Spanish web series recently have witnessed immense love from the viewers. While speaking about the Spanish series we can’t miss their versatility ranging from genres like comedy to suspense. It is because of their unpredictable plot twists that many of the series are readopted into American sitcoms. Moreover, many viewers are learning Spanish to explore their rich culture and to enjoy the authentic versions of the series. So, without wasting time, we would like to introduce to you some of the all-time best Spanish web series on Netflix.
1. Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)
Is it ever possible to miss out on Money Heist while speaking about the best Spanish series on Netflix? The series belongs to the thriller, entertainment, and addictive genre and is to date one of the most viewed series on any OTT platform.
Plot: The story is based in Spain and is about eight thieves who have locked themselves with several other hostages in the Royal Mint of Spain. Viewers are especially enthusiastic about the thrilling plot and how the mastermind controls the police force and eventually implements his plan.
The web series has received multiple award titles like Best Drama in the International Emmy Awards, six Iris wins, and Premios Fénix.
2. Cable Girls
The dramatic series was created by Gema R. Neira and Ramón Campos and consists of six seasons. Cable Girls released its first season in 2017 featuring Ana Fernández, Yon Gonzalez, and Blanca Suárez.
Plot: The story goes back to 1920s Madrid where four women create a ring in the revolutionary scenario at the National Telephone Company. Each episode proceeds with some common narratives of romance and friendship in their workplace. The Ondas Awards have named cable Girls as the best online show in 2017, and Blanca Súarez from the series has also won best actress in a series from Platino awards.
3. The Five Juanas
It’s a 2021 series with only one season as of now. Written by Jimena Romero, the drama addresses some social issues.
Plot: The plot proceeds with five women finding themselves with similar birthmarks and discovering their pasts. They soon witness a tragic series of lies set by the influential politician. The drama stars Renata Notni, Oka Giner, and Zuria Vega.
4. Elite (Élite)
The Netflix series Spanish Élite is from the thriller or teen genre and comprises a total of five seasons. The thriller series was created by Darío Madrona and Carlos Montero and was originally released in October 2018.
Plot: Everything begins in the Las Encinas Secondary school (a fictional high school) where three working-class teenagers have taken admission. The story is about their struggles with wealthy classmates and how that turned into a serious crime scene. It’s intriguing to watch how the students are desperately trying to look for the murderer among them.
Have won Danna Paola, Premios Juventud award (2022); best killer series in MTV MIAW Award (2019); 2021 Iris Jury Award.
5. Velvet
A few years back, there was another of the best Spanish shows on Netflix known as Velvet which won many viewers’ hearts. The drama was first released in 2014 and continued for four seasons. Velvet was written by Teresa Fernandez, Gema R. Neira, Angela Armero, and Ramón Campos among many others.
Plot: This one is similar to some royal romantic stories where the protagonist Alberto Márquez, the heir of the prestigious Galeríos Velvet house falls for Ana Ribera, the seamstress. In the entire series, the viewers will have a roller coaster ride with scenes of love, money, success, plots, and counterplots.
José Sacristán won the Feroz Award in 2017 for best supporting actor in a series, and Paula Echevarría became the best TV Actress in Fotogramas De Plata (2017).
6. El Chapo
The 2017 action and adventure series consist of three seasons and casts major stars like Alejandro Aguilar, Marco De la O, and Humberto Busto. The drama revolves around a true story.
Plot: The series tries to capture the real story in the form of the rising, capture, and dramatic escape phases of the drug lord Joaquín from Mexico. The creators of the drama are Carlos Contreras and Silvana Aguirre.
7. The House of Flowers. (La Casa De Las Flores)
If you want to explore some dark comedy Netflix series Spanish shows then the House of Flowers must remain on your checklist. The show aired the first episode in February 2018 and since then had successfully ran three seasons. It features stars like Cecilia Suárez, Verónica Castro, Aislinn Derbez, Paco León, Isela Vega, and María León among others.
Plot: Originally narrated by Claudette Mailké, it is about a wealthy class Mexican family owning a battling cabaret and a thriving floristry store at the same time. The plot reveals some dysfunctional secrets behind a prestigious floral business family in its dark comedy tone. Manolo Coro won Talento from Produ Awards (2019); Cecilia Suárez was felicitated as the audience award winner at the 2021 Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema.
8. Señora Acero.
Roberto Stopello created the women-centric Señora Acero crime tv show and extended it for the next five seasons. The first season was released in 2014 and has obtained optimistic reviews from the audiences.
