Fabula, the Academy Award-winning production company behind movies like 'A Fantastic Woman.' The series was directed by Argentine filmmaker Lucía Puenzo, who was famed for her meticulous direction and storytelling. Adding another layer to the plot is the captivating cityscape of Santiago, which provides an atmospheric backdrop to the riveting story.

Actors

  • Daniela Vega as Elisa Murillo - Vega plays the role of the determined policewoman involved in hunting the potential serial killer. Known for her previous Oscar-winning role in 'A Fantastic Woman,' Vega brings the same intensity and depth to her character in "La Jauria."
  • Antonia Zegers as Olivia Fernández - Zegers portrays another member of the all-female police team with an equal passion for justice. Her performance adds a layer of raw authenticity to the series.
  • María Gracia Omegna as Carla Farías - Omegna fits perfectly in the role of the intuitive and smart police officer, making her character integral to the unfolding of the series plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The series is seen as a direct commentary on Chile's own issues with gendered violence and sexual assault, mirroring the messages of the larger worldwide #MeToo movement.
  • "La Jauria" is Amazon Prime's second Spanish language original series.
  • The series uses a fictional online game as a central plot device, which recruits men to commit crimes against women, a plotline that adds a chilling virtual aspect to the story.

Awards

As of the time being, there are no known awards attributed to the series "La Jauria."

Quotes

  • "In this team, we're not just colleagues... We're a sisterhood." - Olivia Fernández
  • "We're not hunting a man. We're hunting a pack." - Elisa Murillo
  • "We don't believe in victim shaming; we believe in justice." - Carla Farías

Music, Soundtrack

  • The compelling series score, filled with tension and suspense, is composed by Manfredi Gioacchini.
  • "Evil Eye" and "False Promises" are featured in the show, contributing to the tension-filled atmosphere.