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Key Features:
Murder mystery, Eccentric millionaire, Yacht, Hidden motives, Family secrets, Childhood friends, Betrayal, Suspense, Whodunit
Tone:
suspense-driven, serious
Target Audience:
Mystery fans, Viewers interested in suspenseful thrillers, Fans of ensemble cast mysteries
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Suspicion → Revelation

A Deadly Invitation

2023-10-06
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Eccentric millionaire Olivia sends her half sister Agatha, and a group of old acquaintances, a mysterious invitation for a weekend on her yacht, where they will discover the true motive behind this invitation: the celebration of… a murder?

Genres
Comedy, Mystery
Cast
Regina Blandón, Maribel Verdú, Juan Pablo de Santiago, Manolo Cardona, Aarón Díaz, José María de Tavira, Juan Manuel Pernas, Stephanie Cayo, Pedro Damián, Helena Rojo
Crew
José Manuel Cravioto, Javier Durán Pérez, Antón de Goenechea
Rating
5.772(171 votes)
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