La Cacería is as good as crime thrillers get and perhaps real-life series (it is based on a true story) is more gripping than any work of fiction. The setting is a small town on the fringes of the Atacama desert which gives the series an uncommon atmospheric air. Francisco Melo in the lead role of Inspector Rojas may appear at first sight to be guilty of the trope of a cop who battles his demons but don't let that put you off. His is an excellent performance and expect no less from a fine cast that includes Gastón Salgado, Valentina Muhr, Jaime Omeñaca and Alejandro Goic. There are no cat and mouse games; no chases; no twists and turns-as with most real-life investigations this one is about plodding detective work, overlooked clues and tips, and some fortuitous events that lead to the unravelling. This series is hard to come by; I understand there's a sequel and frankly, I can't wait to see season 2
