The 20 Best Spanish Shows on Netflix (2023)

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To really understand how proud Netflix is ​​of being a global brand, all you have to do is look at its massive library of programming in languages ​​other than English. With original and licensed shows from around the world, you can use the streaming platform to practice everything from French and German to Japanese and Korean. So if you're hoping to use Hispanic Heritage Month as an opportunity to improve your Spanish or explore the wide range of Spanish-language content from around the world available on the service, you won't be disappointed.

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Without further ado, we bring you the best Spanish shows to watch on Netflix right now. While many of our lists use Tomatometer scores, only a handful of Spanish-language series have enough ratings to earn Tomatometer, so we follow our editorial discretion, other reputable lists, viewership, and reviews when narrowing down our selections. Whether you're looking for erotic thrillers, heartwarming love stories, football dramas or stirring mysteries, the list below has something to enjoy, taking you from the Amazon jungle to a mysterious Argentine city, from a drag cabaret Mexico to a phone company in Madrid.

Do you have a favorite Spanish language show on Netflix that didn't make our top 20? Let us know in the comments.

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Port 7

Given the passionate and dangerous world ofthe bold bars(football fans) in Argentina,Port 7follows Diana de Dolores Fonzi, a police officer determined to rid this sport of the corruption and violence she has seen firsthand. Created by Martín Zimmerman and written by Patricio Vega (the lobbyist), this gritty crime drama unveils the dark side of the country's national pastime to deliver a gripping thriller that aims to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez

With a decidedly different approach, the drama of Argentine footballApache: The Life of Carlos Tevezfollows the biographical route. The Netflix series tells the origin story of Carlos Tevez, who grew up in the notoriously violent housing project Fuerte Apache to become a world-renowned soccer player for Boca Juniors. Focuses on his youth and difficult relationship with his birth mother, whobalthasar murillo-starring is an ode to dreamy kids everywhere.

the crazy ball

Mauro Murillo (Alejandro Goic) built his reputation as a fearless journalist who spoke with power during the Pinochet dictatorship. At 50, divorced and spiraling, he's now trying to solve the seemingly easy death of a fellow journalist — due to a "lost bullet," hence the show's title — which he believes was orchestrated by powerful men with much to gain had by crushing an ongoing investigation into his shady dealings.

The replacement

When a high-risk (and illegal) gamble costs Carlos (Iván Álvarez de Araya) his job at an investment firm and sends him to prison, he has to reassess his life. After serving his sentence, he moves in with his father and brother, who work as teachers with at-risk youth in their neighborhood. They're the ones who pushed Carlos into taking a job as a substitute teacher who, since they always tell stories like this, ends up teaching him as much as he teaches his subordinates.

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100% green border

On the one hand,green borderis a detective story: Deep in the Amazon rainforest, on the border between Colombia and Brazil, two senior investigators investigate a mysterious series of murders. On the other hand, this Colombian production is a mystical story about an indigenous secret that is in danger of being discovered. These twin plots collide when the body of a woman missing for decades shows no signs of aging or decomposition.

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the river queen

Located in Medellín, in the soon-to-be-expanding world of reggaeton,Ein Rainha do FlowCenter-se em Yeimy (Carolina Ramirez), a talented singer-songwriter whose dreams are dashed when she is arrested and convicted of attempted smuggling drugs into the United States, the result of a conspiracy by one of her closest associates. Almost two decades later, she finds her way back to Medellín in search of revenge and a new chance at glory while facing dangerous enemies who seek to thwart her plans.

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Crime Diaries: The Candidate

On March 23, 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio was shot dead during a campaign rally. His shocking murder, not to mention his killer's public admission that he acted alone, has long fueled many rumors and conspiracy theories. The true crime drama from NetflixCrime Diaries: The Candidatefictionalizes this pivotal moment in recent Mexican history. Directed by Hiromi Kamata and Natalia Beristain, the series follows two detectives and Colosio's widow as they attempt to uncover the truth about what really happened on that fateful day.

the queen of the south

For those who grew up with itKate del Castilloas a soap opera queen, the arrival ofthe queen of the southIn 2011 it was a welcome shock. Here she played a young woman who becomes a ruthless drug dealer named "La Mexicana". The gritty action-drama was a hit that's recently been revived: in 2019, nearly a decade after it ended, the show was renewed for a second (and then third) season, returning Teresa to the world she was made for held up. had. left behind.

Luis Miguel: Die Series

Mexican musician LuisMi's story would always make an entertaining TV series - after all, his rise to fame has all the makings of a great biopic. A talented singer from a young age, his success has long been overshadowed by his alcoholic father and the mysterious disappearance of his mother, elements that this musical drama from Netflix and Telemundo tackles head-on, as it recreates the most iconic songs of the '90s from El Sol de Mexico.

