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A warrior from the 16th Century, the first female university student from the 19th Century, and a paramedic from the 21st Century join a secret agency to prevent people from changing Spanish... Read all A warrior from the 16th Century, the first female university student from the 19th Century, and a paramedic from the 21st Century join a secret agency to prevent people from changing Spanish history using time-traveling doors. A warrior from the 16th Century, the first female university student from the 19th Century, and a paramedic from the 21st Century join a secret agency to prevent people from changing Spanish history using time-traveling doors.

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The Best Spanish Series on Netflix in 2023

Inside:  A guide to the top Spanish series on Netflix, organized by genres. 

As Netflix’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, they’ve been busy expanding their selection of Spanish-language TV shows.

And these aren’t limited to your  abuela’s   telenovelas,  either:  you can find a Netflix series for everyone . With shows set in Spain and across Latin America, you can find everything from BBC-type dramas to reality TV.

I’m a Spanish-speaking mom and teacher, but not a native speaker. I still need lots of Spanish input.  And lucky for me, improving my language skills can be as easy as  setting the audio and subtitles to Spanish , and getting into a good Spanish Netlflix series.

One more note: this list was NOT created for teachers wanting Spanish series to watch in class, with learners.   If that’s you, don’t worry! I have a whole post on  Spanish-language shows to use in class and for learners .

SPANISH SERies ON NETFLIX: WHAT TO WATCH

This list of Spanish Netflix shows is LONG! So I divided it into sections.

You can scroll the entire list, or click on the genre most interesting to you:

Contents: 1. Modern Series in Spanish 2. Period Dramas in Spanish 3. Spanish Comedies on Netflix 4. Spanish Drama/Mystery/Thrillers 5. Action TV Series in Spanish 6. Biographical Shows in Spanish 7. Musical Spanish Shows 8. Reality/Documentary Spanish Shows

Ready? Let’s get started.

Modern Spanish SEries on Netflix

These TV shows were created since 2015 and are set in the present. They reflect current themes and life now, and have that “modern Netflix| feel.

1. La Casa de Papel (Money Heist)

The massively popular show Money  Heist , as it’s known in English,  is now the #1 Original Foreign Show on Netflix . A group of burglars joins together to pull off the most daring robbery in the history of Spain, guided by a mastermind called “The Professor.” The original plan was to pull of the perfect crime: an infiltration of the Royal Mint of Spain, that would leave them rich and leave no victims. As plans go awry, relationships and loyalty are tested in this psychological thriller.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Breaking Bad, Ocean’s Eleven, or Inception.  (2017-)

2. Club de Cuervos (Club of Crows)

A dysfunctional brother-sister siblings combo are left in charge of a soccer team in this dramady, and a power struggle ensues.  Club de Cuervos  is one of the few Spanish-language TV series that taps into more ironic and dry modern humor. Irreverent, but also complex, funny, and memorable. (This was one of those shows I initially wrote off, then totally got into. The first episode is fairly explicit but gets a tamer as the series goes on.)

Set in Mexico. Watch if you’d like a combo of Orange is the New Black, La Casa de las Flores, and a touch of House of Cards.  (2015-2019)

Ana María left her family’s billion-dollar tequila empire in Mexico years ago, along with the violence and compromise involved with it. When her aging father unexpectedly calls to say he wants to leave the family business in her hands, she must decide to stay in the US or re-enter her old life– to either fight against the corruption or be sucked into it herself.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Ingobernable, La Reina del Sur, The Good Wife, or Breaking Bad.   (2019-)

4. Ingobernable

Starring the iconic Kate del Castillo as the first lady of Mexico,  Ingobernable  begins as her world is turned upside down and she finds herself running for her life. Accused of assassinating her husband, she must find her way outside her life of wealth and power, prove her innocence, and untangle the web of corruption gripping the Mexican presidency.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked House of Cards, The Good Wife, Narcos or Breaking Bad.  (2017- )

5. La Casa de las Flores (The House of Flowers)

La Casa de Flores is an interesting mix of traditional soap elements (a wealthy, socialite family plagued by past misdeeds and secrets) and modern comedy. It’s quickly become one of the most-watched Spanish shows on Netflix. The series begins as the wealthy de la Mora family is celebrating their renowned Flower Shop’s anniversary– when their father’s secret mistress ends her life, leaving behind letters that expose his double life.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Transparent, Arrested Development, and Modern Family.   (2018-)

Three scholarship students begin their first year at an elite school in Spain, attended by students from the wealthiest families in Spain. We quickly find out that one of the police are investigating a student murder, and each episode is presented as a flashback. (Although this series has so much potential as it explores race, class, and religion, I was a little put off by the depiction of explicit situations these supposed teens are in. Definitely TV-MA.)

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked 13 Reasons Why, Orange is the New Black, or Dynasty.   (2018-)

7.  Valeria

Valeria’s writing career is not going well, nor is her marriage, but she does have a tight-knit group of friends who navigate modern relationships in Madrid together. (Does this sound like Sex in the City? Yep– replace NYC with Madrid and you’ve got it!)

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Girls, Chicas del Cable, or Sex in the City.   (2020-)

8. Madre solo Hay Dos (Daughter from Another Mother)

Two babies, switched at birth. We’ve heard of this plot before– except  this  time, their mothers decide to create a family unit together, resulting in a touching, hilarious, and unexpected story together.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked One Day at a Time or 100 días para enamorarnos.  (2021-)

9.  Desenfrenadas  (Unstoppable)

Four young women set out on a weekend road trip Oaxaca, Mexico, and the trip takes a turn when they are surprised by a fourth passenger. This empowering dramedy portrays a different side to the lives of Mexican women than what’s typically shown in Latin films and series.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you like House of Flowers, Girls, or Chicas del Cable.  (2020-)

Spanish Period Dramas on netflix

These are some of my favorite Spanish TV shows on Netflix — dramas set across different places and historical contexts. Just a note: I put El ministerio del tiempo under the drama/mystery/thriller section, but those of you who love history mixed in with Sci-Fi will want to check it out! You can also jump to the  Spanish biographical shows  section if that interests you.

This is a gorgeous series if you like period pieces and don’t mind a little soapy drama. Set in a top fashion gallery in 1950s Spain, the son of the owner falls in love with one of the seamstresses downstairs. The aesthetics, clever dialogue, and lively personalities, make this one of my personal favorite Spanish shows on Netflix. (Velvet Colección, a spin-off series, is now available as well!)

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Mad Men and Downton Abbey.   (2013 – 2016)

2.  La Cocinera de Castamar (The Cook of Castamar)

This series takes place in 18th-century Madrid. It centers on the love story between Clara Belmonte, an agoraphobic cook, and the Duke of Castamar, a widowed nobleman who’s dealing with the loss of his pregnant wife.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Bridgerton and Downton Abbey.   (2021-)

3. Alta Mar (High Seas)

Smuggled passengers. Buried family secrets. Romance, intrigue, stormy seas, an 600 passengers on luxury shop bound for Brazil would make for an interesting enough voyage– until the murders begin. This murder mystery set in the 1940’s will remind you of the show Velvet, with gorgeous scenery and plenty of drama to go around, though with faster-paced storytelling and more suspense.

Spanish cast, set on the Atlantic Ocean. Watch if you liked Downton Abbey, Sherlock, and Agathie Christie.   (2019-)

4. Siempre Bruja (Always a Witch)

Starring an Afro-Colombian time-traveling witch,  Siempre Bruja  mixes the feel of a historical telenovela with modern supernatural twists. Carmen, a slave living in the 17th century, is condemned to be burned at the stake after her owners discover she and their son are in love. Carmen makes a deal to with a wizard and finds herself in modern-day Cartagena, where she must navigate her new surroundings on the condition that she not use her powers.  Pros : the series features a black women as the lead, with a strong cast and gorgeous scenery. It’s much cleaner than most shows and could work to show in high school classes.  Cons : there is so much potential with the story, but the show delivers a shallow treatment of serious themes, depending on more than one racial cliché along the way.

Set in Colombia. Watch if you liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Arrow, or Alias Grace.  (2019-)

5. Gran Hotel (Grand Hotel)

Here’s your really well-done telenovela that even my action-loving husband couldn’t stop watching. Full of intrigue and mystery, it’s got plenty of the  novela  qualities– but with a solid story and characters to back it up. Like Velvet, the supporting characters are the best part of the story in this turn-of-the-century drama.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Downton Abbey and Poldark.  (2011-2013)

6. Las Chicas del Cable (Cable Girls)

From the creators of  Gran Hotel  and  Velvet , this Spanish show is packed with favorite actors from both shows, as well as  El Barco  and  El Internado.  It follows four women who work for the National Telephone Company in the 1920’s Madrid, a turbulent time of old traditions vs. progressivism.I have a love-hate relationship with this one, but check it out if you like gorgeous period dramas, with lots of drama.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Peaky Blinders, Mad Men, or Downton Abbey.

7. Alguien Tiene Que Morir (Someone Has to Die)

A limited-series thriller produced by Netflix, this show features an all-star caste and is set in 1950s Spain, under the Franco regime. Gabino Falcón returns to Spain after living in Mexico for 10 years, under the expectation that he will find someone to marry. However, he shocks his family and community when he shows up accompanied by a famous male ballet dancer.

Set in Mexico and Spain. Watch if you liked House of Flowers, The Mess You Leave Behind.  (2020)

8. Morocoo: Tiempos de Guerra  (Morroco: Love in the Times of War)

Set in the 1920’s, a group of wealthy nurses is sent to the Moroccan front during the Rif War and must adapt to the harsh conditions and reality of wartime. If you weren’t ready to let  Gran Hotel  go, Cristina is back as the star of this romantic drama.

Set in Morocco and Spain. Watch if you liked Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey, or Land Girls.

In a desperate attempt to find a lawyer and help her husband get out of jail in 1960s Barcelona, Helena becomes involved with the heroin trade as is forced to seek help from an aberrant, violent gangster– and begins a cat and mouse game with police herself. Beware that while this well-produced with an incredible main actor, it is definitely gritty with more than one disturbing scene.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Beaking Bad and Narcos. (2019-)

Comedies in Spanish on Netflix

1. cien días para enamorarnos (100 days to fall in love).

Thing begin to unravel in a tight-knit group of friends when one of the couples in the group announces the are separating for 100 days, and create a contract to establish the boundaries. This shows feels like a telenovela with a  lot  of drama, but it’s also modern and funny, and slightly addicting with with dozens of episodes to watch.

Set in Houston, Texas. Watch if you liked How I Met Your Mother, La Casa de las Flores, or Friends.   (2020- )

2. Paquita Salas

In the 90s, Paquita Salas a top talent agent from the 90s. But now their agency is struggling to find new clients. After losing her most famous client, Paquita must reinvent herself to keep the agency alive. 

Set in Spain. (2016-2018)

3. Silvana Sin Lana

A wealthy family’s life comes crashing down when the dad leaves and their fortune is lost. The mother must get a real job and the kids have to adjust to a “normal” life in this lighthearted dramedy.

Set in the U.S.   Watch if you liked100 Días para Enamorarnos.  (2016-)

Spanish Drama/Mystery/Thriller TV Series

1. el ministerio del tiempo (the ministry of time).

El Ministerio del Tiempo  is a top-secret time-travel agency that functions loosely under the government of Spain. As the series opens, three new agents join forces to guard the doors of time: a 16th-century soldier, a 21st-century paramedic, and a 19th-century student. This one is packed with history and art as the trio defends time itself, preventing intruders from using time travel for their own gain.

Set in Spain, mostly. Watch if you liked Dr. Who, The Last Kingdom, or Orphan Black.  (2015-2020)

2. El Desorden Que Dejas (The Mess You Leave Behind)

Based on the 2016 award winning novel (El desorden que dejas), this limited-series psychological thriller follows a woman who takes a mid-year teaching position in her husband’s small hometown, in the midst of a failing marriage and the recent grief of losing her mother. She soon discovers she’s entered a dangerous web of painful secrets in both the town and the school. This one is good but fairly dark, so check out the preview to see if it fits for you.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Homeland, Gypsy, or El reemplezante.  (2020)

3. Who Killed Sara?

Alex has been wrongfully imprisoned for eighteen years, for the murder of his sister Sara. After being released, he sets out to clear his name and find out who was responsible for his sister’s death. Along the way, he discovers dark secrets about his wealthy and powerful in-laws, the Lazcano family, and becomes embroiled in a complex web of betrayal, revenge, and deceit. Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Money Heist, The Mess You Leave Behind, or Gone Girl. (2021-)

4. Pérdida (Stolen Away)

13 years after his young daughter disappears, her father purposely gets arrested in a Colombian airport to continue his search for her, this time leading his investigation into the prison system.

Set in Spain and Colombia. Watch if you like Narcos and The Mess You Leave Behind. (2020-)

In this political thriller, a group of journalists join together to fight corruption in post-Pinochet Chile, led by veteran journalist Mauro Murillo (who has suffered an accident and is now confined to a wheelchair). As they form their online newspaper, one journalist is murdered. Mauro’s investigation into her death reveals a dark web of corruption between government, businesses and people.

Set in Chile Watch if you liked The Blacklist,   El Reemplazante, or House of Cards.  (2016-)

Based on real-life events,  La niña  tells the incredible story of a girl forcibly recruited by the  guerillas  in Colombia, who then escapes and tries to reintegrate into society. Although she manages to reunite with her family and even gets into medical school, her past haunts her. Unlike many of the other series in this list, it gives a in-depth look into everyday life for working-class families in Latin America.

Set in Colombia. Watch if you’d like Grey’s Anatomy, Jessica Jones, and a bit of telenovela drama mixed together.   (2016)

7. Mar de Plástico (Plastic Ocean)

A detective searches for answers after the murder of a girl in southern Spain. The region is called the “plastic sea,” from so many greenhouses in the area. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of interracial conflicts between the workers in the greenhouses.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Law and Order and Unauthorized Living.  (2015-2016)

8. El Reemplezante (The Substitute)

Just out of prison, a former executive becomes a math teacher on parole.

Set in Chile.  Watch if you like Bala loca. (2012-2014)

9. Vivir Sin Permiso (Unauthorized living)

On the surface, Nemo Bandeira is a successful businessman. What no one knows is that he’s a drug dealer diagnozed with Alzheimer’s and is looking for a successor without his family finding out.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Monarca and Mar de Plástico.  (2018-2020)

10. La Valla (The Barrier)

In 2045, the whole world is controlled by a dictator and natural resources are scarce, and a family struggles to survive together.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Perdida and Equinox.  (2020-)

11. La Venganza de Analía (Her Mother’s Killer)

30 years ago, Analía’s mohter was murdered. Now, Analía sets in motion a complex plan to kill the presidential candidate who was responsible for her mother’s death.

Set in Colombia. Watch if you liked the Queen of Flow and La Niña. (2020-)

Spanish Action Series on Netflix

1. costa del sol.

In a newly post-Franco Spain, drug-trafficking is on the rise in the 1970s. Four very different police detectives come together to form an elite squad to fight crime and the drug trade together.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Sweeney and the Professionals, Fugitiva, or Narcos.

Based on true events, this series explores the growth of drug cartels, beginning with the rise of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. There’s a mix of English and Spanish as the story is told through the eyes of DEA agent Steve Murphy and his team. This is obviously a violent show about a difficult part of history, but also a very high-quality and nuanced look into the relations between the DEA, Latin American governments, and cartels.

