Suriname is Ready to Take Legal Action Over Netflix’s Pseudonymously Gritty Portrayal
SEOUL – The tiny South American nation just fired its quiet diplomatic fire alarm after the new Netflix hit, Suriname in South Korea, painted it as a “narco state.” This film—mimicking real events from two decades ago—has the Chilean yachting crowds of a drug lord on the run and the president of the Republic chasing him across borders. But Suriname says, “No, we’re not that country.”
What the Show Gave Us
- It’s a spy‑thriller about a lone hero tackling a Korean drug lord that supposedly resides in Suriname.
- It leans heavily on a half‑century‑old sketch of illicit drug trade and cross‑border smuggling.
- The filmmakers assume that foreign audiences will recognize Suriname as a haven for narcotics.
Why the President Frowns
Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin posted on the government’s website on Monday, September 12, making it crystal clear: “Suriname is no longer a narco state, and we’ve been working hard for decades to clean up such a reputation.”
He added, “Whether the stuff shown is true or not doesn’t matter; it’s giving the world a bad image. That’s a no‑go, and it hurts us more than our taxes ever did.”
Next Moves on the Diplomatic Table
- Ramdin plans to file a formal protest with the South Korean embassy.
- He may also consider legal action against the series’ producers to chill future attempts at a fictionalized “Remastered Narco‑State.”
Where Are the Korean Officials Responding?
It appears Korea has gone straight to “Netflix? Please clarify.” The South Korean Foreign Ministry has received no official statements, and the co‑producer Moonlight Film points viewers back to Netflix. Meanwhile, Perfect Storm Film remains silent, maybe because it’s currently drafting a new blockbuster titled “The Unblurred Suriname.”
Netflix knows it’s “just a flick,” and for now, it declines to comment. The result? Suriname’s official line remains the same: “We’re not painting a crime‑laden picture—just the best of the Bahamas if the Bahamas had a job? No, not that one.”
