El nuevo thriller criminal de Netflix cambiará la lealtad del público y provocará a los creadores y creadores de Nemesis. estrellas

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El nuevo thriller policial de Netflix, Nemesis, está lleno de giros inesperados y pretende desafiar las lealtades de los espectadores.

La nueva serie, creada por Courtney A. Kemp y Tani Marole, se centra en Coltrane Wilder, un ladrón veterano que intenta ir directo y centrarse en el sector inmobiliario, y en Isiah Stiles, un dedicado detective de LAPD. A medida que sus mundos chocan, quedan atrapados en un peligroso juego de persecución, que amenaza no sólo sus propias vidas sino también las de sus familias.

La nueva serie Nemesis cuenta con un elenco talentoso, que incluye a Y’lan Noel (conocido por Insecure) y Matthew Law (Abbott Elementary) como protagonistas, Coltrane e Isiah. Cleopatra Coleman (Black Rabbit), Gabrielle Dennis (One of Them Days), Domenick Lombardozzi y Tre Hale (Tulsa King) también protagonizan. Desde su lanzamiento el 14 de mayo, Nemesis ha recibido críticas muy positivas y actualmente tiene una calificación del 89% en Rotten Tomatoes.

Antes del lanzamiento del programa, Ash Crossan y Grant Hermanns de ScreenRant hablaron con Courtney A. Kemp, Tani Marole, Matthew Law e Y’lan Noel sobre Nemesis. Cuando se les preguntó cómo hicieron que ambos personajes, Isiah y Coltrane, fueran agradables para que los espectadores no favorecieran automáticamente a uno sobre el otro, Marole explicó su enfoque comparándolo con un enfrentamiento de película clásica como King Kong versus Godzilla. Dijo que buscaban un “evento destacado” donde el público disfrutara de ambos lados, pensando: “Me gustan ambos” y “No quiero que el otro pierda”.

Tani Marole explica que el programa tiene como objetivo crear una dinámica fascinante en la que los espectadores simpatizan tanto con los delincuentes como con quienes defienden la ley. Idealmente, mientras miras, comenzarás a apoyar a un personaje, pero luego descubrirás que tu lealtad cambia y querrás que el otro personaje tenga éxito. Esto es lo que ha logrado hábilmente la creadora, Courtney. El desafío era hacerte cambiar a quién apoyas sin perder la conexión con las motivaciones centrales de los personajes, y eso es lo que hace que el programa sea tan atractivo.

Kemp recordó cuando empezó a trabajar en Power Book II: Ghost. Le dijeron repetidamente que los espectadores nunca simpatizarían con Tariq después de que mató a su padre en el final de la serie anterior. Sin embargo, ella creyó que lo harían y se centró en cómo presentar su historia para ganarse el apoyo de la audiencia. Utilizó una estrategia similar con el personaje de Nemesis y estuvo de acuerdo con Marole en que las opiniones de los espectadores sobre ambos personajes probablemente cambiarían a lo largo de la serie.

Realmente me atrae la idea de un conflicto al estilo King Kong contra Godzilla; esas grandes batallas son increíblemente emocionantes de ver, y eso es lo que realmente importa. Piensa en Pacific Rim: ¡me encantan esas escenas de lucha masivas! No se trata de querer que los monstruos ganen, pero sin duda es divertido verlos. Lo que queríamos crear era esa sensación de no saber quién ganará; esa es la parte divertida. Desde el principio estuvimos de acuerdo en que el público no debería poder predecir el resultado. Queríamos mantenerlos adivinando y participando en cómo se desarrollaban las cosas, haciendo un seguimiento constante de quién ganaba.

Coltrane &Amp Isiah son espejos el uno del otro con su comportamiento obsesivo

¡Me cautivó inmediatamente el primer episodio de Nemesis! Realmente disfruto tanto a Coltrane como a Isiah, y estoy ansioso por ver cómo se desarrolla su conflicto. Coltrane te parece un papel realmente único: una desviación de tu personaje en La primera purga, pero con un ambiente relajado y genial. ¿Puedes hablar sobre el proceso de trabajar con Courtney y Tani para desarrollar este personaje y darle vida?

