Fugue State 1986 season 1 is a Colombian crime drama based on real-life events that occurred in Bogotá in the 1980s. The show will be available on Netflix on December 4, 2025. All seven parts will be released at the same time.
The plot of the series revolves around two men, León and Jeremías, who form a dangerous and disturbing friendship. Literature student León becomes interested in Jeremías's life. In Bogotá, Jeremías killed many people in a popular restaurant amid his dissatisfaction. Together, they explore violence, madness, and strange companionship. Series based on real-life atrocities committed by Vietnam War veteran Campo Elías Delgado.
The official synopsis of the show, according to Rotten Tomatoes, reads,
"Following a plague that turns people into amnesiacs and cannibals, a security guard (Brian Lucero) tries to awaken his stricken wife's (Jocelyn Tucker) memories of him."
Fugue State 1986 season 1: When does the show come out?

Fugue State 1986 will be released globally on December 4, 2025, at 12:00 am Pacific Time (PT), with times adjusted for different time zones, as usual for Netflix. See major region release times in the table below.
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How many episodes are there in season 1?
Fugue State 1986 season 1 consists of seven episodes. All episodes will be available on Netflix for binge-watching on the release date.
What to expect from Fugue State 1986 season 1
In season 1, two men undergo a terrifying psychological metamorphosis. In the show, León and Jeremías' connection shifts from discussing literature to supporting violent and frightening views, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and twisted ideology.
The series will show the brutality of a real-life slaughter and its aftermath. Viewers can look forward to a journey into the evils of people and how normal people can attempt terrible things.
Cast and production details of Fugue State 1986 season 1

The series is led by Andrés Parra, who heads an exceptional ensemble of Colombian actors. Camila Jurado, Jorge Enrique Abello, Consuelo Luzardo, Valentina Acosta, César Mora, Héctor García, and Marcela Benjumea are some of the actors in the cast.
Fugue State 1986 season 1: Trailer analysis of the series
The trailer for the series suggests a grim narrative revolving around violence, psychological distress, and the search for a new kind of criminal. An ominous character says, "I am that rain."
A real rain will clean the streets of scum. This foreshadows a new, unsettling form of violence and a new assassin. A character unsettlingly says, "I don't remember." when questioned about a restaurant massacre.
The speaker states that they have mental fog and can't remember what they did or who they are. They chillingly claim the perfect crime exists. A dark contemplation on mortality concludes the dialogue, suggesting death is almost necessary and warning, "León, you never return from death. Never."
Fans can watch season 1 exclusively on Netflix starting December 4, 2025.