The 15 Best Spanish-Language Shows on Netflix That'll Leave You Wanting More

The Mexican crime drama follows the journey of Álex Guzmán (Manolo Cardona) as he tries to answer the burning question: who killed Sara? But discovering who was behind his sister's death decades ago only brings up even more questions. And just when viewers at home think the mystery is close to being solved, there's another plot twist added to the mix.

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When Chava (Luis Gerardo Méndez) and Isabel (Mariana Treviño)'s father dies, a power struggle begins between the siblings over his soccer team, Cuervos FC, in this comedy-drama hybrid. Although Chava inherits the team and becomes president, Isabel believes she's better suited for the job and makes it her mission to replace him.

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This thriller teen drama may remind Spanish-speaking viewers of the hit 2004 telenovela Rebelde, which is also set in an exclusive high school. When three working-class teens start attending Las Encinas, the school's wealthy upperclassmen aren't particularly welcoming. Their rivalry ultimately leads to a murder and an intense investigation. If you grew up watching telenovelas, actress Danna Paola will look familiar. She stars as Lu Montesinos alongside actors Miguel Bernardeau, Itzan Escamilla and Ester Expósito.

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Set in 1960s Barcelona, Spain, a woman named Helena finds herself in a predicament when her husband lands in jail and is in need of a lawyer. Without the necessary funds, Helena turns to heroin cartel leader Malpica, who’s in the middle of a drug turf war. Despite the danger, she’s determined to earn Malpica’s love and trust. But she may just discover that she’s meant for a different kind of life in the drug world. Before taking on this lead role, actress Adriana Ugarte starred in the hit Spanish-language movies Durante la tormenta and Palmeras en la nieve.

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Actress Kate del Castillo stars in this fictional political drama as the First Lady of Mexico Emilia Urquiza. With her husband, President Diego Nava (Erik Hayser), in office, she hopes to improve conditions for Mexicans. Unfortunately, Emilia quickly loses faith in him and files for divorce. Deciding not to go down without a fight, Diego confronts Emilia in a hotel suite. The First Lady later wakes up with a pistol in her hand while Diego is pronounced dead after a major fall.

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This Mexican comedy drama brings together two families after Roberta Navarro's death. Matriarch Virginia de la Mora Aguirre, portrayed by legendary Mexican actress Verónica Castro, discovers that her husband has had a longtime affair with Roberta, who owned a cabaret club bearing the same name as her prestigious floristry shop La Casa de Las Flores. Family dynamics drastically begin to shift as a result, impacting each individual throughout the show's three seasons. After you breeze through the series, check out the movie.

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Originally intended to be a limited series, La Casa de Papel was such a success in Spain that Netflix acquired global streaming rights for the show. The heist crime drama, which follows a professor plotting robberies of two major banks, has been renewed for its fifth and final season. Fellows actors Miguel Herrán, Jaime Lorente and María Pedraza from Élite reunited in this hit show.

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A mix between a telenovela and a musical, La Reina del Flow takes place in Medellin, Colombia with Yeimy Montoya at the center. The 17 year old, played by actress María José Vargas Agudelo, joins the group Soul & Bass to compose reggaeton music. This decision, along with the death of her parents, propels her into a life of crime. Now, Yeimy is determined to get her revenge on those who once wronged her.

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Set in the 1920s, the Spanish period drama follows the lives of four young women who begin working at a telephone company for different reasons. The opportunity allows the female protagonists — played by actresses Ana Fernández, Nadia de Santiago, Blanca Suárez and Maggie Civantos — to earn a decent pay and gain independence. Still, they struggle with the hardships of being women in the male-dominated society of Spain.

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Based on her 2009 novel Las fantásticas: Las muñecas de la mafía, creator Andrés López brings stories full of crime and drama to the small screen. Although the Colombian telenovela only has two seasons, there's a total of 118 episodes, which dive deep into the lives of five women who revel in the wealth of their husbands, Colombia's biggest drug traffickers. But they also understand that this kind of lifestyle can end in an instant because it's not theirs to begin with. Colombian actresses Angélica Blandón, Alejandra Sandoval, Katherine Escobar, Yuly Ferreira and Andrea Gómez comprise the main cast.

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Mexican singer Luis Miguel rose to fame when he was only 11 years old. Today, at the age of 51, he's known as "The Sun of Mexico," continuing to perform hit songs in a variety of musical styles including pop, jazz, tango and mariachi. Actor Diego Boneta portrays the iconic artist who dealt with far more than his fans ever witnessed on stage.

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Ever wondered about the lives of Mexico's rich and famous? Made in Mexico gives you a look into the world of eight young socialites living extravagantly in Mexico City, albeit with their own share of personal drama. The first season only has eight episodes, so it's guaranteed to be a quick, entertaining watch. Mexican TV personalities Shanik Aspe, Chantal Trujillo, Carlos Girón Longoria and Pepe Díaz all star on the show.

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If you can't get enough of The Great British Bake Off, you'll want to tune in to the Mexican version of Nailed It! Amateur bakers from across Mexico compete to replicate beautiful, intricate cakes for a grand prize of $200,000 pesos or $10,000. Hosted by actor Omar Chaparro and renowned pastry chef Anna Ruiz, the show will have you laughing from the start and, perhaps, inspire you to make your own creation.

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Based on Elísabet Benavent's novels, Valeria tells the story of a group of four friends who lean on each for support. At the forefront is a writer named Valeria, played by Diana Gómez, who feels like she's lacking in her work and marriage. Season 2 will hit the streamer this summer, and it promises a whirlwind of emotions about friendship, work and heartbreak.

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Rebelde fans will instantly recognize actress Maite Perroni as law professor Alama Solares. This Mexican thriller drama takes off when she begins an affair with Dario, one of her college students played by actor Alejandro Speitzer. But her desire leads her to question her whole life and ultimately, her passion ends in tragedy.

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