Plot: The series stars Damián Alcázar, Blanca Soto, and Litzy Damián. The show features an ordinary woman who claims the business of her drug trafficking husband after his death unknowingly. However, the real struggle began when she had to look after her severely ill son.
9. Rebelde.
Here’s another Mexican teen drama available in the Spanish language that till now has continued with two seasons. The first season was disclosed in January 2022 and the plotline was taken from the Argentine telenovela Rebelde Way. Chris Morena was the creator of the program.
Plot: A falling in love show featuring the difference in lifestyles and personalities of six teenagers of the Elite Way School. The six teenagers played by Anahi, Maite Perroni, Dulce Maria, Alfonso Herrera, Christian Chavez, and Christopher Uckerman are also members of the RBD band. And how Rebelde has been a part of their youth.
10. Monarch. (Monarca)
Recently there has been a craze among audiences for watching aristocratic business tycoon shows. Monarca is one of the best Spanish Web Series on Netflix which won’t offend you with its dramatic plotline. The writer Fernando Rovzar has well brought up the politics among business elites and how it corrupts the overall environment. Monarca aired its first episode on September 13, 2019, and continued with two seasons.
Plot: Depicting Irene Azuela as Ana María, the series kickstarts with the return of Ana to Mexico. Thereafter, proceeds to tell the story of her handling the family’s tequila empire amidst the corrupted atmosphere.
From the series, Rosa María Bianchi got nominated for best-supporting actress in the TV series at the Platino Awards.
11. Ingobernable.
For those who minutely follow political TV series, Ingobernable is worth watching. The show was first released in 2017 and proceeded with two successful seasons. The series features top Spanish and Mexican celebrities like Eréndira Ibarra, Kate del Castillo, and Alberto Guerra.
Plot: Ingobernable has an eye-opening narrative of how the First Lady of Mexico, the woman of ideals, has transformed out of circumstances. She agrees to go to any extent to unearth the reality of her suspicious husband. The series got nominated for outstanding scripted television series in the 2018 GLAAD Media Award. Also, Epigmenio Ibarra was nominated for Talento on Produ Awards and Kate del Castillo for the 2018 Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema.
12. Control Z.
Among the list of Spanish shows on Netflix, Control Z gives a hardcore reality check. The show raised through its fictional plot the modern-day cyber crime and teenage problems. Created by Miguel García Moreno and others, the first season was declared in 2020. The series comes with three seasons as of now.
Plot: A hacker starts revealing secrets of a student’s social life in front of the entire high school. Meanwhile, Sofia who otherwise stays socially isolated decides to uncover her identity. The story features Michael Ronda, Ana Valeria Becerril, and Yankel Stevan.
The Produ Awards have felicitated Yankel Stevan as the best Newcomer Actor along with the series winning the Best Writer category.
13. Daughter from Another Mother.
The series is one of the hilarious Spanish shows on Netflix. Casting Paulina Go to, Martin Altomoro, and Ludwika Paleta, the tv comedy show has two seasons.
Plot: Two families realize that their babies were exchanged during birth. After realizing so, two women from the families develop some humorous plans and do their best to create a common peculiar family.
14. The Innocent. (El Inocente )
Oriol Paulo-directed El Inocente is a jaw-dropping thriller series bringing major twists and turns in the life of an innocent individual. On Netflix, the series was released in 2020, and in total consists of 8 episodes. El Inocente features Alexandra Jiménez, Aura Garrido, José Coronado, and Mario Casas.
Plot: As soon as a man (starring Mario Casas) discovers freedom and love in his life, a major phone call turns everything topsy turvy for him. He finds himself involved in an accidental killing which leads him to a dark secret of murder and intrigue.
15. Club of Crows. (Club De Cuervos)
Initially produced by Michael Lam and Gary Alazraki, Club De Cuervos is a 2015 Spanish-language Mexican Comedy series. The binge-watching show has a total of 4 seasons with 45 episodes available on Netflix.
Plot: It’s one of the dry modern hilarious shows featuring the duo of a dysfunctional brother and sister left in charge of a soccer team. They together fight the pre-set high expectations and viewers get to see some humorous moments. The show shares the same creators as Nosotros Los Nobles.
2017 Mexico’s Fénix Awards have awarded the series as the best TV comedy Series in Mexico. They also got nominated for International Emmy Awards.
The End: Let’s Binge Watch!
All the above 15 are some evergreen best Spanish Series on Netflix covering multiple Genres and plotlines. So, now that you have the list of most loved Spanish series, what’s stopping you from binge-watching? Further, we won’t give you any spoilers. Do let us know your favorite series too.
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