The 15 best Spanish-language shows on Netflix to watch now

The series, based on the autobiography by the late singer Jenni Rivera, Unbreakable: My Story, My Way, originally premiered on Telemundo in June 2017. It didn't take long for the show to hit Netflix's Top 10 list once it became available on the platform in January 2021.

Regina Orquín plays Jenni from ages 9 to 12, Samadhi Zendejas plays Jenni ages 13 to 25, and Angélica Celaya plays Jenni from ages 36 to 43. They all do an amazing job at telling the late singer's story.

Looking for a series with strong female leads that is fun and light? Then get ready to enjoy Valeria. Valeria is a writer working on her novel and having Sex in the City-esque adventures with her best gals.

Sure, the series has hot guys, and Valeria finds herself in a surprising love triangle, but what makes it the most fun to watch are the female friendships. Especially when right around now when we're all missing being able to hang out with our gal pals on the regular.

Alma, played by Maite Perroni, is married and has an affair with a much younger man. It was supposed to be a one-night stand, but much to Alma's dismay it ends up being much more.

Alma meets Dario, played by Alejandro Speitzer, at a nightclub, and it's all fun and sweaty sex games for the night. The only problem is that when Alma goes back to her life as a wife, mother, and professor, Dario shows up.

The love story between Alberto and Ana is reminiscent of the one between Romeo and Juliet, but what really grabs you about this show is the fashion, the customs, and the difficulties of everyday life in Spain in the '50s. Let's just say that Velvet showcases 1950s fashion taking Madrid by storm.

The producers clearly know how to re-create past eras in a spectacular way, because Velvet shows us a side of Madrid that is clean, dynamic, well put together, and super elegant.

If you enjoy Velvet, then give Velvet Colección a look. This spin-off tells the story of the opening of a new Galerías Velvet store in Barcelona 10 years after the first series. If the '50s were all about looking for freedom, the '60s are all about the open-mindedness of the younger generation that takes over.

Velvet has lots of dramatic plot twists, but Velvet Colección is a lot more genuine and fresh. The story still centers around the life of Ana and Alberto running Galerías Velvet, but the comedic timing, reminiscent of Betty, la Fea, is what really sets this show apart.

Cable Girls was the first Netflix production in Spain, and it was such a massive success that the company didn't hesitate to increase its investment in creating more content from Spain.

Blanca Suárez plays Lidia, one of the four main characters who gets a job in Madrid in 1928 in a modern company that is installing telephones in the country. While the love stories of Blanca and her friends are the main theme of the show, the subtext of independent women of that time was one of the reasons why the show was so successful.

Thousands of movies have been produced about bank robberies, some with more creative plots than others, but the one told in Money Heist is one of the most creative robbery stories EVER told. The Professor, Tokyo, and the rest of the band decide to hold up a bank…they actually take over the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Madrid, so they can print all the money they want during an entire week. Will they make it out alive?

Úrsula Corberó is Tokyo, the main character and narrator of the story. The young actress was a hit because of her beauty and her feisty character, which made her tackle all the problems that arose during the heist head-on.

If you like Money Heist, then you're definitely going to want to check out White Lines, because they were created by the same person. This series came out in 2020 and is about a Manchester DJ whose body is found in Ibiza 20 years after having disappeared.

The series switches between English and Spanish. Zoe Walker, played by Laura Haddock, goes to Ibiza to find out what happened to her brother DJ Alex Collins, played by Tom Rhys Harries.

The story is about an undercover cop who goes into a prison with a complicated mission and then loses his contact outside, but keep an eye out for the character of Diosito. Played by Nicolás Furtado, Diosito makes a big impact on the show.

The rawness distilled from the characters in this Argentine show make it a work of art. So much that after a phenomenal first season, Netflix produced a second season in which the show backtracks three years to explain the rise to the top of Diosito and Borges in San Onofre's prison.

La Casa de las Flores is both an homage to and a critique of soap operas. It's kind of everything that you love to hate about telenovelas in a very tongue-in-cheek presentation. That cast is stellar and includes Verónica Castro and Aislinn Derbez.

The series is a deliciously dark comedy about a dysfunctional Mexican family that owns a flower shop until they don't anymore. It's not your abuela's telenovela; it's a satire of telenovelas that calls attention to stereotypical telenovela representations of class, race, sexuality, and so much more in a very fresh and delightful way.

Kate del Castillo plays an idealistic first lady who loses faith in how her husband is governing as president. She decides to take justice into her own hands. If you're a fan of Kate, you'll enjoy her performance very much.

Ingobernable caused a huge splash when it made its debut. In September 2018, the show premiered its second season. The story is as raw as it gets, so much so that many asked themselves if it was based on true events. Like maybe headlines from a certain country that starts with an M and ends in exico.

Three young girls from humble families get a spot in Spain's top private school. As you can imagine, the elite students of that school aren't too thrilled about having to share their school with three not-so-elite newcomers.

Social relationships, sex, relationships with people from different religious and economic backgrounds…there's no theme that is not covered in this intriguing and rather sensual show.

The singer worked with the producers, so the final version of the show could be considered a sort of authorized autobiography. It's his side of the story, and his side of the story has been criticized widely.

Since the story was approved by Luis Miguel, it was a surprise to see the light that was shone on his dad, Luisito Rey. The show makes it clear that not only was he not the best father, but he was actually a deplorable person. Everyone who watches ends up hating him, and the show even suggests he may have killed Luis Miguel's mom, Marcela Basteri.

When two siblings inherit a soccer team in Mexico, a battle ensues to see who will become the president. Club de Cuervos is a hilarious comedy, with dramatic twists, that does a great job not becoming a soap opera.

The actor from Aguascalientes, Mexico, is one of the main producers of the show, and you can tell that his role was tailor-made for him because his performance is one of the best reasons to watch.

A group of nurses from Madrid travel to Morocco during the Rif War in the '20s to open up a hospital and support the army. This great drama also boasts an incredible performance by Amaia Salamanca.

José Sacristán is one of the most renowned actors in Spain, and he is amazing in this production. Being able to enjoy 80-year-old José in action is yet another reason to watch Morocco.