A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair

The story examines one of the most controversial cases in Mexican history, featuring Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, a French woman and her Mexican lover, who were accused of pursuing kidnapping for ransom and ultimately jailed, based on the false evidence by the corrupt government and its newly-established federal anti-crime agency. The process and the outcome will depend on the highest levels of Mexican and French governments, exposing massive corruption and human rights violations in the process.

The first couple of episodes are a bit challenging to follow, since they contain the chronological layout and many characters - all of which will ultimately become clear as the story unravels. My only objection is a lack of more detailed background on Florence and her brother (namely, their activities and life in Mexico prior to her arrest), which would serve as an enlightening factor in better judging her character and motivation. On the other hand, hats off to a fantastic group of Mexican journalists who helped to evaluate and expose the intricate levels of corruption, and whose courage and conviction makes them the true heroes in the whole unfortunate saga. The same goes for the production team which brought this story to light.