Netflix is back with a drama that knows how to stir the pot without spilling all the secrets upfront. The Guest or La Huésped, a Colombian thriller, invites viewers into a world where family dinners come with a side of suspicion. With a marriage on the brink and a mysterious visitor ready to shake things up, this series offers all the tension and intrigue those who love twisted relationships crave, but Netflix keeps just enough under wraps to stay deliciously mysterious.

When your lead roles read like a who’s who of tension and talent, you know the drama is not just on the page: it is alive on screen. Meet the power players turning this domestic thriller into must-watch TV.

The Guest’s ensemble knows how to hold attention. Laura Londoño leads as Silvia, a woman whose seemingly stable life is about to get very complicated. Carmen Villalobos plays Sonia, the uninvited guest with a knack for disruption. Jason Day is Lorenzo, Silvia’s ambitious husband running for Attorney General, whose marriage is on shaky ground. Rounding out the ensemble are Margarita Muñoz and Andrés Suárez, whose performances add layers of emotional complexity.

Together, this cast delivers a cocktail of suspense and raw emotion, making it exceptionally hard to look away.

The story of The Guest is essentially about what happens when the perfect marriage hits a pothole called Sonia. She arrives not as a friend but a force determined to unravel Lorenzo from his family and political ambitions. Meanwhile, Silvia’s daughter Isabela battles addiction, adding combustible fuel to an already volatile home. Secrets bubble to the surface, alliances shift, and every episode tightens the screws on trust. It is a slow-burning explosion of blackmail, betrayal, and danger that keeps viewers guessing until the final frame.

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Peel back the layers beyond the plot twists, and The Guest reveals a rich Colombian tapestry woven with sharp social insights and cinematic finesse. Here is what makes it more than just your average thriller.

More than just a thriller, The Guest wears its Colombian roots like a badge of honor. It is directed by Klych López and Israel Sánchez Vargas, with writing credits to Darío Vanegas and Lina Uribe. Premiered on Netflix on September 24, 2025, this 20-episode series came rated TV-MA and has earned praise for its sleek cinematography and haunting score. The setting and cultural nuances lift it beyond typical melodrama, delivering a psychological thriller with authentic grit and style.

The Guest is making serious waves in Netflix’s international thriller lineup. With standout performances from Carmen Villalobos and Laura Londoño, as well as gripping family drama and political intrigue, it has quickly become a must-watch. It serves up suspense, emotional twists, and a fresh take on familiar themes of obsession and loyalty, all wrapped in Netflix's steadily expanding Colombian thriller stock alongside the possibly reality-bound Delirium, Fake Profile, and more. This one has "binge-worthy" written all over it.

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