El hormiguero (2006)
The few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
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El hormiguero is streaming in Spain on Netflix, Atres Player, Tivify.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated El hormiguero don't rate this Spanish series well. It carries a 4.7/10 on TMDB across 40 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.
Is it worth starting?
This is 21 seasons deep — Spanish comedy, leaning talk. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & "The Man in Black", and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on September 17, 2007.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 7 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Comedy / Talk |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pablo Motos
Cast
Where to watch in Spain
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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