One Hundred Years of Solitude: Release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far

Cien Años de Soledad Netflix, also known as One Hundred Years of Solitude, is a highly anticipated adaptation of Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez's novel of the same name. The show will premiere on December 11, 2024.

One Hundred Years of Solitude is directed by Alex García López and Laura Mora, and produced by the Colombian company Dynamo, and writer Márquez's family. The series follows the story of the Buendía family and the creation of the mythical town of Macondo, filled with magic, tragedy, and drama.

The cast of the show includes Claudio Cataño, Susana Morales, and Marco González. The synopsis of the show on Netflix’s YouTube channel reads:

“One Hundred Years of Solitude is the story of the Buendía family, tormented by madness, impossible love, war, and the fear of a curse that condemns them to solitude for a hundred years in the mythical town of Macondo.”

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One Hundred Years of Solitude: All you need to know

Release date and number of episodes

One Hundred Years of Solitude will premiere on Netflix on December 11, 2024. The show consists of total 16 episodes, set to release in two installments. However, the makers have not yet confirmed any dates for the release of the second part of season 1.

The show is entirely shot in Columbia, making it one of the biggest Netflix projects in Latin America so far.

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Cast

• Claudio Cataño as Colonel Aureliano Buendía
• Jerónimo Barón as young Aureliano Buendía
• Marco González as José Arcadio Buendía
• Leonardo Soto as José Arcadio’s son
• Susana Morales as Úrsula Iguarán
• Ella Becerra as Petronila
• Carlos Suaréz as Aureliano Iguarán
• Moreno Borja as Melquiades
• Santiago Vásquez as teenage Aureliano Buendía

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Plot summary

One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the Buendía family over many generations. It begins with cousins José Arcadio and Úrsula, who leave their village and create the magical town of Macondo.

As they build their ideal world, the Buendía family faces love, war, madness, and a powerful curse that keeps them isolated for 100 years. The narrative mixes magical realism with real human experiences, showing how time, memory, and fate are connected. Macondo town serves as the backdrop for a tale of impossible love stories, family struggles, and destiny.

In an interview with Tudum on October 8, 2024, director Alex García López shared his experience on working on this project. He was in-charge of directing five episodes: 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8.

López said:

“Directing this project has been both a challenge and an adventure; after all, in life, taking risks is necessary to give meaning to what we do. When diving into the adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude, my intention was to create something authentic that carries the stature of an international production, because the story deserves it."

Meanwhile, Laura Mora who directed epiodes 4, 5 and 6 also talked about understanding "the difference between the literary and audiovisual languages" to depict "the beauty, poetry and depth" of the novel on-screen.

"We’ve done it with love and respect for the novel, with the support of an exceptional technical and human team."

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Where to watch?

One Hundred Years of Solitude is set to release exclusively on Netflix. The streaming platform is available in over 190 countries with three plans including Standard with ads for $6.99 / month, Standard package with $15.49 / month, and Premium plan with $22.99 / month.

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Fans of the novel and magical stories can watch the show on Netflix.