Set in Colombia, Mexico, and other parts of the Americas. Watch if you liked Black Mirror, House of Cards, or Breaking Bad.  (2015 – 2017)

3. Vis a vis

In a attempt to please the boss she’s in love with, Macarena Ferreiro commits several tax crimes and ends up in jail. Faced with the shock of seven years of imprisonment, she must reinvent herself in order to survive– and possibly return home.

Set in Spain. Watch if you liked Orange is the New Black or La casa de papel.  (2015 – 2019)

4. El Dragón: Return of a Warrior

Miguel Garze returns to Mexico after growing up in Japan, following the murder of his parents as a young boy. Unbeknownst to him, his education in martial arts and discipline is part of a secret plot to install him as the head of his family’s cartel.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked La Reina del Sur, Ingobernable, or Wu Assassins.  (2019-)

5. El Chapo

It’s a reasonable criticism that too many shows/movies paint Latin America as full of drugs, violence, etc. And this show was hard to watch for the violence, same as  Pablo Escobar.  This one is well-done, in my opinion, and provides the history of El Chapo’s rise to power. (It’s interesting to watch alongside Kate del Castillo’s documentary “The Day I Met Chapo,” also available on Netflix).

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Narcos and Ozark.  (2017)

6. No te Puedes Esconder (You Cannot Hide)

A mother flees Mexico with here daughter and tries to create a new life in Spain, while hiding from her husband’s drug-trafficking past. A mix of fast-paced action and soapy  telenovela  feel.

Set in Mexico and Spain. Watch if you liked Monarca, Unauthorized Living, or Ingobernable.   (2019-)

7. La Reina del Sur

Queen of the South is based on a novel of the same name, and tells the story of Teresa Mendoza’s return to Mexico after 8 years, when she was part of a small-time drug cartel and her boyfriend was murdered. This time, she returns and decides to take control of her own destiny, including rising in power to the top position in the cartel.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Pablo Escobar, Narcos, or Ingobernable.   (2011 – 2019)

8. Sobreviviendo a Escobar (Alias J.J.)

If you haven’t gotten your fill of narco-theme shows,  Sobreviviendo Pablo Escobar  was a fascinating follow-up to  Pablo Escobar  (and  Narcos ). It details what happened the Escobar’s people and rival cartels after his death.

Set in Colombia. Watch if you like Narcos.   (2017)

9. Fugitiva

A fast-paced (though perhaps B-quality) story of a wealthy woman who stages the kidnapping of herself and her children, in order to escape the dangerous community her husband is involved with.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Ingobernable, No te puedes esconder, or Hachie.  (2018-)

Biographical Spanish Shows

Explore the lives and histories of famous Spanish-speaking artists, leaders, musicians, and more in these true-story Netflix shows.

1. Luis Miguel: La Serie (Luis Miguel: The Series)

A dramatized telling of Luis Miguel’s life and rise to fame as the  Sol de México . The story moves between his early years of stardom and childhood, exploring the disappearance of his mother and tortured relationship with his father. Not an easy watch in terms of the family dynamics, but  Luis Miguel  just might be a breath of fresh air for viewers looking for a violence-free Latin American show.

Set mainly in Mexico. Watch if you liked Nashville or Empire.  (2018-)

Learn the story behind the Queen of Salsa: how she began her career in the tumultuous years of Cuba in the 50’s, and eventually rose to be one of the top salsa performers of all time. Gorgeous filming and music in this series.

Set mostly in Cuba. Watch if you liked Luis Miguel.

Simon Bolívar was one of the leaders of the Latin American revolution against Spain in the 19th century, and the liberator of Venezuela. This series is a dramatization based on his life, starting from childhood.

Set mostly in Venezuela. Watch if you liked Napoleon.

4. Pablo Escober: El Patrón del Mal

If you binged your way through  Narcos , you really should give this one a watch. While Narcos narrates from a American perspective,  Pablo Escobar  is told directly from the Colombian side and provides an extensive, gripping look into the life of  Colombian drug lord Escobar and his effect on different communities in Colombia. Though not a historical documentary, it is very well done.

Set in Colombia. Watch if you liked Narcos and Breaking Bad.  (2012)

5. José José: El Principe de la Canción

A loosely autobiographical look at the life and music of José José, who rose from humble beginnings to enormous fame as a singer, and whose battles with alcohol affected his life and relationships.

Set in Mexico. Watch is you liked Luis Miguel.  (2018)

6. Selena: The Series

Another look at the life of Selena Quintanilla, exploring her beginning with the rocky start of the family band Selena y Los Dinos, along with her eventual rise to fame, marriage, and tragic death.

Set in the U.S. and Mexico. Watch if you liked Luis Miguel.  (2020)

7. Sor Juana Ínes de la Cruz

A look at the life of Juana Ines, an outspoken nun in the 17th century who was a self-taught scholar, philosopher, and poet.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked The Crown and Alias Grace.  (2015)

8. Apache – La vida de Carlos Tevez

An introduction to the childhood and life of Argentinian soccer player Carlos Tevez.

9. Jenni Rivera Mariposa de Barrio: La Serie

This is an autobiographical look at the life and musical career of Jenni Rivera, based on her own book.

Musical Spanish Shows on Netflix

Many of the biographies fit here too, so be sure to check them out!

1. GO! Vive a tu Manera

Thought there weren’t any G-rated shows in Spanish on Netflix? Think again! A new Argentinian show,  Go!  is a musical series from the same producers of  Violetta  and  Soy Luna  created for a young audience. Mía Cáceres is a talented young singer who gets a scholarship to Saint Mary, an elite prep school with a prestigious music program. There she meets both friends and arch-enemies (namely, the daughter of the school’s owners who is determined to sabotage her musical dreams).

Set in Argentina. Watch if you liked Glee.

2. La Reina del Flow

Yeimy is a talented 17-year-old from a working-class neighborhood, with big dreams of a life dedicated to music. After her parents are killed by a narco, she is betrayed by a close friend and loses 17 years of her life to prison under false accusation. When she finally leaves, she can think of nothing but revenge– and must alter her life completely in order to get it.

Set in Colombia. Watch if you liked Empire and/or Revenge.

Reality Shows/Documentaries in Spanish on Netflix

1. nailed mexico.

Contestants who don’t really know how to bake have to recreate masterpieces in the kitchen, in competition for $10,000. Light and funny.

Set in Mexico.

2. Made in Mexico

Can’t get enough of reality TV in English?  Made in Mexico  follows 9 Mexican “socialites” whose lives connect in some way, and who move within the wealthy circles of Mexico City. The camera shifts between their public interactions (brunches, dates, chats in nightclubs, family get-togethers), the drama that ensues, and subsequent interviews off-stage.  Made in Mexico  represents an interesting expansion of Spanish shows on Netflix beyond dramas.

Set in Mexico. Watch if you liked Real Housewives or following the Kardashians.

3. Street Food: Latin America

Explore typical dishes from countries all across Latin America (season 1 includes Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia).

4. Las Crónicas del Taco

5. rompan todo (break it all: the history of rock in latin america).

An overview of the history of rock in Spanish-speaking Latin America and its historical contexts, featuring bands like Soda Stereo and Café Tacvba (although, according to my rock-loving husband, several key bands were left out).

Did I miss any of your favorite Spanish shows on Netflix? Leave your favorites in the comments!

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La Niña was an amazing show (you’re the only blog so far I have run across that has it). Yago is another well done telenovela set in Mexico City. Iván Sánchez stars in it and seeks revenge on all who had wronged Omar. It has great characters, acting and I actually got used to the Mexican dialect as opposed to Colombian (which is more familiar to me). I’ve been studying Spanish for a little over 2 years and now I’m trying to develop an ear for it. I notice some of the same key phases are used over and over, like ‘no se preocupe’, ’tranquilo’, ‘espera’, y ‘vamos’. I have found these shows to be much better than American tv shows. The plots are more intricate and the acting and characters are top notch.

I will look into Yago! Thanks for letting me know. You’re so smart to look up authentic shows as you learn– best of luck on your Spanish journey!

Tienes que ver lady la vendedora de rosas! Me encantó

Sin senos yo hoy pariso…….and la reina del sur…..lady…..I agree Spainish shows are much better than american shows…I only know a little Spainish….so I rely on subtithles…but these are fantastic……

I am from Spain and I never got too much into Spanish shows.. until I started with velvet……. Is when everything started. My husband (American) and I are crazy about Spanish shows. I loved El tiempo entre costuras, Las chicas del cable, Gran Hotel and Morocco en tiempos de guerra. I am also a Spanish teacher 🙂

Here is a little bit of the movie A family with a daughter catalina mother lost 2 other kids to the streets a doese what ever she has to. To protect her new daughter

I’m hoping to find a show that’s not from Spain that’s also not about drugs or corruption. I don’t think I saw one on the list.

I’ve watched El Barco (I agree with your take on that one) and El Internado (it was good!), but I want to practice my Latin American Spanish now. 🙂

Maybe try Luis Miguel? You are right… so many shows about drugs.

EL BARCO is a winner sometimes you just need to sit back relax and stop whining… they are movies and EL BARCO has us feeling every emotion wether you think it was too much or too little… it was really just perfect… I will watch it again and again every 46 episode especially Ulises and Ainhoa at the bar scene… with that beautiful JOVENES ENTERNAMENTE POL 314 spanish song wow….

It had me in a different world the time I watched that series… it even warmed my heart and thought me how to love again… after losing the mother of my son I swore to never love again…

Thanks to the creators and actors of that series for making me human again.

The author merely shared her personal review about this show; she didn’t “whine.” This show was perfect for you, great, but don’t expect it to be the same for others.

I am teaching an Hispanic Studies course for native/upper-level/heritage speakers. Juniors and Seniors. Could any of these be appropriate to recommend for them?

Thanks so much!

None would be appropriate without some editing, but the safest ones seem to be Celia, Siempre Bruja (haven’t finished it), and Gran Hotel (definitely needs editing)!

You didn’t mention Celia Cruz which I thoroughly enjoyed…Spanish from Cuba and the music…to die for. Did you mention La Piloto? El Hotel de los Secretos? My favorites so far have been: Juana Inés, La Niña, La Esclava Blanca, El Barco, Celiz Cruz, La Piloto, El Internado. I’m going to start on your list now. Mil gracias!

Somehow I missed that one! Sometimes the series don’t show up the same here in Peru. I am adding it to my to-watch list right now!

Hi, would you recommend these titles for IB students (16-18 years old)? I am looking for shows to help them improve their language learning whilst engaging in something entertaining.

You would need to check the ratings and consider your school for sure. :/ Most of these have at least some level of “inappropriate” for school settings. I sooo wish there were some clean, interesting options I could recommend without any reservations!

I absolutely *loved* El Tiempo Entre Costuras and thoroughly enjoy El Internado. I’m watching it again in Spanish with Spanish subtitles (the first time through was with English subtitles). At the top of the page, it does say 2019, though the post and comments were last year or earlier, but as an update, El Tiempo Entre Costuras is sadly no longer on Netflix. I will definitely have to check some of these others out. Do you find that ratings for Spanish TV are milder than we would rate them here? Similar to movie ratings in the US in the ’80s and early ’90s, El Internado, for instance, is rated as TV-PG. The language alone would possibly make it an R as a movie. (Kids in peril do tend to throw the F word around a lot, as well as its variations.)

Hi everyone I teach Spanish in New Jersey. Please watch EVA, NO NEED TO EDIT it, and students love it Sandra

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La Casa de las Flores 🙂

Go Vive a tu manera!! 1st totally appropriate for students even elementary. 2nd season starting in June. Like a Spanish version of glee. No sex. No swearing even their clothes are appropriate

Las chicas de la mafia/ Celia location wasn’t Cuba was Cartagena Colombia and the actors are Colombians as well. My kids love El chavo!!

La Niña is amazing. La Ley Secreta is my new obsession. I watch sin Senos si hay paraiso but that show was way too crazy for me.

Do you know how to slow down the speed so the speech is a little bit slower? It would help me a lot. On YouTube I change the speed in settings from Normal to .75 and it makes such a big difference for me. Thank you!

Not that I know of! I wish there were, as I use that feature in YouTube. I just put on subtitles in Spanish when I can.

Thanks for the lighter & funny ones!! I watch Nailed it México with my middle schoolers. They love it! I hope they do another season!!

Dont forget Vis a Vis. One of my favorite spaniard tv shows.

Just finished watching All for Love (Amar Y Vivir) Colombian,69 episodes series. Loved it!!! The songs are phenomenal. The lead actress is the same one as the one in La Nina. I’m fluent in Italian wanting to improve my high school Spanish and by watching so many Spanish speaking shows, I can honestly say that I don’t need the subtitles any more. I’ve binged on Luis Miguel, Velvet, La chicas del Cable, Morocco in the times of War and Silvana sin Lana which has hardly any nudity nor violence.

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The best love story is Velvet I’ve never seen a better movie watched it 4 times . Miquel and Paula are the best please make more movies with them.

I absolutely LOVED “La Venganza de Analia” or Her Mother’s Killer. 50+ episodes. I cried, laughed, and was always waiting for what was next. My mom still talks about it. We stayed up until 3am to finish it..lol.. It’s not full of violence as the title implies so it’s a winner for me.

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This is a great guide! I’ve been trying to find some Spanish-language shows to watch on Netflix, and this guide has been really helpful. It’s nice to see a comprehensive list of options, so I can find something to watch no matter what my mood is. Thanks for putting this together!

I would also include “El Rey: Vicente Fernandez.” Es buenísimo. It would also be appropriate for High School.

Me encanta “La flor más bella.” Very similar to “Never Have I Ever” and other teen rom-com series, only less constant talk about sex. Lots of interesting slang, and, bonus, turns out the lead can sing like an angel! Seems suitable for HS, but preview to be sure.

Definitely not suitable for HS, but hilarious, is “La guerra de los vecinos.” A “Trading Places” Mexican class-conflict comedy. I loved the first season. Didn’t love the changes made in the second season quite as much 🙁

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‘The Ministry of Time’ Might Just Be The Best Time Travel Show Ever

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I have a new TV obsession, and you won’t find it on HBO, ABC, or in the English language. Netflix’s The Ministry of Time (or El Ministerio del Tiempo ) is the rare time travel show that knows how to make the most of its genre. It winks at the lore, but it also knows how to use the concept of time travel to say big things about the sins of history and the pain in each and every human heart. It is wry, thrilling, funny, and most of all, smart.

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LOS GATOS: The Spanish series The Department of Time has been picked up by Netflix.

RTVE is in production on a third season of the sci-fi fantasy series, which has been called Spain’s answer to Doctor Who . Netflix has secured the streaming rights for The Department of Time outside of Spain, where the series will continue to air in a weekly prime-time slot on La 1.

Each episode travels back in time to a specific period in history. According to RTVE, the third season “will count with substantial improvements in production and postproduction, more location-shot scenes and special effects, infographics plus 3D that will make its quality superior to that of the previous two seasons.”

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Missing Timeless? Catch the Spanish show that it ripped off

Ay, caramba!

If you’re one of the thousands of fans eagerly anticipating whether NBC’s show, Timeless , would be renewed or canceled — for the second time, mind you — then no doubt you’re also looking for another series to watch. Something that scratches that history itch, perhaps? Well, a certain Spanish show has got that covered.

El Ministerio del Tiempo ( The Ministry of Time ) follows the adventures of three strangers — two men and one woman — brought together to stop villains from interfering with historical events. Sound familiar? A little bit like Timeless ? That’s because it’s the show that NBC’s series totally ripped off .