Esa es una gran pregunta. Creo que la frialdad de Coltrane proviene de su intenso impulso y obsesión, similar a la de atletas como Michael Jordan o Kobe Bryant. Debajo de una apariencia tranquila, es ferozmente competitivo y está concentrado en ganar. Esa obsesión requiere control y, para él, parecer genial es la forma en que maneja esa intensidad interior. Él está constantemente controlando las cosas, y esa moderación es lo que proyecta frialdad. Me alegra que eso se haya reflejado en mi actuación.

Trabajar con los creadores del programa, Courtney y Tani, fue fantástico. Nunca se sabe si conectarás con la visión de un creador, ya que es su proyecto, pero sorprendentemente estábamos alineados sobre cómo debería ser Coltrane. Entendieron su naturaleza interna. Mientras que Stiles es explosivo y vocal, Coltrane es más reservado y se comunica a través de sus acciones y lenguaje corporal. Todos estuvimos de acuerdo en que la genialidad de Coltrane proviene de lo que hace, no necesariamente de lo que dice, y fue una colaboración realmente divertida.

ScreenRant preguntó sobre los desafíos en la relación de Coltrane y Ebony, dado su pasado. El actor explicó que esta temporada profundizará en esos problemas y mostrará cómo afectan a Coltrane mientras intenta completar algunos últimos trabajos, con la esperanza de asegurar un nuevo comienzo para él y Ebony.

Watching the show, it’s become really clear to me that the women, especially Ebony, are the heart of everything. For my character, Coltrane, Ebony is his foundation. He’s fiercely driven to win, but he’s equally devoted to his wife and family – his marriage is just as important to him. That conflict, trying to balance those two huge parts of his life, is where a lot of the tension comes from. It’s like the saying, ‘You can’t serve two masters.’ You’ll see him struggling with when one thing starts to fall apart and how that affects the other. Both Coltrane and Stiles are dealing with loss – Stiles with his brother and partner, and Coltrane and Ebony with the loss of their child. It really sets the stage for some incredibly powerful and emotional moments, and I think viewers are going to feel that tension deeply.

We previously discussed how the show approached the characters of Courtney and Tani. Now, focusing on the incredibly difficult experience of a parent losing a child, I’m interested in hearing about your discussions with the actors. How did you find the right balance between showing the character’s grief to the audience and also maintaining a sense of restraint, as that loss is deeply personal?

That scene was interesting because it didn’t rely on much dialogue, and those are always a little nerve-wracking as an actor. It really allowed us to see a rare, vulnerable side of Coltrane. He’s usually focused on taking care of everyone else – his group, friends, and family – and maintaining his public image as a successful businessman and husband. This moment showed him simply processing his own feelings, and that felt very authentic. Now, with his grief, it’s even more powerful to see him alone, without the need for conversation. We filmed the scene in a few different ways, unsure how much emotion to show given it’s early in the series and Coltrane is a complex character. I was pleased with the final edit; it really captures the show’s core idea that everyone exists on a spectrum between ‘good’ and ‘bad.’ If viewers, even someone like Matthew Law’s grandmother, can find a way to empathize with Coltrane, then I feel like I’ve done my job. Ultimately, I want people to see a bit of themselves in all the characters.

ScreenRant asked about the opening jewelry store heist and the diamond masks the characters wear. They pointed out the masks looked difficult to film with and wanted to know what the experience was like for the actors.

It’s strange to think about what’s public and private, especially when you’re wearing something covering your face. It looks good, but I often don’t understand the fashion world – people prioritize style over comfort. That really came through in this project. These characters are pulling off a dangerous heist, but they’re also obsessed with maintaining a specific image, and my character, Coltrane, is a big part of that control. He’s very particular about how things are done. As an actor, though, it was actually fun. I could stand right next to Grant and he wouldn’t know where I was looking – at him, or at someone else. It was a little creepy, but also freeing because nobody could read my expressions. You spend all day on set with hair and makeup, but with the mask, I could just disappear. We had a lot of different looks, and I think the audience will really appreciate the work Tani and Courtney did on the costumes.

