Highlights
Medusa is a Colombian dramatic thriller filled with power struggles, betrayal, and mystery. The web series is streaming on Netflix from 5 March 2025 and it follows Bárbara Hidalgo, a powerful businesswoman who becomes the CEO of her family’s massive company, Medusa. However, her success comes at a price as someone wants her dead. Created by Said Chamie and Claudia Sanchez, the 12-episode web series mixes crime, corporate politics, and family drama and plenty of shocking twists.
Storyline:
Bárbara Hidalgo has just become the CEO of Medusa, a huge business empire. She is a powerful woman who is both admired and feared. But someone wants her dead.
While enjoying a day on her boat, an explosion suddenly throws Bárbara into the water. She is badly injured and as she sinks, two men steal her jewelry and even cut off her ring finger. Meanwhile, her family quickly starts fighting over her company, acting as if she is already dead.
Seven days after the explosion, the case is officially closed. Everyone believes Bárbara is dead. Detective Danger Carmelo finds the case strange. Why was the boat explosion ruled an accident so quickly? Why does Bárbara’s own family seem happier now that she is gone?
However, Barbara returns, shocking everyone. Bárbara survives as a mysterious woman rescues her and helps her heal using natural remedies. But Bárbara has lost some of her memory and she remembers her daughter Maya but struggles to recall what really happened on the boat. Now she must figure out who tried to kill her while dealing with her power-hungry family, each of whom has a reason to want her gone.
Review (Episode 1: Lady Death)
Positive Aspects
Medusa web series is full of drama, betrayal, and mystery, making it exciting to watch.
Bárbara is a strong and smart character, determined to find out the truth by teaming up with Detective Danger.
The story cleverly compares her ruthless family to snakes, just like the mythical Medusa. Each family member is fighting for control of the business empire, showing no mercy.
The beautiful locations such as calm seas, green landscapes, and tall city buildings definitely make the series visually appealing.
The mystery of who tried to kill Bárbara keeps the suspense high and may make you watch the further episodes.
Negative Aspects
The show has too many steamy scenes inserted from the start till the end that don’t add to the story and feel unnecessary.
Some characters are too dramatic, making their actions feel unrealistic.
The detective’s name Danger Carmelo sounds too silly for a serious crime drama.
The family drama sometimes takes over the business mystery, making it feel more like a daily serial on TV.
Series Quality:
Medusa is a fast-paced and entertaining drama but it focuses more on shocking twists and dramatic fights than on meaningful storytelling. It’s fun to watch but doesn’t feel very realistic.
Performances:
Juana Acosta does a great job playing Bárbara, showing both her strength and vulnerability.
Manolo Cardona plays the detective well, though his character feels a bit too cliché.
The other actors bring their characters to life, but some performances feel exaggerated, especially when they are hiding something that may look against Barbara.
Verdict:
If you enjoy dramatic shows full of secrets, betrayals, and family fights, Medusa is a quick interesting watch. But if you prefer realistic and serious crime stories, this might not be for you. SKIP it if you’d rather avoid unnecessary adult scenes on your big screen.
Cast:
- Juana Acosta as Bárbara Hidalgo – A 40-year-old powerful and ambitious businesswoman, the former CEO of Medusa.
- Manolo Cardona as Detective Danger Carmelo – A determined cop trying to solve Bárbara’s strange case.
- Diego Trujillo as Damian Hidalgo – The head of the family and founder of Medusa.
- Sebastian Osorio as Jacobo Hidalgo – Bárbara’s arrogant and useless cousin, always scheming for power.
- Luis Fernando Hoyos as Camilo Hidalgo – The dangerous uncle who will do anything to win.
- Adriana Arango as Jacqueline Hidalgo – Camilo’s wife, who believes everything that happens is part of God’s plan.
- Carlos Torres as Cristian Hidalgo – The new CEO of Medusa after Bárbara’s disappearance.
- Mabel Moreno as Ursula – Bárbara’s controlling stepmother who manipulates both Damian and her daughter.
- Juanita Molina as Viviana – Ursula’s daughter, working together with her mother like a two-headed snake.
- Sebastian Martinez as Esteban Arco – Bárbara’s fake and untrustworthy husband.
- Mariana Mozo as Maya Hidalgo – Bárbara’s daughter, the only person she can truly trust.
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