Time Travel cannot save you from Copyright Laws

According to Ministerio ‘s producers, Onza Partners, they were in negotiations with Sony back in July 2015. The producers were in talks in the creation of a US version of the Spanish show. Just a month later on August 26, Sony unexpectedly terminated all negotiations. Within that same day, it was announced that a pilot for a show called Time was being produced for NBC. This would later become Timeless — a show which, coincidentally, follows the adventures of three strangers (two men and one woman) brought together to stop villains from interfering with historical events.

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Onza Partners filed a lawsuit against Sony, NBC, and Timeless ‘ showrunners Eric Kripke and Shawn Ryan. The case dragged on for months until it was quietly settled . Timeless was canceled and then renewed for its second season. Ministerio , which was initially broadcasted by Spain’s RTVE, then had all its seasons available internationally on Netflix .

‘There are no time machines.’

What is Ministerio about exactly, and what are its similarities — and differences — with Timeless ? Well, for one thing, it’s not as sci-fi as you might think. Yes, obviously characters travel through time, but there are no time machines to speak of. Instead, there are “doorways” deep in the bowels of the titular Ministry — a Spanish state secret known only to its employees, the royal family, renegade agents, and naturally, American spies.

A massive spiral staircase connects to hundreds of doorways, and each one leads to a specific time period from Spain’s rich, tumultuous, and sometimes dark history. Some moments might even elicit goosebumps — such as the magnificent shot of an aqueduct being built in the horizon, watched over by a Roman legionnaire. This depicts the Iberian Peninsula’s time as a Roman province, Hispania . This was either after Rome’s victory over Carthage during the Punic Wars, or after their destruction of the remaining Celtiberian and Numantian tribes .

Along the way, you’ll encounter Spanish personalities known throughout the world. The beautiful and willful Isabella of Castille graces our screens, and so does the menacing Tomás de Torquemada — Spain’s first Grand Inquisitor, lover of heretic-burning. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition, just like nobody expects a Groundhog Day reference and a satirical interpretation of the setting, complete with a man being scorched on a pyre repeatedly. There are other comical moments such as the neurotic Diego Vel ázquez , one of the country’s most famous painters, fanboying when he meets Pablo Picasso .

There are also some wacky scenes that you’d never expect to see on TV — such as Hitler cussing out Francisco Franco, while Himmler and his SS goons are rounded up by General Ambrogio Spinola . That guy is famous for his tactical genius during the 17th-century war against the fledgling Dutch Republic. This time around, he’s smacking the Schutzstaffel.

‘I cannot believe this. I have the blood of a woman in me!’

All these moments would be all for naught if there isn’t a cohesive story or a capable cast of actors and actresses to do them justice. Thankfully, Ministerio has a perfect ensemble. Maybe it’s the language? Everything sounds sexier and more serious when it’s in Spanish, right?

The aforementioned trio is comprised of Amelia Folch (wonderfully played by Aura Garrido), a brilliant and headstrong young lady deadset on learning more about the world and avoiding the stereotypes of her era, Julián Martinez (Rodolfo Sancho), a paramedic distraught over the death of his wife due to an accident, and Alonso de Entrerríos (Nacho Fresneda), a dour and devout soldier, adeptly trained on the battlefield as part of a tercio infantry unit.

Yes — you read that right — “tercio infantry.” The Ministry’s employees are all from different eras. Alonso is from 16th century Spain, resentful of the losses suffered by the Army of Flanders . He still cannot believe that women in modern times are allowed to vote and have a bigger say on certain matters. Amelia is from the late 19th century, where it was still common for women to just get married, have babies, and take care of the house. She is, naturally, at odds with Alonso in a jovial manner. Julián is the only one from the present day — recruited after his self-destructive behavior nearly cost him his life, and ended up with him encountering two renegade time travelers.

The patrol his handled by Salvador Martí (Jaime Blanch), head honcho of the Ministry. Martí is assisted by his trusted colleagues — Irene Girón (Cayetana Guillén Cuervo), a seductive lesbian from ’60s-era Spain, Angustias Vázquez (Francesca Piñón), Martí’s secretary who’s deceased husband was also a former Ministry agent, and Ernesto Jiménez (Juan Gea) in a fantastic reveal of one’s backstory which I truly don’t want to spoil for anyone. The cast provides entertainment in campy comedy and reserved melancholy, bordering on despair, especially with Julián’s case and his lost love. A conflict of interest arises when the patrol faces off against recurring “villains” Lola Mendieta (Natalia Millán) and Armando Leiva (José Antonio Lobato), disillusioned Ministry agents who use forbidden paths to travel through time periods. I use the term “villains” loosely as even the antagonists aren’t your typical one-dimensional telenovela madrastra .

‘We used to have an empire…’

What makes El Ministerio del Tiempo work is that it just hits all the right notes. Whether it’s the campy comedy, pop culture references, political jabs, Spanish tradition pokes, and the melodrama and action, every episode is worth watching. The cast gel well together and have shown remarkable chemistry.

Compared to Timeless , Ministerio had the benefit of providing something fresh for Spanish telenovela viewers, whereas the former had to contend with tired, old tropes and plot devices that have been a mainstay in Hollywood for decades.

Likewise, even though American history is fascinating and frightening, Spanish history, however, draws from several additional centuries worth of material to choose from. Spanish lands came to historical prominence, as mentioned when it was a Roman holding — this was the earliest era depicted in the series so far. Spaniards, and those whom they’ve assisted, fought, or conquered, have made a major impact throughout European and World History, for good or ill. Whether it was Columbus’ journey to the Americas, Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe, The Inquisition, The Reconquista, The Armada, The Habsburgs, The Napoleonic Wars, and its impact on its colonies — there’s no denying that this once grand yet flawed empire had influenced countless peoples across the globe.

I spoiled myself just a little bit after finding out that season 2 will have a two-parter set in my home country, the Philippines, where our heroes find out just how harsh overseas wars can be. That’s pretty much true. The summary of Spanish rule if we recount Philippine every Spanish colony’s history would be: “300 years of pillaging and mistreatment followed by getting their asses kicked.” Beyond that, though, we’d still see how vibrant and dynamic certain historical events and personalities can be, things which many international viewers may not be familiar with. I even had to Google who the hell Lope de Vega was, and why he was such a ladies’ man.

‘Imagine if they make a TV show about the Ministry. How silly would that be?’

Excellent production values, admirable depictions of events, and likable characters make for a pretty good show, although not everything is muy bueno . Faulty translation with the subtitles can stick out like a sore thumb — i.e., “Tell me were are my friends!” These instances, however, are few and far between. Some scenes and plot points also leave you with the lingering questions of “WTF?” and “Why didn’t they just do this or that?”

Timeless suffers from those same plot holes as well, although Ministerio does a better job of covering things up. While both shows deal with renegade time travelers chased by a trio of agents, Ministerio has a better-written supporting cast. It also helps that majority of characters in the Spanish show are from different eras which mean different belief systems and prejudices, ones which are often explored throughout the series. It’s a far cry from Timeless ‘ setup of “everyone’s from the present day and we have a time machine.” I personally prefer the Spanish show more than NBC’s version, though that’s mostly because I’m a lover of all things history. English-speaking viewers might tune out due to subtitles or a lack of interest in Spanish happenings in the 1400s. Still, if you’re missing Timeless and are eager for something to whet your appetite for history, give the Spanish series a go.

El Ministerio del Tiempo is multi-awarded , and, just like the US show that copied it, is beloved by fans. Be forewarned, however, that the series was not renewed after its third season which is a damn shame. There are still good reasons to watch it. If you’re interested in time travel plots, Spanish history, or just a fantastic way of looking at various events, then the show has it all and all episodes are available on Netflix.

I’m not entirely sure why it wasn’t picked up for a fourth season. An insanely high budget for a TV show, perhaps? I mean, it does rack up 700,000 euros for a single episode , and each episode runs at 60 to 70 minutes, after all. Will it ever see a revival in the future? Who knows? But if ever there’s one thing that El Ministerio del Tiempo has in common with Timeless , it’s that it’s an awesome show that, quite simply, ran out of time.

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A soldier from the 15th century, a university student from the 19th century and a nurse from the present join the secret 'Department of Time', a secret department within the Spanish government with the ability to travel through time. Their mission is prevent changes in history.

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Ernesto Jiménez, Tomás de Torquemada

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The 25 Best Time Travel TV Shows, From ‘Doctor Who’ to ‘Timeless’

There are a few reasons we’re obsessed with time travel TV shows. For one, the high-stakes adventures promise plenty of mystery and thrills. And better yet, they span across a variety of genres, from historical dramas and comedies to mystery thrillers.

So, for our next binge-watching session, we're living vicariously through our favorite characters as they journey through time, whether they're exploring a major period in history or visiting a futuristic society. From Doctor Who to Timeless, keep reading for the best time travel TV shows you can stream right now.

The 20 Best Time Travel Movies to Stream Right Now (That Aren’t ‘Back to the Future’)

1. Dc’s Legends Of Tomorrow

• Rating: TV-14
• Who’s in it: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill. Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh

Set in the Arrowverse, this superhero series includes several familiar DC characters, like White Canary, Captain Cold, Firestorm and Vixen. But fortunately, you don’t have to be well-versed on all things DC comics to enjoy this one. The CW series documents the adventures of a diverse team of superheroes as they travel through time to prevent disasters. And naturally, there’s no shortage of epic combat scenes.

2. Doctor Who

• Rating: TV-PG
• Who’s in it: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith, David Tennant

Given that Doctor Who has become synonymous with time travel, it would be a crime to not include this classic. Over the span of 13 seasons, the show offered several versions of the Time Lord as they step into the infamous TARDIS and get swept through time. Seeing these heroes fight to save humanity and protect history just never gets old.

3. Timeless

• Who’s in it: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett

An unlikely team travels through time to stop the criminal mastermind, who stole an experimental time machine. And as they pursue him, they learn that he plans to change the course of history. Though it's not 100 percent perfect in terms of historical accuracy, it delivers plenty of action and thought-provoking themes.

4. Outlander

• Rating: TV-MA
• Who’s in it: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton

Set during World War II, Outlander tells the story of a married army nurse named Claire, who time travels to the year 1743 while in Scotland and starts a passionate relationship with a Highlander. Steamy intimate scenes, feminist themes and breathtaking scenery are just a few things you can expect from this beloved period drama.

5. Manifest

• Who’s in it: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J. R. Ramirez

Can you imagine hopping on a plane and landing five and a half years in the future? That’s exactly what happens to the passengers of a turbulent flight in this gripping supernatural drama. When they all return, they discover that their plane went missing and mysteriously returned years later. But what really happened? (You’ll have to wait until season 4 to get that answer, but until then, enjoy the first three seasons on Netflix.)

6. Beforeigners

• Who’s in it: Krista Kosonen, Nicolai Cleve Broch, Stig R. Amdam

HBO Nordic's first-ever original series follows a group of people from different time periods, who mysteriously land in 21st-century Norway. Dubbed the "beforeigners," these migrants attempt to blend in with the modern-day world—although it proves to be more challenging for some than others.

• Who’s in it: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick

A cross between The X-Files and The Twilight Zone , Fringe follows the FBI's Fringe Division, where the team uses fringe science (a branch that explores the most bizarre or far-fetched theories) to investigate a series of mysterious cases—some of which are connected to alternate timelines. Fun fact: The show spawned three novels and a comic book series.

8. Quantum Leap

• Who’s in it: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Deborah Pratt

Bakula plays the iconic Dr. Sam Beckett in this five-time Emmy Award-winning series, and his random adventures will give you major Doctor Who vibes. Join the physicist as he “leaps” through time to fix historical errors.

9. My Only Love Song

• Who’s in it: Lee Jong-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, Lee Jae-jin

Soo-jung (Seung-yeon), a self-obsessed movie star, accidentally time travels to 6th-century Gogurye after falling into a portal. There, she meets the handsome On-dal (Jong-hyun), a guy who appears to be just as obsessed with his wealth as she is. But his generosity towards people in need forces her to reconsider her own values.

• Who’s in it: Yuki Furukawa, Mio Yuki, Jin Shirasu

Based on Kei Sanbe’s Japanese manga series of the same title, Erased revolves around a man named Satoru Fujinuma, who has the ability to go back in time and stop life-threatening events right before they happen. But when his mother gets murdered, he’s sent back nearly two decades, giving him the opportunity to save even more lives.

• Who’s in it: Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero

Loki picks up right where Avengers: Endgame left off, with the God of Mischief accidentally creating a new timeline as a result of stealing the Tesseract. And now, the authorities present him with two options: to either accept his punishment or to travel back in time to correct his mistakes. Almost any Marvel fan will agree that this series is full of charm and a welcome change from the pacing and tone of the Marvel films.

12. Terra Nova

• Who’s in it: Jason O'Mara, Shelley Conn, Christine Adams, Allison Miller

Humanity gets a major do-over in this fascinating series, and there’s more than enough compelling themes to keep you invested (like Utopias gone terribly wrong). Terra Nova follows the Shannon family as they flee from a dying Earth in 2149 and travel to prehistoric Earth, where they join a colony of people known as Terra Nova and attempt to rebuild a civilization.

13. 11.22.63

• Who’s in it: James Franco, Sarah Gadon, Cherry Jones

Inspired by Stephen King’s novel 11/22/63 , the show details one time traveler’s efforts to go back in time and stop the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy. But when he goes to the year 1960, he builds a new life that could threaten the success of his mission. It’s worth noting that James Franco gives an unforgettable performance as Jake Epping/George Amberson.

14. Making History

• Who’s in it: Adam Pally, Leighton Meester and Yassir Lester.

Pally, Meester and Lester star as three friends from different time periods, who take full advantage of their ability to time travel—until they realize the ramifications of their adventures. The show is humorous and silly in the best possible way.

15. Somewhere Between

• Who’s in it: Paula Patton, Devon Sawa, JR Bourne

Laura Price (Patton) has it all: a successful career, a loving husband and a delightful young daughter. But when a serial killer murders her child, she falls into depression and attempts suicide. After the incident, Laura is stunned to find that she time traveled to the week before her daughter’s death. Can she save her daughter?

16. Umbrella Academy

• Who’s in it: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman

The Haragreeves have become our favorite dysfunctional family, and for good reason. In this Netflix series, the seven adopted superhero siblings team up to investigate their father’s death and save the world from an apocalypse. But when they try to travel back in time, they end up in different periods, which only complicates things.

• Who’s in it: Natasha Lyonne, Charlie Barnett, Greta Lee

Amy Poehler teamed up with Natasha Lyonne ( Orange Is the New Black ) and Leslye Headland ( Bachelorette ) to create this critically acclaimed comedy drama. The series follows a game developer named Nadia (Lyonne), who finds herself trapped in a time loop after she dies at a party. As she tries to escape this trap, however, she discovers that she isn’t the only one. Yes, it sounds a bit like a modernized version of Groundhog Day , but trust us, it’s unpredictable and incredibly refreshing.

18. Travelers

• Who’s in it: Eric McCormack, Mackenzie Porter, Jared Abrahamson

A surviving group of humans, who live centuries in the future, have figured out how to send their consciousness back in time. Known as “Travelers,” they all go back to the 21st-century and assume the identities of random people with one mission in mind: to save the future of humanity.

