While Hollywood produces and releases a lot of TV shows and movies, there are many foreign-language shows that are equally, if not more, interesting and entertaining! With the pandemic came many TV shows and movies since there was nothing else people could do besides binge-watching. So, while things have somewhat gone back to normal now, people still like to binge-watch things in their free time. If you are one of these people and you have run out of things to watch, then you might want to consider venturing into Spanish TV shows as they can be quite intense!
Of course, you can also watch these shows if you are learning Spanish and want to perfect it further. After all, what better than to learn and be entertained at the same time. So, this list of shows was curated keeping these things in mind and it is not restricted to doing one thing only. Whatever your reason, you can enjoy a good show and learn a few phrases to impress friends and family. On the contrary, maybe you just enjoy Spanish shows and want to take a look at what to watch, and in that case, as well, you are bound to find at least one show to watch!
If you have subscribed to a Spanish TV service, you will most probably find these shows and more on there. Spectrum, specifically, provides its Spanish audience with Spanish TV services to enjoy watching TV in their native language. If you did not know about this, you can always subscribe to them and find out more by contacting them on Spectrum telefono. Moving on from that, time to take a look at the list below:
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La Casa De Papel (Money Heist)
The Spanish TV show that took the world by storm, “Money Heist”! If you haven’t watched this show, you must have definitely at least heard of it. That’s how popular this show has been and still is! It is a crime thriller series that has five seasons. It is quite popular and was a big hit since the beginning, so much so that it was renewed immediately. The series does a great job of keeping the viewers on the edge of their seats. All this with a show set almost entirely in one location! If you haven’t watched it yet, then this should be the first on your list!
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Elite
Elite is another hit Spanish series that belongs to the teen drama and thriller genre. It is a school drama that surrounds the murder of a schoolgirl. Her body was found in the school’s swimming pool. In that very school, three students have recently been admitted after their old school was burnt down. With the unsolved murder and the tension of the three new students against the rest, the drama is quite intense and is watched and loved by 20 million households around the world. Currently, the TV series has four seasons with the fifth season scheduled to be released on April 8, 2022. The series has also been renewed for a sixth season. It’s definitely worth a watch!
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Monarca
A series much like Succession, Empire, and even Queen Sugar, Monarca follows the story of a family at the helm of a tequila empire. This Mexican drama Is sure to keep your mind running with all the betrayals, blackmail, revenge, and corruption. Ana Maria returns to Mexico 20 years later to take control of her billion-dollar business. However, things don’t really go according to plan when a fight breaks out between her and her two brothers regarding the company’s direction. The series has only two seasons and was canceled after the second one. Even then, it is a must-watch!
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Vis a Vis (Locked Up)
Vis a vis, known as Locked Up in English, is a Spanish TV series that focuses on a young woman’s journey in prison and the difficulties she faces. Macarena, the protagonist, falls in love with her manipulative and corrupt boss. She commits crimes for him and ends up in prison because of that. The show is four seasons long and later on, a spin-off was also released. This became the last installment of the series as the show was no longer renewed. It is a crime thriller show that should also be a must-watch on your list!
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El Chapo
You might have already guessed from the name that this series follows the life of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the head of the Sinaloa Cartel. It is a crime thriller series that shows the beginning of El Chapo as a low-level member of the Guadalajara Cartel and how he makes his way to the top of the Sinaloa Cartel ultimately leading to his downfall. In the series, you can see how El Chapo managed to evade the authorities and stay in the dark for quite so long. The series is three seasons long and is quite an interesting show. For crime thriller fans that love a good dramatization of real-life events, the series is a must-watch!
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Narcos
If you love “El Chapo'', you’ll love this one too. Based on the story of the infamous drug kingpin, Pablo Escobar, this series captivated the viewers and showed them the “human” side of Escobar. The series especially focuses on how Pablo continued to commit horrific crimes all while maintaining the reputation of “Robin Hood'' for his family and many other people. The series was originally meant to be four seasons long but only made it to three seasons. The fourth season debuted as a new show called Narcos: Mexico. If you love a good story about criminals and how they go on with their personal lives, this is a show you can’t miss!
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Las Chicas del Cable (Cable Girls)
Set in 1920s Spain, the series follows four young women and how their lives changed after they began working as phone operators at the world’s first modern telecommunication companies. This Spanish drama is a period drama that focuses on showing how women face challenges while working in a male-dominated industry, all while facing their own personal demons as well. This drama is five seasons long and is quite an interesting watch as you get to see what challenges women had to face back when there were too many restrictions on the rights of Spanish women.
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La Casa de Las Flores (House of Flowers)
If you’re looking for something to watch along the lines of dark humor, La Casa de Las Flores is a black comedy-drama series that follows the story of a wealthy Mexican family that owns a prestigious flower shop. Everything seems to fall apart once they discover that the father’s deceased mistress’ family owns a cabaret that shares the same name as their flower store. Ernesto, the father, finds himself in prison due to frauds committed in his name, and Virginia de la Mora is then left to maintain the façade of perfection in his stead. This drama is quite witty and humorous and that is exactly why we recommend it as it is the perfect show to watch on a bad day.
Conclusion
That brings an end to our list of Spanish TV shows to watch. While all these TV shows may not be the latest, they are still quite entertaining! If you have already watched a few from this list, give a try to some of the other ones. There are of course many more shows that are good enough to watch, but those we will save for another day and topic. So, while you’re waiting for that, grab some popcorn, get comfy, and click play!
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