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Limited Series – Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román

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Analyzing a murder case implicating a Spanish chef, who built a career in the spotlight through a web of secrets and false identities.
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Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román — Limited Series

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Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 05/22/2024
While the series offers an intriguing glimpse into the complexities of criminal investigations and the personal downfall of a once-celebrated chef, its pacing and structure leave much to be desired. Go to Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof 05/20/2024
3.5/5
Despite sensationalist nature of the case, 'Cooking Up Murder' is another fascinating study of a monstrous, cold person who procures attention in any possible way. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 05/10/2024
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román is a straightforward docuseries about a famous chef who was at the least an expert fabulist and con artist, but is also a convicted murderer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román — Limited Series

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Román Parrado

Director

Charlie Arnaiz

Executive Producer

Alberto Ortega

Executive Producer

Isabel Paniagua

Writer

Noemí Redondo

Writer

Willy Jáuregui

Cinematographer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 10, 2024 Like a King! In August 2018, police find a human torso in a suitcase; the case soon leads to César Román, an eccentric entrepreneur known as the King of Cachopo. Details Episode 2 Aired May 10, 2024 The King's Speech As witnesses agree how Heydi changed upon meeting César, he gives his version of her final night; details of his escape come out. Details Episode 3 Aired May 10, 2024 The Dethroned King After two and a half years, the trial begins; César acts as his own lawyer, ready to highlight some gaps in the investigation and prove his innocence. Details

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Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román — Limited Series

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Season Info

Director
Román Parrado
Executive Producer
Charlie Arnaiz, Alberto Ortega
Screenwriter
Isabel Paniagua, Noemí Redondo
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
European Spanish
Release Date
May 10, 2024
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