False Identity: Review, Story, Cast, Episodes, Release Date, Budget & More

False Identity

“False Identity”is a gripping Mexican crime thriller series that premiered on Telemundo in September 2018 and later became available on Netflix for international audiences. Produced by Telemundo Global Studios and Argos Comunicación, this intense drama stars Luis Ernesto Franco and Camila Sodi in career-defining roles. The series ran for two seasons with a total of 171 episodes, concluding in January 2021. Set against the dangerous backdrop of Sonora, Mexico, and later Mexico City, the show explores themes of domestic violence, drug cartels, political corruption, and redemption. With its telenovela-style storytelling combined with modern crime thriller elements, “False Identity” captured audiences with its high-stakes drama, passionate romance, and relentless suspense that keeps viewers on edge episode after episode.

False Identity: Release Date, Story, Plot, Episodes, Cast, Actors Salary, Actors Net Worth, Budget, OTT Response, Trailer, Songs, Awards, Review, Ratings & More

InfoFalse Identity
GenreCrime Thrillers, Mystery, Espionage, and Sci-Fi
LanguageEnglish
Directed byJames Keach
Star CastStacy Keach
Geneviève Bujold
Tobin Bell
Mimi Maynard
Veronica Cartwright
Production
companies
Pavilion Pictures
RKO Pictures
Written bySandra K. Bailey
CinematographyBernard Auroux
Edited byNancy Frazen
Music byBarry Goldberg
CountryUnited States
Distributed byRKO Pictures
Original release8 June 1990
Running time93 minutes

False Identity Storyline

Diego Hidalgo is a hustler who gets entangled with Sonora’s most dangerous drug lord, Gavino Gaona, after selling stolen fuel and having an affair with Gaona’s wife, putting a deadly price on his head. Isabel Fernández has endured years of brutal domestic abuse after marrying Porfirio “El Corona” at just fifteen years old, desperately seeking escape from her nightmare. When circumstances force both to flee for their lives, a lawyer named Eliseo devises a desperate plan: Diego and Isabel must assume the identities of a deceased American tourist couple and pretend to be a happily married family, with Isabel’s young son Ricardo completing the facade. Though complete strangers and polar opposites, they must trust each other to survive. As they build a new life in Mexico City, the past relentlessly pursues them while unexpected passion ignites between them.

False Identity Cast, Crew, Role, Salary, Remuneration & Net Worth

Here are the complete details of actors and actresses names in the Web Series.

1.Stacy Keach as Ben Driscoll / Harlan Errickson

Stacy Keach as Ben Driscoll / Harlan Errickson
InfoBen Driscoll / Harlan Errickson
Real NameStacy Keach
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net Worth$8 million

2.Geneviève Bujold as Rachel Roux

Geneviève Bujold as Rachel Roux
InfoRachel Roux
Real NameGeneviève Bujold
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

3.Tobin Bell as Marshall Errickson

Tobin Bell as Marshall Errickson
InfoMarshall Errickson
Real NameTobin Bell
Salary Per Web Series$1million – $2 million
Net Worth$15 million – $20 million

4.Veronica Cartwright as Vera Errickson

Veronica Cartwright as Vera Errickson
InfoVera Errickson
Real NameVeronica Cartwright
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

5.Mimi Maynard as Audrey

Mimi Maynard as Audrey
InfoAudrey
Real NameMimi Maynard
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

6.Michael Champion as Luther

Michael Champion as Luther
InfoLuther
Real NameMichael Champion
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

7.Todd Jeffries as Chad Erickson

Todd Jeffries as Chad Erickson
InfoChad Erickson
Real NameTodd Jeffries
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net Worth$18 million

8.Anne Bloom as Elise

Anne Bloom as Elise
InfoElise
Real NameAnne Bloom
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

9.Grainger Hines as Tommy

Grainger Hines as Tommy
InfoTommy
Real NameGrainger Hines
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

10.William Lucking as Frank Calovich

William Lucking as Frank Calovich
InfoFrank Calovich
Real NameWilliam Lucking
Salary Per Web SeriesNot Known
Net WorthNot Known

False Identity Web Series Awards

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False Identity Review

“False Identity” delivers addictive telenovela drama elevated by surprisingly strong performances and genuine chemistry between its leads. Luis Ernesto Franco and Camila Sodi create compelling, multidimensional characters whose evolution from strangers to lovers feels earned despite the heightened circumstances. The first season is particularly strong, balancing suspenseful cat-and-mouse pursuits with emotional depth as both protagonists heal from their traumatic pasts. The production values are impressive, with excellent cinematography that captures both the bleakness of their situation and the warmth of their growing connection. While the second season occasionally stretches credibility and relies too heavily on chase sequences, the supporting cast, particularly Eduardo Yáñez as the menacing Mateo Corona, keeps tension high. The series handles serious issues like domestic violence with appropriate gravity while maintaining telenovela entertainment value. It’s a binge-worthy thriller that proves Mexican television can deliver sophisticated, internationally appealing content.

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