19. Continuum

• Who’s in it: Rachel Nichols, Victor Webster, Erik Knudsen

The year is 2077, and the U.S. has officially become a corporatocracy. But three criminals, known as Liber8, are determined to go back in time and change the course of history by stopping corporations from replacing the government. As they time travel to the year 2012, a police officer joins them and does everything in her power to stop their violent plans—all while hiding that she’s from the future.

20. 12 Monkeys

• Who’s in it: Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Barbara Sukowa

Follow the exploits of scavenger James Cole (Aaron Stanford) as he time travels from 2043 to the year 2015 to stop a deadly virus from wiping out most of the human race. Expect plenty of twists and complex themes that’ll spark interesting convos, from corporate greed to the downsides of technological progress.

21. The Ministry Of Time

• Who’s in it: Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Juan Gea, Francesca Piñón

Welcome to The Ministry of Time, a top-secret Spanish organization that’s responsible for guarding the doors of time and reporting all time travel incidents to the Prime Minister. The series focuses on the Ministry’s patrol as they carry out their assignments, and while there’s no shortage of thrills, the show also does a phenomenal job of weaving in bits of Spain's history.

• Who’s in it: Louis Hofmann, Julika Jenkins, Andreas Pietschmann, Maja Schöne

Set in the fictional German town of Winden, Dark centers on four families who are connected to the mysterious disappearance of two children. Aside from exploring their relationships, the show takes viewers on a wild journey that involves a major time travel conspiracy—one that spans multiple generations.

23. Always A Witch

• Who’s in it: Angely Gaviria, Sofia Bernal Araujo, Dylan Fuentes, Valeria Henríquez

The Colombian series follows Carmen, a 19-year-old 17th-century witch who gets sentenced to death for falling in love with her master's son. However, she escapes her fate by time-traveling to modern day Cartagena as part of a deal with a wizard. Her task? To help him break his curse.

24. Voyagers!

• Rating: TV-G
• Who’s in it: Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce, David Cadiente

Phineas Bogg (Jon-Erik Hexum) and his partner in crime, Jeffrey Jones (Meeno Peluce), are members of a secret group known as the Voyagers, who are tasked with making sure that history doesn’t change. The feel-good cult classic only lasted for one season, but all 20 episodes are simply delightful and worth the watch.

• Who’s in it: Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Constance Marie

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The 20 Best Spanish-Language Shows on Netflix

Binge your way through these addictive football dramas, action-thrillers, sharp comedies, and murder mysteries from mexico, argentina, colombia, and beyond..

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To really understand how much of a global brand Netflix prides itself on being, you need only look at its vast library of non–English-language programming. With originals and licensed shows from all over the globe, you could use the streaming platform to practice everything from French and German to Japanese and Korean. Which is to say, if you’re hoping to use Hispanic Heritage Month as a chance to brush up on your Spanish, or to explore the wide variety of Spanish-language content from all over the world available on the service, you won’t be disappointed.

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Without further ado, we present the best Spanish-language shows to watch on Netflix right now. While many of our lists utilize Tomatometer scores, only a handful of Spanish-language series have enough reviews to earn Tomatometers, so we went with our editorial discretion, other reputable lists, Audience Scores, and reviews, when whittling down our selection. Whether you’re looking for erotic thrillers, swooning romantic tales, soccer dramas, or buzzy mysteries, you’ll find something to enjoy in the list below, which will take you all the way from the Amazon jungle to an eerie Argentine town, from a drag cabaret in Mexico all the way to a phone company in Madrid. 

Got a favorite Spanish-language show on Netflix that didn’t make our top 20? Let us know in the comments. 

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Tackling the impassioned and dangerous world of las barras bravas (soccer fan clubs) in Argentina, Puerta 7 follows Dolores Fonzi’s Diana, a cop intent on ridding this sporting side-hustle of the corruption and violence that she’s seen firsthand. Created by Martín Zimmerman and written by Patricio Vega ( El lobista ), this gritty crime drama unearths the dark underbelly of the country’s national pastime to deliver a gripping thriller intent on keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez

Taking a decidedly different approach, Argentine soccer drama  Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez goes the biopic route. The Netflix series tells the origin story of Carlos Tevez, who went from growing up in the “Fuerte Apache” housing project, a site notorious for its violence, to becoming a world-renowned Boca Juniors soccer player. Focused on his younger years and his vexed relationship with his biological mother, the Balthazar Murillo -starring series is an ode to daydreaming kids everywhere.

La bala loca

Mauro Murillo ( Alejandro Goic ) built his reputation on being a fearless journalist who spoke to power during the Pinochet dictatorship. At age 50, divorced and spiraling, he now finds himself looking to solve the seemingly simple death of a fellow journalist – due to a “stray bullet,” ergo the show’s title – that he believes was orchestrated by high-powered men who had a lot to gain from squashing an ongoing investigation into their shady dealings.

El reemplazante

When a risky (and illegal) gamble costs Carlos (Iván Álvarez de Araya) his job at an investment firm and lands him in prison, he’s forced to reassess his life. After serving his sentence he moves in with his father and brother, both of whom work as schoolteachers with the at-risk youth in their neighborhood. It’s they who urge Carlos to take a substitute teaching position that, as stories like these always go, ends up teaching him as much as he teaches those in his care.

On the one hand, Green Frontier is a detective story: Deep in the Amazon rainforest, on the border between Colombia and Brazil, two lead investigators are looking into a string of mysterious murders. But on the other, this Colombian production is a mystic story about an indigenous secret at risk of being uncovered. These twinned plots collide when the body of a woman reported to have been missing for decades shows no signs of having aged or decayed at all.

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La reina del flow

Set in Medellin within the soon-to-be booming world of reggaeton, The Queen of Flow centers on Yeimy ( Carolina Ramírez ), a talented singer and lyricist who finds her dreams dashed when she’s arrested and convicted for attempting to smuggle drugs into the U.S., the result of a setup by one of her closest collaborators. Close to two decades later, she finds her way back to Medellin seeking revenge and a new chance at stardom, all the while navigating dangerous enemies intent on thwarting her plans.

Crime Diaries: The Candidate

On March 23, 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio was shot during a campaign rally. His shocking assassination, not to mention his killer’s public admission that he acted alone, have long fed plenty of rumors and conspiracy theories. Netflix’s true crime drama Crime Diaries: The Candidate fictionalizes this key moment in Mexico’s recent history. Directed by Hiromi Kamata and Natalia Beristain, the series follows a pair of detectives and Colosio’s widow as they try to get to the truth of what really happened that fateful day.

La reina del sur

For those who’d grown up with Kate del Castillo as a telenovela queen, the arrival of La Reina del Sur in 2011 was a welcome shock. Here she was playing a young woman who goes on to become a ruthless drug trafficker known as “La Mexicana.” The gritty action-drama was a hit that was recently revived: In 2019, nearly a decade after it ended, the show was renewed for a second (and later third) season, which found Teresa being roped back into the world she thought she’d left behind.

Luis Miguel: The Series

Mexican musician LuisMi’s story was always going to make for an enjoyable television series — his rise to fame, after all, has all the hallmarks of a great biopic. A talented singer from a young age, his success has long been shadowed both by his alcoholic stage dad and the mysterious disappearance of his mother, elements that this Netflix and Telemundo musical drama tackles head on while showcasing El Sol de México’s most famous ’90s songs.

The House of Flowers

This queer reimagining of the telenovela genre makes sure to upend any and every trope that characterizes the Mexican genre. Starring (solely in its first season, alas) the legendary Verónica Castro , Manolo Caro’s colorful dramedy uses the wealthy De La Mora family to explore the hypocrisy of contemporary Mexican society. Taking place both in its titular flower shop and the drag bar with the same name, this Netflix comedy is as outrageous as it is heartwarming, ultimately emerging as an ode to a different kind of family during its three-season run.

On its surface, Netflix’s Dark Desire fits the bill of many erotic thrillers on the streaming platform, what with its plot about a married college professor who, convinced her husband is cheating on her, ends up having a one-night stand with a much younger man. But when he starts involving himself in her life, Alma ( Maite Perroni ) soon starts realizes their chance encounter may not have been as accidental as she thought, suggesting a much darker and dangerous plot is at stake.

The Kirlian Frequency

Taking its cues from shows like Twin Peaks and Eerie Indiana , this Argentine animated series takes place in a small town that, for all intents and purposes, is fictional. Except, how to account for the hours of presumably real-life radio broadcasts that tell of its fantastical and mysterious happenings? Enter into The Kirlian Frequency , your chance to relive these moody stories (paired with a DIY animated style) that are sure to keep you up at night.>

Cable Girls

The very first Spanish original series produced by Netflix, Cable Girls is a period drama focused on four women who work at a telecommunications company in Madrid. Taking on the challenges facing working women in the late 1920s, Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira’s show put feminist issues front and center during its five seasons, juggling melodramatic storylines about affairs and romances with increasingly political subplots that upped the stakes – some even involving the oncoming Spanish Civil War.

Paquita Salas

Created by the queer couple known as Los Javis (a.k.a. Javier Calvo  and  Javier Ambrossi ), this irreverent comedy follows its titular protagonist, a washed-up talent agent played with a blond bob wig by actor Brays Efe , who struggles with keeping up with the changing times. Initially produced as a web series that slowly built a cult following before being acquired by Netflix (which greenlit two more seasons), Paquita Salas is a raucous comedy about staying true to yourself.

This sumptuous Spanish production set in the fashion world in the late 1950s is anchored by the kind of sweeping love story that feels, like its setting, a tad old-fashioned yet entirely modern at the same time. Ana ( Paula Echevarría ) is a lowly seamstress; Alberto ( Sense8 ‘s Miguel Ángel Silvestre ) is the dashing heir to his father’s fashion empire. Their romance held audiences captive for four seasons and even inspired a spin-off, Velvet Collection , set in Barcelona.

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Framed around the police investigation of the murder of a classmate in a glitzy Spanish private school, Élite made every one of its protagonists – from those working-class newcomers to the snobbish mean girls – possible suspects. Staging, in turn, probing conversations around wealth inequality, religion, and sexuality, this Netflix original was an immediate must-binge phenomenon that has somehow managed to keep its thrills and surprises fresh even after it resolved its first season mystery with a hell of an ending.

If “ Money Heist ” feels like an all too generic title, worry not, for Álex Pina’s Spanish drama is anything but generic. This timely heist is set in the Royal Mint of Spain, where an armed group of Dalí-masked anarchists are intent on printing and stealing €2.4 billion. As their hostage situation escalates, flashbacks flesh out the backstories of their heist and their code-named personas. Each subsequent season may have upped the stakes of this Antena 3-turned-Netflix series, but it’s kept its high-octane thrills intact.

El Marginal - O Cara de Fora

Prison dramas – from Oz and Prison Break to Orange is the New Black and Vis a vis – have long been staples of gritty, prestige TV. So it’s no surprise Argentina’s El marginal would strike gold. With its former-cop-goes-undercover-to-infiltrate-a-prison-gang premise during its first season, this Juan Minujín -starrer offered a high octane (and quite bloody) ride centered on a kidnapping plot that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. With its subsequent seasons, which have flashed back to give backstories on the various gangs that have strongholds on the San Onofre prison, El marginal has expanded its world, kept its storylines fresh and proven itself to be a binge-worthy watch.

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The question at the heart of this buzzy Netflix series immediately alerts you to what kind of show you’re set to be obsessed with. It’s been 18 years and Álex Guzmán ( Manolo Cardona ) is finally free. He’s served his prison sentence and, despite having been framed for the murder of his sister Sara, he’s now intent on finding the real culprit behind her death. Oh, and seeking revenge, of course – all while finding himself attracted to a woman whose family wronged him all those years ago. The twists and turns in this Mexican drama are fast and furious, keeping you guessing all the way through its every thrilling episode.

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Everything Will Be Fine

Ruy ( Flavio Medina ) and Julia ( Lucía Uribe Bracho ) are separated. It’s clear their years together have brought them joys (and a daughter, in turn). But that time is long past them. Only, instead of breaking up their household, the two have opted to stay together. As in, they both continue to live under one roof and pretend, as much as they can, to still be a couple – for their daughter’s sake. Created and directed by Diego Luna, this satirical marital dramedy may not break new ground with its premise, but its leads are so winsome and charming that you can’t help but be won over.

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The Best Time Travel Shows to Watch on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon, and More

We've all dreamed of living in another period

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, Outlander

At this point, there's no shortage of shows that deal with time travel in some capacity. It's a popular subject, and for good reason! Now more than ever you might be looking for an escape from your daily life, or from this era altogether, and no one in their right mind could blame you for that. If you're of the belief that existing in one timeline is overrated, you've arrived at the right list.

Some of the shows here are action-packed dramas, while others take a more whimsical approach to history, but all of them are absolutely binge-worthy masterpieces. Whether you want to travel back hundreds of years or just a couple of decades, you'll find the perfect time travel show recommendation in the list below!

Looking for more recommendations of what to watch next?  We have a ton of them!  And if you're looking for more hand-picked recommendations based on shows you love,  we have those too .

Tom Hiddleston, Loki

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU for short) already know that Loki ( Tom Hiddleston ) is a master trickster. He is literally the god of mischief, and for years his role in these movies was relegated to villain, nuisance, and foil to his brother Thor (Chris Hemsworth), but with Loki , he races through time and space in a series that puts him at the forefront of his own story. The series is a crime thriller that follows an alternate version of Loki who stole the Tesseract in  Avengers: Endgame , an event that basically broke reality. And, as these things go, it's now his responsibility to fix what he started. He's recruited by  Owen Wilson 's Mobius M. Mobius at the mysterious Time Variance Authority (TVA) to travel through history and correct the timeline he messed up. The series is the closest thing to putting an actual comic book on screen, full of madcap twists and turns, and seemingly self-contained, without having to place so much emphasis on setting up for future MCU installments. - Allison Picurro   [Watch on  Disney+ ]

Jodie Whittaker, Doctor Who

This one is a gimme, but we'd be remiss if we didn't mention Doctor Who , and honestly, if you haven't watched this long-running British sci-fi series already, we're not sure you can even call yourself a fan of time travel. Doctor Who follows a centuries-old alien known as the Doctor who has the ability to regenerate and take on different faces (hence the "long-running" bit). The Doctor, currently portrayed by Jodie Whittaker , takes unsuspecting ladies (and a few dudes) on ridiculous trips through time and space. Yep, this one checks the space travel box too! If you do choose to watch Doctor Who though, be warned -- you will end up in a fight with someone on Tumblr about which Doctor is the best. It's unavoidable.  [Watch on   HBO Max ]

Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson, and Reilly Dolman, Travelers

Netflix's   Travelers , initially a co-production with Canada's Showcase, doesn't get even half the recognition it deserves for constructing impossibly complex time travel mythology that is still understandable and engaging for its audience, so we're recognizing it by putting it on this list. In the series, squads of elite soldiers travel to the present from hundreds of years in the future in order to change history and save the human race. If that doesn't sound cool enough, let us just add that they do so by sending their consciousnesses into the bodies of people about to die and assuming their identities. So. Freaking. Cool.  [Watch on  Netflix ]

Aaron Stanford and Amanda Schull, 12 Monkeys

Based on the 1995 movie with the same name, 12 Monkeys follows a time traveler who travels from 2043 to 2015 to stop a deadly virus from wiping out most of the planet's population. However, what starts out as a simple mission to the past turns into a mind-boggling journey through some of the biggest historical events of the 20th century and a pretty epic love story. This series really digs into the rules of time travel like causation and paradoxes, so while it may give you one of the aforementioned headaches, it's seriously worth it.  [Watch on  Hulu ]

