25 Spanish-Language Shows Even Non-Spanish Speakers Will Get Obsessed With
We asked the BuzzFeed Community to share some Spanish-language shows that deserve to be on everyone's radar — here are some of their faves:
1.Los Espookys (2019–)
Where to watch: HBO Max
Seasons: 1 (so far)
What it's about: The comedy series follows four horror-loving friends as they build a whole business on creating horror movie scenarios in real life. Whether that's faking an exorcism to make a priest look good, or dressing up as aliens to help out a UFO researcher, there are few things Los Espookys can't handle.
Suggested by dasme12
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2.Alta Mar (High Seas) (2019–2020)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 3
What it's about: Set in the 1940s, this series follows two sisters named Eva and Carolina Villanueva who investigate the mysterious murder of a woman on board a cruise liner that is traveling from Spain to Brazil. As they investigate, they uncover way more than they bargained for.
Suggested by Anonymous
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3.Diablero (2018–2020)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2
What it's about: The series follows Father Ramiro Ventura, a priest who gets help from a demon hunter in order to search for a girl who was kidnapped in another otherwordly part of Mexico City.
Suggested by Anonymous
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4.Monarca (2019–2021)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2
What it's about: Much like Succession, this series follows a wealthy family who have made billions through their tequila empire. No empire is without its scandal, secrets, and violence, so family member Ana María returns to Mexico 20 years later and tries to take control of it all.
Suggested by Anonymous
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5.Acapulco (2021–)
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Seasons: 1 (so far)
What it's about: The series is told in both Spanish and English and follows Máximo Gallardo, who gets his dream job as a cabana boy at a resort in Acapulco. He soon realizes he's in over his head and must juggle his personal problems, difficult customers, a moody mentor, and not lose his head in the process.
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6.Veneno (2020)
Where to watch: HBO Max
Seasons: 1
What it's about: This biographical limited series tells the real-life story of Spain's most beloved and fabulous trans icon of the '90s Cristina Ortiz Rodríguez, also known as La Veneno. In the show, she is played by three different incredible actors (Jedet, Daniela Santiago, and Isabel Torres) at varying stages of Cristina's life — with each one forming one cohesive image of who Cristina was as a person and how she came to be the phenom Spain knew and loved.
Suggested by Anonymous
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7.La casa de las flores (The House of Flowers) (2018–2020)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 3
What it's about: The dark comedy series follows the very wealthy de la Mora family in Mexico City. After Ernesto de la Mora's mistress reveals some family secrets and commits fraud in Ernesto's name — which causes him to go to prison — matriarch Virginia de la Mora is then tasked to maintain her family's facade of perfection.
Suggested by dasme12
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8.El desorden que dejas (The Mess You Leave Behind) (2020)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 1
What it's about: This limited series thriller follows a young literature teacher who moves to the small town of Galicia and learns about the death of a different teacher in the town just three weeks prior. She now fears for her own life and realizes there are some dark secrets just underneath the surface.
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9.Control Z (2020–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2 (so far)
What it's about: After a hacker begins releasing private student info and secrets to the entire school — causing a whole lot of chaos and drama — one determined introvert named Sofía Herrera tries to figure out who the person leaking all this info is. That is, before the hacker leaks her own secrets too.
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10.Las chicas del cable (Cable Girls) (2017–2020)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 5
What it's about: The series follows four young women known as "The Cable Girls" in 1920s Spain as they begin working at The National Telephone Company. Not only do they face the many challenges that come from working in a male-dominated field, but they must also navigate their own personal lives as well as face their motivations in taking this job to begin with.
Suggested by jws2019
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11.Betty en NY (2019)
Where to watch: Peacock
Seasons: 1 (123 episodes)
What it's about: Based off popular shows like La fea mas bella and Ugly Betty, this telenovela follows Betty as she navigates the NYC fashion world as the assistant to a fashion company president.
Suggested by Anonymous
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12.¿Quién mató a Sara? (Who Killed Sara?) (2021–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2 (so far)
What it's about: Álex Guzmán insists he was framed for his sister's murder and spent 18 years in prison because of it. He's now dedicated to finding the true culprit and get the revenge he so desires getting.
Suggested by Anonymous
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13.El Vecino (The Neighbor) (2019–2021)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2
What it's about: A very average (and lazy) man named Javier gets superhero powers from an alien while on a trip away with his now ex-girlfriend. He must now hide his abilities from both the public and his ex, who is already suspicious, while also fighting the forces of evil.
Suggested by jws2019
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14.Elite (2018–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 4 (so far)
What it's about: Tensions rise when three working-class teens join a super fancy private school in Spain, eventually leading to the murder of one student. This "who-done-it" series follows the investigation as it unfolds, all while the students must navigate complicated romances, partying, tough financial situations, and other teen things.
Suggested by irinicela9
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15.Mariposa de Barrio (2017)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 1 (91 episodes)
What it's about: This telenovela follows the life of the late singer Jenni Rivera. It is based on her autobiography and recounts her journey from teenage pregnancy to becoming one of the world's most popular banda superstars.
Suggested by kaamonana
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16.Amarres (Love Spells) (2021–)
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17.La casa de papel (Money Heist) (2017–2021)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 3 (5 parts)
What it's about: The series begins with a man known as "The Professor," who gathers eight people in Madrid to rob the Royal Mint of Spain and take hostages. They then lock themselves for days and manipulate the police in the process.
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18.Capadocia (2008–2012)
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19.La reina del flow (The Queen of Flow) (2018–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2 (so far)
What it's about: A young Reggaeton artist is wrongly imprisoned in New York City and her family is murdered in the process. She then returns to Medellin, Colombia 17 years later and seeks revenge on everyone who wronged her family.
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20.La reina del sur (The Queen of the South) (2011–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2
What it's about: A Mexican woman named Teresa Mendoza flees to Spain after the murder of her boyfriend by Mexican cartels and ends up becoming the most powerful drug trafficker in southern Spain.
Suggested by Anonymous
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21.Velvet (2014–2016)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 4
What it's about: Galerías Velvet is the name of a prestigious fashion house in 1950s Madrid, and Alberto Márquez is in line to inherit it all. And while an entire fashion empire is counting on him, he's more focused on his love for a seamstress who works there named Ana Ribera.
Suggested by Anonymous
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22.¡Nailed it! México (2019–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 3 (so far)
What it's about: This is a spin-off of its English-language sibling and features three amateur bakers in each episode who have to recreate some impossible confection under a strict time limit. More often than not, the creations are hilariously bad.
Suggested by Anonymous
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23.Valeria (2020–)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 2 (so far)
What it's about: This has been described as Bridget Jones meets Sex And The City, and follows a writer named Valeria who finds solace in three friends when going through marital and creative crises.
Suggested by Anonymous
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24.Luis Miguel: La Serie (Luis Miguel: The Series) (2018–2021)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 3
What it's about: The show is is an authorized biographical and dramatized look at the life of Mexican global superstar Luis Miguel and stars the wonderful Diego Boneta.
Suggested by Cristina Fernandez, Facebook
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25.Alguien tiene que morir (Someone Has to Die) (2020)
Where to watch: Netflix
Seasons: 1
What it's about: This limited series is by the creator of La Casa de las Flores and takes place in conservative 1950s Spain in which a man returns home to his wealthy family after a 10-year absence. They found a woman they'd like him to marry, except he brought home a Mexican ballerino instead.
Suggested by Leo Torres, Facebook
