Ever since someone wisely remarked that TV series—not all of them, it should be noted—are the new cinema, Latin American filmmakers have set to work creating true works of art for television (even Alfonso Cuarón, who once dismissed the format) With a well-established tradition of series on streaming platforms and the blessing of both audiences and critics, 2026 promises to be a great year for premieres and returns of Spanish-language productions from both sides of the Atlantic. Today, we’re sharing seven recommendations so you don’t lose track or get overwhelmed by the scroll or the algorithm. Some are about to premiere, and others should already be available by the time you read this.
Wolf
This crime thriller, set in rural Galicia in the mid-19th century, tells the story of Manuel Blanco Romasanta, a traveling tailor known as “El Sacaúntos”—none other than the first documented serial killer in Spain. During his trial, he claimed to the authorities that he was a werewolf. Presented as a miniseries, the production promises a blend of horror, fantasy, and madness.
Heartbreak
Novels set during the Mexican Revolution tend to be passionate, almost as much as the 1980s soap operas starring Verónica Castro and other queens of drama. *Mal de amores*, written by Ángeles Mastretta and winner of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize in 1997, tells the story of Emilia Sauri, a woman ahead of her time who fights for her convictions while trying to escape a love triangle involving the rough-and-tumble revolutionary Daniel Cuenca and the conservative doctor Antonio Zavalza. The Netflix series is directed by Catalina Aguilar Mastreta, the author’s daughter.
Porn and Ice Cream
This isn’t a premiere, but a return. Don’t be fooled by the title, which sounds like an ’80s teen movie. The Argentine series follows a group of pretty clueless and not-very-talented friends who manage to make their way in the indie music scene, in an ecosystem dominated by algorithms. With dark humor and clear influences from Seinfeld, the comedy created by Martín Piroyansky for Prime Video—who also plays Pablo—returns this year with a third season alongside Ramón (Ignacio Saralegui) and Cecilia (Sofía Morandi). And yes: it already looks very promising. You can watch it on Amazon Prime.
My Sad Dead
A 60-year-old doctor who can speak with the dead and a niece who shares that same ability—or curse—form the premise of this Argentine series, which is set to premiere on Netflix later this year. This supernatural drama, steeped in dysfunctional families, grief, and morbid existentialism, promises to offer a fresh take on Latin American horror. The production is based on the literary universe of Argentine writer Mariana Enríquez, where horror coexists with a strong dose of social criticism. And as if that weren’t enough, it will have just four episodes: the kind of miniseries perfect for devouring in a single afternoon.
Palace
Based on the 1985 siege of the Palace of Justice in Bogotá, this production is shaping up to be one of Colombia’s most ambitious projects for 2026. The project took historical accuracy so seriously that a replica of the original building was even constructed. Directed by Edgar Nito and Natalia Santos—screenwriter of One Hundred Years of Solitude—the series will seek to recreate one of the most traumatic and decisive episodes in recent Colombian history and portray that decade in which, incidentally, art and galleries began to flourish in the Colombian capital, despite the violence of the environment.
I’m not afraid
In Veracruz in 1986, a ten-year-old boy discovers another boy trapped in a crevice near his home. From there, this series promises to recreate an era when fear was still experienced in silence and secrets remained buried for much longer than they do today. Based on the novel of the same name by Italian author Niccolò Ammaniti—which was previously adapted into a film titled The Pit— I’m Not Scared explores friendship, guilt, and the secrets of adults through the eyes of a child. All of this, with the 1986 World Cup in Mexico serving as the backdrop.
To swear
It premieres on May 22. This six-episode series, created by Pol Rodríguez, chronicles the final days of a traditional, century-old family-run restaurant in Barcelona’s Raval neighborhood as it faces financial pressure and gentrification. It is the first Spanish series selected for the official program of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, which in itself represents a milestone. It premieres on HBO.