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan, Olivia Swan, Dominic Purcell and Nick Zano, DC Legends of Tomorrow 

In a sea of series that focus on saving the world with time travel, DC's Legends of Tomorrow easily could have gotten lost in the shuffle. Luckily, this CW series quickly established itself as one part nonsense, two parts pure fun, which set it apart from all the rest. If you're looking for a lighter series to help you while the days away, this one is definitely for you. The Legends team does end up saving the world quite a few times, but most of the time they just wind up turning themselves into singing puppets or fighting giant stuffed animals.  [Watch on  Netflix ]

If you're looking for something a little more romantic to binge-watch, Outlander is your ticket. This series follows Claire Beauchamp ( Caitriona Balfe ), an English WWII nurse who accidentally travels from 1945 back to 1743 while on a trip to Scotland with her husband ( Tobias Menzies ). Thrown into the past and desperate to get home, Claire finds herself embroiled in a Scottish uprising while slowly but surely falling in love with a ruggedly handsome redhead named Jamie Fraser ( Sam Heughan ).  [Watch on   Netflix ,  Starz ,  Hulu with Starz add-on ,  Amazon Prime with Starz add-on ]

Abigail Spencer, Malcolm Barrett, Matt Lanter; Timeless

Though Timeless was canceled twice , its devoted fanbase, known as Clockblockers, were so passionate that the NBC series ended up getting a two-hour series finale to wrap things up, so you won't have to worry about a cliffhanger ending. The show follows a history professor ( Abigail Spencer ), a soldier ( Matt Lanter ), and an engineer ( Malcolm Barrett ) who use a government-created time machine to track down a mysterious villain who is trying to rewrite American history. This series pairs the whimsy of DC's Legends of Tomorrow with the high stakes of 12 Monkeys , making it the perfect "middle of the road" option for time travel fans.  [Watch on  Hulu ]

Though it was canceled after just one season, we're still including Terra Nova on this list because DINOSAURS. Set in a dying world where overpopulation has humans on the brink of extinction, scientists have found a way to send people back in time to the Cretaceous Period where the air is breathable, food is plentiful, and the human race can start over. Unfortunately, it's also where dinosaurs are hungry for human flesh, so that's a problem. This show wasn't executed very well (hence its cancellation), but it's worth a watch anyway just to see hot people running away from raptors.  [Watch on  Amazon ]

Lost in Austen

Jemima Rooper, Elliot Cowan, Alex Kingston, Gemma Arterton, and Hugh Bonneville, Lost in Austen

When you're ready to take a break from all the action and adventure, Lost in Austen is a great time travel alternative. Rather than traveling through time per se, lead character Amanda Price ( Jemima Rooper ) travels into the world of her favorite novel, Pride & Prejudice . Caught up in the Georgian Era -- and the fictional lives of Mr. Darcy ( Elliot Cowan ) and the Bennet family -- Amanda unwittingly ends up as a character in the story she loves so dearly, and falling in love with Darcy herself.  [Watch on  BritBox ]

The critically acclaimed Netflix series  Dark  is not only a complicated time travel drama, it's also a German series, so get ready to turn those subtitles on! The series, which just wrapped up its third and final season, follows multiple generations of four interconnected families living in the German town of Winden (once you've finished the show, our family tree will help explain how everyone is connected ), which just so happens to be home to an underground tunnel and wormhole. Time travel and family drama make for an extremely complicated series (we don't recommend just having this one on in the background, folks), but once you get into it, you'll never look back.  [Watch on  Netflix ]

The 21 Best Spanish Shows on Netflix

Stop everything and binge one of these Spanish-language hits.

If you haven't checked out any of Netflix's international offerings, you haven't been getting your subscription's worth. The streaming giant has built an impressive catalog of TV series from all over the globe, with several Spanish, French , and Korean hits entering the U.S. Top 10 over the past few years. 

Netflix's Spanish shows are must-tries for any telenovela fan, and include both classics of the genre and new additions that subvert some beloved tropes. For anyone who wasn't introduced their first Spanish-language show in a high school classroom, there are several Spanish shows on Netflix that will remind you of your all-time favorites, from Gossip Girl to Sex and the City to Ted Lasso . Ahead, the Spanish-language shows on Netflix to check out immediately.

'Money Heist'

One of Netflix's most popular international titles, this story of masked robbers who set out to steal €2.4 billion from the Royal Mint of Spain won fans over with its high-octane thrills and the compelling backstories behind the code-named characters.

Told mostly in English with Spanish dialogue, this popular crime drama chronicles the rise of the cocaine trade in late-'80s Colombia, following both the kingpins leading the industry, including Pablo Escobar, and law enforcement trying to take them down. It also spawned a companion series centered on the Mexican war on drugs.

In this haves-and-have-nots teen drama reminiscent of Gossip Girl , three working class students receive scholarships to an elite Spanish private school, Las Encinas. Unlike Gossip Girl , the clashes between the wealthy and working class leads to murder, with the first season framing all of the students as possible suspects.

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'Cable Girls'

This historical drama, which is also the first Spanish show produced by Netflix, follows four female employees of a telecommunications company in 1920s Madrid. Over five seasons, Alba, Ángeles, Carlota, and Marga deal with the challenges facing working women, as well as political issues of the period.

Netflix has remade the beloved '00s telenovela, set at the prestigious Elite Way School on the outskirts of Mexico City. In this series, a new group of six young musicians have to deal with a secret organization called The Lodge, who do whatever they can to run their dreams off track.

'The House of Flowers'

This Mexican dark comedy follows the wealthy and dysfunctional de la Mora family, who owns a prestigious flower shop and a struggling cabaret, both called the House of Flowers. Known as the "millennial telenovela," the show explores many of the hypocrisies within modern Mexican society, while also featuring several LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.

'Who Killed Sara?'

Last year's surprise hit follows Alex, who lived happily as a young man until his sister Sara was killed and a rich family manipulated him into taking the fall. When he's released after 18 years in prison, Alex is hell-bent on using his tech and explosives expertise to find out who killed Sara and take down his rich former friends.

'High Seas'

This Agatha Christie-style post-WWII mystery sees a group of Spanish aristocrats and crew members on a luxury cruise get entangled in a murder mystery.

This Spanish dramedy is a must-watch for Sex and the City fans. The titular Valeria, a writer working on her first novel, and her friends Lola, who's dating a married man, Carmen, who has an office crush, and Nerea (Teresa Riott), who's closeted and living with her parents, have the type of enduring friendship and sexual entanglements that SATC fans would love.

Ana María has lived away from her family and its shady tequila and hotel empire for twenty years. When her father is murdered soon after she returns to Mexico, the estranged daughter decides to stay, enraging her brothers Joaquín and Andrés. All three fall on different sides of several conflicts—whether or not to clean up the business, whether to share ownership—while also trying to keep their family lives together among the chaos.

'Dark Desire'

This erotic thriller follows a married college professor who has a one-night stand with a younger man, while thinking her husband is cheating on her. Eventually the young man starts involving himself in her life, as she discovers their night together may not have been as coincidental as it seemed.

'The Cook of Castamar'

This period drama goes all the way back to 1720s Madrid, adapting the novel of the same name by Fernando J. Muñez. After developing agoraphobia following the death of her father, Clara becomes a cook for the widowed Duke of Castamar, who has just returned to society after his pregnant wife's death. The two eventually begin a swoon-worthy love story.

'I Am Georgina'

This reality docuseries follows the glamorous life of businesswoman Georgina Rodriguez, who's also the longtime partner of soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

This period romance set in the fashion world of 1950s Spain sees a working seamstress fall in love with the heir to a fashion empire.

'La Reina del Sur'

Longtime telenovela queen Kate del Castillo stars as Teresa, a young woman who goes on to become a ruthless drug trafficker known as "La Mexicana." The original 2011 season was so popular it spawned both a U.S. remake (USA Network's Queen of the South ), and a 2019 renewal, where Teresa is dragged back into the world she thought she left.

'Club de Cuervos'

Before Ted Lasso , there was this Mexican dramedy about billionaire Mexican siblings feuding over their family-owned soccer team after their father's death. While a bit edgier than the other beloved soccer show, Club de Cuervos also has a balance of laugh-out-loud comedy and heart-wrenching drama, as well as a passionate fanbase.

'The Queen of Flow'

This drama, set in the reggaeton music industry in Medellin, Colombia, follows Yeimy, a talented singer-songwriter whose youthful dreams are dashed when she's set up and jailed for for attempting to smuggle drugs into the U.S. Two decades later, she returns to Medellin for revenge and a new chance at stardom.

This Spanish thriller follows three exotic dancers from different walks of life who are forced into prostitution. After trying and failing to kill their club-owner-turned pimp, the women go on the run, evading their oppressors before eventually hunting them down.

'Control Z'

This high school mystery centers on Sofía, a loner who lost her father at a very young age. When a hacker starts spilling the dirty secrets of everyone at her school, Sofía sets out to stop the hacker before something catastrophic happens.

'Ingobernable'

This drama starts with Mexico's First Lady Emilia Urquiza (another role perfected by Kate Del Castillo) leaving her husband, the President. When he's murdered soon after, Emilia is framed and has to work with new allies to save herself and the country.

Male stripper Hugo has served seven years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He's up against a rich and powerful family, trying to prove that Hugo's ex was the one who killed her husband and framed him. With even his rising star lawyer doubting him, Hugo has only his best friends and fellow strippers on his side (and yes, there are some flashbacks of their shows).

'Taco Chronicles'

This mouth-watering docuseries goes deep on the taco, showing the history and different preparation methods of six styles of tacos, from al pastor to guisado (stews). Helping Taco Chronicles stand out from other food shows is its narration, where different actors personify the type of taco featured in each episode.

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The 32 Best TV Shows About Time Travel

Time traveling is a popular topic when it comes to all types of entertainment from books to films. But in recent years time travel has also become a popular theme in TV.

So let’s take a look at this list of the best time traveling TV shows and find out how each of them handles time travel and all the history that comes with it.

Doctor Who, BBC One (1963 – 1989, 2005 – present)

When it comes to time traveling and TV, probably the most notable name in this niche is Doctor Who  because this time travel series has been around for 39 seasons and is still going strong.

Hailing from British television channel BBC One, Doctor Who tells the tale of the Time Lord aka The Doctor, and his companions as they travel to different times and try to prevent evil forces from changing history and hurting innocent lives.

Once the Time Lord gets hurt beyond healing, he can transform into a new body and continue saving the world. Hence why at this point 13 (soon to be 14) different actors have played The Doctor.

Doctor Who is not only a huge part of the fabric of British popular culture but by now this time travel show has found its way into the hearts of many people all over the world.

It has inspired many spin-offs in the form of TV shows, comic books, movies, novels, you name it. But more than that, by now it has become an industry standard both when it comes to science-fiction television series and shows about time travel.

No wonder that Doctor Who continues to be successful after countless actor changes and plot twists.

Where to watch Doctor Who:

Timeless, nbc (2016 – 2018).

Another time travel TV series that has already become a cult classic and is adored by fans all over the world is NBC’s Timeless . And despite the turmoil that this show has gone through, it still is time traveling at its best.

Starring Malcolm Barrett, Matt Lanter, and Abigail Spencer as Rufus, Wyatt, and Lucy, Timeless  details the trio traveling to different times in an effort to stop their adversaries from rewriting history.

But as it later turns out, the conspiracy goes deeper than them just changing history. Since the people who our trio is chasing are traveling through time to take down a dangerous and all-powerful organization. The same one that helped build the time machine that Rufus, Wyatt, and Lucy are using.

And although Timeless went on for just two seasons (and a two-hour wrap-up movie), you should still check out the show because it’s not only entertaining but will make you think and want to know more about the events that each episode is exploring.

Where to watch Timeless:

Dc’s legends of tomorrow, the cw (2016 – present).

If you are a fan of superhero TV shows, then you will probably have heard about DC’s Legends of Tomorrow . It is a show that is a huge part of The CW’s Arrowverse. And has crossed over with shows like Arrow , The Flash , and Supergirl multiple times now.

And even if you don’t like the rest of the superhero series but do enjoy a good old time travel TV show, then I suggest you still give Legends of Tomorrow a watch.

The plot of this show is based around a team of superheroes that are traveling through time in their time machine christened the Waverider to prevent different catastrophes from happening. Both ones made by others and those created by the team’s previous adventures.

At the forefront, there are well-known DC heroes like Rip Hunter, Firestorm, The Atom, Kid Flash, Steel, and Vixen. Joined by some original characters like Caity Lotz’s White Canary among others.

One of the defining characteristics of Legends of Tomorrow is how fun it is. Because adjectives like unapologetic, witty, and entertaining are frequently used to describe this time travel series.

However, more than that, it adds an interesting layer to the whole Arrowverse universe. And above all, it is just a hoot to watch.

Where to watch Legends of Tomorrow:

12 monkeys, syfy (2015 – 2018).

Then there also is SyFy’s 12 Monkeys , which is a little darker take on time traveling. One that comes with mystery, drama, and apocalyptic stakes. But that doesn’t lessen how good this time travel TV series is.

Split between two timelines, 12 Monkeys centers on Aaron Stanford’s James Cole, who is tasked to travel back in time and stop the distribution of a virus that has the ability to end the human race as we know it.

In Cole’s real timeline, the year is 2043 and people are struggling to survive because of the terrible mutations caused by the virus. So Cole travels back to 2015 to find virologist Cassie Railly, played by Amanda Schull, that can help him stop the release of the virus and the organization that is behind it called The Army of the 12 Monkeys.

If you think about it, the post-apocalyptic setting and time travel really do go hand in hand. Because if you can go back in time to stop history from being changed, why not go back to change it if it prevents something terrible from happening?

And that is what this show explores. Beautifully combining elements of mystery, drama, and science fiction, to form a great TV show.

Where to watch 12 Monkeys:

Outlander, starz (2014 – present).

Want another show that mixes time travel with historical events and does it flawlessly? Then you should put Outlander on your must-watch TV show list!

The show starts in the 1940s when a combat nurse Claire Randall visits Inverness, Scotland as part of her second honeymoon with her husband Frank. Claire accidentally happens upon the standing stones at Craigh na Dun which transport her back in time to 1743.

To return to her own time she first has to survive 18th-century Scotland. And she does so by joining a group of rebel Highlanders from Clan MacKenzie and marrying one of the Highlanders, Jamie Fraser. But eventually, she falls in love with her new husband and aids the clan in evading British redcoats that are pursuing them.

Over the five seasons of Outlander that are currently out (with the sixth coming soon), we see Claire jump back and forth between the 20th and 18th centuries and her two families as she faces two pregnancies, wars, and much more. But eventually, Claire finds her way back to Jamie.

Where to watch Outlander:

Travelers, showcase (2016 – 2018).

Then we have Travelers , a joint venture between Netflix and Canada’s Showcase that will tick all of your time travel TV show boxes.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world , this show depicts the adventures of travelers – operatives who go back in time to prevent the collapse of society.

These travelers are transferred into the bodies of our current-day humans, who otherwise would die, to blend in with twenty-first-century people. And with the help of their artificial intelligence boss from the future, travelers carry out missions in order to stop many catastrophic events from happening.

Travelers is a great mix of sci-fi and drama, featuring a great cast and spine-tingling storylines. So if you love all that and love a good time-travel series, then look no further than Travelers .