ScreenRant asked how the characters Coltrane and Stiles reflect each other, and what qualities each one brings out in the other.

Think of the classic bullfighting scene with the red cape. Y’lan is obsessed with winning, and when he sees someone performing at their peak, it triggers something in him. For Isiah, that ‘someone’ is a rival he feels he must destroy. However, as Isiah observes his opponent, he begins to recognize a similar level of strategy and intelligence within them – qualities he sees in himself. This realization is frightening, and instead of confronting that fear, Isiah resorts to violence – it’s the only way he knows how to react.

I think the core of Coltrane’s reaction is fear of not being the best at what he does. He’s completely consumed by his work, and when he sees that Isiah matches his intensity, it’s actually exciting for him. It’s like a competition, but one few people are equipped to handle. Seeing someone equally driven validates him. He feels a connection, like two sides of the same coin, or even twin flames. It’s a relief to finally have someone he can truly connect with and compete against, and it creates a really beautiful dynamic – a perfect match.

ScreenRant notes the show is complex, but begins with a universally appealing concept: a heist.

Matthew Law: True, everybody wants to [do one]. Everybody wants to. [Laughs]

ScreenRant: What role do you think you would have?

Y’lan Noel: How would you break the law, bro? Hypothetically. [Chuckles]

Look, I’m just saying, in my head, we already pulled off the heist. We’re safe, we got away with it – that’s how confident I am!

Y’lan Noel describes ‘The Purge’ as essentially a 12-hour period where crime is legal, jokingly giving a shout-out to the movie ‘The First Purge’.

Matthew Law: I’m going to be the driver, bro. I love it.

Y’lan Noel: Putting everybody on your back.

I get a thrill from the chaos of a heist – specifically, the moment everything goes wrong, you have to quickly change plans, and you’re making a hasty escape. And in my mind, this particular heist is taking place in Italy.

You know, I really see myself as the strategist. I need to be the one behind the scenes, figuring everything out and making the plan. I’m definitely not the type to be out there doing the heavy lifting! I’d much rather be the brains of the operation, calling the shots and taking responsibility if things don’t go as planned. But what about you – what role do you see yourself playing?

I’d love to be a driver, actually. I was really into NASCAR when I was growing up and always dreamed of being a driver.

Y’lan Noel: I love to drive, but d–n, that’s a lot of pressure.

The filming involved intense situations, like backing a vehicle out of a tight alley while being pursued – it was a really stressful scene to shoot.

Matthew Law: Exactly, you and I are thinking the same moment!

Y’lan Noel questioned if the driver was trying to escape alone, or if they were responsible for helping others get away too. He pointed out that, like the character in the movie Drive, the driver might just be providing transportation and not be involved in any wrongdoing. He then asked if the people in the car were the driver’s family.

Matthew Law: No, yeah, it’s the rest of the team. I’m waiting for you.

You know, as a huge action movie fan, I was really curious about the stunts on this show. I asked them if there was a particular sequence that was especially wild to film, or maybe a day where things got a little too real on set – any good stories about bumps and bruises?

Y’lan Noel says he enjoyed all the heist scenes. He finds the physicality and intensity of those moments really exciting – getting fully immersed in the action. It’s a fun challenge for an actor, because you get to experience those intense feelings without actually committing any crimes in real life.

Matthew Law explains that when an actor is truly immersed in a role, their body reacts as if the emotions and experiences are real, making the performance authentic.

I really enjoy those high-energy moments on set. As a former athlete, I still try to stay in shape, so when we’re doing action scenes – like shutting down roads or filming gun fights – and I can feel my legs are still buzzing with adrenaline right before we start shooting, that’s what I live for. It’s a really exhilarating experience, like something out of an epic, old-school play.

I think the excitement actually starts with the preparation – things like weapons training and getting in shape. Honestly, during that final scene where we were running through the hospital, I kept bumping into things while we were filming!

