Is Netflix's The Accident based on true story? Explained

All 10 episodes of The Accident, the recent Mexican drama series, was released on Netflix on August 21, 2024. It portrays how, even seemingly strong bonds of friendship and family can be severed by an accident, as various past traumas and resentment come to the fore and expose the cracks in the relationships between people.

The official synopsis of the show reads:

“When a birthday party takes a tragic turn, its ripples shatter a close-knit community — tearing families, friendships and hearts apart.”

The Accident is an emotionally rich and realistic depiction of a tragedy, and fans of the series have been wondering if it is based on a true story. The 10-episode series was written by Leonardo Padrón and is not based on a true story.

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Netflix's The Accident is a work of fiction

In an article published by Tudum on August 22, 2024, it has been clarified that the drama series is neither based on a book nor inspired by real-life events. The original screenplay of the series has been penned by Leonardo Padrón, who previously created and wrote the Netflix show The Marked Heart.

Even though the series is not based on a true story, its subject and treatment of the subject are realistic. The series opens with a happy couple throwing a birthday party for their young son. The celebration is set to be an opportunity for the community members to come together and have a good time.

However, the weather soon turns dangerous. In fact, it becomes so violent that it claims the lives of 3 children, with another one going missing. When the full implication of the tragedy dawns upon the parents, they react by blaming each other and themselves.

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The Accident: Cast and crew

Written by Leonardo Padrón, the series has been directed by Klych López and Gracia Querejeta. The editor of the series is Juan Carlos Arroyo while the cinematography has been handled by David F. Mayo.

The cast of the series includes:

• Ana Claudia Talancón as Daniela
• Sebastian Martínez as Emiliano
• Alberto Guerra as El Charro
• Eréndira Ibarra as Lupita
• Shaní Lozano as Yolanda
• Silverio Palacios as Moncho
• Erick Elías as Fabián
• Erik Hayser as David
• Valentina Acosta as Brenda
• Macarena García as Lucia
• Mauricio Isaac as Chief Santos
• Sebastian Dante as Alex

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The Accident: Episodes and streaming options

The series is available for streaming only on Netflix. The following table lists the names of all 10 episodes of the series:

Episode number	Episode name
1	Empty Rooms
2	What Could Go Wrong?
3	Everyone Is a Suspect
4	The Storm After the Storm
5	Confrontation
6	Mea Culpa
7	Collateral Damage
8	The Search
9	Penance
10	The Verdict

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All 10 episodes of The Accident are streaming on Netflix.