Where to watch Travelers:

Dark, netflix (2017 – 2020).

Netflix’s first German original series was the science fiction series Dark , which mixes in some mystery drama with sci-fi: time travel, the apocalypse, wormholes, and parallel worlds.

Dark takes place in Winden, a fictional German town, and begins in 2019 after children begin to disappear from the town. As the show progresses, however, timelines jump drastically between as early as 1921 to as late as 2053.

As four families in Winden investigate the disappearances to reunite with their lost loved ones, they discover a wormhole beneath the local powerplant that allows them to travel between timelines, thus uncovering a generations-long conspiracy involving the town and their families.

Where to watch Dark:

The umbrella academy, netflix (2019 – present).

Netflix brings another to the list with The Umbrella Academy .

On October 1, 1989, 43 infants were suddenly born from unsuspecting women despite them not even being pregnant the day before.

7 of them were raised together as the Hargreeve siblings and trained in their respective abilities until their relationship became strained as teenagers and they drifted apart.

Now, as adults, they’re brought back together by the death of their adoptive father – and the threat of the end of the world, of course.

They’re forced to travel back in time but end up in different times and places, and must find each other again to stop the nuclear apocalypse.

Where to watch The Umbrella Academy:

Seven days, upn (1998 – 2001).

We know that the National Security Agency has its share of secrets, but what if one of those secrets was a time-traveling machine?

In UPN’s Seven Days , the plot centers on one such device made from alien technology found at Roswell.

The Chronosphere, as it’s called, can only be used in times when national security is at risk – the limited capacity of the device allows for just one human to go back in time by seven days in order to avert disasters.

Thus, when the White House is attacked, the NSA employs former Navy SEAL and CIA operative Frank Parker to go back and prevent it from happening.

Where to watch Seven Days:

Loki, disney+ (2021 – present).

Yes, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the greatest gifts to the cinema of our time. Now, the MCU has expanded even further into the television medium and we’ve got a few series to accompany it!

One of those is Loki , which of course, centers on the God of Thunder’s mischievous adopted brother.

After the events in Avengers: Endgame , particularly his stealing of the Tesseract, Loki inadvertently creates another timeline that began in 2012, making him a “time variant” version of himself.

When confronted by the authorities, Loki is given two choices: face punishment and cease to exist, or travel through time to fix his own mess and the threat that has emerged.

Where to watch Loki:

Making history, fox (2017).

The thing about traveling back in time is, you have to be very careful that your actions in the past won’t affect the future (which is essentially your actual present).

Most of the time, that’s something you wouldn’t know until you go back to your time. In Making History , however, Dan Chambers travels back in time to right before the American Revolution and sets off a series of events that seriously mess up the future.

Being able to constantly travel between time periods, Dan recruits the help of history professor Chis Parrish to travel with him and ensure that the American Revolution still takes place.

Where to watch Making History:

Quantum leap, nbc (1989 – 1993).

The title of NBC’s sci-fi comedy-drama Quantum Leap is also the name of the time travel machine that accidentally sends its creator, physicist Dr. Sam Beckett, back into the past.

Now, he’s stuck – and not as himself, either!

Sam discovers that he jumped into the body of a stranger and because he’s still himself, doesn’t know all the details of his current identity.

With the help of his friend Al, who appears as a hologram only he can see, he must fix something that went wrong so he can jump in time again and eventually get back to his own body.

Where to watch Quantum Leap:

Quantum leap, nbc (2022 – present).

Speaking of Quantum Leap , in 2022 NBC revived the 1989 series into a more modern take on the cult classic.

In this new Quantum Leap , thirty years have passed since Dr. Sam Beckett vanished into the Quantum Leap accelerator, and the Quantum Leap project was put to rest.

Now the project is restarted with a new team, who tries to puzzle together the mysteries behind Beckett and his time-traveling machine.

So, we follow Ben Song, the lead physicist of the Quantum Leap time travel project, who gets lost in the past after leaping back in time.

As he tries to return to the present he is helped by his fiancée Addison Augustine, who appears to him as a hologram during each leap, and the team back in the present time.

Where to watch Quantum Leap reboot:

The way home, hallmark channel (2023 – present).

Among the newest time travel shows on this list is Hallmark’s The Way Home which has already been renewed for a second season.

The Way Home follows three generations of Landry women who learn that they can time travel after discovering a magic pond on their family’s farm in Port Haven.

When Kat and her daughter Alice return to Port Haven and are forced to move in with Alice’s estranged mother Del, the three women use time travel to uncover their family history, including what really happened to Kat’s little brother Jacob and whether they can prevent his disappearance.

Where to watch The Way Home:

Russian doll, netflix (2019 – 2022).

Netflix’s Russian Doll deviates from the traditional time travel theme of a willing traveler in one specific timeline because Russian Doll’s protagonist Nadia Vulvokov not only has absolutely no choice or control over her so-called time traveling, but hers is also a time loop.

She wakes up every day having to relive the day of her 36th birthday party in New York City; every time, she dies and comes back to the exact same moment.

Every time, Nadia scrambles to figure out what happens to her and tries to prevent her death, leading her to find Alan, a man who is experiencing the same time loop.

Where to watch Russian Doll:

Undone, prime video (2019 – present).

Undone may be an animated series, but it certainly isn’t geared toward younger audiences; though there is a touch of comedy, the series leans more towards the psychological drama genre and “explores the elastic nature of reality”.

The series follows Alma Winograd-Diaz right after she gets into a near-fatal car accident.

Right before the crash, she has a strange vision of her dead father, and right after it, she finds that she now has the ability to manipulate and move through time.

Using this newfound power, she travels between time periods to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding her father’s death.

Where to watch Undone:

Voyagers, nbc (1982 – 1983).

Premiering back in the early 1980s, NBC’s Voyagers! Is set in a world where time travel already exists.

In fact, there’s already a secret society in place that trains its members, called Voyagers, to go back in time and make sure that historical events happen exactly the way they’re supposed to – otherwise it could affect the present in unexpected ways.

One such Voyager is Phineas Bogg, although he isn’t exactly the best at the job.

During an accidental trip to 1982, he meets the young Jeffrey Jones and ends up bringing him along on one of his missions.

Having lost his Guidebook, Phineas now needs to rely on the extremely smart Jeffrey to get history right.

Where to watch Voyagers!:

Fringe, fox (2008 – 2013).

Fox’s Fringe is a series that was well into the science fiction genre, with parallel universes, supernatural abilities, biotechnology, doomsday predictions, and of course, time travel.

The title is taken from fringe science, which is a branch that deals with scientific theories riddled with skepticism or even having been disproven already.

In Fringe , Special Agent Olivia Dunham is assigned to oversee the FBI ’s Fringe Division, which is run by Peter Bishop and his father Walter.

Together, the team uses both fringe science and Olivia’s knowledge in investigative techniques to explore the unexplained.

In the process, they discover a larger mystery involving parallel universes and alternate timelines .

Where to watch Fringe:

Time after time, abc (2017).

ABC’s Time After Time is based on the novel of the same name written by Kevin Williamson in 1979.

In addition to that, each episode takes its title from a line in Cyndi Lauper’s song, which was inspired by the film (and subsequently, the same book!).

In Time After Time , we are taken to H.G. Wells’ home in 1893.

During a dinner party, he reveals his time machine – right before his guest John Stevenson is arrested for actually being Jack the Ripper .

John escapes through the time machine and Wells follows him straight into the present: 2017. Thus begins a cat-and-mouse game as John attempts to gain control of the machine.

Where to watch Time After Time:

11.22.63, hulu (2016).

When you have anything with Stephen King involved, you know it’s going to be great.

Hulu’s eight-episode miniseries 11.22.63 is based on King’s novel 11/22/63 and is a science fiction thriller like no other.

Starring James Franco in the lead role, 11.22.63 follows Jake Epping, an English teacher from Maine .

His best friend Al reveals a time travel machine and asks him to take over the mission he’s been working on: to travel to the 60s and prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Will Jake be successful in changing a past that simply refuses to be changed?

Where to watch 11.22.63:

The 4400, usa network/sky one (2004 – 2007).

The 4400 is yet another slightly different take on the idea of time travel, in that there has been just one (fairly significant) shift forward in time, to the present.

Beginning in 1946, individuals who were easily overlooked or marginalized by society slowly began disappearing through beams of green light.

Now, all 4400 of them (hence the title) have been returned to the present day – without having aged a day and in some cases, even manifesting supernatural abilities like telekinesis, healing, and telepathy.

Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris are assigned to investigate the phenomenon and find out why the 4400 have returned.

NOTE: For a fresher take on the show, you can also check out the reboot of the original series which is currently airing on The CW.

Where to watch The 4400:

Somewhere between, abc (2017).

When tragedy strikes our lives, we always wish there was something we could’ve done to prevent it.

In ABC’s Somewhere Between we meet Laura Price, a successful news producer with a great career, a loving husband who’s a district attorney, and a beautiful daughter named Serena.

However, her life changes when the serial killer she is helping the cops to catch kills Serena.

Distraught with grief , Laura attempts to complete suicide but is unsuccessful, instead waking up having time-traveled to a week before Serena’s death.

She teams up with Nico, a former SFPD detective who experienced the same reset and wants to find the real killer to change his brother’s fate as well.

Where to watch Somewhere Between:

Terra nova, fox (2011).

Terra Nova takes its viewers to both extremes of the time-traveling timeline.

The present-day is 2149, where overpopulation has threatened to deplete the Earth’s resources.

In an attempt to save Earth and mankind, scientists have found a way to travel back in time, sending groups of humans back to the Cretaceous Period to set up colonies.

Terra Nova focuses primarily on Elisabeth and Jim Shannon, and their three children, who have joined the 10th pilgrimage to Terra Nova.

They offer their expertise as a trauma surgeon and former narcotics detective and help those in charge with stopping those whose intentions go against the greater good.

Where to watch Terra Nova:

Frequency, the cw (2016 – 2017).

One concept in time travel is known as “the butterfly effect”, wherein one small change in time may have great effects elsewhere.

Frequency demonstrates this concept perfectly.

Raimy Sullivan is an NYPD detective who, after a strange weather phenomenon, discovers that she can communicate with her dead father through his old ham radio.

Believing he was a corrupt cop, she learns the truth and warns him of his murder, thus saving his life.

However, this has profound effects on the future – Raimy’s present.

Now, they must work together across time to save her father and preserve the present.

Where to watch Frequency:

Life on mars, bbc one (2006).

In many of the shows on the list so far, the protagonists experience a time loop that’s triggered at the point of their death.

It’s no different for Sam Tyler, the main character in the British series Life on Mars .

Sam is a Detective Chief Inspector with the Greater Manchester Police, but one day he accidentally gets hit by a car.

When he awakens, he’s in 1973 and working at one rank lower than he was: Detective Inspector.

The selling point of Life on Mars , however, is that we’re left unsure if Sam’s predicament is due to his actual death, a comatose, or time travel.

Where to watch Life on Mars:

Always a witch, netflix (2019 – 2020).

Always A Witch (or Siempre Bruja in its original Spanish title) is a Colombian series that is set in both present-day Colombia and the 17th century .

The series follows Carmen Eguiliuz, a young 19-year-old witch who, after committing the crime of falling in love with a white man in 1646 colonial Colombia, is scheduled to be burned at the stake.

She gets a chance to escape to a new life when the mysterious wizard Aldemar makes a deal with her: he will save the man she loves if she travels into the future to find the woman who can break his curse.

Where to watch Always a Witch:

Beforeigners, hbo (2019 – present).

HBO’s Beforeigners is a Norwegian sci-fi crime drama series and the first Norwegian original from HBO Europe.

The title is a clever play on words centered on the general plot: a group of “foreigners” has suddenly shown up at a neighborhood in Oslo, and they are all from “before” times, or several different time periods in history.

Whether from the Viking period , the Stone Age, or the more recent 19th century , each of these ‘Beforeigners’ tries to integrate in modern-day Norwegian society.

One of them even partners with a detective to investigate first a murdered Stone Age woman, then a series of murderers tied to Jack the Ripper.

Where to watch Beforeigners:

Alice, sbs tv (2020).

Alice was a South Korean sci-fi series that aired in late 2020.

In the lead-up to the main plot, the show’s background is explained to its viewers.

Set in 2050, time travel is monitored by an agency called Alice, which sends its clients to the past to help find closure with deceased loved ones.

Alice one day sends two agents to 1992 in order to find the Book of Prophecy, but one of them disappears with the book and her unborn child.

In 2020, the child becomes a detective and in his investigation into his mother’s death in 2010, discovers the existence of Alice and time travel.

Where to watch Alice:

Live up to your name, tvn (2017).

Yet another South Korean time travel series , Live Up to Your Name initially takes its viewers some 400 years into the past, right in the middle of the Joseon dynasty.

There we meet Heo Im, a doctor of traditional Korean medicine who also specializes in acupuncture.

On one of his treatments of the king’s migraines, he made a mistake and was charged with treason.

Chased by the king’s soldiers, he’s shot with an arrow and presumed dead when he falls into the river – except he ends up waking up in present-day Seoul instead, where he meets cardiothoracic surgeon Choi Yeon-kyung.

Where to watch Live Up to Your Name:

My only love song, netflix (2017).

Our third South Korean series is Netflix’s My Only Love Song , which aired in 2017.

We start off in modern-day Korea where we meet Soo-jung, a talented and top-level actress.

However, it seems that the fame may have gotten to her head as she’s arrogant, and believes fame and money make the world go round.

When things don’t go her way on her new show, she winds up in a time-traveling van that takes her to the 6th century.

There, she meets a man much like herself in terms of arrogance, but his hidden soft spot and generosity towards the poor changes her perspective on her own life and self.

Where to watch My Only Love Song:

Signal, tvn (2016).

Signal is based on the 2000 American film Frequency , but another thing that sets this South Korean series apart from others is that the cases investigated in the series are also based on real-life crimes in the country.

Signal follows a cold case profiler from 2015 and a detective from 1989 simultaneously; they discover they’re able to communicate with each other through an old walkie-talkie.

Using this unique ability to provide much-needed foresight in investigations, they team up to both solve and in some cases, even prevent these horrific crimes.

Where to watch Signal:

Rooftop prince, sbs (2012).

Last but not least, South Korea brings its last time-traveling series to the table with Rooftop Prince , a comedy-drama filled with intrigue, mixed identities, and possible reincarnations.

Crown Prince Lee Gak from the Joseon dynasty accidentally time travels to 2012 with three others from his entourage, and their lives are thrown into a whirlwind.

He crosses paths with Se-na, who looks exactly like his recently deceased wife.

In the hopes of getting answers about his wife’s mysterious drowning, he assumes the identity of another man who he also looks exactly like and attempts to marry Se-na in this timeline as well.

Where to watch Rooftop Prince:

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You forgot The Time Tunnel, an Irwin Allen sci-fi show (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost In Space, Land of The Giants), all classic 60s sci-fi

Journeyman should also be on this list. It was only half a season on NBC but it wraps up to a satisfying conclusion.

Fantastic acting and interesting characters.

Glad someone else watched Journeyman. I thought I’d was a great spiritual successor to Quantum Leap.

Journeyman is one of the good shows u can watch but qunatum leap i watched and didnt like

Where is The Time Tunnel?????

