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Uncovering Isla Oculta: head to Chile with showrunner Pablo Díaz del Río

Uncovering Isla Oculta: head to Chile with showrunner Pablo Díaz del Río

By Michael Pickard
March 5, 2026

SHOWRUNNER

Pablo Díaz del Río, the showrunner of Isla Oculta, tells DQ about the legend that inspired this Chilean mystery drama, the birth of ‘Patagonia noir,’ and why filming the series was like being in a reality show.

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