With a hundred million views every season – Including episodes 3, 4 and 5 appearing in Netflix’s top 10 most watched foreign language series on the platform – La Casa de Papel is one of Netflix’s biggest hits.
Although Alex Pina’s streak is now over, the franchise is still in great shape. After the South Korean remake, Money Heist: Korea, it’s the turn of a spin-off centered on Berlin (Pedro Alonso) on the platform.
Andrés de Fonolosa, also known as Berlin, is one of the emblematic characters of La Casa de Papel, who is today the hero of a series dedicated to him. Here’s everything you need to know about this prequel that fans have been eagerly waiting for.
Where, when and at what time will the Berlin TV series be released?
La Casa de Papel fans won’t have to wait long to discover the Berlin series, as it will be available on Netflix from December 29. The platform will put the entire series, which includes 8 episodes of approximately one hour each, online from 9:01 am.
Who is in the cast of Berlin?
Obviously, Pedro Alonso is reprising his iconic role from Berlin, as the series centers on him. His character is surrounded by a new gang played by a new cast that includes Michelle Jenner (Kayla, a brainiac who specializes in electronic engineering), Tristan Ulloa (Damien, a philanthropic professor and Berlin’s right-hand man), Begona Vargas (Cameron, a hothead who is always on edge lives), Julio Peña (King, Berlin’s loyal craftsman) and Joel Sanchez (Bruce, the gang’s ruthless action man).
The rest of the cast includes Samantha Siqueiros (Camille, the young woman who turns Berlin’s heads) and Julien Paschal (Mr. Polignac, Camille’s husband and the target of Berlin and his gang).
And fans of La Casa de Papel will be pleased to know that two heroes from the original series are back to hunt down Berlin and its band of robbers: police officers Raquel Murillo (Itsiaar Ituno) and Alicia Sierra (Najwa Nimri).
What is the plot of the series Berlin?
created by the series Alex Pina And Esther Martínez Lobato—who worked on La Casa de Papel and Sky Rojo—is a prequel to La Casa de Papel. So Berlin’s story takes place before the original series, which makes sense
Spoiler:
Berlin sacrificed himself for his group during a robbery in La Casa de Papel part 2.
Head to Berlin in its golden age before the events of La Casa de Papel in this new Paris adventure! A life full of love and money, he prepares for his next big move: a 44 million euro jewel heist.
For this extraordinary robbery, he will have to assemble a group of criminals who are ready to do everything for this robbery of the century, which will take place in the French capital. Maison des Enchères Chez Vienot in Paris is Berlin’s target, and its plan is clearly prepared down to the millimeter.
But in the world of La Casa de Papel, heists never go as planned, and the gang members’ desires and follies threaten their success. Especially when love is involved…
The entirety of La Casa de Papel is available on Netflix.
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