"The Motive" is a gripping drama that delves into the mind of an aspiring writer who will stop at nothing to create a bestselling novel. Álvaro, fueled by his wife's success, separates from her and embarks on a mission to write a great novel, despite his lack of talent and imagination. He manipulates his neighbors' lives, using their struggles and triumphs as inspiration for his writing. But as he becomes more and more entangled in their lives, his manipulation takes a dark turn, and the line between reality and fiction blurs. Will Álvaro's ruthless pursuit of literary fame ultimately lead to his downfall?

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