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Someone Has to Die (2020)

Spanish · Drama · 50 min · 16
★ 7.0 Moderate ratings 236 ratings
Released 16 Oct 2020
Page updated 18 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences like it.

Audience★ 7.0 from 236 ratings on TMDB
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Someone Has to Die is streaming in Spain on Netflix.

What the audience says

Someone Has to Die is a solid, watchable Spanish series that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.0/10 on TMDB across 236 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 50 minutes. In Spain you can stream it on Netflix.

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — Spanish drama. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.

Why
7.0/10 from 236 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
An episode-a-night rhythm

Story

In 1950s Spain, a couple summon their son home from Mexico to introduce him to his fiancée, but are shocked when he returns with a ballerino.

Good to know

Runtime~50 min per episode
Watch with family?16 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama
LanguageSpanish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Manolo Caro

Cast

Ernesto Alterio
Ernesto Alterio
Gregorio
Carmen Maura
Carmen Maura
Amparo
Carlos Cuevas
Carlos Cuevas
Alonso
Alejandro Speitzer
Alejandro Speitzer
Gabino
Cecilia Suárez
Cecilia Suárez
Mina
Isaac Hernández
Isaac Hernández
Lázaro

Where to watch in Spain

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Spain

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Frequently asked

Is Someone Has to Die worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.0/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Spanish drama. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Someone Has to Die?
You can stream Someone Has to Die in Spain on Netflix.
Is Someone Has to Die family friendly?
Someone Has to Die is rated 16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Someone Has to Die in?
Someone Has to Die is a Spanish series (Drama).
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