No matter what genre you’re looking for, you’ll find it in at least one of the Spanish TV shows on this list. And whether you’re just learning or already fluent, these series will broaden your knowledge of Spanish accents, cultures, history and more.<\/p>\n
So find a comfy seat and get ready to watch some fantastic Spanish television.<\/p>\n
You can also check out our recommendations in the FluentU Spanish YouTube video<\/a> below:<\/p>\n [fluentu-toc] Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n The once-respected talent agent Paquita Salas has something of a fall from grace into obscurity and isolation. Looking for new talent to represent, Paquita must transform in order to keep up with an everchanging technological and social landscape.<\/p>\n Heartwarming, hilarious and moving, “Paquita Salas”<\/em> will have you laughing through every episode. It’s an awesome series for learning more about Spanish humor as there are plenty of rude jokes and awkward moments. It’s also a superb show for learning Spanish slang and informal speech.<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n If you liked the Netflix series \u201cNever Have I Ever\u201d or other teen rom-com series, you’ll probably enjoy this one. Mich is a confident girl who’s sick of being overlooked or ignored by her classmates at their high school in Mexico City. She sets out to make herself known, resulting in plenty of humorous, cringey and relatable moments.<\/p>\n Spanish learners can pick up lots of Mexican slang and informal language from this modern, quirky twist on your typical coming-of-age story.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> HBO<\/a><\/p>\n In this dark comedy series, a group of friends use their love of horror to start a business where they are contracted to provide scary experiences for clients. Co-created by Fred Armisen, \u201c<\/em>Los Espookys\u201d c<\/i>ombines elements of horror, comedy and fantasy, and is truly strange.<\/p>\n Fans of Latin American magical realism will enjoy this series. <\/i>The characters speak both Spanish and English (though mostly Spanish), and subtitles are available in both as well, so the show is truly bilingual.<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n In this Spanish rom-com series, two successful professionals try to find love while figuring out their careers and their personal lives. It will have you awww<\/em>-ing as the main characters navigate a lot of “little coincidences” on their way to find each other.<\/p>\n \u201cPeque\u00f1as coincidencias\u201d<\/i> is lighthearted, adorable and easy to watch. It’s great for Spanish learners who don’t want the struggle of keeping up with more dramatic TV shows.<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n This sitcom-style program is centered on a group of co-inhabitants in an apartment building in Madrid. Full of situational comedy and character-based jokes, it can be reminiscent of British comedies while giving you a glimpse of Spanish society during the 2000s. Many of the jokes also satirize political and social trends of the time.<\/p>\n Due to the overwhelming popularity of “Aqu\u00ed no hay quien viva,”<\/em> there have been many international remakes. This means you can check out the series in Argentinian Spanish, Mexican Spanish or Colombian Spanish.<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “La casa de las flores” <\/em>offers both dark comedy and drama. It tells the story of the de la Mora family, an upper-class, somewhat dysfunctional Mexican family where dark secrets, betrayal and infidelity are just everyday routine. Their secrets start to come to light after a surprise suicide opens Pandora’s box.<\/p>\n This is an amazing series to learn vocabulary related to topics like homosexuality, gender identity, drug addiction, suicide, infidelity and other hot-button issues\u2014 all with a fresa <\/em>(posh) Mexican accent.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Las de la ultima fila”<\/em> is a Spanish series about a group of friends in their 30s who take a girls’ trip right before one of them starts chemo. The trip is made more interesting by a game they play to cross some things off their bucket lists.<\/p>\n This series will make you laugh, cry and contemplate some deep questions about life. It’s a good challenge for Spanish learners as the women speak really quickly, but Netflix’s subtitle function can always come to the rescue when you need it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Desenfrenadas”<\/em> is a Mexican series that follows the journey of three friends who embark on a road trip to escape their routine lives. They get a bit more excitement than they bargained for when they pick up a fourth woman against their will.