Why hasn't Netflix made a miniseries about Spain's PSOE corruption scandals yet?
Could a series about political corruption in Spain ever be made? Forum users weigh up its feasibility, funding obstacles and the topic's narrative potential.
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An analysis of a possible series based on political corruption
The debate over creating a TV series based on the corruption schemes of the PSOE (Spain's Socialist Party) and other political parties examines whether Spanish judicial reality could be turned into fiction. Users discuss whether the available material would allow for an epic production or whether institutional barriers and subsidies would prevent it from ever being made.
Key points of the debate
What forum members say about political corruption in fiction
Why this thread is getting people talking
The discussion stands out for its cynical take on the audiovisual industry and its use of real data to mock the lack of transparency in public administration. It is a classic example of the forum's scepticism towards the official narrative.
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The debate over creating a TV series based on the corruption schemes of the PSOE (Spain's Socialist Party) and other political parties examines whether Spanish judicial reality could be turned into fiction. Users discuss whether the available material would allow for an epic production or whether institutional barriers and subsidies would prevent it from ever being made.
Key points of the debate
- Too much documentary material: One part of the forum argues that fiction wouldn't even be necessary; simply compiling court case files, press archives and schemes such as the ERE case or the Koldo case would provide decades of content.
- The funding obstacle: It is suggested that major streaming platforms would be unlikely to tackle these topics because of their reliance on state subsidies and tax breaks, which would limit their creative freedom.
- The narrative approach: There is consensus that the sheer volume of schemes accumulated under the two-party system (PP and PSOE) and other parties would exceed the miniseries format, requiring long-form productions in the style of film sagas or period dramas.
What forum members say about political corruption in fiction
Position A (The structural analysis): Some users argue that the current system of incentives makes it impossible for a commercial platform to produce content critical of the powers that be, pointing out that the "hand that feeds" (the State, through subsidies) censors any attempt at independent storytelling.
Position B (Scepticism about the portrayal): Other forum members suggest that, if it were ever made, the production would be subject to modern ideological biases or casting choices that would alter the historical accuracy of events in order to fit politically correct narratives.
Why this thread is getting people talking
The discussion stands out for its cynical take on the audiovisual industry and its use of real data to mock the lack of transparency in public administration. It is a classic example of the forum's scepticism towards the official narrative.
This is a summary of the thread. The full discussion includes 15 replies with data, sources and analysis available only to registered users. Create your account in 30 seconds to access the full debate and take part.
Disclaimer: The comments expressed in this forum are the personal opinions of users and do not constitute proven facts or financial or legal advice. The content is based on open discussions and does not represent the platform's editorial line.
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