Best Spanish crime series

Favàritx (2025)

Detectives Marta Serra and Álex Castro are faced with a complex case when Laura Vidal, a prominent government official, is found dead. What begins as an apparent suicide develops into a pattern of murders in which the perpetrator camouflages his crimes as suicides. The victims appear to be connected by a dark secret from the past, which adds an extra dimension to the case.

Patria (2020)

A look at the impact of Spain’s Basque conflict on ordinary people on both sides, such as the widow of a man killed by the ETA who returns to her home village after the 2011 ceasefire between the separatist group and the Spanish government, and her former intimate friend, the mother of a jailed terrorist.

The Gardener (2025)

Elmer's mother used his lack of feelings to turn him into a hitman. But when he falls for his next victim, their cover as calm local gardeners wavers.

Elite (2018)

When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.

Money Heist (2017)

To carry out the biggest heist in history, a mysterious man called The Professor recruits a band of eight robbers who have a single characteristic: none of them has anything to lose. Five months of seclusion - memorizing every step, every detail, every probability - culminate in eleven days locked up in the National Coinage and Stamp Factory of Spain, surrounded by police forces and with dozens of hostages in their power, to find out whether their suicide wager will lead to everything or nothing.

The Alcàsser Murders (2019)

New interviews and an up-to-date analysis of evidence shed light on the 1992 murders of three girls in Spain and their profound impact on the nation.

When No One Sees Us (2025)

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Spanish Holy Week celebrations, two policewomen try to solve a series of crimes in the Andalusian town of Morón de la Frontera, in the political and cultural region of Seville’s so-called 'deep Spain', which is home to one of the biggest international U.S. military bases.

The Innocent (2021)

An accidental killing leads a man down a dark hole of intrigue and murder. Just as he finds love and freedom, one phone call brings back the nightmare.

A Recipe for Murder (2025)

A documentary series that chronicles the violent death of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta in Thailand at the hands of Spaniard Daniel Sancho, the son of one of Spain's most well-known actors, Rodolfo Sancho.

The Snow Girl (2023)

When a girl disappears in Málaga, a young journalist becomes fiercely determined to uncover the truth, risking everything to bring closure to the family.

30 Coins (2020)

Father Vergara—an exorcist, boxer and ex-convict—lives in a remote village in Spain. Hoping to be lost and forgotten, Vergara’s demons catch up to him.

Locked Up (2015)

Set up to take the blame for corporate fraud, young Macarena Ferreiro is locked up in a high-security women's prison surrounded by tough, ruthless criminals in this tense, provocative Spanish thriller.

Parot (2021)

Many prisoners convicted of rape, murder and terrorism are released before serving their full sentences. Hours later, one of them is killed. Detectives Mora and Nieto take on the case.

Gangs of Galicia (2024)

When her father's murder reveals a hidden double life, a lawyer seeks revenge by infiltrating a Galician drug cartel and becoming close to its leader.

Memento Mori (2023)

A police thriller, exploring the relationship between a murderer and the police officer, who pursues him in a life-or-death duel.

I'm Alive (2017)

A policeman dies chasing a serial killer and is reincarnated in another policeman five years later, granted immortality in exchange of never revealing his true identity.

The Mysteries of Laura (2014)

Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.

Wrong Side of the Tracks (2022)

When his teenage granddaughter falls victim to the drug dealers overtaking his neighborhood, a fed-up war veteran takes matters into his own hands.

Crims (2020)

This is a series about true crimes that happened in Catalonia. Carles Porta presents the cases from the Catalunya Ràdio studio with a brief introduction before giving way to each chapter. Her voice over accompanies the whole chapter, with a tone and style to captivate and connect with the viewer.

See You in Another Life (2024)

On March 11, 2004, the Cercanías network in Madrid suffered terrorist attacks that cost the lives of more than 190 people.

Rapa (2022)

When high school teacher Tomás finds the bloodied, dying mayoress of his hometown high up on his local cliffs, he not only becomes obsessed with the case but turns into its first suspect. Though solving the case is local cop Maite's job, Tomás doesn't care if his own private investigation gets in her way. Solving the case might just give Tomás' life the purpose he has been silently dreaming of for so long. Though clashing more than once, the two of them come close as can be to finding the murderer: Norma, Tomas' very own physiotherapist. She killed the mayoress in a fit of rage after finding out one of her many dark secrets - one that lies many years behind but one that has deeply affected her and her family. A twist of fate has it, however, that Norma remains undiscovered; her former fear and powerlessness turn to empowerment and confidence. Then a second murder stirs up the waters. Now an unlikely team, Maite and Tomás resume the hunt for a murderer who is closer than they imagine.

Heartless (2024)

The Asunta Case (2024)

After two parents report that their 12-year-old daughter Asunta is missing, the investigation soon turns against them.

El mal invisible (2025)

Grand Hotel (2011)

A young man arrives at the Grand Hotel, an ideal place in the middle of the wilderness to investigate his sister's disappearance. What he ignores is that he's about to meet his greater love: the pretty and seductive daughter of the Hotel's owner. Between this young couple, of different social classes, a very passionate love will be born. A dangerous romance will be entwined with the mysteries and secrets hidden between the walls of the Grand Hotel. In The Grand Hotel no one is who we think it is, no one is free of hazards or suspicious. A complex web of lies, secrets and betrayal awaits...

The Minions of Midas (2020)

Victor Genovés, an influential businessman, is blackmailed: if he doesn't agree to pay a large sum of money, the self-styled Midas favorites will kill a person at random at a designated place and time and add a new victim periodically until they achieve their goal. How many deaths will he be able to carry on his shoulders?

Desagertuta (2025)

Toy Boy (2019)

After seven years in a Málaga prison, a male stripper is released pending retrial and sets out to prove his lover framed him for her husband's murder.

Lo que la verdad esconde: Caso Asunta (2017)

This true crime series investigates newfound evidence and unanswered questions in famous criminal cases, such as the murder of Asunta Basterra Porto.

Muted (2023)

Sergio hasn't spoken since the day he murdered his parents. Six years later, a teen girl may be the key to revealing the whole story.