Series synopsis
A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair, also known as El caso Cassez-Vallarta: una novela criminal is a documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on August 25, 2022. It ended on August 25, 2022. It stars Pamela Almanza, Humberto Busto, Axel Arenas and Val Vera.
A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair examines the case of Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, alleged kidnappers and one of the most notable and scandalous cases in Mexico’s history. Through interviews and analysis of public records, the documentary details the irregularities of this case and throws light on the people at the center of what became a diplomatic scandal between Mexico and France.
Premise
A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair examines the case of Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, alleged kidnappers and one of the most notable and scandalous cases in Mexico’s history. Through interviews and analysis of public records, the documentary details the irregularities of this case and throws light on the people at the center of what became a diplomatic scandal between Mexico and France.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pamela Almanza as Florance
- Humberto Busto as Ezaquiel
- Axel Arenas as El Patrón
- Val Vera as Laura
- Norma Pablo as Murgui
- Elsie Flores as Cristina
- Jesús Castro Ponce as Israel
- Balam Sánchez as David
Guest cast
- Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Self (archive footage)
- Genaro García Luna as Self
- Carlos Loret de Mola as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | August 25, 2022 | August 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair examines the case of Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, alleged kidnappers and one of the most notable and scandalous cases in Mexico’s history. Through interviews and analysis of public records, the documentary details the irregularities of this case and throws light on the people at the center of what became a diplomatic scandal between Mexico and France. |
August 25, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 25, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 25, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 25, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |