10 Spanish-Language Shows On Netflix That Are Taking Over The World

1. La Casa de Papel (Money Heist)

Have you ever wished to rob the Royal Mint of Spain? A mastermind called The Professor did. Assembling a motley crew named after cities, they plotted a meticulously detailed heist. Inside, hostages were taken, emotions ran high, and allegiances shifted faster than a Flamenco dancer's feet. Outside, police lay in wait, strategizing. This wasn't just about money; it was about sending a message. Question is, can anyone ever truly beat the system?

2. Narcos: Mexico

A prequel to the Narcos story we know, this dives into Mexico's drug war genesis. Enter Félix Gallardo, a former cop, now drug lord, building a marijuana empire. The DEA, smelling more than just weed, sends agent Kiki Camarena. As operations expand, so do betrayals, shifting the balance of power in a drug-infested waltz. Gallardo, Camarena, and a nation caught in crossfire. Drugs, politics, and power; which was the most intoxicating? A dance of dominion, but who would lead?

3. Élite

A posh Spanish school called Las Encinas. Three working-class students receive scholarships. However, this isn't a simple tale of 'fitting in'. As the rich clash with the poor, tensions rise hotter than a midsummer day in Seville. A murder occurs, but who's the culprit? Among the privileged youth, secrets and lies abound. Ah, but in a world of deceit, can truth ever emerge victorious?

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

The De La Mora family runs a successful flower shop, looking picture-perfect. But, ever scratched the surface of a polished vase? Infidelity, dark secrets, and hidden family members sprout, as matriarch Virginia tries to hold the stem together. Cabaret clubs, betrayals, and love in unexpected places; a bouquet of chaos. Every character shines, casting shades of gray. So, when the petals fall, will the family tree remain rooted or wither away?

5. Vis a Vis (Locked Up)

Imagine landing in a high-security women's prison for a lover's crime. Macarena Ferreiro doesn't need to imagine; she's living it. Inside Cruz del Sur, hierarchies are established, and survival isn't guaranteed. As Macarena navigates this underworld, she finds allies and enemies, often interchangeable. Drugs, power plays, and the ever-looming threat of violence; prison's a jungle. The question lingers: can innocence remain, or does it become the first casualty behind bars?

6. Club de Cuervos

When the owner of the Cuervos FC football club dies, chaos ensues. Who takes charge? The reckless son, Chava, or the ambitious daughter, Isabel? As they squabble for control, the club sees more dives than a dramatic footballer. Boardroom antics mirror on-field drama. In a game of goals, glory, and power, can family ties survive, or will rivalry score the final goal?

7. Gran Hotel

The luxurious Gran Hotel. Julio Olmedo arrives, searching for his missing sister, a former employee. What he finds are layers of secrets, each more intricate than the hotel's architecture. As he delves deeper, aided by the beautiful Alicia, the hotel's façade of perfection crumbles. Affairs, deceit, and murder: is any guest truly innocent? For in a house of many rooms, how many hide skeletons?

8. Bolívar

Simón Bolívar: a name echoing with reverence in Latin America. Yet, who was the man behind the legend? This sweeping series explores his life, from passionate romances to his fight against Spanish rule. Battles, betrayals, and political intrigues shape the continent's destiny. But as power plays out, so do personal dramas. In a world on the brink of revolution, can one man truly change the course of history?

9. Días de Navidad (Three Days of Christmas)

Three sisters, four Christmases, countless secrets. Spanning different timelines, we see the sisters grapple with love, betrayal, and loss. Each Christmas brings revelations, some heartwarming, others shattering. As the past intertwines with the present, family bonds are tested. Amidst festive lights, can shadows of the past ever truly disappear? For when bells jingle, do they sing of joy or lament?

10. Maradona en Sinaloa

Diego Maradona, a football legend. Yet, post-glory, he finds himself coaching in Sinaloa, Mexico, a place more known for cartels than corner kicks. As Maradona delves into this new role, he's not just strategizing games but navigating a world rife with danger. Football, drugs, and redemption play out in a tantalizing tango. But can a man outrun his past, especially when it chases him? In a land of goals and guns, can a legend find a new life?