<\/p>\n The series offers a fresh take on the complexities of modern womanhood and the pursuit of freedom, self-discovery and empowerment. For language learners, it offers plenty of Mexican slang and casual language you can use with your friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Valeria” is a Spanish drama series inspired by the novels of El\u00edsabet Benavent. The show follows the life of Valeria, a struggling writer in Madrid, and her three best friends as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship and career.<\/p>\n With a mix of romance and humor, this series offers a contemporary and relatable portrayal of a woman’s journey toward empowerment and self-realization. It’s also great for those hoping to learn how to speak like a real Spaniard!\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Club de Cuervos”<\/em> is a Mexican dramedy series that revolves around the power struggles and comedic dynamics within a fictional professional football club, the Cuervos FC. Following the death of the club’s owner, the inheritance unexpectedly goes to his two children, Isabel and Chava Iglesias.<\/p>\n The siblings, with contrasting personalities, must navigate the challenges of running the team while dealing with personal and professional conflicts. Filled with humor and drama, the series offers insight into the eccentricities of football culture in Mexico and plenty of realistic dialogue for language learners.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Las chicas del cable”<\/em> is the story of a group of young women in 1920s Spain who start work at a telecommunications company in Madrid. It tackles some deep topics, like the difficulties women face in their professional lives in male-dominated domains.\u00a0<\/p>\n The series also explores friendship formed through hardship and overcoming challenges both and outside the workplace. It’s a good option for fans of period pieces and for all levels of Spanish learners. The language used is modern, standard European Spanish.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Monarca”<\/em> is a Mexican drama series that revolves around the powerful Carranza family and their tequila empire. When Ana Mar\u00eda returns to Mexico after her brother’s death, she becomes entangled in the family’s web of deceit, power struggles and dark secrets.<\/p>\n Ana Mar\u00eda is forced to confront corruption and betrayal as she strives to modernize the family business, learning the dangerous legacy that comes with being part of the wealthy elite. The series offers a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of Mexico’s high-stakes business and family dynamics.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “Siempre bruja” <\/em>follows a 17th-century witch named Carmen who makes a pact with a powerful wizard and is propelled forward into modern-day Colombia. Packed with mystery, magic and romance, this show is a popular choice for younger viewers and fans of shows like \u201cCharmed\u201d and \u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Note that the series received some criticism for controversial themes and its handling of historical injustices. But it gathered loyal fans looking for something different than your typical Colombian druglord series.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n “La cocinera de Castamar”<\/em> is a Spanish historical drama set in the 18th century. It follows the story of Clara Belmonte, a young and mysterious cook with a troubled past who takes a job in the kitchens of the Duke of Castamar. <\/span><\/p>\n As Clara navigates the complex social hierarchy of the time, she becomes entangled in a forbidden love story with Diego, the Duke. <\/span>The series offers a rich blend of romance and period drama against a backdrop of societal norms, passion and intrigue.<\/span><\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n This Spanish thriller series revolves around Macarena Ferreiro, a young woman who ends up in prison for financial crimes committed by her lover. Imprisoned in the tough Cruz del Sur prison, Macarena must adapt to the harsh environment while facing danger from both inmates and corrupt prison officials.<\/span><\/p>\n The series delves into the complex relationships within the prison walls, providing intense plot twists and a compelling exploration of societal issues. It’s a bit like “Orange is the New Black,” but with a more serious tone. <\/span><\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n This show tells the life of music icon Luis Miguel<\/a>,<\/strong> who you may know from hits like “La Incondicional”<\/em><\/a> (The Unconditional) and “Por Debajo de la Mesa”<\/em><\/a> (Under the Table). It’s a must-watch for Latin music lovers and anyone hoping to learn Mexican Spanish.