48 horas (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 3.5
Released in 2008, 48 horas is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 48 horas stars Andoni Gracia as Miguel Ángel Blanco, Mabel Rivera as Consuelo, José Ángel Egido as Miguel Blanco and Silvia Abascal as Mari Mar Blanco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, 48 horas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 48 horas page.
If you liked it. Fans of 48 horas tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 48 horas (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 48 horas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 48 horas worth watching?
- 48 horas holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 48 horas?
- 48 horas stars Andoni Gracia, Mabel Rivera, José Ángel Egido, Silvia Abascal and Iñaki Font.
- When was 48 horas released?
- 48 horas was released in 2008.