The 30 Best Spanish Shows on Netflix That You Need to Watch Right Now
Don't miss out on some of the best shows out there!
Over the past few years, Spanish television has become an integral part of celebrating the complex and colorful culture of Hispanics and Latinos. Netflix has changed the game when it comes to the streaming experience, and no one has been more at the forefront of uplifting Hispanic and Latino voices than the media platform. If you're looking to immerse in the best Spanish shows por la cultura, Netflix is the right place to look.
Whether you want to re-experience your favorite telenovelas that you used to watch with Abuela after school or are on the hunt for brand new stories that are equally as addictive, these television series will have you hooked from the first ep. Plus, there are tons of Spanish shows that dive into the legacies of iconic musicians like Selena Quintanilla, Luis Miguel, and Jenni Rivera. Ahead, find the best Spanish shows on Netflix that you won't get enough of.
The Girl in the Mirror
Alma survives a tragic bus accident that caused most of her classmates to die, and she wakes up in a hospital with no recollection of it or her past. She also experiences night terrors and visions because of her amnesia and trauma. Throughout the course of the show, Alma tries to uncover the mystery surrounding the accident while trying to figure out her true identity.
Desenfrenadas (Unstoppable)
Rocío, Vera, and Carlota are three spoiled twenty-somethings from Mexico City who embark on a trip to get away from their first-world problems. When they cross paths with Marcela, she's armed with a gun and forces them to change directions, which turns their vacation into an unforgettable trip that leads them farther from home but closer to themselves.
Luis Miguel: The Series
This 3-season show tells the story of one of Mexico’s most iconic musicians, Luis Miguel, a.k.a Micky. When he was young, Micky found solace and security with his mom as he enjoyed singing and being a kid. When he turned 11, his father did everything in his power to turn him into an international superstar.
Selena: The TV Series
Speaking of Mexican icons, Selena: The TV Series follows Selena Quintanilla as she turned from a young Texas girl with big dreams to the Queen of Tejano Music. The series isn't fully in Spanish, but there are scenes that call back to Selena's heritage and Mexican upbringing.
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin may be English dubbed, but it's actually inspired by the many Spanish telenovelas that came before it. The show follows Jane, who is determined not to make the same mistakes her teen mom did in the past. Jane plans to be a teacher and is engaged to a detective who respects her wishes to remain a virgin until marriage. When she gets a check-up at her local clinic, her life changes entirely when she's accidentally inseminated with her boss' sperm and becomes pregnant with his baby.
Elite (Elité)
Las Encinas is the school for the next generation of "it kids" in Spain. But when one student is mysteriously murdered, the whole school turns into the ultimate crime scene, as the students try to figure out who amongst them is a murderer.
Velvet
This Spanish show takes place in the fictional Galerías Velvet, where only the best of the best shopped in the 1950s. What happens when one of the seamstresses starts a romance with the owner? Trust us when we say you won't be able to stop watching.
Club de Cuervos
After their father, the president of a soccer club, dies, two siblings fight for the right to take over the position. If you're a huge Ted Lasso fan who is looking for something to hold you over until the next season, this is definitely a must-watch.
Control Z
After a hacker reveals a student's big secret, the students at Colegio Nacional soon find out that the hacker is working their way through the student body, disclosing everybody's secrets. One student sets out to figure out who the hacker is before their secret is revealed.
La Casa de las Flores (The House of Flowers)
Meet the de la Mora family. While it looks like everything in their upper-class life is perfect, that couldn't be further from the truth.
La Casa De Papel (Money Heist)
A group of robbers set their sights on the ultimate heist as they attempt to steal €2.4 billion from Royal Mint of Spain. Will they be successful?
Cuando Conocí al Chapo (The Day I Met El Chapo)
Follow actress Kate del Castillo as she tells the story of how she met one of the biggest crime lords in the world, El Chapo.
Las Chicas del Cable (Cable Girls)
Follow the lives of four women in 1920s Spain who come together and hope to gain their independence thanks to their new jobs as switchboard operators.
Go! Live Your Way (Go! Vive a Tu Manera)
A young girl gets the chance to study at a prestigious performing arts school and live out her dream. However, her talents cause her to clash with some of her peers.
Street Food: Latin America
Meet various street food vendors throughout Latin America as they share their top dishes and incredible stories.
Rompan Today (Break It All)
Follow the history of rock in Latin America as told by some of the musicians who helped turn it into a major genre in Latin American music.
Siempre Bruja (Always a Witch)
Carmen Eguiluz is charged for being a witch and tries to escape before she's killed. She makes a deal with a wizard to time travel to 2019 so she can be safe, but it comes at a cost: she can't use her powers.
La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South)
You might have seen USA's English adaptation of this iconic telenovela. Follow Teresa Mendoza, a powerful drug trafficker who seems to find herself being called back to the job no matter how many times she tries to walk away.
Made In Mexico
Follow the lives of the rich and famous in Mexico City as they try to prove themselves and follow their dreams.
Tamara Fuentes is the current Entertainment Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers TV, movies, books, celebrities, and more. She can often be found in front of a screen fangirling about something new. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she was the entertainment editor over at Seventeen. She is also a member of the Television Critics Association and the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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