Actually, filming all the running scenes was challenging because I’d torn my hamstring. But I enjoyed it anyway – it was a good kind of tough.

Matthew Law believes the show is very physically challenging, and he and the other actors appreciate the opportunity to actually do the things their characters talk about.

I apologize to my stunt double because I ended up doing most of the stunts myself. I insisted on it, even with safety precautions in place. I wanted to do them personally.

Matthew Law: [Chuckles] Yeah, we both elected to do all our stunts.

Courtney Kemp has confirmed that work on a second season is already underway, according to ScreenRant. She mentioned they are actively planning for it.

Y’lan Noel: Working, just hypothesizing.

Matthew Law: No, that’s it. Nah, word is bond.

ScreenRant: What’s something you really would want to see in season 2?

Matthew Law: I got a list!

Y’lan Noel: Italy.

Matthew Law: [Laughs] Yeah, yeah, let’s go.

Y’lan Noel: Let’s 10X this, right? You said we got the universe to work with. Italy.

Matthew Law: It’s a globalized [series]. A submarine.

Y’lan Noel: A submarine.

Matthew Law was joking about a detail—something about Coltrane having a submarine—before saying he’s really enjoying the show’s focus on the character Isiah. He praised the world Courtney and Tani have created and expressed enthusiasm for any direction the story takes.

Y’lan Noel is open to anything, really. When working with people he trusts, he’s happy to let them take the lead creatively. He’ll focus on bringing their vision to life.

Kemp & Marole Wanted The Women To Be The Ultimate Foundation For Their Characters

I’ve only watched the first episode, but I’m already eager to see how the relationship between Coltrane and Isiah develops. Courtney, you’ve worked on stories that explore both sides of the law before, helping viewers understand all perspectives. I’m curious – for both of you – what sparked the initial idea for ‘Nemesis,’ and how did that lead to your collaboration?

Tani Marole and I often brainstorm ideas based on experiences we wish existed. I tend to focus on the external details – like imagining visuals and extras for DVDs and Blu-rays while someone’s talking – while she starts with internal feelings. We were simply discussing what experiences were lacking, and when we landed on the idea of ‘hat on a hat,’ we really started developing it. After about three weeks of intense writing, that idea became the script for Nemesis.

We wanted to create an entertaining show, something light and fun that people could easily enjoy – everyone could use a little escapism right now. The idea sparked from things my co-creator and I both loved, and as we developed our connection, we began exploring deeper themes. We started thinking about what it means to be a man, especially a Black man, and the pressures and expectations that come with it – the burdens of masculinity. We also wanted to explore family dynamics: being a husband and a father. Of course, we added the elements we’re known for – action, guns, and violence – but it was important to me that women weren’t just supporting characters; they needed to be central to the plot and drive the story forward. Combine all of that with the weight of past generations and their impact, and you get ‘Nemesis’.

ScreenRant asked about the strong female characters, a hallmark of Courtney Kemp’s shows. They highlighted Ebony and Candice, noting their significant influence on the men in the series, and wondered how that influence will grow throughout the season. The interviewer asked the showrunners to share more about this development.

Ebony is already positioned as a supportive partner, fully committed, but she’s also grappling with grief and trying to balance that with her desire to let her partner take the lead while simultaneously learning to trust him. It’s a complex situation, especially since he isn’t always forthcoming about his actions and plans for their family. It’s not about infidelity, but about his overall direction and how he’ll provide for them. Candice, on the other hand, is desperately trying to save her marriage, but she’s losing her husband to something else entirely. It’s a relatable dynamic – women often juggle many things, while men sometimes become singularly focused. What I enjoy about my work is taking everyday conflicts – like arguments about coming home for dinner – and adding dramatic elements like guns and cartel involvement to create excitement. But ultimately, I want the conversations to feel authentic and relatable. And importantly, the women I create aren’t perfect ‘girlboss’ types; they’re real people with genuine flaws, problems, and relationships. I strive to make them feel like someone we all know, regardless of their background.

2026-05-15 20:55