Best Spanish thriller series

This series marks Netflix's first major Spanish production in 2026, with Luis Tosar in the main role. Its plot of social commentary and suspense, centered on an ambulance driver and the discovery of his daughter's involvement in a neo-Nazi group, makes it highly relevant.

Released on Prime Video in March 2026, 'Zeta' has quickly positioned itself among the top trends. This action and espionage thriller, starring Mario Casas, Luis Zahera, and Mariela Garriga, stands out for its local production quality in a demanding genre.

The second season of this series is one of Movistar Plus+'s strong bets for 2026, consolidating its thriller universe with a prominent cast. It explores organized crime on the Costa del Sol, offering a plot of justice against the legal machinery of crime.

Based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel and starring Jose Coronado, this Netflix intrigue series is one of the most anticipated of 2026. It offers a classic mystery set in Mallorca, with an actor who played Sherlock Holmes investigating a murder.

This Disney+ series is one of the most anticipated of 2026, offering a mix of suspense and comedy in the style of Agatha Christie. With an ensemble cast and a mystery plot set in Lisbon, it promises intrigue and entertainment.

Carles Porta's first fiction series, known for his *true crime* documentaries, promises a realistic, high-tension thriller. Inspired by a real kidnapping, it delves into the crimes committed by two escaped prisoners during their spectacular flight.

This Movistar Plus+ thriller is inspired by the mysterious death of the bear Cachou, offering a complex portrait of the clash between local and global. Created by the Sánchez-Cabezudo brothers and starring Eduard Fernández, it promises an intriguing plot with social commentary.

This new Movistar Plus+ proposal for 2026, starring Raúl Arévalo and Omar Ayuso, promises a thriller with a strong authorial identity and a social backdrop. Its renowned cast and focus on social criticism make it a relevant intrigue series.

The second season of 'Gangs of Galicia', released in April 2026, is a crime and suspense series that has proven highly successful on Netflix. Its prior popularity and the anticipation for its continuation solidify it as a relevant and current Spanish suspense series.

This Netflix miniseries, filming in March 2026, promises a historical *true crime* set in 19th-century Galicia. Starring Luis Tosar and Tristán Ulloa, it explores the origins of Spain's first documented serial killer, offering a unique suspense proposal.

Produced by Ramón Campos, known for suspense and *true crime* hits like 'The Asunta Case', and starring Tristán Ulloa, this Netflix series generates high expectations. Its planned release for 2026 positions it as one of the most promising intrigue productions.

Released in 2024, 'Red Queen' is one of Amazon Prime Video's strongest bets, based on Juan Gómez-Jurado's *best-sellers*. Its absorbing plot, set in Madrid and centered on Antonia Scott, promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with mystery, action, and unexpected twists.

This female-led thriller from Disney+, released in 2024, explores the weight of guilt and the evolution of friendship through a 25-year-old mystery. With a stellar cast including Elena Anaya, Marta Etura, and Belén Cuesta, it offers a deep narrative and a precise script.

The third season of 'The Immortal', scheduled for 2026, keeps the series as a relevant crime, action, and intrigue offering on Movistar Plus+. The plot follows José Antonio attempting a normal life while his criminal past haunts him, promising more twists and tension.

Despite not being a recent release, 'Hierro' is still considered an essential series for Spanish suspense lovers. Its constant intrigue, set on the remote island of El Hierro, combines an absorbing police investigation with profound human drama.

Released in 2023, 'Everybody Lies' is still recommended for its ability to captivate viewers with mysteries, betrayals, and unexpected twists. A viral video plunges a town into chaos, revealing secrets and the complexity of human relationships.

Released in 2025, 'The Glass Cuckoo' is a suspense series that stands out for its intriguing narrative and its ability to play with the viewer's mind. Each character harbors secrets, and the plot unfolds with major betrayals and unexpected twists, solidifying it as a notable series of recent years.

Released in 2025, 'City of Shadows' is a recent national success that stands out for its absorbing narrative and its ability to immerse the viewer in the investigation. Set in Barcelona, the city becomes another character, and all characters seem to hide something, maintaining the intrigue.

Released in 2023, 'Burning Body' is a suspense series that blends reality and fiction in a complex criminal case. Each episode is a piece of a puzzle, maintaining intrigue and relevance due to its focus on a real case that shocked Spain.