Another show for your list is “Being Erica” (CBC, 2009-2011). Excellent writing, and very unique.

i was looking for this comment. such an underrated show

I concur. This was definitely a great one. It certainly provides a lot of food for thought.

Some of the information in the Doctor Who one is wrong. It started in 1963, it was only revived in 2005 (you put 2006), and it’s been going for 39 seasons, as of June 2022

Thanks for letting me know! I updated the article accordingly.

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27 Best Spanish Movies on Netflix (2023)

Watching Spanish-language movies on Netflix is a great way to practice vocabulary and listening skills. Spanish films also allow you to learn about other cultures and gain exposure to different accents and slang.

Here are some of the best Spanish movies   on Netflix in the US as of January 2, 2023. If you’re not in the US, click the title to check if the film is available in your country. If it’s not available, it’ll display an error or redirect to Netflix’s homepage.

Netflix originals should stick around, but watch the rest while you can, because content disappears as licensing agreements expire.

If you are an intermediate or advanced learner, I recommend watching with Spanish subtitles as studies show it enhances language learning . I also jot down any interesting new vocabulary to add to my Anki flashcards later.

To amp up your Spanish learning, try Google Chrome browser’s free Language Reactor (LR) extension. It allows you to add subtitles in two languages, listen to dialogue one line at a time, and change playback speed. There’s also a pop-up dictionary, and LR suggests the most important words for you to learn.

There are so many great Mexican movies on Netflix that I created a separate list for them. Also, don’t miss my recommendations for  Spanish TV shows on Netflix .

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, be sure to check out my lists of top Spanish movies   and Spanish-language TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

1. Todos lo saben (Everybody Knows)

Kidnapping thriller by Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi starring Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, and Ricardo Darín.

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns with her two children to her hometown outside Madrid for her sister’s wedding. However, the joyful reunion soon turns tragic when her daughter gets kidnapped, revealing a dark web of hidden secrets.

Accents: European Spanish, Argentinian

2. I’m No Longer Here (Ya no estoy aquí)

Gorgeous, touching tale of a teen immigrant from Monterrey, Mexico.

In 2011, 17-year-old Ulises leads a gang called Los Terkos dedicated to the Kolombia or Cholombiano subculture. This lifestyle consists of dancing and listening to cumbia rebajada , a slowed-down version of Colombian cumbia. Los Terkos dress in bright, baggy clothes and sport homemade, eccentric hairdos.

After a misunderstanding with a local cartel, Ulises flees to the immigrant community of Jackson Heights, Queens to save his life.

This absorbing story is told in flashbacks. The nonprofessional actors bring great authenticity to the dialogue as well as the dance scenes.

Stick around for the end of the credits for behind-the-scenes footage of the young actors.

Some slang you’ll hear:

• sobres – Northern Mexican slang for “OK” or “Right on!”
• al chile – Mexican slang for “for real” or “seriously”
• morro(a) – Northern Mexican slang for “kid” or “dude.” Está morro means someone is young.

Accent: Mexican

3. Plaza Catedral

Engrossing social drama set in Panama City.

Alicia (compellingly portrayed by Mexican actress Ilse Salas), who has withdrawn from society after the death of her young son, finds her isolated existence challenged by a teenage street thug in trouble.

Accents:  Panamanian, Mexican

4. El suplente (The Substitute)

Tense, well-acted Argentinian drama .

Lucio, a highbrow literature professor, returns to his old neighborhood in an underserved area of Buenos Aires to substitute teach high school. He struggles to connect with his students, who have far tougher things than homework to worry about.

When one of his students is threatened by a local druglord, Lucio tries to save him and is drawn into a dangerous world.

Stunning cinematography and scenes of Buenos Aires.

Accent: Argentinian

5. Quien a hierro mata (Eye for an Eye)

No English subtitles available on YouTube. Watch subtitled trailer on Netflix .

In this tense Spanish thriller , a cartel boss is released from prison due to illness, not realizing that the nurse in charge of his care plans to take revenge.

The Spanish title comes from the saying Quien a hierro mata, a hierro muere (“Who lives by the sword, dies by the sword”).

Accent:  European Spanish

6. El hoyo (The Platform)

Those will strong stomachs and a taste for satire will enjoy Netflix’s viral thriller . The claustrophobic premise is an apt metaphor in these days of shelter-in-place.

Inside a vertical prison, inmates are assigned to a level and forced to ration food from a platform that moves between the floors. This dystopian Spanish horror film is a twisted social allegory about mankind at its darkest and hungriest.

7. Vivir dos veces (Live Twice, Love Once)

Note: No English subtitles available for YouTube trailer. Click to watch subtitled trailer on Netflix .

Wistful, heartwarming Spanish comedy .

Emilio, a retired math professor in Valencia, is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He and his daughter and granddaughter embark on a quixotic quest to reunite him with his childhood crush before his memory loss is complete.

Accent: European Spanish. Some dialogue in Catalan.

This Oscar-winning Netflix epic directed by Alfonso Cuarón delivers a vivid, emotional portrait of domestic life and social hierarchy set against Mexico’s political turmoil of the 1970s.

Accent:  Mexican. Some dialogue in Mixtec, an indigenous language from Oaxaca.

9. Durante la tormenta (Mirage)

Spanish thriller from the director of Contratiempo  starring the talented Adriana Ugarte. A space-time continuum glitch allows Vera to save a boy’s life 25 years earlier, but results in the loss of her daughter, whom she fights to get back.

Accent: European Spanish

10. Soltera Codiciada (How to Get Over a Breakup)

A heartbroken ad copywriter living in Lima, Peru, is inspired to write a blog about life as a single woman and is surprised by her website’s success.

Light comedy based on the real-life blog Soltera Codiciada by Peruvian writer María José Osorio.

Accent:  Peruvian

11. El Hijo (The Son)

In this creepy psychological thriller set in Buenos Aires, painter Lorenzo’s life spirals out of control as he fears his wife is trying to isolate him from their infant son.

Based on a novel by Argentinian writer Guillermo Martínez.

Accent: Argentinian. Some limited dialogue in Norwegian.

12. Carteristas (Pickpockets)

No English subtitles available for YouTube trailer – click to watch trailer on Netflix

Predictable but entertaining Netflix original film that follows three teen thieves learning what it takes to be successful pickpockets on the streets of Bogotá from a master in the art of deception.

Stunning location shots of Colombia’s capital, especially its amazing street art.

Accents:  Colombian, European Spanish

13. Nuestros Amantes (Our Lovers)

Charming, creative rom-com with clever dialogue.

A love-challenged man and a woman he meets at a coffee shop begin dating, but only at the shop — and without knowing anything about each other.

14. 100 Metros

Moving film based on the incredible true story of a Spanish man in his 30s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and told that within a year he would not be able to walk 100 meters.

To prove his naysayers wrong, he decides to train for the world’s most challenging endurance event, an Ironman Triathlon, assisted by his delightfully cantankerous father-in-law.

15. También la Lluvia (Even the Rain)

This Spanish film stars Mexican actor Gael García Bernal as a director who travels to Bolivia to shoot a film depicting Christopher Columbus’s conquest.

The crew find themselves facing a moral crisis as the Bolivian film extras violently protest the privatization of their water supply, paralleling the Spanish exploitation of the New World.

Accents: European Spanish, Bolivian, Mexican

16. Verónica

Horror fans should check out this much-hyped film by Spanish director Paco Plaza, director of the terrifying [REC] series.

Verónica is a Ouija-based horror movie loosely based on true events. It follows Verónica, a teenage girl who holds a séance with her classmates, unwittingly unleashing an evil force that terrorizes her and her family.

Three interlocking tales set in North Africa starring veteran Spanish actor Luis Tosar.

In a desperate attempt to reach Europe, six-year-old Adú and his older sister in Cameroon try to sneak into an aircraft hold. Not far away, an environmental activist witnesses the terrible scene of an elephant killed by poachers.

Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers to the north in Spanish Melilla, a group of civil guards faces a furious mob of African immigrants trying to cross the border fence.

This cerebral drama is Netflix’s first original film in Spanish.

Four friends make the gut-wrenching decision of who will go to prison for the crime they committed. A character play set in a single room, with terrific dialogue and performances.

19. Fe De Etarras (Bomb Scared)

Netflix’s second Spanish-language movie is a controversial dark comedy about a dysfunctional group of wannabe Basque terrorists awaiting word about a new mission while Spain makes a run at the World Cup title.

Most of the cast are big names in Spain but relatively unknown in the US. Best for those an interest in recent Spanish history and the Basque conflict.

20. La Llamada (Holy Camp)

Popular Spanish film adaptation of a cult musical comedy.

Two rebellious teen girls who love reggaeton music have a life-changing brush with the divine at a camp run by nuns. Very funny and relatable despite the unlikely plot.

21. El Faro de las Orcas (The Lighthouse of the Orcas)

Moving film shot in a remote area of Argentine Patagonia.

A Spanish mother travels to the ends of the earth with her autistic son in the hope that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection.

Accents:  Argentinian, European Spanish

22. Thi Mai, Rumbo a Vietnam

In this heartwarming comic drama, a determined mother travels to Vietnam along with her two friends to bring home the baby her recently deceased daughter had planned to adopt.

23. Toc Toc

In the mood for a silly comedy? This zany film based on a hit play follows a group of patients with OCD who wait for their flight-delayed doctor to arrive for their appointments, forcing them to endure each other’s oddball quirks

24. La Hora Final (The Last Hour)

In this compelling true story set in 1992, two Peruvian detectives go undercover to locate and capture the elusive leader of the Shining Path.

25. La noche de 12 años (A Twelve-Year Night)

Harrowing survival drama based on the real-life story of future Uruguayan president José Mujica and his fellow Tupamaro political prisoners, who fight to survive 12 years of solitary confinement and torture.

Accent:  Uruguayan

An ex-con who has left his life of crime behind is dragged into conflict with the local mafia when his family is threatened.

Entertainingly frenetic thriller atmospherically set on Spain’s southern coast.

27. El silencio de otros (The Silence of Others)

This powerful documentary captures the struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under the fascist general Francisco Franco, many of whom continue to seek justice.

Filmed over six years, it follows survivors — a man who passes his former torturer’s home every day, children of disappeared parents later found in mass graves, parents still searching for children seized at birth and handed to Franco’s allies — as they organize the groundbreaking Argentine Lawsuit to fight a state-imposed amnesia of crimes against humanity.

More Netflix Spanish Movies

• Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil  – A brutal blacksmith tortures a demon he blames for his misery, unaware a trespassing orphan is about to change everything. It’s in Basque, not Spanish, but this creepy fairy tale based on Basque folklore is worth a watch. Watch the trailer on Netflix .

You may also like:

• Great Mexican Movies on Netflix
• Best Spanish Movies on Amazon Prime Video
• Top Spanish TV Shows on Amazon Prime
• Spanish YouTube Channels for Learning Authentic Spanish

Have feedback on these films or more Spanish movie Netflix recommendations? Some of my best Spanish-language film suggestions come from readers! Please share your thoughts in the comments.

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About Ingrid

Ingrid left software engineering at age 43 to devote herself to language learning and travel. Her goal is to speak seven languages fluently. Currently, she speaks English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and is studying Italian.

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February 2, 2019 at 2:42 pm

Suggested reconsideration of your terms:

Peninsular Spanish Continental Spanish (Latin America)

HOWEVER, there is not one form of Castilian spoken in Spain but multiple, with a diversity of slang terms, accents, cadences, deliveries, etc. ….now multiply that by 100++ across the many regions of the Spanish speaking Americas (including migrant to 3rd generation mixed speakers in “anglo” America).

Just thinking of the country with the largest amount of Spanish speakers in the world, Mexico and its diaspora, one would have many differences across regions, education levels, vocational jargons, ancestries and socio-economic strata. Just like English.

Saludos, ThePostNational

February 4, 2019 at 10:26 pm

Thanks for your comment. I know the term peninsular Spanish is often used in Spain; I’ve been using European Spanish instead, as I thought it would be less confusing for my mostly North American audience.

And agree with you on the mind-boggling diversity of dialects… I’ve mainly focused on Mexican and European Spanish and keeping the vocabulary and grammar differences straight is a real challenge at times!

December 29, 2020 at 6:14 pm

Thanks for being so open, while I am replying months later. Hey there is so much programming available in both Peninsular, Continental and combined Spanish across streamers, i.e. HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, Pantaya, A3Media, etc.

October 13, 2019 at 2:37 pm

Thanks for these lists! I appreciate Netflix’s variety of audio and caption languages and wish Amazon offered as many choices. I get a lot out of watching shows in another language dubbed AND captioned in Spanish, such as “Tabula Rasa” and “42.” They must use different translators for audio and captions so I get to see synonyms: sometimes I know one and then can learn the other on the fly. It’s also interesting to see one translator use the second person form when the other chooses the more formal third person in dialog. I don’t feel so bad being confused about when to use which when separate professional translators make different choices

November 9, 2019 at 11:51 am

Thanks, Dave, that’s a good tip for learners to watch their favorite shows dubbed into Spanish. And interesting idea to compare and contrast the audio and caption translations!

November 21, 2019 at 2:07 pm

I always look forward to the updates on your blog as I’m trying to learn Spanish using the Netflix method (plus traveling, community college course, and online Fluencia). One new Netflix show that I really am enjoying is Hache. It uses European Spanish and is a really well done production… very suspenseful.

November 22, 2019 at 7:53 pm

Thanks so much for the recommendation! Looks like a great show. I’ve added it to my TV list: https://www.secondhalftravels.com/spanish-language-tv-shows-netflix/ .

January 26, 2020 at 10:03 pm

Bravo Ingrid, formidable esfuerzo! I applaud your pastimes and thank you for these excellent recommendations. I’ve seen some and know those are real gems. I would like to offer another one: “El Ministerio del Tiempo”. This is a recent TV series that shows realistically what would happen if time travel were possible. I will sign up to receive your updates and look forward to that.

January 29, 2020 at 10:14 pm

Thanks so much! Agree that El Ministerio del Tiempo is a great series. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out my list of Spanish TV on Netflix, where I include it and others: https://www.secondhalftravels.com/spanish-language-tv-shows-netflix .

March 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

Thanks for some great film recommendations. Mike

March 14, 2020 at 9:01 am

Glad you’ve found it helpful, Mike!

March 18, 2020 at 8:37 am

#25 is a great choice! Fun fact, I was an extra in that movie! 🙂

March 18, 2020 at 8:44 am

How fun is that?! Was it in Vietnam?

March 19, 2020 at 5:51 am

It was a lot of fun. I was in Pamplona, Spain filming the airport scene at the end of the movie. 😁

March 19, 2020 at 9:31 am

That’s awesome!! I’ll have to look for you. 🙂

May 3, 2020 at 10:48 am

Just the trailer for, “The Platform,” has scarred me!!! : 0

May 3, 2020 at 11:13 am

Hi Mary Ann, I agree, don’t think I could handle that movie. But it’s very popular in these difficult times and critically acclaimed, so I included it for my readers with stronger stomachs. 🙂

August 5, 2020 at 1:33 pm

Have you seen “El tiempo entre costuras?” I would highly recommend it.

August 5, 2020 at 2:01 pm

That’s a great series. Sadly, I had to remove it from my list as it’s no longer available on Netflix in the US.

January 18, 2021 at 2:19 am

Hi, trying to find a Spanish language movie I saw a number of years ago. Opening scene is a bomb blast in the street where a women is injured and assisted by a man who takes her into a cafe, then his place to look after her. Then becomes her lover.

