Midnight Family: Midnight Family: Release date, episode count, plot and trailer
The trailer offers a glimpse into the gripping and emotional story that awaits viewers.
Premise and creative team
Midnight Family is a 10-part series created by Julio Rojas and Gibrán Portela, with Natalia Beristáin serving as showrunner and director. Inspired by the award-winning documentary of the same name, the series focuses on the challenges faced by the Tamayo family, who run a private ambulance service in the bustling metropolis of Mexico City.
The narrative centers on Marigaby Tamayo, played by Renata Vaca, who is a medical student by day and a tireless lifesaver by night. The show captures the stark contrasts in Mexico City, where the Tamayo family struggles with extreme medical emergencies against a backdrop of wealth and poverty.
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Cast highlights
According to Collider’s report, Ariel Award winner Joaquín Cosío, known for his roles in Narcos: Mexico and El Infierno, is the lead actor. Cosío plays Ramón Tamayo, Marigaby’s father. Renata Vaca, acclaimed for her role in The Queen of Flow, plays Marigaby Tamayo. Diego Calva, recently seen in Babylon, plays Marcus, one of Marigaby’s siblings, while Sergio Bautista makes his debut as Julito, the youngest member of the Tamayo family.Also Read: Dark Winds Season 3: Expected Release Date, Returning Cast, Plot and MoreThe series features a stellar cast, including Goya Award winner Óscar Jaenada (Hernán), José María de Tavira (The Candidate), Itzan Escamilla (Élite), Mariana Gómez (The Queen of Flow), Dolores Heredia (Capadocia) and Oscar nominee Yalitza Aparicio (Roma). Each actor brings a unique presence to the show, enhancing its dynamic storytelling.
Production and a look behind the scenes
“Midnight Family” was produced by Fremantle and Fabula – the production company behind the Oscar-winning film “A Fantastic Woman”. It is directed by Juan de Dios Larraín and Pablo Larraín, with Ángela Poblete and Mariane Hartard serving as executive producers.
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Series themes and expectations
The series explores the complexities of emergency medicine in one of the most densely populated cities in the world, examining not only the physical dangers faced by the Tamayo family, but also the emotional and moral dilemmas that come with their high-stakes work.
As the Tamayo family races through the night to save lives, the show highlights how difficult it is to balance duty and personal sacrifice.
FAQ
Is Midnight Family a documentary?
Midnight Family is a 2019 Mexican-American documentary film directed and written by Luke Lorentzen. The film centers on the Ochoa family, who run a private ambulance service.
When does Midnight Family come out?
The series will premiere on September 25, 2024.
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