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In an unspecified location in the French Basque Country, a man with his back turned writes a note on a piece of paper: it is an order to "kidnap a PP councilor," giving a 48-hour ultimatum linked to the transfer of prisoners to prisons in the Basque Country. If the government does not comply, the hostage will be killed. July 10, 1997, 2:10 p.m. Miguel Ángel Blanco Garrido, a PP councilor in Ermua, eats lunch at home with his mother and leaves for work in Eibar as he does every day. Miguel Ángel is approached by a woman who manages to get him to accompany her a few meters before forcing him at gunpoint into a car driven by her accomplice.
Directed by —, 48 horas leans on a strong ensemble — Andoni Gracia, Mabel Rivera, José Ángel Egido — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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