April 5, 2021 at 10:09 am

Sorry, not sure I’ve seen that one!

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Park min-young’s time travel k-drama perfectly flips her most famous role 6 years later.

Park Min-young’s latest TV role, Marry My Husband's Ji-won, perfectly flips her most famous character from one of the best K-dramas of all time.

• Marry My Husband flips Park Min-young's Secretary Kim role in a revenge-filled time travel story.
• Ji-won escaped an abusive marriage after going back in time and decided to focus on her professional career.
• Both shows involve second chances and reevaluating life priorities for the main characters.

Park Min-young’s character in the time travel K-drama Marry My Husband perfectly flipped her most famous role, Kim Mi-so from What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim . One of the most acclaimed actors of her generation, Park Min-young has starred in several successful shows. This includes hits like What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim and Forecasting Love and Weather , the former of which is widely considered one of the best K-dramas of all time . Following a two-year hiatus from Korean dramas, Park Min-young recently starred in Marry My Husband , which ran from January 1 to February 20, 2024.

While shows like Her Prive Life and Forecasting Love and Weather were very well received, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim arguably remains Park Min-young’s most famous role six years later. Released in 2018, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim featured Park Min-young as Kim Mi-so, a highly efficient secretary who was now reconsidering her priorities. The show also starred Park Seo-joon as Young-joon , Mi-so’s boss. There are some interesting parallels between Marry My Husband and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim , especially when it comes to the differences between Park Min-young’s characters.

Park Min-young’s Marry My Husband Character Flips Her Secretary Kim Role

Kang ji-won has the opposite goal from kim mi-so.

In Marry My Husband , Park Min-young plays Kang Ji-won , who, at the start of the series, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. On the same day she received her diagnosis, Ji-won found out her husband was cheating on her with her best friend. Not only that, but the two of them were counting the days for Ji-won to die so that they could get the insurance money. To accelerate things, Ji-won’s husband tried to kill her once she found out about his affair. While Ji-won did tie in this timeline, she instantly woke up 10 years in the past.

Mi-so’s story was not as tragic as Ji-won’s, yet both of these characters realized there was something wrong with their lives and decided it was time to change.

Ji-won was mysteriously given the chance to rebuild her life in Marry My Husband , after which she decided not only to plot her revenge against her soon-to-be-husband but also to ditch everything that was hurting her. Ji-won built new friendships, stopped caring about pleasing everyone, and focused on her professional career instead of living for her fiancé. Ji-won regained control of her life after leaving an abusive marriage as part of a toxic family that also included an abusive mother-in-law. Her character arc in the time travel K-drama was the opposite of what Mi-so went through in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim .

In What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim , Park Min-young’s character is somewhat happy professionally but dreams of building a family and wants to focus more on her personal life. Secretary Kim had built an incredible reputation as the trustable, competent executive secretary of an important CEO, yet she was not fully happy. Mi-so was tired of being known as “Secretary Kim” and wanted to build a life outside of work. Mi-so’s story was not as tragic as Ji-won’s, yet both of these characters realized there was something wrong with their lives and decided it was time to change.

How Marry My Husband Is Different From What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

Marry my husband was about ji-won finding her strength.

Marry My Husband and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim play with some similar tropes , including but not limited to romance at the workplace. That said, they are very different shows with very different tones. Marry My Husband adds a supernatural element to a classic tale of revenge, with the time travel aspect of the story setting the narrative for Kang Ji-won’s journey. Most of the show is told from the perspective of Ji-won, allowing viewers to connect with her as her plan for revenge progresses. Most Marry My Husband characters are oblivious to Ji-won’s secret, except for her boss, Ji-hyuk.

Marry My Husband Ending Explained: Does Ji-won Find Happiness?

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim , on the other hand, tells its story from the perspective of Park Min-young and Park Seo-joon’s characters . It becomes clear right from episode 1 that Secretary Kim and Young-joon have feelings for each other and might become a couple. From then on, the show explores how Mi-so’s decision to leave her job affects not only her life but also her boss’ life. Their pasts are slowly revealed as the show progresses, with audiences learning that their connection is deeper than anyone imagined. Compared to Marry My Husband ’s time travel plot , What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim is more grounded.

Marry My Husband & What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim Do Have Things In Common

Both k-dramas were about second chances.

Despite the differences between What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim ’s Mi-so and Marry My Husband ’s Ji-won, both shows are essentially about the same thing – second chances. Even though they were facing different challenges, these two characters were given a second chance in life and reconsidered their priorities. Ji-won’s tragedy led her to distance herself from all the toxic people in her life, which is why Marry My Husband was not only about revenge but also about fresh starts. Park Min-young’s character in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim was in a relatively good place, yet she rightfully felt like she deserved more.

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Phil Rosenthal talks about his favorite Chicago restaurants and 'The Bear'

The Netflix star shares his thoughts on food and travel, and why there should be a show dedicated to the local dining scene.

With the recent release of the seventh season of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil , Phil Rosenthal continues his mission to inspire viewers to leave their couches and explore the world. Throughout the show's 41 episodes, he has visited 40 different dining destinations, including Mexico City, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Santiago, Chicago and many others. Somebody Feed Phil serves as the spiritual successor to Rosenthal’s PBS series I'll Have What Phil's Having, which follows a similar format: Rosenthal travels to various locations, enjoys a plethora of dishes and finds humor in everyday situations. Ahead of his visit to Chicago for An Evening With Phil Rosenthal  at the Chicago Theatre on May 4, Time Out spoke with the star about a variety of topics.

On why somebody should feed Phil:

Rosenthal didn't grow up in a home that was particularly focused on culinary pleasures. Due mostly to modest beginnings, his family ate what they could afford, which sometimes meant fast food. 

"I just loved fast food because, first of all, it was marketed to us as children. God knows what that did to us. It had fat, flavor, salt and sugar—things I didn't get at home."

Rosenthal’s perspective changed dramatically after a childhood trip. 

“So we went on a trip once when I was nine years old. That was the first time we've ever been anywhere. And we went to Atlanta, Georgia, for a family bar mitzvah. And my cousin took me to a place that we didn't have in New York called 7-11. And they had a Space Age-looking machine there that made regular drinks and Coca-Cola into Slurpees—I think it’s called a Slurpee. I had two sips of a Coca-Cola Slurpee, and I literally said to myself, ‘I have to travel more.’”

On encouraging your kids to travel:

Rosenthal recalls a particularly sweltering summer day his family spent at Disney World. 

"It was hot and crowded with really long lines. I remember my mother turning to me and asking, 'You like this?' And I said, 'This is the best day of my life.'" He elaborates, "What Disney does, I think, is inspire a love of travel in a child because, if you think about it, you're actually visiting different lands, different worlds even. They're magical, imaginative, wonderful, sometimes even cultural.”

On his favorite restaurants in Chicago:

Rosenthal has visited Chicago numerous times, including for an episode of Somebody Feed Phil , and has his favorite dining spots.

“I've been to Monteverde now several times. I love it. I think it's one of the best Italian restaurants anywhere. (Chef) Sarah Grueneberg has that magic touch, and everything she blesses us with is delicious, right? So few people have that.”

“I've been to Alinea many times, too, and I've been to all [Grant Achatz’s] restaurants: Next , Roister , the bar— The Aviary . Absolute genius, right? Chef Grant Achatz is amazing.”

Rosenthal acknowledges that there is more to explore and plans to visit Tre Dita, Birrieria Zaragoza , and Asador Bastian the next time he has a chance.

On FX’s The Bear :

In the Chicago episode of Somebody Feed Phil , Rosenthal dines at Al’s Beef . A few years later, The Bear —a show centered around Chicago's Italian beef—became a global sensation. 

“I’ve seen The Bear , but Courtney Storer, who is the creator’s sister, is the culinary consultant on the show and a phenomenal chef in her own right. The show is magnificent. The show, I think, has gotten even better in season two, and got deeper, and more resonant and more hopeful and positive, and I'm just in love with The Bear.”

On his nationwide tour:

Rosenthal is in the middle of a 25-city tour dubbed An Evening With Phil Rosenthal , which includes a stop at the Chicago Theater on May 4. 

“I love to tell people that message me and ask, ‘What is this live show? What do you do?’ And I want to tell them, ‘You buy your ticket. You get into the theater—the Chicago Theater—and the lights go down. And a spotlight comes out on the stage. I walk out, sit down, eat a sandwich and then leave. Goodnight, everybody.’ 

“People actually think that because the TV show is called Somebody Feed Phil , they will watch me eat. But what happens really is we show a five-minute highlight reel. And then I come out with a moderator, and we chat for about half an hour to 40 minutes. And the next 40 or 45 minutes are spent with the audience—all Q&A. And that's my favorite part because the questions are sometimes hilarious in and of themselves. But every question does form a story. And the whole evening is really about storytelling.”

On if he had to create a Chicago show:

Amidst series like Chicago Fire , Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med , Rosenthal sees potential for another show. 

"CHICAGO FOOD! I really think you could do a whole series. I swear to God, I could do multiple episodes in Chicago and not even scratch the surface of the great food scene."

On why traveling and exploring are important: 

“It brings us all together.”

And in classic fashion, just like on Somebody Feed Phil , the interview ends with a joke to Rosenthal’s father, Max. 

"Why do museums always have yogurt in their cafes? 

“Because it's very cultured."

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A first-timer's guide to Atrani

Apr 25, 2024 • 6 min read

Atrani, on Italy's Amalfi Coast, is attracting new interest from tourists thanks to the new Netflix series Ripley © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

Atrani on Italy's Amalfi Coast is attracting new interest as a filming location in the Netflix series Ripley.

And it's easy to see why. The pocket-sized town is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy .

Once a power to rival its mighty neighbor Amalfi , today Atrani, a UNESCO World Heritage site, takes home the award for smallest municipality in Italy. This enchanting beach town nestled between two mountains is perhaps the one town on the Amalfi Coast that has stayed most true to its original medieval structure. You can still walk through the original alleyways, courtyards, archways and the recognizable scalinatelle (little stairways) that make Atrani look like a Neapolitan nativity scene come to life.

Like all villages on the Amalfi Coast, Atrani has long been a tourist destination due to the natural beauty of its location and landscape. Now, tourist interest in the town is rising even more because of the Netflix series Ripley , starring Andrew Scott, set in Atrani. 

Explore more of the Amalfi Coast with our guide to the region's best experiences

When should I go to Atrani?

Because of its location and mild weather, the perfect time to visit Atrani is in late spring/early summer (April to June) or late summer/early fall (September to October). The tourist season usually soft-launches around Easter and explodes in mid-July. To engage in more sustainable tourism, try to avoid visiting in August, when Atrani is undoubtedly busiest and most crowded. 

During the summer months, the Amalfi Coast welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors; this tourist gold rush benefits the local economy, but it’s important to also note the negative impact that overtourism has had. Some towns, including Atrani, have become physically and economically inaccessible at times because of how crowded they are, with prices skyrocketing due to all establishments being filled to the brink. That’s not even counting the irreparable damages to the environment and to the marine ecosystem. 

Atrani has mostly stayed out of mainstream attention for a very simple reason: it’s blessed by its size. With 0.2 sq km (0.07 sq miles) surface, the town has no space to physically house too many tourists. At any rate, it is advisable to travel to Atrani in low season. 

How much time should I spend in Atrani?

Most tourists make Atrani a half-day stop on their Amalfi Coast trip. If you are staying elsewhere on the Amalfi Coast, take advantage of how close Atrani is to Amalfi and pop in for a quick visit after you’ve been to Amalfi. You’ll notice the different vibe right away: after spending a day in Amalfi, Atrani is the perfect place to escape the chaos while still enjoying the same otherworldly natural beauty of the coast. 

You could walk every inch of Atrani in half a day, if you wanted to. How long to stay largely depends on your resources and what activities you want to pursue here. If you want to immerse yourself, relax and truly appreciate the town and what it has to offer, you should spend at least a night in Atrani.

How to get in and around Atrani?

Atrani is so close to Amalfi that you can reach Atrani from Amalfi on foot in less than 15 minutes. By car or bus, it takes only a couple of minutes with no traffic. If taking the public bus SITA during high season, be prepared to queue before you can climb aboard, and don’t expect a seat as buses are often very crowded. Tickets (€1.30) must be purchased before climbing on board; the main stop in Amalfi has a ticket machine and various physical stores that sell tickets nearby. 

There are no train stations close to Atrani, but there are white cabs that can take you to and from towns on the Amalfi Coast. A tip: always ask for an estimate of the fare before you climb aboard a cab, as the amount might be more than you expect. 

Be careful if you’re driving privately, as Atrani has little parking space and traffic is heavily limited. Everywhere on the Amalfi Coast, non residents’ cars can only circulate on alternate days based on license plate numbers, so look into this further if you’re thinking of renting a car to visit Atrani. Through the town hall-sponsored KCity app , you can check if there’s space to park. Car parking usually costs €3 per hour in summer. 

If you only intend to visit Atrani for a few hours, another way of reaching it is by walking a scenic path from Ravello, that starts by the church of Santa Maria del Gradillo. Trek for an hour and a half among fragrant lemon trees, ancient stairways, and breathtaking views, until you pass Atrani’s cemetery and the church of San Michele Fuori Le Mura (“outside the walls”) and finally arrive in the main square Piazzetta Umberto I.

Exploring more of the Amalfi Coast? Here's our guide to getting around

Top things to do in Atrani

Everything there is to see in Atrani can be reached on foot. It’s impossible to get lost in such a cozy town, so travel without a map and let Atrani surprise you. Walking around, you can still find traces of its ancient and glorious origins in its architecture. You’ll stumble upon churches that have stood here for almost a thousand years, like the beautiful Santa Maria Maddalena, San Salvatore de Birecto and Santa Maria Penitente. 

A classic activity, especially for families , is to spend the morning at the seaside and take a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Atrani’s sandy beach is small – only 130m (426ft) long – and you must reserve and pay for your spot in advance. On average, two chairs and an umbrella cost €30, and can be occupied by a max of 5 people, of which at least 2 must be children. Pets are not allowed on the beach, except for service dogs. 

Don’t underestimate the beauty of Atrani’s beach at night. Come dusk, you might see lampare , fishers' boats, sailing into the night – with their tiny lamps illuminating the darkness, they create an image out of a painting or a fairy tale.

In the morning, if you are not able to get a spot on the beach but you still want to bathe in Atrani’s crystalline waters, you could consider either renting a boat or joining a tour to visit the enchanted hidden corner that the coast has to offer from the sea.

A unique thing to do in Atrani is to prepare their signature dish (sarchiapone) with the locals. Every year on July 22, Atranesi eat sarchiapone to celebrate their Patron Saint. The basis of the dish is a lean, elongated, green variety of pumpkin typical of the hills of the Amalfi Coast. The green pumpkin is carved out of its flesh, which is cooked with onion and minced meat, which will later stuff the sarchiapone before it goes in the oven, along with a filling of ricotta, mozzarella, salami, hard-boiled egg, parmesan, ham… the ingredients can vary, depending on what each Atranese family likes in their sarchiapone . If you don’t happen to be in Atrani on July 22, you can surely ask a local establishment for a private cooking class to make sarchiapone . 

No matter when you go in Atrani, one of your meals should be in a restaurant by the beach – like Le Palme or Savò – and you should order a typical seafood dish like scialatielli ai frutti di mare ; you’ll be able to see, taste and smell the sea that’s right in front of you.

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