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The House of Flowers

This queer reinterpretation of the telenovela genre guarantees a turn in all the tropes that characterize the Mexican genre. Starring (unfortunately only in the first season) the legendaryVeronika Castro, Manolo Caro's colorful dramedy uses the wealthy De La Mora family to examine the hypocrisy of contemporary Mexican society. Taking place in both the eponymous flower shop and drag bar, this Netflix comedy is as outrageous as it is heartwarming, and over its three seasons turns out to be an ode to a different kind of family.

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60% dark desire

On its surface, Netflixdark desirefits the profile of many erotic thrillers on the streaming platform, with the plot of a married university professor who, convinced that her husband is cheating on her, ends up having a one-night stand with a significantly younger man. But when he starts interfering in her life, Alma (Love perrons) soon begins to realize that their chance encounter may not have been as chance as she thought, suggesting that a much darker and more dangerous plot is at play.

The Kirlian frequency

Take your cues from shows liketwin peakseIndian stranger, this Argentinian animated series takes place in a small town that is fictional in every sense. Other than how do you explain the hours of presumably real radio broadcasts chronicling his fantastical and mysterious goings on? entering intoThe Kirlian frequency, your chance to relive those melancholy stories (combined with a DIY animation style) that are sure to keep you up at night.>

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cable girl

The first Spanish original series produced by Netflix,cable girlis a historical drama about four women who work in a telecommunications company in Madrid. Addressing the challenges faced by working women in the late 1920s, the show, directed by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira, centered on feminist themes throughout its five seasons, juggling melodramatic case histories and romance novels with increasing subplots, more politics , which upped the ante - some even with the Spanish Civil War looming.

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Paquitas Salas

Created by queer couple Los Javis (a.k.a.Javier CalvoeJavier Ambrosi) this irreverent comedy follows its titular protagonist, a shabby talent agent played by the actor with a blonde wigBrays Efe, which strives to keep up with the changing times. Originally produced as a web series that slowly built a cult following before being acquired by Netflix (which gave the green light for two more seasons),Paquitas Salasis a rough comedy about staying true to yourself.

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Set in the fashion world of the late 1950s, this sumptuous Spanish production is anchored in a stirring love story that, like its setting, feels a little dated but totally modern at the same time. A-N-A (Paula Echevarria) is a humble seamstress; Albert (Sense8'sMiguel Angel Silvestre) is the dashing heir to his father's fashion empire. Their romance captivated audiences for four seasons and even inspired a spin-off.Samt-Collection, plays in Barcelona.

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93% Elite

Framed by the police investigation into the murder of a classmate at a gleaming Spanish private school,Elitemade each of its protagonists – from the working-class newcomers to the snobby mean girls – possible suspects. This Netflix original, which in turn sparked conversations about wealth inequality, religion and sexuality, was an instant must-have phenomenon that somehow managed to keep its thrills and surprises fresh even after season one's mystery ended with one hell of a finale has been resolved.

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94% money theft

With "money theft“Sounds like a very generic title, don't worry because Álex Pina's Spanish drama is anything but generic. This timely heist takes place at the Royal Mint of Spain, where an armed group of masked Dalí anarchists intends to print and steal €2.4 billion. As the hostage situation escalates, flashbacks reveal the backstories of their theft and their code names. Each subsequent season may have upped the ante of this Antena 3-turned Netflix series, but kept its high-octane thrills intact.

El Marginal – Ou Cara Fora

Prison Dramas – byozePrison breakoutProOrange is the new blackeopposite to-have long been staples of prestige and gritty television. It is therefore no surprise that Argentinao marginalwould find gold. With its premise ranging from an ex-cop going undercover to infiltrating a prison gang in its first seasonJuan Minujin-starrer delivered a high-octane (and quite gory) ride centered around a kidnapping plot that left audiences in suspense. With subsequent seasons returning to provide backstories on the various gangs that have strongholds in San Onofre Prison,o marginalIt expanded its world, kept its stories fresh, and proved to be a binge-worthy watch.

-- Who Killed Sarah?

The core question of this lively Netflix series immediately draws your attention to the kind of show you're obsessed with. Eighteen years have passed and Álex Guzmán (manolo cardona) is finally free. He has served his sentence and despite being framed for the murder of his sister Sara, now wants to find the real culprit behind her death. Oh, and seeking revenge, of course - while also being attracted to a woman whose family wronged him years ago. The twists and turns in this Mexican drama are fast and furious, keeping you on your toes in each thrilling episode.

Everything will be fine

Ruy (Flavio Medina) and Julia (Lucia Uribe Bracho) be separated. Of course, their years together brought them joy (and a daughter in return). But that time has passed them by. Only instead of tearing the family apart, the two chose to stay together. So the two continue to live under the same roof and pretend to be a couple as best they can – for the sake of their daughter. This satirical marital drama created and directed by Diego Luna may not break new ground with its premise, but its protagonists are so endearing and charming that you can't help but be won over.

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