The Innocent

The Innocent is a Spanish television mystery thriller miniseries directed by Oriol Paulo and based on the Harlan Coben novel of the same name. The show stars Mario Casas, Alexandra Jiménez, Aura Garrido and José Coronado. It was released on Netflix on 30 April 2021. Premise 9 years after getting himself involved in a quarrel and accidentally killing a man, Mateo (Mario Casas) attempts to start over with his wife Olivia (Aura Garrido). They will, however, be surprised by new developments that will tear their lives apart again. Cast Background, production and release The Innocent is one of 14 Harlan Coben novels to be made into Netflix series, following Coben's signing of a deal with the company in August 2018. It was announced by Netflix in November 2019, and production began in September 2020. Consisting of 8 episodes, the series is produced by Sospecha Films and Think Studio. Oriol Paulo, Jordi Vallejo and Guillem Clua wrote the screenplay. Oriol Paulo, Sandra Hermida, Jesús de la Vega, Eneko Lizarraga, Belén Atienza, Laura Rubirola and Harlan Coben are credited as executive producers. Largely set in Barcelona, the series was shot in different locations across Catalonia. The secondary setting in Marbella was recreated in the Maresme (Sant Pol de Mar) and Lloret de Mar. The trailer was released on 5 March 2021, and the premiere date of 30 April 2021 announced.