<\/p>\n The biographical series shows how he became an international star, the love he’s always had for his family, and how fame had an impact on their private lives. The role of Luis Miguel is played by the amazing Diego Boneta<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n Adapted from the hugely popular novel by Ildefonso Falcones, “La catedral del mar”<\/em> takes the viewer into the life of a serf in medieval Spain. It follows protagonist Arnau Estanyol as he attempts to break free from his seemingly predetermined fate as a stoneworker to take a place in high society.<\/p>\n The show has a similar vibe to “Game of Thrones” and features incredible acting. You’ll get a sense of 14th-century Barcelona,\u00a0<\/em>including the\u00a0striking class differences and distribution of power in Spanish society at that time.<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n This show brings you into a psychotherapist’s office in Argentina as he sees four patients throughout the week, then reveals what he’s learned to his own supervising therapist.<\/p>\n “En terapia”<\/em> began as an Israeli show but has been replicated around the world. This version provides fascinating insight into Argentinian culture and people, who are known for their love of therapy<\/a>. Spanish learners might struggle with the lack of visual cues, but you can watch the American version, “In Treatment,” first to get to know the characters and storylines.<\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n The enigmatic Professor and his group of skilled robbers take over the Royal Mint of Spain, where they attempt to print 2.4 billion euros while holding 67 people hostage. Their goal is not to hurt anyone but to attack a system that has frustrated them for years.<\/span><\/p>\n The series is full of edge-of-your-seat moments and plenty of action. With lots of realistic dialogues and slang, it will teach you the kind of Spanish you won’t learn in school, as well as crime and legal vocabulary. <\/span><\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n Three working-class teenagers receive scholarships to a school for the rich in the mountains of Madrid. Add murder, drugs, millennial teenager drama and a whole lot of high-school clich\u00e9s, and you have “\u00c9lite.”<\/span><\/p>\n It’s not for the faint of heart. Sexuality and related themes are all over the place, and the show revolves around a murder and the mystery of who\u2019s responsible.\u00a0<\/span>This show will teach you Castilian Spanish along with slang and informal language used between friends and especially young people.<\/span><\/p>\n Where to watch:<\/strong> Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n This mystery thriller focuses on substitute teacher Raquel, who takes a position at a high school in a fictional town in northwest Spain. Raquel discovers that her predecessor Viruca died of a suspected suicide under suspicious circumstances and that she took some pretty dark secrets with her to the grave.<\/p>\n You can actually learn a great deal of formal Spanish from “El desorden que dejas.<\/em>“<\/em> Since many scenes take place in a literature classroom, you’ll be able to pick up some language from Spanish literature in particular.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nSpanish Comedies<\/h2>\n
1. “Paquita Salas”<\/em><\/h3>\n
2. “La flor m\u00e1s bella”<\/em> (The Most Beautiful Flower)<\/h3>\n
3. \u201cLos Espookys\u201d<\/i>\u00a0(The Spookys)\u00a0<\/i><\/h3>\n
4. \u201cPeque\u00f1as coincidencias\u201d<\/i>\u00a0(Little Coincidences)<\/h3>\n
5. “Aqu\u00ed no hay quien viva” <\/em>(Nobody Could Live Here)<\/h3>\n
Spanish Dramedies (Drama\/Comedy Series)\u00a0<\/h2>\n
6. “La casa de las flores”<\/em> (The House of Flowers)<\/h3>\n
7. “Las de la ultima fila”<\/em> (The Girls at the Back)<\/h3>\n
8. “Desenfrenadas”<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>(Unstoppable)<\/h3>\n
9. “Valeria”<\/em><\/h3>\n
10. “Club De Cuervos”<\/em> (Club Of Crows)<\/h3>\n
11. “Madre Solo hay Dos”<\/em> (Daughter from Another Mother)<\/span><\/h3>\n
Spanish Dramas and Thrillers<\/h2>\n
12. “Las chicas del cable”<\/em> (Cable Girls)<\/h3>\n
13. <\/span>“Monarca” <\/span><\/em>(M<\/span>onarch)<\/span><\/h3>\n
14. “Siempre bruja”<\/em> (Always a Witch)<\/h3>\n
15. “La cocinera de Castamar” <\/em>(The Cook Of Castamar)<\/h3>\n
16. “Vis a Vis”<\/em> (Locked Up)<\/h3>\n
18. “Luis Miguel, la serie”<\/em> (Luis Miguel – The Series)<\/h3>\n
19. “La catedral del mar”<\/em> (Cathedral of the Sea)<\/h3>\n
20. “En terapia”<\/em> (In Therapy)<\/h3>\n
Spanish Crime Dramas<\/h2>\n
21. “La casa de papel”<\/em> (Money Heist)<\/h3>\n
22. “\u00c9lite”<\/em> (Elite)<\/h3>\n
23. “El desorden que dejas”<\/em> (The Mess You Leave Behind)<\/h3>\n
24. “\u00bfQui\u00e9n mat\u00f3 a Sara?”<\/em> (Who Killed Sara?)<\/h3>\n