Netflix has produced some of the most critically acclaimed TV shows in the last decade. There is no denying that shows like Stranger Things and Wednesday have contributed to Netflix’s success.
However, it can’t be underestimated how much of the global success is because of the non-English titles, especially the Spanish-language shows. The most popular series on the platform are some of the best Spanish shows we have ever seen.
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Top 5 Spanish Series to Watch on Netflix
La Casa de Papel
Narcos and Narcos: Mexico
Elite
Alguien Tiene Que Morir
Paquita Salas
Wrapping Up
La Casa de Papel
- Release Date: 2 May 2017 – 3 December 2021
- Genre: Heist, Crime Drama, Thriller
- Cast: Álvaro Morte, Úrsula Corberó, Itziar Ituño, Paco Tous, Pedro Alonso, Alba Flores, Jaime Lorente, Miguel Herrán, Esther Acebo, María Pedraza, Enrique Arce
La Casa de Papel, better known as Money Heist is a crime drama that follows the life of Professor who is one of the best criminal masterminds in TV history. He scouts some of the most wanted criminals in Spain to commit a huge heist.
After infiltrating the Royal Mint of Spain, the group managed to steal €2.4 billion. They take 67 people hostage inside the bank and the team plans to stay there for 11 days to print money as they deal with the pressure from the elite police force.
The show was extremely successful in its original run. A documentary about the show’s popularity was also created and a docuseries that followed the actors and filmmakers was also produced. The show has been so popular that they even created a Korean version of the show. The show ended on a high note with its fifth season in 2021.
Narcos and Narcos: Mexico
- Release Date: August 28, 2015 – November 5, 2021
- Genre: Crime Drama, Biographical
- Cast: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Damián Alcázar, Michael Peña, Diego Luna, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Alyssa Diaz, Joaquín Cosío, José María Yazpik, Matt Letscher
Narcos is one of the most popular series on Netflix currently, thanks to its drug cartel drama and action sequences. The series shows the rise of the Columbia cocaine trade as well as the real-life stories of the drug lords in the 80s.
The series depicts both sides of the story, showing the personal lives of the drug cartel leaders as well as the law enforcement that goes to great lengths to fight the massive crime organization. The original show followed the story of Pablo Escobar and the targeted attacks on him by government officials.
The third and final season of the show was released in 2017. After that, the directors announced that the fourth season would be reset as season 1 of a new series called Narcos: Mexico.
Narcos: Mexico focuses on the Mexican drug trade and features a dramatized creation of the Guadalajara Cartel. The show focuses on the story of Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo who unifies several territories to build a drug empire.
The third and final season of Narcos: Mexico premiered in 2021.
Elite
- Release Date: 5 October 2018 – Present
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Itzan Escamilla, Danna Paola, Miguel Herrán, Miguel Bernardeau, Arón Piper, Omar Ayuso, Claudia Salas, Álvaro Rico, María Pedraza
Elite is one of the best Spanish series on Netflix right now. It is a teen drama that surrounds the lives of three students: Christian, Nadia, and Samuel, who are transferred to a fictional exclusive boarding school called Las Encinas in Madrid.
Initially, they are ostracized by the wealthy students there, and as the school year progresses, their lifestyles start to clash which leads to envy, resentment, and attraction.
The show has a young-adult cast and is focused more on young adults and teens, touching on progressive subjects and some taboo themes. However, it’s an extremely entertaining watch and will satisfy most viewers with its strong characters and sharp writing. All seven seasons are currently available on Netflix.
Alguien Tiene Que Morir
- Release Date: October 16, 2020
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Detective Fiction, Crime
- Cast: Cecilia Suarez, Ernesto Alterio, Ester Expósito, Alejandro Speitzer, Carlos Cuevas, Isaac Hernandez, Mariola Fuentes, Carmen Maura
If you’re looking for bite-sized entertainment then Alguien Tiene Que Morir or Someone Has To Die should be on top of your list. Even though the show only has three episodes, it’s one of the best Spanish shows I’ve seen on Netflix.
The show is set in Spain in the 1950s and focuses on several characters who want to survive, thrive, or escape the Franco Regime. The show is a period drama where family ties and appearance influence who gets to live or die.
Paquita Salas
- Release Date: July 6, 2016 – Present
- Genre: Drama, Comedy, Sitcom
- Cast: Brays Efe, Belén Cuesta, Lidia San José, Álex de Lucas, Mariona Terés
After all the shows about backstabbing, stealing, and drug cartels, let’s cheer it up with a light-hearted comedy series.
Paquita Salas is a sitcom about a talent agent who used to be big in the 90s. Now, after being washed up for a few years, Paquita reinvents herself. The show sets itself apart from some of the other Spanish shows on Netflix by being a full-blown comedy show, filled with colorful characters and some hilarious moments.
Wrapping Up
Most of the shows in this list are going to be a great watch if you’re a Spanish speaker. Not just that, these shows can be a great watch for English speakers looking to learn Spanish. Some of the shows like Narcos have a mix of English and Spanish and can be a great watch for bilinguals.
Do you have other shows to recommend? Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments below.
